Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Lenten series to begin Feb. 10 at St. Francis
The Most Rev. Edward T. Hughes, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Metuchen, will conduct a six-part Lenten series on the Thursdays of Lent beginning Feb. 10 at St. Francis Cathedral, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen. Hughes will be celebrant and homilist at the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Theme is “The Eucharist.” All are welcome.
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Man arrested in mugging
METUCHEN — A 24-year-old Edison woman avoided serious injury when she was assaulted during a purse snatching last week. Nicholas Sica Jr., 24, a borough man, was charged with robbery and assault and held on $50,000 bail with no 10-percent option at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in North Brunswick, Officer David Liantonio said.…
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Fund-raiser planned for teen disabled by arthritis
BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Joanna Santamaria has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Her former Iselin Middle School teacher, Sue Trenery, formed a nonprofit organization, Joanna’s Journey, to raise funds to purchase a van equipped to carry the teen’s new motorized wheelchair. WOODBRIDGE — Joanna Santa-maria is a freshman at JFK Memorial High…
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2005 dog, cat licenses will soon be available
Dog and cat licenses for 2005 are now available at Metuchen Borough Hall and must be purchased before Feb. 28 in order to avoid a $5 late fee. Licenses can be renewed via mail by filling out the application that will be included with the recycling schedule, or they can be purchased from 8 a.m.…
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Making a difference
MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Edison resident Anthony Russomanno led a group of other residents and union members in a protest against Mayor George A. Spadoro and the pending Wal-Mart. The group gathered near the Clarion Hotel, where the mayor spoke last week.
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‘Classic TV Night’ to help fund concerts
BY LAUREN MATTHEW Staff Writer BY LAUREN MATTHEWStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Classic comedy will take center stage next week as township residents act out favorite television shows. Old Bridge’s Cultural Arts Committee will present its “Classic TV Night” program Feb. 11 and 12 at the Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The night’s…
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Bottle-collecting hobby is tied to U.S. history
BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer American cobalt blue soda bottles from Joe Butewicz’s collection, circa 1845-1855. SOUTH RIVER — Don’t be so eager to throw out that empty soda bottle. It could be a collector’s item someday. The New Jersey Antique Bottle Club will hold its 10th annual Antique Bottle Show…
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SCOTT PILLING Ze Hui Zhong, Edison, performs a traditional Chinese dance called “For Whom?” at the North Edison Library’s Chinese New Year celebration over the weekend.
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In the Service
Neeraj M. Patel, son of Amita M. and Mayank D. Patel of Edison, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., where as a cadet he received professional training and evaluation in the aspects of military life,…
