Category: Sentinel-EDM News

  • Cop stops man accused of 7-Eleven armed robbery

    BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – An alert township patrolman thwarted the escape of a man who was charged with the armed robbery of a local 7-Eleven store recently, police said. Patrolman Charles Zundel, a six-year veteran of the Edison Police Department, had parked his vehicle near the 7-Eleven at…

  • Photo finish

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Hugo Bagillo, of Woodbridge, crosses the finish line during the 11th annual Crossroads of New Jersey Race in Woodbridge.

  • Adopt a Pet

    Woodbridge Animal Control (732) 855-0600, ext. 5007 PetSmart Adoption Day St. Georges Avenue Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Woodbridge Animal Group (WAG) All pets are up-to-date on routine shots. Name: Gabby Breed: Akita Color: tan and white Age: young Sex: female Description: very lovable; energetic; affectionate; playful; needs home with no cats…

  • Middlesex, DeVry sign articulation agreement

    Middlesex County College students majoring in business administration will be able to transfer seamlessly to DeVry University, North Brunswick, under an agreement struck by the two schools. “Middlesex business graduates can transition smoothly into the business administration major at DeVry University and complete their bachelor’s degree,” said Karen Hays, vice president for academic and student…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Tim Dosch, 17, Colonia, exits the pool as Edison’s Bryan Carlucci, 15, looks on after he completed the Sweat Suit Race, where swimmers had to wear clothing. The race was part of last week’s lifeguard competition at the Oakcrest Swim Club in Edison.

  • Pastor to donate kidney to ailing church member

    Metuchen woman with type 1 diabetes to get new chance BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer JAY BODAS This week the Rev. Rick Oppelt of Oak Tree Presbyterian Church is set to donate one of his kidneys to church member and Metuchen resident Carol Trapp as part of a transplant surgery scheduled…

  • New ordinance sends message to developers

    It’s now more difficult for developers to take over mobile home parks BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer Edison EDISON – In a unanimous decision, the Township Council recently adopted an ordinance establishing a new mobile home park district to protect four current mobile home parks from encroachment by developers. “This ordinance…

  • Your turn

    JEFF GRANIT staff Eric Brozek, 17, Edison, swims with a stone after getting the relay from Julian Ramirez, 17, Edison, (center) during the Brick Race, as Joey Costello (l) looks on during the lifeguard competition at the Oakcrest Swim Club in Edison last Thursday.

  • Council members OK rabbi as police chaplain

    But mayor says he still has not made final decision on position BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – The Township Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg to be named chaplain of the Police Department. “It is fitting and proper to support his position…