Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Artist to exhibit in Asbury Park
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Zol Uguumursaikhan of Howell will be exhibiting his latest works of art as part of an art show to be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 5 at Bands on a Budget, 630 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park. The public is invited to attend the event and welcome to BYOB. Uguumursaikhan,…
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Residents asked to ‘Like’ new children’s book
E.B. author Russel Like is using Kickstarter website to invite users to donate funds to project BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Children’s book aficionados have a rare opportunity to be a part of the creative writing process through a local author’s Kickstarter project. Russel Like, of East Brunswick, who has written two novels, is funding…
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‘Tis the season for time-honored holiday traditions
Festivities are as diverse as those who partake in them BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer An extensive Christmas display that includes lights synced to music is a treasured tradition of the DePasquale family of Edison. Pictured are (l-r) Emilio, 10, Tony, Michelle and Anthony Jr., 12. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Whether in celebration of Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah…
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New dealership drives into So. Brunswick
Campbell Freightliners breaks ground on its third location in N.J./N.Y. area BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Campbell Freightliners is trucking its way into South Brunswick. The truck dealership, parts and service center broke ground on Dec. 14 for a new center on Cranbury Road. “We could really not find a better location for our dealership,”…
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Holiday spirit
Above: The Olde Town Carolers — Daniel Taylor (l-r), Brian Smith, Sara Neally and Karina Sweeney, all of Pennsylvania — sing holiday songs for shoppers at the Shoppes at North Brunswick on Dec. 8. Right: Chris, Thuan and Millicent Witte, of North Brunswick, stop to hear the Olde Town Carolers as they charm shoppers. PHOTOS…
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Local man hooked on fishing for information
Ron Bern writes book about fish species of New Jersey BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Ron Bern moved to Somerset, N.J., from Anderson County, S.C., 40 years ago. Used to having access to pristine fishing areas since the age of 6, the now-76- year-old thought his fishing life was over when he…
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Towns address safety in schools after Connecticut tragedy
BY KATHY CHANG and STELLA MORRISON Staff Writers I n the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn., officials in North and South Brunswick are trying to protect local children physically, and emotionally. On Dec. 14, 20-year-old Adam Lanza forced his way into the Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 children and six staff…
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It’s not the end of the world
Scholar debunks theory that Mayas marked Dec. 21 as end of days BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Donate those stockpiled canned goods to the hungry, and repurpose that underground bunker as a hiding place for holiday gifts — which, by the way, must now be bought — because the world will not end on Dec.…
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Family tradition: Using local woods for holiday decorating
BY JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent The boughs of a pitch pine (l-r), along with some winterberry and pine cone, are among the items included in Joseph Sapia’s annual Christmas wreath. The materials are gathered from the Pine Barrens around Helmetta. Over generations, the local Pine Barrens have provided for its people: hunters, anglers, mushroom-pickers… I grew…
