Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Possible bias incidents under review in Edison
EDISON — Police are investigating two potential bias incidents that occurred on West Prescott Avenue. The first incident was not reported until the second incident was found, police said. A swastika was found spray-painted in gold on the rear windshield of a motor vehicle between 10:30 p.m. April 27 and 8:30 a.m. April 28. Another…
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Opinions differ on ambulance response times in Edison
EDISON — Members of the Edison Fire Fighters Association and the administration have expressed differing views on ambulance response times in the township over the last several months. Association members say since the elimination of fire-rescue services in January, they can name a number of instances that reportedly took 15 to 18 minutes to respond,…
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Wave Aid
Above: Students trade Pokemon cards during the Wave Aid fundraiser at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Edison on April 28. The event was a celebration of Japanese culture. Below: Students and staff participate in a brief Japanese tea ceremony during the event. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Residents invited to go on the hunt in Metuchen
New initiative aimed at bringing patrons into downtown businesses BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — Architectural details of downtown buildings are the focus of a newly launched scavenger hunt aimed at bringing people into the business district. The goal of the inaugural Historical Preservation Scavenger Hunt is to “encourage people to visit the downtown area…
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Students, parents warned of dangers of driving drunk
Middlesex County prosecutor aims to keep prom, graduation season incident-free BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Drinking can result in more than just a hangover. That is the message the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is spreading in anticipation of the upcoming prom and graduation season. The prosecutor’s office is alerting parents, high schools and local police…
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Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm
White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…
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sport shorts
Edison TownshipYouth Basketball will hold registration for the 2011-12 season from 7 to 9 p.m. May 18 and from 10 a.m. to noon June 4 at the Stelton Community Center, Edison. Registrations will also be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon May 21 and from 7 to 9 p.m. June 1 at the Minnie Veal…
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Local officials, residents react to death of bin Laden
‘Justice,’ ‘closure’ are common sentiments; military personnel praised for their efforts BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Upon the announcement that al-Qaeda leader and Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEALS in Pakistan, area officials and residents affected by the terrorist attacks almost a decade ago are reacting to his death.…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Volunteers hold candles for a memorial procession during New Jersey’s annual commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Middlesex County College in Edison May 1. “Rescue” was a topic of focus during the event, with Stanlee Stahl, executive vice president of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, serving as keynote speaker and discussing stories of righteousness,…
