Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Video game leads to arrest of burglars who targeted S.B.

    ‘Grinch Gang’ responsible for stealing gaming systems, TVs BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Three young men — members of what authorities have dubbed the “Grinch Gang” — were arrested in connection with a string of burglaries that involved stealing video game systems from South Brunswick homes last month. Alleged ringleader Chris Gardner, 18, Shaborn Smith,…

  • Top 10 stories of 2009

    BY JENNIFER AMATO & JENNIFER BOOTON 1. Van Dyke Farm in S.B. preserved Carol Barrett The 350-year-old Van Dyke Farm in South Brunswick, with an original 18th-century farmhouse intact and gravesites dating back to the Revolutionary War, will remain void of modern construction. Middlesex County officials announced Oct. 13 that they would purchase the 188-acre…

  • N.B. council honors local Marine

    Corey Maimone NORTH BRUNSWICK — Corey Maimone was recognized with a proclamation at the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on Dec. 21 to honor him for his upcoming service to his country. Maimone, who is a volunteer firefighter with North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, just finished U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in South…

  • Teacher honored for making magic

    Linwood Middle School’s Kathy Dounelis receives Magic 98.3 FM award BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Kathy Dounelis of Linwood Middle School has been named a “Teacher Who Makes Magic” by Greater Media’s Magic 98.3 FM radio station. The computer application and computer technology teacher was nominated by her principal, Pete Clark, for…

  • Group’s target is ending homelessness in 10 years

    Part of plan is to create 520 units of permanent affordable or supportive housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Anewly established nonprofit organization is working collaboratively with Middlesex County to stop area homelessness before the year 2020. Coming Home of Middlesex County was created to implement the county’s 10-year plan to stop chronic and family homelessness in…

  • The knitting factory

    Clockwise from above: South Brunswick Cozy Crafters Knit and Crotchet Group members work on projects at the South Brunswick Library on Monday. Cindy Becker, of Dayton, gets started. Bobbi Binder, of Dayton, knits socks.

  • Author offers expressions for life’s ups and downs

    As a youngster growing up in Sayreville, Reneé Gatz did not appreciate the power of the expressions her parents spoke. Reneé Gatz But as she grew up, she was amazed at how these expressions would come back to her to provide clarity, understanding or a laugh at just the right moment. Gatz, now an adult…

  • S.B. Knights receive McGivney Award

    St. Augustine Council No. 6345 Knights of Columbus (K of C), Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, has been named a Father McGivney Award winner. The award is named after the organization’s founder, and given in recognition of outstanding membership recruitment and retention efforts during the 2008-09 fraternal year. A plaque was presented by Grand…

  • Auditions for ‘Fiddler on Roof,’ Jan. 7, 9

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced “Fiddler on the Roof” as this year’s 40th anniversary community theatre musical. Auditions will be 7 p.m. Jan. 7 for all featured roles, and 10 a.m. Jan. 9 for the general company and those interested in working behind the scenes. Production dates will…