Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Upcoming walkathon to benefit the disabled
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON — Middlesex County will play host to a charity walkathon this September that will benefit those with developmental and physical disabilities. The organization putting the event together, Spectrum for Living, is currently looking for people to participate and donate to the cause as they prepare for this fall’s walk.…
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Serial bank robber suspect pleads guilty
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON — A man considered by federal authorities to be a key member of the “Route 35 Crew” that is believed to have robbed 13 banks in the Central Jersey area, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and conspiracy charges on Aug. 14, according to U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie. Michael Green,…
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Summer fun
Left: David Cadiz (l), 10, watches as his friend, Albert Coppola, 12, competes in the “Dwyer Island” game during a playground carnival held at Stelton Park in Edison on Aug. 12. The Edison Recreation Department hosted the carnival, which included a variety of different games and prizes. Above: Children compete in a “Back to Back…
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Edison fills township ethics board vacancy
Council passes resolution appointing Dr. Gopala Kovvali to board BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON — The Edison Ethics Board has finally filled the vacancy that was created this past April when one of its members resigned to serve on the school board. Through a resolution approved by the Township Council during its Aug. 13…
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Computer co. allowed to resume operations
Company president accused of using firm for immigration fraud BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer An Edison resident previously arrested for conspiracy to commit immigration fraud has been granted permission to resume work at the company he owns, which federal authorities claim was used to provide work visas and green cards for immigrants who did not…
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Oak Tree Road study recommends mixed use
Recommendations developed by planning intern after 10 weeks BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer EDISON — A series of recommendations developed through intense survey work over the past 10 weeks will be incorporated into larger plans for the Oak Tree Road area in Edison. The recommendations, which broadly center around mixed-use development and the utilization of…
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Young athlete brings home national championship
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Left: Ricky Azeri (l), 7, and his brother Christopher, 4, of Edison, show off their many prizes from competing in the Amateur Athletics Union’s Junior Olympics taekwondo competition. Above: Ricky demonstrates the kicks that won him first prize in taekwondo at the competition. EDISON — Ricky Azari, 7, of Edison,…
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India Day Parade
Top to bottom: Jigesh Patel, 16, leads the Indian Cultural Association of Central Jersey at the India Day parade in Edison on Sunday. Grand Marshal Mauli Dave, Miss India Texas 2007, leads the march. Large crowds spanning multiple generations brave the rain during the parade. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Members of the Indianica Academy of Edison entertain the crowds at the India Day parade in Edison on Sunday.
