Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • E.B. woman shares story of survival to help others

    Three-time cancer survivor promotes screenings for early detection BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Joan Litt of East Brunswick, a breast cancer survivor, and her husband Bruce took a ride in a blimp to support the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Get a Mammogram” initiative. EAST…

  • Crowds enjoy summer fun at Middlesex County Fair

    BY KELLY CRAIG Correspondent Amy Boslet, 5, of Edison, tries to toss one in for the win as mom Tammy (l), aunt Sherry Dixit of East Brunswick and dad Rich look on during the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick Aug. 6. EAST BRUNSWICK — Eyes gazing into the flashing lights of fair rides above,…

  • Parade will honor S.R. squad’s 75th anniversary

    Launched in 1936, rescue squad was among first in Middlesex County BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Members of the South River Rescue Squad will celebrate the first aid group’s first 75 years of service with a parade this weekend. The Aug. 13 parade will step off from Montgomery Street around noon and will proceed along…

  • Police charge four 16-year-olds and one adult in E.B. robberies

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested four juveniles and one adult in connection with two robberies that occurred in the township on Aug. 1. According to police, the first robbery took place around 5 a.m., when five young males approached a resident of the Crosspointe development who was waiting on Renee Road for a taxi. The…

  • Monroe board purchases iPads for MTHS students

    Official says devices allow students to become ‘totally vested in the learning process’ BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — Furthering the move toward a textbook-free environment, the Board of Education will use a portion of its remaining $2.4 million in bond referendum money to purchase iPads for the new high school. The board’s Curriculum…

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    Members of the audience dance to the music of the Hester Street Troupe, which performed traditional Klezmer and popular Jewish folk songs in Thompson Park July 28. The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission sponsors free concerts every Thursday night in July and August. FRANK GALIPO

  • fundraisers 

    Aug. 12 & Fridays through Oct. 21  Cruisin’ for the Kids Cruise Nights, sponsored by the Just Us Cruisers classiccar club, 6-9 p.m., in the parking lot at Peterpank Diner, Route 9 north, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events featuring classic cars; children’s games; DJ with music from the ’50s-’80s; trophies; fan-belt toss; more. Proceeds benefit…

  • Dogs truly have their day at cancer research benefit

    ‘Your Dog Is Worth It Too’ drew more than 5,000 people and 2,200 dogs last year BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Dogs compete in the puppy limbo contest during last year’s “Your Dog Is Worth It Too.” The employees of L’Oreal are inviting the community to a one-of-a-kind event that combines a love of four-legged…

  • Salt Water Day goes country this Saturday

    Carnival rides, live music, food, fireworks set for beachfront BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Robert Stein of Monroe and birthday celebrant Donna Domingo of North Brunswick get their groove on during a performance by Yasgur’s Farm at the East Brunswick Elks lodge July 23. SCOTT FRIEDMAN OLD BRIDGE — This year, a Laurence Harbor tradition…