Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • New prayer area available for Christ the King parishioners

    For Eagle Scout project, Chris Molnar creates stone patio, adds landscaping BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Brunswick now has a landscaped stone patio, complete with benches and a birdbath, as a result of Chris Molnar’s Eagle Scout project. SOUTH BRUNSWICK— Worshippers at Christ the King Lutheran Church will now…

  • Gurukul USA opens as Indian cultural center

    BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Asian Indian children seeking to expand their education beyond traditional schooling will now have the option to attend Gurukul USA. The school, described as an Indian cultural center for languages and fine arts, hosted its first classes Oct. 21. Township children, ages 6 to 16 years old, who…

  • Walk for Diane

    Supporters make their way through Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick during the third annual Walk for Diane on Oct. 23. The walk is in memory of Diane Goodwin of South Brunswick, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Muslim Consumers Conference to be held Sat.

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — The third annualAmerican Muslim Consumers Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29. “Multiculturalism and the American Consumer Market” will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. Faisal Masood and his wife, Sabiha Ansari, of North Brunswick, began the…

  • Residents urged to be wary of jury-duty scams

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Residents are being warned about jury-duty scams. Township Councilwoman Shanti Narra said that a relative of hers who used to live in town received a notice about a failure to appear for jury duty. Despite a notification through the U.S. Postal Service stating that a bench warrant was issued for his arrest…

  • Police: Lock your motor vehicles

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — As a result of a recent rash of motor vehicle burglaries to unlocked cars, police are urging residents to secure their vehicles at all times. Police Lt. Roger Reinson said that there have been sporadic break-ins around town, but that most of the incidents have not been from smashed windows but instead…

  • Two men arrested for attempted warehouse theft

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Two Essex County men are charged with theft after allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from a Ridge Road warehouse on Oct. 19, according to police. South Brunswick police obtained prior information that Derick Latchman, 32, and Beejai Budhu, 50, planned to steal $30,000 worth of merchandise. Half a dozen officers were placed…

  • If the shoe fits, wear it

    William Charschan creates web video for proper shoe fitting BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — A local doctor wants everyone to start off on the right foot. According to William D. Charschan, a chiropractor with offices in North Brunswick and Scotch Plains, the health and comfort of the body stem from the feet.…

  • Photo

    John Goodwin and his son Robert tie balloons during the third annual Walk for Diane in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick, on Oct. 23. The walk is in memory of Diane Goodwin of South Brunswick, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. SCOTT FRIEDMAN