Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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With a smile on his face, Alex Saulnier, 3, of Milltown, checks out a train display at a holiday fundraiser for the relocation of the historic rail station in Milltown on Dec. 11 at the borough senior center. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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School bus involved in accident in E.B.
EAST BRUNSWICK — Two people were injured when a school bus reportedly crashed into another vehicle at Ryders Lane and Cranbury Road at 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 6. Township police said the bus, which was carrying two adult students, both 19 years old, was stopped at a red traffic light behind a 2005 Buick being…
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Police: Detective dragged by suspect fleeing motor vehicle stop in E.B.
East Brunswick police arrested a South River man last week after he allegedly dragged a police officer while driving away from a motor vehicle stop. Police said they stopped a suspicious vehicle that had been parked on Wellington Road at 10:19 p.m. Dec. 8. Patrolman Glenn Tabasko asked the driver, Alexander Catarino, 21, to exit…
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Podcasts tell pro wrestlers’ stories in and out of the ring
South River man creates ‘Hardway’ to give fans unique perspective BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Jon Harder SOUTH RIVER — Resident Jon Harder has found success at the intersection of pro wrestling and technology. Harder has taken his passion for pro wrestling and created a weekly podcast called “The Hardway.” “My purpose for this podcast is…
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Forney House fight continues in court
Bank, project spar in appellate court over bank’s counterclaim, zoning board decision BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer As a longstanding legal battle rages on, Valley National Bank is open for business on the site where the historic Forney House once stood. The legal battle over Milltown’s historic Forney House rages on, more than two years…
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South River Boro Council members remain at odds
Township business cannot be conducted without appropriate representation BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Township business continues to be stalled in South River as Republican Mayor Ray Eppinger and Republican Councilmen Jim Hutchison and John Trzeciak remained absent from proceedings at the council’s Dec. 12 meeting. The mayor and councilmen walked out of the…
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Future of Milltown post office still uncertain
BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent MILLTOWN — The fate of the borough’s post office is still unknown, a U.S. Postal Service spokesman says. “The Milltown post office was placed on an emergency suspension status due to the flood damage,” said George Flood, spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. “Currently, we are exploring all our facility options.”…
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Toys from the attic fill East Brunswick exhibit
E.B. Museum’s holiday display brings back toys of yesteryear BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer An Angel Tree features homemade angels crafted by longtime volunteer and museum leader Alberta Yuhas, who passed away in December 2010. PHOTOS BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Scrooge isn’t the only one who can visit Christmas Past. Antique and collectable toys, ornaments, lights…
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Seniors share memories, opinions over weekly meals
Breakfast Club provides opportunity for socialization at Monroe office of JFVS BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Left: Hy Silverstein speaks about his experiences during World War II and the current state of affairs for veterans during a recent meeting of the Monroe Breakfast Club. Above: Members of the Monroe Breakfast Club, which meets Mondays and…
