Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Cars burglarized in Metuchen

    METUCHEN— Police are warning residents to lock their vehicle doors after three car burglaries were reported last week. The burglaries occurred between the overnight hours of April 11 and 12, according to police Cpl. David Liantonio. A 2007 Cadillac wagon that was parked on Upland Avenue was ransacked, and character rubber bands were taken. A…

  • Police investigate luring report

    EDISON— Police are investigating a possible luring that occurred on Amboy Avenue on March 21. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said the two female victims, ages 12 and 13, told police they were walking on Amboy Avenue around 3:30 p.m. and passed an unknown individual near the Cheng’s Café. The individual, they said, made inappropriate sexual…

  • Friends bring ‘Fair Trade’ shopping to Metuchen

    Marafiki’s merchandise comes from near and far, covers broad spectrum of categories BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Steel drum art from Haiti is among the items for sale. METUCHEN — As a store born of friends with a mission, Marafiki Fair Trade carries a fitting name. Marafiki, they note, is Swahili for “friends.” Metuchen residents Linda…

  • ‘Putt it there’

    Morgan Jones, 8, of Plainfield, participates in a group stretching exercise during the Pre-Season Youth Golf Day hosted by the New Jersey Golf Foundation March 31 at the Plainfield West 9 Golf Course in Edison. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Putting exercises were part of the interactive golf experience during the Pre-Season Youth Golf Day.

  • Pathmark program brings rewards to Edison school

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer John Marshall School PTO Vice president Asha Raghuram (l-r), with store manager Jeff Barico, PTO President Kris Michalski and eScrip Development Director Sandra Richardson. Barico holds a giant card that students presented to the store. EDISON — The John Marshall Elementary School community is showing its gratitude to the local…

  • North Brunswick, Edison men charged with trying to sell pills

    Street value estimated at $1,000 SOMERVILLE — Two local men have been charged with allegedly trying to sell 200 Cialis pills on the streets. Dhavalkum Thakkar, 27, of Edison, was charged with possession of prescription legend drugs with the intent to distribute, and Mrunac Joshi, 22, of North Brunswick, was charged with conspiracy to distribute…

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    Metuchen High School hurler Halle Piniero whips a pitch to a Woodbridge batter during their game in the Colonia Classlc in Woodbridge. Woodbridge won the game, 6-1. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Residents invited to drop off items for reuse in honor of Earth Day

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Midco Waste has announced a recycling project to honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The program is open to residents and is an initiative that enlists the active participation of Midco Waste employees to advocate protecting the environment. “We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously and have selected the…

  • Six seek three seats on Edison school board

    Two incumbents, four newcomers, 2012-13 budget on April 17 ballot BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Edison residents will have plenty to decide on when they step to the polls on April 17. The ballot includes six candidates seeking three seats on the Board of Education, and a 2012-13 school budget that restores several staff and…