Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Media companies, utilities share Sandy lessons

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Local broadcast, telecommunications and utility companies took extraordinary measures to ensure they could continue providing their services to customers when superstorm Sandy struck three years ago. “We were prepared for [the storm]. The crew stayed overnight, with their sleeping bags and all,” Dan Finn, senior vice president of Greater…

  • Learn warning signs of suicide

    Sept. 7 marked the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week throughout the country. In 2014, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 40,000 lives. Suicide rates among youth (age 15-24) have increased more than 200 percent in the last 50 years, and suicide is the second leading cause…

  • The sun sets over Sandy Hook Bay

    The sun sets over Sandy Hook Bay in northern Monmouth County and illuminates the Twin Lights lighthouse in Highlands on its journey below the horizon. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

  • St. Bart’s to hold yard sale Sept. 12

    The Knights of Columbus of Saint Bartholomew Church will hold a giant yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 12 at 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. There will be outdoor vendors, indoor sales, refreshments and a 50/50 raffle.

  • Hazing verdicts lead to sparks at Sayreville board meeting

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The recent Sayreville School District Board of Education meeting was mostly business as usual — aside from a heavy media presence — the night after sentences were announced for six football players in connection with locker room hazing incidents last year. Then, during the public comment portion of the…

  • Walk/run to benefit needy in community

    The Our Lady of Victories Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will participate in the eighth annual National Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Sept. 26 set to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Sayreville. All walkers and runners are welcome. All funds raised will benefit those in need, served by the OLV…

  • Bulletin Board

    – Tickets on sale for Special Strides raffle The board of trustees at Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Monroe, is sponsoring a raffle to benefit Special Strides and the Steven Werthan Memorial Fund. Raffle winner will receive a $5,000 Amazon gift card. Special Strides is a nonprofit organiza-tion devoted to improving the lives of children…

  • Pig roast to support outreach programs

    St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Main Street and Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold its annual Community Pig Roast 4-7 p.m. Sept. 19 on the church grounds. Proceeds from the family event will benefit the St. Peter’s faith community and its charitable programs including the Wednesday Night Community Suppers, the outreach garden, food pantry and thrift shop.…

  • Ladies auxiliary plans clothing drive

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a clothing drive 10 a.m.- noon Sept. 12 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. Items sought include gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; shoes; belts; handbags; linens; blankets; stuffed animals; and children’s toys. Shoes should be placed in a separate bag.