Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • Time is ticking away for Lyme bill to be heard

    Those affected by the disease angered over congressman’s inaction BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Adults and their children who are sick with Lyme disease are calling on New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District), chair of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, to move forward with a congressional hearing for a…

  • Photographer captures Hall of Fame moments

    Latest assignment puts Gary Gellman in midst of famous New Jerseyans BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Gary Gellman, who for years has photographed presidents, corporate leaders and other VIPs, found himself on another big assignment not too long ago. GARY GELLMAN New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (l) congratulates legendary baseball catcher Yogi Berra (c) and…

  • Three teens arrested for robbing taxi drivers

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Three teenage males were arrested for the robbery of two taxicab drivers on May 21. At around 12:30 a.m., the drivers, who are from New Brunswick and Somerset, were transporting one passenger fromNew Brunswick to the Farrington Inn in North Brunswick, according to police Lt. Roger Reinson. Upon arrival at the inn,…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT staff Runners were able to enjoy the scenic setting of Community Park for the 29th annual North Brunswick Memorial Day 5K on Monday.

  • Rash of burglaries leads to teen’s arrest

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – A 15-yearold township resident was arrested around 9 a.m. May 22 for breaking into several homes in the Renaissance housing development over the past several weeks. According to police Lt. Roger Reinson, surveillance was conducted in the area of Marc Drive and the teen was found to be in possession of a…

  • Tenth annual Pedals for Progress slated for June 7

    The 10th annual Pedals for Progress (P4P) collection of bikes, sewing machines and soccer equipment will be held June 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at the gym lot at South Brunswick High School, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick (rain or shine). Public participation is greatly encouraged. P4P ships all bikes collected,…

  • Students see engine in ‘plane’ sight

    Air Force members display jet engine, show former working parts BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer JENNIFER AMATO Air Force personnel Master Sgt. Michael Ridge, left, and Airman First Class Colin T. Renahan brought a jet engine to the North Brunswick Township High School on May 21. NORTH BRUNSWICK – Members of the United States Air…

  • Lockdown drill

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Clockwise from above: North Brunswick Police Officer Tom Szabo and his team get ready to storm the faculty dining room where a gunman is during a simulated lockdown exercise by the North Brunswick Police Department at Linwood Middle School on Friday. Myron Cox covers his team. John Kelly (l-r), Joe Falcone,…

  • Orchestra celebrates season of concerts

    Bravura Philharmonic held its spring concert on Sunday BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer Chiu-Tze Lin SOUTH BRUNSWICK- The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra finished up its first season Sunday with its spring concert, which featured three soloists fromthe ages of 14 to 17 who won this responsibility at the Young Artists Competition, held on March 1. Forty…