Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Kid rock
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Left to right: Manasi Haranhalli claps along as 21-month-old daughter Pratima listens closely to the music of Kim Yarson during the monthly “Baby & Me” session Jan. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Jessica Hong (l-r), Isabella Lahly, Avani Dhati and Shrena Shah check out Kim Yarson’s guitar.
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East Brunswick officials see another budget crunch year ahead
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Mayor David Stahl said he sees 2010 as a continuation of efforts he began when he took over as mayor last year. However, he certainly hopes the obstacles are smaller. They probably won’t be, he admitted, saying he believes the township will see further decreases in state…
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Police investigate attempted luring of child in S. River
SOUTH RIVER — Police are looking into reports that on Dec. 15 an unknown suspect attempted to lure a school-age child. The alleged incident occurred at 9:18 a.m. in front of a residence at the intersection of Johnson Place and Essex Street, police said. The victim, who police only described as a school-age child, was…
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Ruchala–DeFina
Bernadette and Frank Ruchala of Bayonne announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Elizabeth Ruchala, to Frank DeFina, son of Patricia and Frank DeFina of Plainsboro. Cynthia Ruchala, Frank DeFina The future bride is a graduate of Bayonne High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a certificate in criminology from Rutgers University,…
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Fiber Revolution returns to Spotswood art gallery
“Muscle Memory,” by Fiber Revolution artist Kate Themel. SPOTSWOOD — The nationally recognized artists’ group Fiber Revolution will return to the Academy of Music on Main Street’s Art Gallery for an exhibition starting this weekend. The show, “Fiber Revolution: Significant Stitches,” will open Sunday and continue through March 6 at the gallery, located on Main…
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Best photos of 2009
Photographers’ picks Read Across America at the Kiddie Academy in East Brunswick March 4. JEFF GRANIT staff Rutgers University and Rider University wrestling meet Jan. 24. ERIC SUCAR staff JEFF GRANIT staff East Brunswick H.S. celebrates victory in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship final Dec. 5. A team of engineers surveys the Edison…
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Monroe man ‘Unsung Hero’ for N.J. Special Olympics
BY JANE MEGGITT Vinnie Adler (l) receives the Carion Memorial Award from Chief Robert Belfiore, director of the Special Olympics of New Jersey Torch Run. MONROE — Vinnie Adler doesn’t take no for an answer. That’s one of the reasons he has been able to raise more than $1 million for the Special Olympics over…
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Gas station held up at knifepoint
EAST BRUNSWICK — Three men held up a local gas station, making off with cash and cigarettes after punching the attendant and threatening him with a knife on Dec. 29, police said. East Brunswick police responded to the armed robbery at the Raceway gas station at the intersection of Milltown Road and Ryders Lane at…
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Police: Woman, 55, found dead in car, apparent suicide victim
MONROE — A 55-year-old township woman who was reported missing by her family Sunday morning was found dead that afternoon, apparently due to suicide. The woman was last seen leaving her residence in her vehicle at 7 a.m. Sunday, and familymembers called police to report her missing at 11:51 a.m., Monroe police said. Police notified…
