Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Lola Evelyn (McDonald) Morgan

    Lola Evelyn Morgan, 91, of Ellisville, Mississippi, passed away on Oct. 12 at Wesley Medical Center, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with family by her side. Graveside services were held at Bethel Baptist Church, Seminary, Mississippi. Lola was born near Meridian, Mississippi, and grew up in Moselle, Mississippi. Lola was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband,…

  • The cat’s meow

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAGDALENE FLORCZAK St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Sayreville celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi by holding a food drive for New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick. Students had a tour of the center by Director Barbara Keegan.

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    KAREN KESTEN/STAFF Early signs of fall can be seen in central New Jersey.

  • Doctor grateful for 30 years of practice

    It is with great joy and gratitude that I celebrate 30 years of medical practice in North Brunswick. While medical care continues to become organized into “physician enterprises” and “accountable care organizations,” patients still seek out a physician who cares for them as individuals, not as “profit opportunities.” I am grateful to the citizens of…

  • Diegnan and Pinkin are ‘true public servants’

    On Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will have a chance to elect their representatives to serve them in the Assembly. We already have two representatives that are looking out for us: Patrick Diegnan and Nancy Pinkin. I can tell you from experience, Patrick and Nancy are true public servants who are leaders in their fields.…

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  • Jane E. Bogola Bolebruch

    Jane E. Bogola Bolebruch died Sept. 24 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 88. Born in Endicott, New York, she resided in Apalachin, New York, before moving to Spotswood in 1958. Prior to becoming a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Bolebruch worked as a telephone operator for New York Bell…

  • Newspaper week highlights power of the press

    By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…

  • Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…