Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 in East Brunswick

    The 2007 Middlesex County Fair will take place Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds at 655 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Amateur crafters, artists, photographers, bakers, canners, and those who sew are invited to take part in “home arts” competitions at the event. There are also categories for vegetables, fruit and flowers. Participants may preregister or…

  • N.J. enacts far-reaching greenhouse gas standards

    Demands 80% emissions drop by 2050; how to do it remains uncertain BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer New Jersey residents have heard it all before. Their home state has been called everything from “the armpit of America” to the “landfill of opportunity,” all while being asked, repeatedly, “So, what exit?” On…

  • Police say gang activity remains on rise in N.J.

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – At least one high-ranking state police official recently stated that gang activity in New Jersey is on the rise and is not only confined to urban areas. This was part of Sgt. Ron Hampton’s message during his presentation as part of the New Jersey…

  • Photo

    SCOTT PILLING staff Tyler Marsh, 10, of East Brunswick glides along on his in-line skates at the new skate park in Roosevelt Park in Edison on July 13.

  • 74 and going strong; fair returns to Iselin church

    After 74 years, the Iselin fair still boasts rides, food and fun BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent BY JESSICA ALFREYCorrespondent PHOTOSBYSCOTT PILLING staff Above: Stephen Ulrich, 5, of Monroe, makes an attempt to win a fish during the Saint Cecilia Church’s annual fair in Iselin on July 14. At left: Caitlin Diaz [l-r] and her friend,…

  • Ward question in the hands of the voters

    Council approves placing of ballot question for government change BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer Give it to the voters. That’s what they said.The Edison Township Council passed an ordinance July 11 to put two referendum questions on the November ballot that could change the current form of government that many believe…

  • Police say man faked kidnap to avoid charges

    BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – It was 8:45 p.m. on Independence Day and on Route 27, a blue Toyota 4-Runner was tearing down the road at over 80 mph with a Princeton police officer in hot pursuit. Entering South Brunswick, the driver tried to shake the officer by…

  • Writer travels a new road with ‘Highwaymen’

    Visits Old Bridge to sign copies of DC Comics book BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Marc Bernardin, Aberdeen, signed copies of his new comic book, “The Highwaymen,” at MC Comics in Old Bridge July 5. Imagine a world where a dead Bill Clinton is fond of sending dramatic videotapes…

  • Teen makes National Sled Hockey team

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – Nineteen-year-old Nick Teodoro traveled to Colorado Springs last week to hang out with the Adult National Sled Hockey team, hoping to make the team. On July 8, it happened. “I didn’t expect it; it’s quite surreal,” said Teodoro with a smile. “This is my…