• So. River teen aided fire dept. through a Scout project

    Michael Fontaine SOUTH RIVER— ResidentMichaelA. Fontaine was recognized June 10 in an Eagle Court of Honor at American Legion Post 214. Michael has participated in scouting since the age of 5 as a Tiger Cub. In the 11 years since, he completed all requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member…

  • Eagle Scout fixed up badly damaged Legion property

    American Legion Post 214 Commander John Adamusik, Evan Berg and past commanders Eugene Wiecek and Leo Surak. SOUTH RIVER — Evan Ryan Berg’s seven-year scouting career culminated June 16 with his Eagle Court of Honor, held at the American Legion. For his Eagle service project, Evan, a Troop 83 member and resident of the borough,…

  • Tryouts on tap for ‘Present Laughter’

    Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” 7:30 p.m. June 25 and 26 at the East Brunswick CommunityArts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Callbacks are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. June 28. Appointments are not necessary. Show dates will be Sept. 14-30, 8 p.m. Fridays…

  • Four on So. River ballot look ahead at fall campaign

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Following last week’s primary election, four candidates will be on the ballot this fall for two openings on the Borough Council. Two Republican incumbents and two former Democratic councilmen will vie for the seats. Republican Donna Farren joined the council in December. She had an unsuccessful run in…

  • On a wing and a prayer

    Local restaurants do battle in the Immaculate Conception Carnival Hot Wings Challenge BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Sentinel reporter Adam Joseph Drici (l-r), Dr. Jim Matera and Leigh O’Leary served as judges for the Hot Wing Challenge at the sixth annual Immaculate Conception School Carnival on June 15. Main Street’s Chicken Bazaar took home first-place…

  • VFW ladies auxiliary plans June 26 meeting

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. June 26 at the post home, 575 Jernee Mill Road. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-264- 3041.

  • Library conducting Spring Book Sale

    The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, adjacent to SouthAmboy High School/Middle School, is holding a Spring Book Sale during regular library hours. Items offered for purchase include fiction and nonfiction books, bestsellers, paperbacks, periodicals, DVDs and audio CDs. Printers, a stereo with speakers, a fax machine and more also are available.…

  • Pet food, supply drive to benefit shelter pets

    Jamesburg’s Hot Dog Truck will host a Pet Food and Supply Drive for the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 30 at the truck on West Railroad Avenue, behind the firehouse. Rain date is July 7. The shelter is in desperate need of wet/canned cat and dog food, as well as other items…

  • Wolves will visit E.B. Library June 25

    A program featuring a few of the animals from Howling Woods Farm, a rescue shelter for domestic-bred wolves and wolf dogs, is set for 11 a.m. June 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guests will learn about the evolution of wolves and their physical attributes, communication, pack structure and more.…

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