Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Drivers, beware during deer mating season

    Motorists, beware: Amorous animals will soon be bolting to and fro in and out of traffic, looking for love. In fact, deer mating season will peak soon — beginning in late October throughout November and into December. Deer are on the prowl with only love on their minds. For that reason, driving on rural and…

  • The Rev. Julius A. Morgan

    The Reverend Morgan, 80, of New Brunswick, died Nov. 26, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He had resided in North Brunswick for 40 years prior to relocating to New Brunswick in March. He was employed in the maintenance department at Johnson & Johnson, North Brunswick, for 33 years, retiring in 1992,…

  • Detection methods in pancreatic cancer vital

    With the recent passing of prominent American figures such as actor Patrick Swayze and NCAA President Myles Brand, pancreatic cancer has been in the national spotlight, yet many people don’t realize the severity of the disease and the urgent need for early detection methods and effective treatment options. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause…

  • George J. Nesser

    Mr. Nesser, 75, of Monroe Township, died Nov. 23, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He resided in North Brunswick prior to relocating to Monroe Township seven years ago. Mr. Nesser was a purchasing agent for the City of New Brunswick for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He was predeceased by a…

  • Holt, Pallone have done their duty

    AARP thanks Reps. Rush Holt and Frank Pallone for their votes in favor of better health care for every New Jerseyan. With the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR-3962), we are one step closer to a stronger Medicare for seniors and future generations, and stable, affordable health care options for all…

  • Charles Mickett Jr.

    Mr. Mickett, 88, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 19, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a member of the East Brunswick School Board 1957-1960 and served as a member of the East Brunswick Township Council 1961-1964. He was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and George Mickett. Surviving are his wife,…

  • Joseph B. McPherson

    Mr. McPherson, 81, of North Brunswick, died Nov. 28, 2009, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a crane operator at Independent Iron and Metal Co., New Brunswick, for more than 40 years, retiring in 1989. He was predeceased by a son, Douglas K. McPherson; and a sister, Anna Widman. Mr. McPherson is…

  • Marion R. Dougherty

    Mrs. Dougherty, 90, of Middletown, died Dec. 6, 2009, at Chelsea Assisted Living, Tinton Falls. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel R. Dougherty, in 1979. She is survived by her children, Joan Fitzgerald of Milford, Pa., Denise J. and Donald Sisk of Middletown, Geri and Michael Benedetto of Monroe Township, Daniel and Catherine Dougherty…

  • In long battle over shaky degrees, taxpayers suffer

    Coda • GREG BEAN The interminable dispute in the Freehold Regional High School District over administrators and teachers who got ginned-up degrees from an unaccredited and highly suspicious online diploma mill just won’t go away. Regular readers know the saga of the tale’s most highly visible player, FRHSD Superintendent of Schools James Wasser, who got…