• Hernandez wins silver medal at Olympics

    Old Bridge’s Laurie Hernandez won the silver medal on the balance beam at the women’s gymnastics competition in the Summer Olympics on Monday, Aug. 15. It was the second medal of the games for the 16-year-old. Earlier she won the gold medal in the team competition as part of the United States’ victorious squad. Joining…

  • Rebuts resident’s comments on schools, taxes

    I wish to respond to the letter to the editor written by Walter Goldeski (“Thinks Too Many of His Tax Dollars Go to Schools,” Sentinel, Aug. 8). He, reacting to having received his preliminary tax bill from East Brunswick, claimed, “As usual, I’m being extorted 68 percent of my total bill to support the school…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Justin Berger of Kendall Park graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Albany, New York, with a degree in psychology.   Arun Chockalingam of Monmouth Junction earned a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, in May.

  • Sports shorts

    Sports shorts

    The Mansfield University Fall Prospect Clinic is designed for high school student-athletes who are looking to play college and/or professional baseball. The focus of this clinic will be on skill development. In addition to Mansfield head coach Harry Hillson, his coaching staff and players, there will be coaches from other local colleges as well as…

  • Business brief

    Business brief

    Owners Mitul and Teena Patel of Lightbridge Academy recently held a groundbreaking event for their new Eatontown location at 801 Hope Road. The childcare center is currently accepting enrollment for its infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. Call 732-695-6900 for more information.

  • Legion auxiliary seeks school-supply donations

    Legion auxiliary seeks school-supply donations

    The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 253, 60 Devoe Ave., Spotswood, is participating in the Give 10 to Education program designed to supply children with needed school supplies. Items will be collected through Sept. 5 at the post home. The first 25 individuals to donate 10 of the same item (valued at $10…

  • Seniors set meeting, schedule new trips

    Seniors set meeting, schedule new trips

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will host its next gathering 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. All seniors are welcome to attend. After a business meeting, representatives of Venetian Rehabilitation, South Amboy, will offer a presentation on the facility. Lunch will be provided. Annual dues…

  • County sets final park concerts of summer

    County sets final park concerts of summer

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will conclude its free summer concert series of performances in county parks with two concerts at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, South Amboy/Sayreville beachfront, O’Leary Boulevard, South Amboy. In case of inclement weather, the events will be held in the South Amboy Middle/High School auditorium. Shuttle-bus service will be…

  • Twitter seminar scheduled at library

    Twitter seminar scheduled at library

    A workshop titled “Twitter for Beginners and Beyond!” is planned for 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Social-media expert Pinky Maniri will offer a live, hands-on demonstration covering topics such as starting one’s own account, “tweeting,” posting photos and managing security settings. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with…

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