Category: Sentinel-NBS News
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Gas station cleared of minor violation
NORTH BRUNSWICK — A township gas station has been cleared of a minor violation it received in May. K.W. Rastall Oil Co., also known as Longhorn Oil Corp., located on 2600 Route 130 north, was originally cited for not having its fuel brand posted. However, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs recently notified 10…
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Operation Holiday Cheer under way in No. Bruns.
PBA Local 160 donates $5,000 to purchase gifts for those in need BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — For the fourth consecutive year, the township is holding Operation Holiday Cheer to provide presents for local children in need. Janice Larkin, the mayor’s assistant, and Kathy Aruta, of the township food bank, are accepting…
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Property mgr. saves senior citizen’s life
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Jeanne Selby, the property manager of the Senior Housing Building at 740 Hermann Road, saved the life of a visiting relative last week. On Nov. 25, around 4:45 p.m., a resident of the building came down to the front desk with her nephew, who was choking on…
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N.B. Library closed Dec. 8, 9
North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Road, will be closed Dec. 8 and 9 for installation of a new heating and air conditioning system. No fines will be charged on materials due on those days. Books may be returned to the book drop but the media drop will be kept closed. Patrons are requested to…
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S. Bruns. student in need of bone marrow transplant
Sandor Timar, a 16-year-old South Brunswick Township resident, is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. He was diagnosed with Leukemia in May and after six months of chemotherapy, the cancer has returned. There are currently no bone marrow matches for him on the National Registry, so his family and friends will hold a…
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Be wary of deer
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urges motorists to drive carefully during autumn when New Jersey’s deer are particularly active and likely to be darting into roadways. DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson issued a statement last week, stating that fall is breeding season for white-tailed deer and that drivers should be aware that these animals…
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Arts grants available for programs and projects
TRENTON — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has arts grants available for the fiscal year 2010. Through its Organizational Grant Program, the council assists eligible organizations in serving the people of New Jersey through arts programs and projects. The council has general operating support grants available for New Jersey-based, non-profit organizations with…
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Cancer patients tell of the dangers of smoking
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Tobacco kills more than 400,000 Americans each year, more than alcohol, heroin, homicide, car accidents and AIDS combined. Each day, about 4,000 children under age 18 smoke for the first time, and more than 2,000 become new daily smokers. One-quarter of 12- to 13-year-olds who smoke as…
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Theater-goers can follow the yellow brick road to S.B.
‘Wizard of Oz’ production this weekend at Crossroads South BY MADELLINE PIZARRO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — There’s no place like home is a sentiment most will be having this Thanksgiving weekend, but the well-known phrase also applies to the New Jersey Repertory Theatre’s upcoming performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” The show is directed…
