• A bag of ganja may have cost a young man his life

    CODA GREG BEAN Here’s a story that made my blood boil, and I’m guessing it’ll do the same to yours. According to the stories from several news sources, police in Wakefield, a suburb of the Bronx, thought they saw an 18- year-old man named Ramarley Graham on the street buying drugs. They tried to arrest…

  • Same benefits should apply to all

    I n the “Just, fair salary for everyone, including teachers” letter that appeared on the Opinions page in the Jan. 18 issue of the Sentinel, the author suggests that medical benefits should apply only to teachers and not to a teacher’s family. Medical benefits that include an option for family coverage is a national standard…

  • Resident thanks chamber’s administrator

    Caroline Woodruff is the past administrator for our Metuchen Chamber of Commerce. I’m a longtime resident of our great town of Metuchen, and I want to take this time to say thank you to a special person who worked diligently for our town. I always saw her at every event we had in Metuchen, where…

  • Kudos to Edison schools for new math curricula

    A n analysis of the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that the biggest deficits in math scores for American students are found at the middle school level. While students in the United States generally focus on basic arithmetic, most other nations have shifted curricula to algebra and geometry in the middle grades.…

  • Mayor: Focus on what’s best for town

    Too often in today’s society we dehumanize people in politics. We only recognize them as opponents. No longer do dignity and respect matter. Our disagreements become personal attacks on character and integrity rather than discussions focusing on initiatives to improving our communities and problem solving. Disagreements should prompt healthy discussions and are part of our…

  • Mardi Gras 2012 slated for Feb. 18

    St. Matthew Mardi Gras 2012 will be held 6-10 p.m. Feb. 18 at St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison. The cost is $6 for adults, free admittance for children, and tickets will be available at the door. Bring a drink and a dish to share. The event will include a DJ and…

  • Bishop Ahr H.S. to hold tricky tray

    Bishop George Ahr High School will host its 33rd annual tricky tray Feb. 24. Admission is $20 and includes a door prize ticket and light refreshments; guests are invited to bring additional snacks. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and drawings begin at 8 p.m. The event will be held at the high school, 1…

  • Police: Edison man struck during attempted robbery on street

    EDISON — Police are investigating the attempted robbery and aggravated assault of a 45-year-old Edison man as he was walking along Dayton Drive last week. The incident occurred at approximately 3:22 a.m. on Feb. 2, police said. Police Lt. Sal Filannino said the victim told police he had just been dropped off, and as he…

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