Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • DEP orders East Brunswick to test closed fuel storage tanks

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick school district has been ordered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to test two decommissioned 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks to ensure they have been closed correctly. “There potentially could be some unforeseen conditions. Until they investigate and inspect the tanks, we…

  • Dolphin’s visit thrilled residents of all ages

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Members of Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) attempted underwater electronic pinging on Aug. 7 to guide the bottlenose dolphin that found a bit of shelter in the South River last week toward the ocean. Despite rescue efforts, the dolphin died on Aug. 8. KATHY CHANG/STAFF OLD BRIDGE — Sightings of…

  • Spotswood Night Out fosters community unity

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Residents enjoy the National Night Out festivities at the Spotswood Police Department on Aug. 4. SPOTSWOOD – Borough police hosted an evening of games, food and music on Aug. 4 to help bring the community together. “It’s really all about fostering a relationship between the police department and the community,”…

  • Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off

    TOP PICK Does anything scream summer at the Jersey Shore more than fresh seafood? The Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off will feature several seafood restaurants and eateries from the Jersey Shore. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 16. Monmouth Park celebrates the best the ocean has…

  • Sports eyewear shopping tips

    Thousands upon thousands of sports-related injuries affect children and adults each year. Prevent Blindness estimates that water and pool activities, followed by basketball and then baseball/softball account for more sports-related eye injuries than any other sports. Male athletes are twice as likely to suffer from sports-related eye injuries than female athletes, but all athletes should…

  • Public welcome to free health fair hosted by Eric B. Chandler Health Center

    Eric B. Chandler Health Center, New Brunswick, will host the Good Health and Wellness Fair on Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of a national, week-long campaign to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers, the largest and most successful system of primary health care. Free blood…

  • Today’s bunion and hammertoe correction get feet summer-ready, fast

    By Dr. Ujjwal Datta, D.P.M., FACFAS ‘My foot is killing me!”This is a phrase uttered daily by many people, especially women, due to painful bunions and hammertoes. Most put off medical care for these conditions, as they are either unaware of newer options, or because they have heard that treatment, especially surgery, is often complicated…

  • Standing, not sitting, your way to better health

    By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri People who sit at a desk to do their jobs should stand up for at least two hours during the workday, and should progress toward standing up for four hours daily, according to new advice from a panel of experts in the United Kingdom.The advice comes as research increasingly shows that…

  • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are common issues

    By Kenneth A. Kaplan, M.D. Snoring occurs when the flow of air through a narrowed upper airway causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, creating noises of varying pitch and volume. In the case of simple snoring, which is noisy breathing during sleep without airway obstruction, multiple factors can potentially be at work in creating the…