Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Edison students surpass state averages

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer School report cards containing data for the 2007-08 school year were recently released. The graduation rates for the township’s two public high schools, Edison (97.4 percent) and J.P. Stevens (98.1 percent) are above that of the state average, 92.8 percent. Students at both schools were also well above the state…

  • Woodbridge schools show increases from last year

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer School report cards are out, containing data from the 2007-08 school year. The Woodbridge School District includes 24 schools — 16 elementary schools, five middle schools and three high schools. The graduation rate for all three high schools — Colonia High School (CHS), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (JFK)…

  • Local families receive support during tough time

    Blue Star Family Support Group helps those with loved ones serving in the armed forces BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The formation of the Blue Star Family Support Group has been a place of comfort for military families in the lowest of times. The Blue Star Family Support Group provides comfort for military families. Michael…

  • Documentary to focus on prescription drug abuse

    South Brunswick resident shares story with Al Roker about son’s fatal overdose BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jason Surks was like any other teenager. He grew up in central New Jersey, attending Rutgers University to become a pharmacist. He had a supportive home environment, and his mother worked in substance abuse prevention. Jason Surks However,…

  • The sweetest smell

    JEFF GRANIT staff The Woodbridge YMCA hosted Alberto Pacheco, a floral designer from Floral Expressions, who worked with the seventh graders on floral designs. The students are part of the YMCA’s initiative that focuses on young teens.

  • Bond ordinance goes down to defeat

    Council votes against $8 million package BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer After some contentious discussion among Edison Township Council members, a nearly $8 million bond ordinance was defeated, pleasing some and dismaying others. Council members Anthony Massaro, Robert Diehl and Antonia Ricigliano voted against the bond ordinance during the council’s Feb. 11 meeting, and several…

  • Parties unite on ‘doughnut hole’ bill

    Dems, Reps don’t want merger with another municipality BY ENID WEISS Correspondent Since the first Metuchen Borough Council meeting of the year on Jan. 5, the council’s Republicans and Democrats haven’t agreed on much — until now. Republican Justin Manley and Democrats Peter Cammarano and Richard Weber all expressed their opposition to state Assemblyman Reed…

  • N.J. Flower & Garden Show

    Top: Alexis D’Orsi and All Natural Butterflies owner Elvin Floyd describe some of their products to customers at the seventh annual N.J. Flower and Garden Show at the N.J. Expo Center in Edison on Feb. 12. The annual event included vendors, demonstrations, and various flower and garden displays. Above: Sue Ward of the Horticulture Institute…

  • Carrying the torch

    Carter embraces her family’s heritage in country music BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer She grew up the child of country music royalty, performed often with her mother and stepfather, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and built her own successful career over 30 years as a solo artist. Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash and…