Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Birth info not easily obtained by adoptees
RegDay serves to inform residents about adoption information hurdles BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer Mirah Riben just wants to educate people, that’s all. Riben, a member of Origins-USA, a national nonprofit organization working to support families affected by adoption, tried to do just that on Nov. 10 at a small table at the entrance of…
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For the Record
In a photo caption on page 3 of the Nov. 7 edition of the Sentinel, Aly Spadavecchi of Sewaren was incorrectly identifed as Carley Delliman. We regret this error.
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Woman’s CPR training saves daughter’s life
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN – After six years of annually renewing her CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] certification as a Girl Scout leader, Susan Wilcox never really thought the day would come when she would have to use it on her own 6-year-old daughter. However, the time came on the night of Nov. 8. “I…
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Home cooking fires peak on Thanksgiving Day
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires and NFPA is urging the public to keep safety in mind when preparing holiday meals. Cooking fires are more likely to happen on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. In 2005, cooking fires were involved in…
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All aboard the steel train
Local artist’s sculpture nearing completion BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KATHY CHANG Sculptor Glenn Murgacz has built a stainless-steel train, 4 feet wide, 13 feet long and about 6 feet 7 inches tall, that will be placed in front of the J.J. Bitting Brewing Co. on Main Street before Christmastime. WOODBRIDGE – It all started…
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ERIC SUCAR staff Metuchen’s Lindsey Peragallo (middle), surrounded by Pennsville’s Kristin Garvin (l) and Megan Knott (r), battle for the ball during the second half of the NJSIAA Group Semifinal match at Toms River South High School on Nov. 13. Metuchen won the game by a score of 1-0.
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Chief Mieczkowski officially retires from E.P.D.
Deputy Chief Gerba to be acting chief until replacement can be found BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer Edison Police Chief George Mieczkowski officially announced his retirement on Nov. 15. While the township searches for his replacement, Deputy Chief Ron Gerba will serve as acting chief. Mieczkowski, who filed his retirement papers in late September, has…
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Chief Mieczkowski files retirement papers
Edison police chief could retire by Dec. 1 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer George Mieczkowski EDISON – Edison Police Chief George Mieczkowski has filed his papers for retirement with the state pension office, effective Dec. 1. While it is possible that such paperwork could be reversed beforehand, a spokesman with the New Jersey Treasury Department…
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County freeholders remain Democratic
Incumbents Dalina, Rafano and Valenti given another 3-year term BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pete Dalina NORTH BRUNSWICK – Stephen “Pete” Dalina, Christopher Rafano and Blanquita Valenti were re-elected to the Middlesex County Freeholder Board, defeating their Republican counterparts Geoffrey Champion, Daniel Kerwin and John Rucki during elections on Nov. 6. “I think the voters…
