Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Why did the amphibians cross the road?
Right: A female salamander, whose swollen midsection indicates she’s filled with eggs, crosses Beekman Road in East/South Brunswick March 26, when observers came out to watch the amphibians’ annual migration to breed in nearby vernal pools. Officials closed the road that rainy evening so that the 7-inch female and others could be spared from passing…
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JEFF GRANIT staff Fifth-graders at John Adams Elementary School, North Brunswick, presented “Traveling through Africa,” a cultural festival with dance, music, games and skits on Friday. See story, page 3.
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Electronic recyclables accepted in Edison
The drop-off location for Middlesex County’s Electronic Recycling Drop-off program has been moved. Through the end of this year, all Middlesex County residents can bring their old computers, laptops, monitors and televisions to the new drop-off location at Papaianni Park, near 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. The drop-off program is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the…
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Six arrests made in death of Kendall Park teen
Charges stem from alcohol-poisoning incident BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Police from Newark, Del., arrested six men on charges stemming from an incident of alcohol poisoning that resulted in the death of a Kendall Park man. The Newark Police Department announced last week that all of the suspects are fraternity members or pledges, and police…
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Fortunoff scraps plan for S.B. warehouse
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer The future of a vacant warehouse in South Brunswick is unclear with the announcement that its potential tenant has gone out of business. Fortunoff was looking to move operations from its warehouse in northern New Jersey to a vacant warehouse in the area of Davidson Mill Road and Route 535,…
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No. Brunswick students take a journey overseas
John Adams Elementary fifth-graders learn about Africa BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer It was a jungle inside of John Adams Elementary School in North Brunswick on Friday. The fifth-grade class participated in cultural representations during “Traveling Through Africa,” an interdisciplinary program led by the music, art, computer, library and physical education departments. “This gives students…
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Workshop explains the power of laughter for children
BY KELLY D’ANNA Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — With hopes of bringing laughter to the classroom and home, the South Brunswick Parent Academy hosted an interactive workshop, “The Power of Laughter,” March 23. The workshop provided exercises and communication tips to help teachers and parents incorporate humor in learning. Lectures were given by various employees of…
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EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT – Advertorial
By Gloria Averbuch Advertorial EAT RIGHT TO PLAY RIGHT Active children–whether simply on the go or on the playing field–have special nutritional needs. Although that goes without saying, young people often skip on the essentials, and need education and guidance on the importance of good nutrition. Food choices have been shown to affect performance…
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SBHS students compete in state finals at science event
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Local high school students put their knowledge of science to the test at a recent competition. Students from South Brunswick High School ranked seventh in the state finals for the Science Olympiad, held at Middlesex County College last month. Darlene Yoseloff, the director of school relations at…
