Category: Sentinel-EBS News

Cool scenes are found in Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach as the summer heats up at the Jersey Shore. Crowds flocked to New Jersey’s beaches last weekend in search of surf, sun and sand. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A postcard of people swimming at Hooks Creek Lake at Cheesequake State Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEESEQUAKE STATE PARK Cheesequake State Park, which draws people to Old Bridge from all over the country each year, observes its 75th anniversary this month. The 1,274-acre park, which officially opened on June 22,…

The names of 166 Vietnam War veterans, including eight from New Jersey, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)’s In Memory Honor Roll for 2015 on June 20 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Local inductees will include Henry Hoffman Jr. of Rumson, who served in the Marine Corps from 1958…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Bayshore Bungalow Program provides a cost-effective opportunity for homeowners to recoup some of what they lost after superstorm Sandy in 2012. ADAM UZIALKO/STAFF As the Jersey Shore enters its third summer since superstorm Sandy, another milestone has been reached in the Bayshore’s recovery. The Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA),…

What you should know about … Peter L. DeSciscio, D.M.D., P.A., Amboy Dental Arts The American Dental Association offers these suggestions:  Ask family, friends, neighbors or co-workers for recommendations.  Ask your family physician or local pharmacist.  If you’re moving, your current dentist may be able to make a recommendation.  Call or…

What you should know about … Choosing outdoor furniture today can be an overwhelming yet exciting project. There are many products to choose from, including teak, cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, wrought iron, resin, and outdoor wicker. Here are some helpful tips: • Know the size of the areas you would like to furnish and give…

What you should know about … The biggest myth about custom built cabinets and cabinetry is, well, who can afford them? Though pricing can go from affordable to astronomical, anyone looking for custom built cabinets can get what they want without busting the bank. Kitchen cabinets, living room bookcases, a bath vanity: whatever the use,…

What you should know about … Dr. Jason Grossman and his office staff A podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. As a specialist in foot care, the podiatrist receives extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention…

What you should know about … Dr. Ira Shapiro of Plaza Chiropractic Center poses with figure skater Michelle Kwan. What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. Chiropractors receive a doctor of chiropractic degree and their training involves intensive studies of…