Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Award winner
Bishop George Ahr High School, Edison, and Sr. Cynthia Babyak (pictured at left with Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski, principal), campus minister, were honored by NIA Community Habitat Development Inc. for supporting the advocacy group, which provides social services and housing assistance for those in need. She was presented with an award at the group’s 12th…
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JCC celebrates 25 years of services, achievements
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County held a toast to another 25 years last week, and just in time for Hanukkah. Doris Geller (c) and others chat in front of a newly unveiled wall honoring donors to a major fundraising campaign for the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County,…
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Police: Suspect attacked woman near train station in Edison
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 35-year-old Newark woman was arrested and charged with robbery and assault last week. The alleged robbery occurred at 9:26 p.m. Dec. 1, police said. The victim, a 57-year-old Edison resident, told police that she was walking along Central and Plainfield avenues near the Edison Train Station when…
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Edison health dept. issues warning due to rabid raccoon
EDISON — A raccoon picked up in the township tested positive for rabies last week. The state Department of Health and Senior Services Laboratory announced the results Dec. 3, marking the third confirmed case of rabies in Edison for 2010. A resident of Winthrop Road reported the raccoon, which appeared sick, to œauthorities on Dec.…
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Festival of Lights
David Koplowitz lights a candle on the menorah during Edison’s annual Festival of Lights celebration Dec. 2 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Oak Tree Road. The history and origin of Hanukkah were told as specially invited guests lighted the official township menorah. The event was followed by music and crafts for kids.…
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WCTC listeners contribute to LeGrand ‘Believe’ fund
NEW BRUNSWICK — Six thousand dollars will be added to the Eric LeGrand “Believe” fund thanks to the fundraising efforts of WCTC (1450-AM) radio morning personality Jack Ellery and midday host and Program Director Bert Baron. The fund was established in an effort to defray expenses for paralyzed Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand, a…
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Edison rejects T-Mobile antenna plan
Zoning Board members say wireless service co. did not prove coverage gap existed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Applause erupted through the Edison Township Council chambers last week after members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously denied a T-Mobile proposal to locate wireless communications equipment on a utility tower. Residents in the vicinity of…
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Kean U. students wrap up Operation Christmas Child
College senior from Metuchen part of initiative to help children across the globe The Human Rights Club at Kean University joined with more than 30 students from nearly a dozen campus groups on Nov. 18 in Downs Hall for Operation Christmas Child. Metuchen’s Janine Rivera, president and founding member of the Human Rights Club, sorts…
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Winter Festival parade
A festive group of musicians entertain the crowd during the 57th annual Winter Festival Parade in Metuchen Sunday. For more photos, see page 3. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Holiday characters make their way down Main Street during the 57th annual Winter Festival Parade in Metuchen Sunday. The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce organized the parade. Solaris…
