Category: Sentinel-EBS News
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Series lands EBTV on the awards trail
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A series produced by EBTV has won a tristate award given out for the best public television programming. The series, “On the History Trail,” won a 2009 JAG (Jersey Access Group) award for “Best Series Programming” for its episode on family burial grounds. The show’s producer is…
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Legion plans fundraiser event due to burglary
Unknown suspects broke into Milltown post June 22 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A burglary that took place last month may mean that senior veterans in nursing homes and various civic organizations will not be able to receive help from the Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post 25. In an effort to recoup some…
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E.B. secures $475,000 for Harts Lane project
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Township officials have successfully lobbied the state for money to repair Harts Lane. During its June 8 meeting, the Township Council introduced an ordinance authorizing the township to spend up to $500,000 for the reconstruction of Harts Lane. Mayor David Stahl told the Sentinel the bulk of…
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Three Scouts celebrate Eagle status together
Shawn O’Grady (l-r) of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick and Sean Duffy and Tim White, both of East Brunswick, renew the Boy Scout oath during the recent Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. EAST BRUNSWICK — In true Boy Scout fashion, Shawn O’Grady, Timothy White and Sean Duffy shared the spotlight for their Eagle…
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Emergency management conducts radio drill in S.R.
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The borough’s Office of Emergency Management and the Raritan Bay Radio Amateurs spent the overnight hours last weekend contacting others through radio transmissions across the nation. “We have participated for about 10 years,” said Charles Benn, who has been South River’s director of emergency management since 1982.…
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KATHY CHANG South River Office of Emergency Management Director Charles Benn participates in the annual Field Day held by the nonprofit National Association for Amateur Radio — American Radio Relay League last weekend.
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Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times
Monroe woman volunteers to help find homes for dogs BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with Faith, a Great Dane, at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. The Gresses are seeking more…
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School celebrates Army major’s homecoming
Children had maintained contact with officer in Iraq BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff U.S. Army Maj. John Orzol and his wife Anna clap as students sing and welcome him home at the Goddard School of South Old Bridge on June 18. The couple’s children are students at the school. OLD BRIDGE —…
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County introduces program to deter juvenile crime
Anew county initiative called the “Clean Slate” program will give youngsters suspected of minor crimes a second chance to stay out of trouble, while easing the number of cases going to Family Court. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, when youngsters commit crimes such as carrying fake identification cards or…
