Category: Sentinel-EDM News

By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — A state arbitrator’s decision resulted in one teacher being fired and two others being suspended for their alleged roles in an online group chat that district officials described as “graphically sexual in nature” and discriminatory to women, lesbians, elderly persons and students with special needs. Schools Superintendent Richard…

The Edison-based Indo American Cultural Society (IACS) has announced its annual summer family picnic, set for noon to 7 p.m. July 19 at Merrill Park, Grove 3 (A, B and C), Iselin. The event will feature vegetarian and nonvegetarian foods, including barbecue items such as chicken and hot dogs; gota; khichu (papdi no lot); soft…

John V. Sherman Jr., of Edison’s Boy Scout Troop 110, stands with his mother, Diane Sherman, at his completed Eagle Scout project in the Eagle Courtyard at the Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park in Edison. With help from Barton’s Nursery and Home Depot in Edison, the 17-year-old landscaped the area, planting foliage, weeding and laying landscaping…

A trip to the beach is an enjoyable way to spend a day.With warm waves lapping at your feet and a good book to enjoy, hours relaxing at the seaside tend to pass by quite quickly. While such days are often comfortable and relaxing, if you aren’t careful, you may be putting yourself at risk…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…

Healthcare Quality Strategies Inc. (HQSI), a member of the Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, is partnering with the Evergreen Senior Center to provide free diabetes education as part of the Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program.The workshops, created by the Stanford School of Medicine, help individuals take control of their diabetes and change their life.…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer No decision was made on whether to dismiss charges against four Edison police officers after a recent Superior Court hearing on the matter. The charges stem from an alleged plan on the part of the officers to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer because of a drunken-driving charge. In…

Javier Robles and Delbert An Edison resident recently found his new best friend. Javier Robles received his third Canine Companion Assistance Dog from Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities. Delbert, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was deemed a match for Robles. The diligent dog has…

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Top: Patrons admire a 3-D sidewalk drawing by chalk artist Anthony Cappetto at the recent JuneBug ArtFest in Metuchen. Above: A crowd gathers for the drawings of Hopelawn’s Amanda Wisneski.