Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Two men jailed after early morning fight
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Two township men were jailed Saturday morning following a struggle that ended in gunfire on North Oaks Boulevard, police said. Police arrested Karriem Lyons, 24, and charged him with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, after he allegedly fired a gun at Ali Fitzpatrick, 27, during…
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Washington making plans for return
Gen. George Washington, also known as Carl Closs After 225 years, America’s first hero and general will return to celebrate the victory his forces won at Monmouth Battlefield on June 28, 1778. Gen. George Washington, who is also known as Carl Closs, an educator, soldier and business executive, will participate in the celebration and 225th…
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Writing lesson makes a lasting impression
NBTHS students write to U.S. soldiers in Iraq and get numerous responses By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer Writing lesson makes a lasting impression FARRAH MAFFAI North Brunswick Township High School students Brian Dondero, 18, Ashley Roberts, 18, and Jessica Morales, 15, are happy to have received responses to letters they sent to soldiers stationed in Iraq.…
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2,300 re-enactors to bring battle to life
MANALAPAN — On June 28-29, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, will host the celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth — the longest land artillery battle of the American Revolution. Exactly 225 years to the day after the battle, more than 2,300 re-enactors will present a recreation of the Battle of…
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New office to coordinate terror response efforts
By jamie dougherStaff Writer By jamie dougher Staff Writer In an effort to expedite emergency response tactics, Middlesex County officials recently created the Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Planning. The office is comprised of Middlesex County department heads and senior county officials who will work to provide a timely emergency response to the county’s 25…
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Parade to honor heroes of Battle of Monmouth
With the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth only a day away, the June 27 parade to mark the occasion promises to be an historic event, not to be missed. There will be four locations for parking along the route. They are the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education offices at Main and…
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Battle of Monmouth Events
Battle of Monmouth Events Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Camps open You are invited to walk through the camps at any time 10:00 a.m. Troop Formations and Drill Continental Camp 10:30 a.m. Crown Forces Color Ceremony Amphitheater noon Artillery Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Guided Camp Tours 12:30 p.m. Children’s Drill Activity Tent…
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Battle of Monmouth Events
Battle of Monmouth Events Saturday, June 28 Saturday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Camps open 10:00 a.m. Troop Formations and Drill Continental Camp 10:30 a.m. Crown Forces Color Ceremony Amphitheater 11:30 a.m. People of the Armies Amphitheater noon Artillery Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Music Demonstrations Amphitheater 12:30 p.m. Children’s Drill Activity Tent 12:30 p.m. Guided Camp…
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Netgrocer keeps business fresh
Local company stays alive in volatile Internet marketplace By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Judith Ruiz, an employee of North Brunswick-based Netgrocer.com, moves a box of groceries onto a conveyer belt so employees can pack and ship the order. NORTH BRUNSWICK — While other online grocers’ businesses went stale, Netgrocer.com…
