Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Heroes among us

    From top: Hakeem Azam and Teen Services Librarian Saleena Davidson chat about comic books during HeroCon 2014, a comic convention held at the South Brunswick Library on July 19. Patrons check out the comic books. Bobby Davidson, left to right, Manish Mody and Mike Weiss check out the comic books.

  • Two military veterans join police force

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer North Brunswick has hired two new police officers, bringing the Police Department’s staffing up to 78 members. John T. Haas, 25, and Errol McCalla Jr., 35, were sworn in during the Township Council workshop meeting on July 28. “These young men have both served our country overseas, and North Brunswick…

  • Golf benefit to help children with muscular dystrophy

    The Forsgate Country Club Foundation’s Chip in for Charity golf benefit will be held Aug. 11 at the club, Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township. The event will benefit Ryan’s Quest, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the leading lethal genetic disorder diagnosed in children. The day begins with 18-hole golf outings on…

  • Residents celebrate a dog day afternoon

    Susan G. Komen for the Cure, L’Oreal host dog fair to bring attention to breast cancer BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dog jumps after a ball during the Ultimate Air Dogs show, part of the festivities at the L’Oreal-sponsored Because Your Dog is Worth it Too event, held Aug. 18 in Cranbury to benefit…

  • Vendors needed for flea market, bake sale

    The St. Anne’s Society of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church, 198 Sanford St., on the corner of Remsen Avenue, New Brunswick, will hold a flea market and bake sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 7. Vendors are needed. For more information, call Marion at 732-545-6761 or Daniela at 732-227-0644.

  • Local family to continue to ‘Feud’

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The family that “feuds” together (from left): Fred Voza, Nancy Voza-Kulpa, Judith O’Donnell, Fred Jr. and Laura Weiss. The five members of the Voza family of Old Bridge will compete for the third time on the popular TV game show “Family Feud” Aug. 12. Old Bridge resident Judith O’Donnell wants…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    David M. Gregor Lt. Junior Grade David M. Gregor recently graduated from the United States Navy’s Advanced Flight Training Tailhook in Kingsville, Texas. Gregor earned his “Wings of Gold” and become a naval aviator on July 25. Following his commission in May 2012, Gregor reported to Pensacola, Fla., for Aviation Preflight Instruction in June 2012.…

  • Man charged in alleged home burglary in S.B.

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Township police charged a local man with burglary and theft after an Aug. 20 break-in on Deerberry Lane. The homeowner came home around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 to find his window open with cash and jewelry missing, according to a police press release. Witnesses told investigators that they saw a man…

  • Speaker on life skills no stranger to bullying

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Ron Shuali When Ron Shuali speaks about bullying, he speaks from the heart. He also speaks from experience, as he was both a bully and a victim in his own life. Now, he is dedicated to breaking what he calls the “bullying circle.” Shuali, founder of Shua Life Skills, will…