Category: Sentinel-EBS News

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The East Brunswick Public School district is planning to review its transportation system. According to Board of Education Secretary and Board Administrator Bernardo Giuliana, the district is looking into ways to improve on the system. “What we’re doing is we’re taking a look to see what kinds of improvements we…

Chiropractor Edward C. Camacho, an associate at the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, won first place in the 2015 Moorestown Fall Open Weightlifting Championships, held at the Moorestown Weightlifting Club on Nov. 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF WILL CHELAK OLD BRIDGE — A local chiropractor has proven what a little strength can do. Edward C.…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Ten-month-old Gianna Gonzalez of Perth Amboy, left, wears a “Team Jacob” shirt in support of her newly adopted brother, Jacob, 18 months old, during the annual Adoption Day ceremony. For Sylvia Soto and Osilis Gonzales, of Perth Amboy, their journey to adoption began with the loss of a son. “After…

A measure (A-3580/S-2846) state Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsored that bans the sale of powdered alcohol in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Powdered alcohol, commonly known as Palcohol, was approved for sale by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in March, according to a press release. “This…

Football rivalries keep tradition alive By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MATT DENTON The staples of Thanksgiving have always included family, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and high school football for many across New Jersey. What was once a traditional game for virtually every high school across the state is becoming a rarer occurrence as many of…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Voters have chosen to fund various improvements throughout the Spotswood School District’s four schools. “I would like to thank the community for supporting the referendum. These upgrades will bring much-needed improvements to the district,” said Superintendent of Schools Scott Rocco, who in the months leading up to the vote campaigned…

EDISON — The “Remembering the Fallen” memorial has been unveiled in dedication to fallen police officers of Middlesex County. The memorial stands as a tribute to 27 officers who have died in the line of duty while protecting the lives and property of county residents: John Bodnar Sr. of the Carteret Police Department; William J.…

TOP PICK The Monmouth Museum’s Annual Holiday Exhibition is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!,” with an opening reception on Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Monmouth Museum model train display will return. The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will present their Annual Holiday Tree, decorated with transportation memorabilia. Art scholars often talk…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Above: U.S. Coast Guard veteran Nicholas Grego, middle left, and U.S. Army veteran Rob Giorgi, middle right, along with other volunteers, fill cardboard boxes with supplies as part of Operation Shoebox, held at Middlesex County College in Edison on Nov. 10. Below: Maryann Hirsch of Operation Shoebox helps fill boxes.…