Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • SBPD launches online reporting service

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Stopping crime just got a lot smarter. The South Brunswick Police Department recently launched a new online reporting service, COPLOGIC, that will enable residents to log in and fill out online reports for nonviolent and “cold” complaints or crimes, according to a SBPD release. The service is intended to cut down on…

  • Veterans offered free chiropractic sessions

    Kendall Park chiropractor is participating in ‘Healing Hands 4 Heroes’ BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Statewide, chiropractors have begun taking a crack at helping veterans through the “Healing Hands 4 Heroes” program. Steven Dickert, D.C., based in Dayton, has decided to join them by stepping up to the table now, too. Dickert, through the Association…

  • Veteran’s path crosses into North Brunswick

    Troy Yocum visits firehouse along his 7,000-mile journey across the U.S. BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Top: Troy Yocum (far left), an Iraq War veteran from Kentucky, is walking 7,000 miles across the country to raise money for military families in need. He visited North Brunswick on Saturday, accompanied along Route 130 with Christine Koch,…

  • Pedals for Progress a success in So. Brunswick

    Bicycles, sewing machines and soccer equipment collected for developing nations BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — South Brunswick High School’s 12th annual Pedals for Progress [P4P] collected 108 bicycles, 20 sewing machines, four bags of soccer equipment, and $1,260 in donations on June 4. Once delivered to developing nations, the locals are taught…

  • Translation system assists SBPD in medical emergency

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Another life was saved in South Brunswick, this time with the help of a new language service. At 10 a.m. June 7, a woman in need of help called 911 from a cell phone. Unable to ascertain the victim’s location or problem, the dispatcher connected to the Interpretalk translation system, used by…

  • Human rainbow

    Students and staff at Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick united to form a human rainbow on May 23 in preparation for Field Day.

  • BlueClaws will host nut-free game June 12

    The FAAN Walk for Food Allergy and the Lakewood BlueClaws have teamed up for the third annual nut-free game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. Buster, the BlueClaws’mascot, poses with fans at a previous nut-free game. Does your child’s nut allergy prevent your family from attending a baseball game? If so, mark down June 12 on…

  • S.B. coaches’ game to benefit juvenile diabetes research

    Festivities begin 6 p.m. Saturday at Rowland Park BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Not only will area residents get to see their coaches hit hardballs, and maybe even some long balls, at the third annual South Brunswick Athletic Association Coaches’ Game, they’ll get to do so for a good cause. This year,…

  • In memory of a friend

    From top: Senior citizens gathered at North Brunswick Community Park on May 23 to honor Marie Utzinger. Utzinger, a longtime resident who passed away recently, was very active with the township Senior Center. Residents plant a tree in memory of Utzinger. A memorial plaque is placed in the ground under a newly planted tree. PHOTOS…