Category: Sentinel-EBS News

Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds…

A piece of purple bunting is placed over steel from the World Trade Center in New York City. Monroe Township Firefighter Stuart Blundell respectfully places purple bunting around a piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York City during the Sept. 11 Memorial Service, held at the Monroe Senior Center on Sept.…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer State and federal officials are asking that homeowners be given more time to request a review of their superstorm Sandy insurance payouts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The FEMA flood insurance reviews were established earlier this year after allegations of fraud and low insurance payouts plagued the…

TOP PICK The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program In Cinema Studies, present the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2015. Showcasing new international films, American independent features, experimental and short subjects, classic revivals, and cutting-edge documentaries, the festival will feature more than 30 film screenings. The 25…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer SANDY HOOK – Hardcore scientists and armchair biologists alike will flock to Sandy Hook at the Gateway National Recreation Area for the second “BioBlitz” to identify and learn about scores of wildlife species in the coastal habitat. For a full 24 hours, starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept.…

Beth Moss and her twin daughters Chloe, left, and Ashlee, of East Brunswick, get their hands dirty during the Jewish Women of East Brunswick’s annual pre-High Holiday Challah Baking event at Eagle’s Landing Day Camp in North Brunswick on Sept. 8. PHOTOS BY FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Joanna Seidler makes challah with her niece Amanda Seidler, left,…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — For the past year, East Brunswick residents have been in the limelight. Whether it’s Jax on “American Idol” or Heather O’Reilly, who was part of the U.S. soccer team that won the Women’s World Cup, the township has a lot to savor. Township pride will shine through…

The Digital Memory Media fundraiser, presented by the Friends of the Spotswood Library, is ongoing at the library, 48 Main St. Interested individuals are invited to bring in their family films and photos to be converted to DVD. Monday Movie Matinees at the Library continue at 1:30 p.m. every week; call the library for film…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…