Category: Sentinel-EBS News

PITTSBURGH — VFW Commander in-Chief John W. Stroud was presented with a Henry Repeating Arms Military Service Tribute Rifle during the joint opening session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ 116th National Convention held in Pittsburgh. Anthony Imperato, president of Henry Repeating Arms, Bayonne, presented the rifle on July 20 to thank Stroud for his…

– Affordable health screenings in Helmetta Aug. 5 HELMETTA – Residents living in and around the Helmetta area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable scr

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A fire was burning for days at the DCH Collision Center on Livingston Avenue in North Brunswick since first igniting around 2:30 a.m. on July 22. HOTO COURTESY OF KEN TERNLUND NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents who were evacuated due to a massive warehouse fire in North Brunswick last week finally…

Gov. Chris Christie is ordering all state buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday in recognition of the life and in mourning of the passing of Hinal Patel. Patel provided emergency medical services on behalf of the Spotswood Emergency Medical Service and the North Stelton Volunteer Fire Company in Piscataway. She tragically passed away…

Christine Facarile and Miguel Saldana Christine Facarile, daughter of Robert and Suzann Facarile of East Brunswick, became engaged to marry Miguel Saldana, son of Miguel Saldana of South River and Angelita Grentz of South River. Christine, an East Brunswick High School graduate, received her bachelor’s degree in education from Kean University, Union. She is employed…

Jennifer Amato MONROE – A man who was last seen on Sunday was found dead in Monroe Township on Wednesday. Alfred “Fred” Fiume, 53, of Rutherford, did not show up for work Monday morning in Jamesburg. He was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, and his cellphone “pinged” on Gravel Hill Road in Monroe…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With help from teacher Shari Silverman, far left, and Anita Burke, foreground, four-year-old Rudra Rane, center, and his eight-year-old sister Aditi Rane participate in the “Yoga for Kids” program at the South Brunswick Public Library in Monmouth Junction on July 23. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Those who thought libraries might…

– School board candidacy deadline July 27 Residents who want to run for a seat on their local school board in the Nov. 3 election must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. July 27. Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions and candidacy timelines…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Running for the Middlesex all-star team, Monroe High School’s Akeer Franklin turns the corner for a big gain against Union County during the annual Snapple Bowl played on July 16 at Kean University in Union. Middlesex won this year’s edition of the all-star game between the best graduated senior football players from Middlesex…