Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Rape crisis intervention center seeks volunteers

    BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer EDISON — The Middlesex County Public Health Department Rape Crisis Intervention Center has set up a volunteer program open to Middlesex County residents age 18 and older. The center offers a 24-hour hotline, 24- hour medical, police, and court accompaniment, 24-hour access to the private examination room for forensic evidence…

  • Middlesex County Fair set to kick off Monday

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The Middlesex County Fair kicks off Monday and runs through Aug. 10 at the county fairgrounds on Cranbury Road. The fair will open at 5 p.m. Monday. An opening ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., with Farmer of the Year Jim Giamarese and Volunteer of the Year Kathy Donahue. At 7…

  • Air cavalry in Vietnam to be focus of discussion

    On Aug. 9 at 1 p.m., the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a video and oral-history discussion, “Centaurs in Vietnam: Air Cavalry at War,” delivered by husband and wife Carl and Ruth Ann Burns of Manalapan. Carl was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam, while Ruth Ann served there as a…

  • New pastor gives his heart to his church

    Osy Nuesch performs first service days after having a heart attack BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer The Rev. Osy Nuesch FRANKLIN PARK — The Rev. Osy Nuesch is the new pastor at Six Mile Run Reformed Church in Franklin Park and he performed his first service on July 13, just days after having a heart…

  • Political flavor

    The North Brunswick Republican Organization hosted a “Super Chefs” picnic on Saturday. Town Council candidate Rick Criqui turns over a shrimp dish he barbecued, one of several local chefs who revealed their marinading, grilling and knife-sharpening techniques. The picnic was a fundraiser, and also invited Journalism students from Princeton University to learn more about local…

  • Affordable housing law stops transfer of homes

    Gov. Jon S. Corzine has signed legislation that will reform affordable housing laws in New Jersey and, proponents claim, increase housing opportunities for low-income and middle-income families throughout the state. “Through these measures, we are ending decades of unfair, unbalanced and insufficient provision of affordable housing in New Jersey,” Corzine said during the July 17…

  • S.B. rejects ordinance to fine residents after first false alarm

    BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council unanimously rejected an ordinance on July 22 that would have increased the fines for residents and businesses for false alarms from their security systems. The council members said that, although the intent of the ordinance was correct, the fines were too excessive and it…

  • Raccoon is sixth rabid animal this year

    The Middlesex County Public Health Department has announced that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Monroe Township. This is the sixth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2008. On July 22, a Monroe animal control officer responded to a report that a homeowner’s dog killed a raccoon. The animal was sent to the…

  • What can Browne do for you?

    New musician from S.B. takes hands-on approach to music BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer Mike Browne, formerly of South Brunswick, is an up-and-coming musician who writes, arranges, sings and mixes all of his own music. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Mike Browne, 22, formerly of South Brunswick, is making his way onto the music scene, establishing himself…