Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Edison gas station robbed by armed suspect, police say
EDISON — An employee at the Amboy gas station on Amboy Avenue was robbed at gunpoint last week. The employee told police that a man came in at 2:39 a.m. on May 10, pointed a gun at him and said, “Give me all your money [expletive] or I’ll shoot you in your leg,” according to…
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Area residents walk to take suicide out of the shadows
Overnight event set for June 4-5 in NYC BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Next month, around 2,000 people will take a few thousand steps toward helping bring suicide prevention and awareness to the forefront of metropolitanarea residents’ consciousness. The Out of the Darkness Overnight walk, an 18-mile journey from sunset to sunrise June 4-5, is…
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Resident scares off suspect crawling through window
METUCHEN — Police are on the lookout for a suspect who attempted to break into a Brunswick Avenue residence last week. The incident occurred around 12:25 p.m. on May 9, police said. The victim told police that she heard a noise and when she went to check where it was coming from, she observed the…
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State DEP offers tips to reduce conflicts with bears
Black bears have exited their winter dens throughout New Jersey and are entering their most active period of the year as they search for food and mates, making encounters with humans in populated areas more likely, according to a press release from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). To reduce the risk of such…
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Law enforcement personnel honored for heroic actions
MONROE — The 200 Club of Middlesex County will hold its 38th annual awards banquet honoring public safety officers for acts of valor and meritorious and community service May 19 at the Forsgate Country Club. The event includes a cocktail hour at 11 a.m. and banquet at noon. The 200 Club is an organization dedicated…
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May Flowers
Edison Junior Girl Scouts Bailey Skibar (l) and McKenna Vyrne plant flowers May 14 in the area of the Clara Barton First Aid building on Amboy Avenue. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Edison officials take issue with progress on roof work
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Who reviewed and approved the roof contract for the Town Hall building? No one seems to know the answer to that question. Township Attorney Karl Kemm said during the council meeting on May 11 that he was not given the contract to review. Township Management Specialist William Stephens,…
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‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Alicia Madison and Dan Weltman The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be…
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Edison’s Choi to run for Congress in 2012
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jun Choi EDISON — Congressman Jun Choi? The former mayor is hoping that will be his next title, having recently announced his bid for the congressional seat representing New Jersey’s 7th District. The position will be up for grabs in the 2012 general election. Republican Leonard Lance has held the…
