Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Prosecutor upgrades charges to murder

    BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office charged a South Brunswick resident Samander Dabas Saturday with the murder of his wife. Samander Dabas, 37, was arraigned Monday at state Superior Court, New Brunswick, where he entered a plea of not guilty, according to Assistant Prosecutor…

  • Woman charged with drug possession

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police arrested a 49-year-old Birchwood Court woman on drug distribution charges after raiding her home, Thursday night, according to officials. North Brunswick Township Police charged Diana Burney with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be crack cocaine, and possession with intent…

  • Practice prides itself on painless dental work

    Dr. Ronald Marshall recently expanded his Route 27 office BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Practice prides itself on painless dental work BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Dentist Ronald H. Marshall examines South Brunswick resident Donald Hill’s teeth at his North Brunswick office Monday. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Dr. Ronald Marshall is fighting…

  • Many enjoy summer’s dog days at new park

    Tract dedicated to canineactivities draws pets, owners BY SETHMANDELStaff Writer Tract dedicated to canine activities draws pets, owners BY SETHMANDEL Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Michelle Estrada, of Old Bridge, gets some quality time with 2-year-old Scooby. Thompson Park has gone to the dogs. At least a 2-acre section of it has. A…

  • Police will target drunken drivers in days ahead

    Nationwide campaign to enforce new .08 standard will run through Sept. 12 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Nationwide campaign to enforce new .08 standard will run through Sept. 12 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — You drink and drive. You lose. That’s the message North Brunswick law enforcement wants drivers to remember Labor Day…

  • Candidates forum will focus on disability issues

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Candidates forum will focus on disability issues BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — State and county officials will visit the township Sept. 13 to discuss issues regarding people with disabilities. The Monday Morning Advocacy Network of Middlesex County will hold its annual Candidates Forum from 7-9:30 p.m. in the…

  • N.J. seniors have chance to freeze property taxes

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer N.J. seniors have chance to freeze property taxes BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer The state Treasury Department has extended the deadline to file an application for the 2003 senior citizen property tax freeze program to Sept. 8 and has mailed personalized applications to eligible individuals in an effort to make the…

  • Golfers defy odds at Forsgate Country Club

    Three members sinka hole-in-one on same day at different holes BY SETHMANDELStaff Writer Three members sink a hole-in-one on same day at different holes BY SETHMANDEL Staff Writer MONROE — It was a great day to be a member of the Forsgate Country Club. In an unprecedented event, three golfers hit a hole-in-one on Aug.…

  • Gov’s hometown officials standing by their man

    Mayor, others balkat freeholder BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Gov’s hometown officials standing by their man Mayor, others balk at freeholder’s request for McGreevey to step down BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer Despite some Middlesex County Democrats’ call for Gov. James E. McGreevey’s resignation recently, Woodbridge leaders are sticking by their man. Freeholder Director David B.…