Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • On the fence

    David Liss demonstrates proper fencing technique as attendee Jake Silverman (l), 16, practices with an opponent during a Dec. 28 fencing introduction workshop at the Metuchen Public Library. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Top 10 stories of 2010

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer 1. Ricigliano takes her spot at the top   Antonia Ricigliano officially took the helm of New Jersey’s fifthlargest township on Jan. 1, becoming the first female mayor in Edison. Her win over former Mayor Jun Choi came after a tumultuous campaign the previous year. She told the Sentinel a…

  • Three Doctors co-hosts slam-dunk charity event

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jamir Johnson enjoys a moment in the spotlight after being called onto the court. SCOTT FRIEDMAN EDISON — Laughter and cheer resonated among those who attended the recent Spirit of Giving Basketball Benefit for Foster Youth. The benefit was a partnership between the Edison Job Corps Academy and the Three…

  • Youth helpline seeking Middlesex Cty. volunteers

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer 2nd Floor fielded 16,000 calls from local youths over 10 months in 2010 Reports of bullying have taken the headlines of newspapers and television programs in recent months. But many young students who are victim to these and other circumstances — whether sad, overwhelmed, stressed or confused — may not…

  • Council blocks actions on funds, revitalization

    Fund transfer voted down; Amboy Ave. revitalization measure delayed for now BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Mounting tension between the Township Council and the administration of Mayor Antonia Ricigliano held up several actions in front of the governing body last week. Council members chose not to move several resolutions and ordinances that were…

  • Here’s our whole ‘kitten caboodle’ of goofs and gaffes for 2010

    BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Every year we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into some of Greater Media Newspapers’ 10 weekly publications. These near-gaffes come not only from our own staff, but also from our readers, PR representatives and even job applicants. As hard as the writers and…

  • Author attempts to capture essence of Christmas 1945

    Book examines how throng of military personnel tried to get home for holidays after WWII BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Matthew Litt Christmas is a special time of year for many families, but the Christmas of 1945 was special to the entire nation because it was the first Christmas after the end of World War II.…

  • Omission of Bean bill described as baffling

    Holt and East Brunswick family vow to continue fight for improved veterans’ services BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Sgt. Coleman S. Bean EAST BRUNSWICK — A bill named for a Middlesex County veteran and intended to strengthen treatment resources for returning soldiers will not be funded this year. The bill’s sudden removal from the federal…

  • Hot chocolate time

    Lori Hockensmith of Edison enjoys some hot chocolate and cookies with her daughters Katherine, 2, and Elizabeth, 5, during the Edison’s holiday event earlier this month at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, Grove Avenue. SCOTT FRIEDMAN