Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Judge says jury can see video in McGuire case
Defense: Video does not conclusively identify McGuire BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK – After five days of pre-trial motions and more to come, a Middlesex County Superior Court Judge decided that a jury would see a grainy black and white surveillance videotape of a woman who could be the…
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Town may borrow money to preserve open space
Council introduced $15M bond to buy Sharma tract from Kara Homes BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – In a move that has been considered by some to be unorthodox, the township council has opted to quickly introduce a $15 million bond ordinance to purchase 27 acres of open space that…
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Skating away
CHRIS KELLY staff Conner Anderko, 4, of Edison, clings to the wall while ice skating at the Roosevelt Park Family Skating Rink in Edison on Jan. 22. Conner took part in the free skate sponsored by St. Francis School, Metuchen, which was named a Spotlight School by the Diocese of Metuchen.
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Commuters give wacky answers to win prizes
Online reality show wants to know people’s strangest penchants BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – What is your ultimate eye candy? The Ultimate Eye Candy Street Team wants to know when they travel across the state to train stations, malls and vibrant downtowns, for their online social networking community of…
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Web site picks up where box tops leave off
Foodfacts.com provides in-depth information about food ingredients BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – The scene is all too familiar. Armies of consumers standing shoulder to shoulder in crowded supermarket aisles, squinting helplessly at minuscule type on the back of Twinkie boxes asking themselves: What on Earth is calcium caseinate? Enter:…
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Fiber Revolution show runs through March 21
SPOTSWOOD – Fiber art from nationally recognized artists’ group Fiber Revolution is on display as part of a new show at the Academy of Music on Main Street. “Art Concentrated: A Big Show of Petit Art” opened earlier this month and will run through March 21 at the gallery inside the academy, located at 508…
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Arts society names its Artist of the Season
The Edison Arts Society (EAS) is honoring Dorothy Obropta as its Winter 2007 Artist of the Season. A 35-year resident of Metuchen, Obropta is a community-service leader and an advocate of nature and the arts. The published author obtained a master of teaching degree in secondary-school science in 1969 from Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. Although…
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Township suspends Cameo liquor license
Previous owner files suit against Dominick brothers over debts BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANGStaff Writer WOODBRIDGE – The Township Council voted last week to suspend the Cameo’s liquor license for 60 days and impose fees of $5,000; however, problems still exist. “We will make sure that the municipality will be reimbursed for…
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Police and fire depts gain three new members
Mayor Choi credits fiscal responsiblity for allowing for new hires BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer EDISON – By utilizing funds acquired mostly through attrition and creative resource management, Mayor Choi’s administration announced on Monday that the township would add three new police officers and three new firefighters. According to a press…
