Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Patron at Denny’s in E.B. charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a Sayreville man after he allegedly became disruptive at a Route 18 restaurant. Police were called to Denny’s at 3 a.m. Feb. 19 on a report of a disorderly patron. Faruk Saylon, 27, of Sayreville, had allegedly been disruptive, shouting at customers and yelling “kill all cops.” Police took Saylon…

  • Taste of Middlesex set for March 21

    The 14th annual Taste of Middlesex event will be held on March 21 at the Pines Manor, produced by the Edison Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to taste samples from 40 some restaurants and caterers, and sip samples of spirits, wines and beers from 5:30 to 8 p.m. To view the current list…

  • Library visitors can meet ‘Mozart’ and ‘Beethoven’

    Performer acquaints audiences with composers’ stories and music BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Dennis Kobray, pictured here as Gershwin, allows school students and other audiences to “meet the musicians” during his appearances. KEN ALSWANG/AT HOME STUDIOS MONROE — At 6 foot 5 inches and wearing tights and a wig, Dennis Kobray will be sure to…

  • GM Newspapers staff spreads ‘Greater Good’ at animal shelter

    Volunteers roll up their sleeves at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Clockwise from above: Kyle, a Shih Tzu, gets all dolled up for his new owners during Greater Media Newspapers’ Day of Greater Good at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center on Feb. 17. GMN controller Kathy McBain (center), an experienced groomer, gets…

  • Longtime blood donor feels the joy of giving again

    False positive HIV test result led to ban; inspired fight for others still banned for life BY BETH DeMAURO Rutgers Today Beth DeMauro is accompanied during a recent blood drive by a student, Michelle, who donated blood in Beth’s name while she was banned. JUSTINE RUDDY Five years ago, I was banned for life from…

  • Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Allaire State Park is Wall’s treasure The Allaire Chapel at the Historic Village at Allaire Nestled away in the woods on AtlanticAvenue (Route 524) in Wall Township is Allaire State Park, home to the Historic Village at Allaire. The park is one of the major attractions in Wall Township, a gateway town to the Jersey…

  • ‘Sale away’

    From Top: Bob Anderson of Somerset buys some tasty treats at a cookie stand for Girl Scout Troop 80037 outside the United Methodist Church on Main Street, Milltown, on Feb. 12. Lynne Ridgeway and daughter Jina, 11, flag down motorists for the Girl Scout Troop 80037 cookie stand. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

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    Herman Parish, nephew of Amelia Bedelia creator Peggy Parish, talks with students Liana Yanchuck (l-r), Vincent Paella, Devir Ryan and Marin Bohinski during a Feb. 24 visit to the E.R. Appleby Elementary School in Spotswood. See story, page 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Local theater troupe brings ‘Finian’s Rainbow’ back to N.J.

    SAYREVILLE — For the first time in over 30 years, central New Jersey theatergoerswill be able to see the full version of the famous Yip Harburg-Barton Lane musical fantasy “Finian’s Rainbow.” The classic musical had a Broadway revival last season to great critical acclaim. The Main Street Theatre Company will now bring it back to…