Category: Sentinel-EDM News
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Local man burned in gunpowder explosion
Local man burned in gunpowder explosion WOODBRIDGE — A Colonia man suffered severe burns when he allegedly attempted to light a stash of gunpowder on his front lawn. Police and fire officials responded to the scene on Jan. 1 at 1:33 a.m. when Paul Ciesla, 28, allegedly filled a pit he had dug on his…
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Police probe gunfire at apartments
BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer EDISON — Police are investigating a shooting at a township apartment complex. Police spokesman Patrolman Robert Dudash Jr. said a 24-year-old Edison man was standing in the parking lot of the Beaver Avenue apartments at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 when three unidentified black males came out from behind Building…
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Security guard injured in scuffle with suspect
BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer EDISON — A security guard at Menlo Park Mall was injured when a suspected shoplifter allegedly attempted to run her over after she gave chase. Police charged Kristin Marie Breen, 22, Branchburg, with armed robbery and aggravated assault at her home at 7 p.m. on Dec.…
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String of thefts may be related
BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer METUCHEN — Borough police are investigating whether an attempted break-in at a local market is part of a recent rash of break-ins and thefts. Officer David Liantonio, department spokesman, said an unknown suspect or suspects attempted to break into the Metuchen Food Market on Central Avenue sometime between the hours…
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Metuchen crossword creator keeps at it
Despite success,84-year-old resident still considers it a hobby BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer Despite success, 84-year-old resident still considers it a hobby MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Metuchen resident Frances Hansen creates crossword puzzles for national publications. BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer Most people consider it enough of a challenge to complete a crossword puzzle. Frances Hansen goes one better…
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Orchestra demonstrates how music comes together
BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Valerie Lunt, 6, learns how to lead an orchestra from conductor Anthony LaGroth of the Central Jersey Concert Orchestra at the Campbell School on Wednesday. METUCHEN — Students at Campbell School got an early Christmas present Dec. 23. The Central Jersey Concert Orchestra…
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Religious leaders pledge support to rabbi
Interfaith ceremony heldto show solidarity after alleged bias incident BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer Interfaith ceremony held to show solidarity after alleged bias incident Miguel Juarez staff Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg, (r), of Temple Beth El in Edison was joined by other members of the local clergy during an interfaith candle lighting ceremony on Dec. 22. BY MATT AUERBACH…
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State police charge local men in ID fraud case
Joint Terrorism Task Force brought into investigate case BY MATT AUERBACHStaff Writer Joint Terrorism Task Force brought in to investigate case BY MATT AUERBACH Staff Writer Two Pakistani nationals face forgery charges after one of them allegedly attempted to use fraudulent documents to obtain a state identification card from the Motor Vehicle Commission agency on…
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Summit provides hope for economy
Leaders addressregional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIMStaff Writer Leaders address regional business issues BY CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Those attending an economic summit at the Hilton Tower Center on Route 18 Tuesday said they could leave with a sense of hope. "I’m coming away with a real sense of possibilities…
