Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Soot raining down, he made his way out of city ‘T
Soot raining down, he made his way out of city ‘T he sight was surreal," said Walter Matejovic after he fled the New York Stock Exchange just blocks from the World Trade Center. Starting his day the same as any other as a clerk for A.G. Edwards, Matejovic, of Middletown, was interrupted by a rumbling…
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Attacks put state in emergency mode Middlesex County sends emergency services, opens hospitals after tragedy
Staff Writer By JENNIFER DOME Attacks put state in emergency mode Middlesex County sends emergency services, opens hospitals after tragedy JERRY WOLKOWITZ A New York Fast Ferry approaches the pier in the Highlands loaded with passengers escaping the chaos and destruction in New York City on Tuesday after a terrorist attack on the twin towers.…
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Police director resigns Romano suddenly leaves township position
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Police director resigns Romano suddenly leaves township position FILE PHOTO Ron Romano, who has served North Brunswick as police director since August 2000, announced his resignation Sept. 7. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township’s director of public safety, Ron Romano, suddenly announced his resignation last week. "I respect Ron’s position and…
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Dazed commuters share personal horror stories Some injured in twin towers attack in county for medical care
Dazed commuters share personal horror stories Some injured in twin towers attack in county for medical care By darlene diebold & Alison granito Staff Writers The mood along Leonardo Beach in Middletown was one of shock and horror at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The tiny beach is situated between Earle Naval Weapon Station pier and Atlantic…
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Renaissance apartment fire now called arson Investigation on blaze’s origin begins in earnest
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Renaissance apartment fire now called arson Investigation on blaze’s origin begins in earnest RYAN FENSTERMAKER Units from neighboring towns responded to an early Tuesday morning fire at the construction site of the Renaissance Avenue apartment complex off Route 130 in North Brunswick. North Brunswick Township and Middlesex County fire officials…
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Second Royal Oaks resident robbed S.B. police look for link in two armed hold-ups
Staff Writer By charles w. kim Second Royal Oaks resident robbed S.B. police look for link in two armed hold-ups A second Royal Oaks apartment resident was held up at gunpoint this week, police said. South Brunswick police said that an unidentified 40-year-old resident of the apartments off Route 1 had just parked his vehicle…
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DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT Kindergartner Sally Tran waits with her father for the first day of school to begin at the Livingston Park Elementary School in North Brunswick Wednesday.
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Otken family returns to court next week Superior Court Judge Hurley expected to decide farm’s fate
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Otken family returns to court next week Superior Court Judge Hurley expected to decide farm’s fate NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Otken family’s fight may end Monday when it returns to court. "It is my hope that the judge will sign the order to appoint condemnation commissioners," said Jeffrey Lehrer, attorney…
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Linwood drill prepares for the worst case Officers get a chance to experience a hostage takeover
Staff Writer By CHARLES W. KIM Linwood drill prepares for the worst case Officers get a chance to experience a hostage takeover FARRAH MAFFAI North Brunswick Patrolman Craig Patton points an unloaded weapon from his hiding spot while he waits for the on-duty officers to enter the Linwood Middle School during the emergency drill on…
