July 13, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Snuff mill being tested for lead paint dangers

Freeholder candidate calls for cty. oversight of vacant factories More...

Grandparents on infant duty as mom, dad serve

BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent

With her son and daughter in-law deployed in Iraq on active military duty, Maria Ravaioli awaits their safe return to Jackson Township, but she is not waiting alone. More...

Circus show

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Shannon Longmore and her grandmother, Paula Schulman, watch with amazement during Gustavo's Wheel of Destiny performance at the Alain Zerbini Circus June 24 at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamesburg. More...

Man charged in burglary spree near Racetrack Rd.

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Police arrested a 30-year-old township man after he allegedly attempted to break into two homes on Susan Lane. More...

Fundraisers

July 13 + Used Inkjet and Laser Computer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band. More...

E.B. man, 70, charged with videotaping teens

EAST BRUNSWICK - A 70-year-old township man has been arrested after he allegedly videotaped teenage girls walking outside their homes, for purposes of sexual gratification. More...

E.B. woman takes top honors at triathlon

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Though a triathlon may be the last thing most people want to think about in these dog days, it's one of the things Virginia Corpus most looks forward to this time of year. More...

Letters

Milltown residents urged to just say no to variance

I am writing in response to the article in the Sentinel regarding the Forney Clinic and the current discussion of starting an historic preservation commission. More...

Board supporters to blame for lack of school

When I read Stacey Brennert's letter to the editor, "Resident Wants To Set the Record Straight," in the Jan. More...

Take part in donor drive, support Navy SEAL and family

For many years, Spotswood residents Charlie and Dianne contributed time, energy and love to the Spotswood and East Brunswick communities. Charlie was a member of the East Brunswick Police Department for 30 years, retiring as a lieutenant. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

William Galik Mr. Galik, 81, of Monroe, formerly of North Brunswick, died June 27 at home. He was a captain and troop commander with the New Jersey State Police for 30 years, retiring in 1977. More...

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Schools

Student sought to work on borough's downtown

J'burg revitalization group hopes to use free design services
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - Intern wanted. The Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition (JRC) is looking to secure an architectural graduate student to design potential plans for the borough's downtown area, all for the price of college credit. More...

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STEVEN M. BARON Cadette Girl Scout Troop 1036 members Allison Pron, 12, Shannon Vaivada, 12, Carla Palermo, 13, and Gabriella LaFata, 14, wash cars Sunday at the Monroe Recreation Center to benefit an abused women's center. More...

Boy, family members charged in friend's death

Authorities: Youth did not know gun was loaded More...

Garbage cleanup

STEVEN M. BARON The top of a waste management truck had to be cut off by the East Brunswick Independent Fire Co. yesterday to remove the driver after the truck overturned on Route 18 north at Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Stollen back as prez. on Spotswood council

Drozd, Barlow begin their first full terms on governing body
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Changes approved by voters in the borough's nonpartisan election took effect Monday. More...

Man's best friend

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Griffin Hooper, 3, of South River, introduces his golden retriever, Bowie, to friend Jacob Iacullo, 2, of East Brunswick, during the Sheldon-Sheinfiene Park pet expo Friday in South River. More...

S.R. moves ahead with library expansion

Boro funds design to add space for staff, activities, materials
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - The borough's public library may soon be doubled in size, with an expanded parking lot and additional services. More...

Local man badly burned after touching live wire

EAST BRUNSWICK - A Spotswood man was badly burned Saturday when he touched a power line on the property of the former Anheuser-Busch plant. More...

Pet expo

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Ethan Lpez, 9 months, of Piscataway, meets Mollie, owned by local resident Adam Fox, during the Sheldon-Sheinfiene Park pet expo Friday in South River. More...

Bulletin Board

Auditions scheduled for 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming Kidsvill production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" by Michele L. Vacca at 7:30 p.m. on July 18 and 20 in the Villagers Black Box Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. More...

Giant Flea Market planned at St. Lawrence

The St. Lawrence Church Giant Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. More...

Bone marrow donor sought for Navy SEAL

A one-day search to find a bone marrow stem cell donor who could save the life of Justin, a U.S Navy SEAL and former Spotswood resident who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

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Opinion

The sign on the door says Gone Fishin'

Gr eg B ean Coda If you're reading this and have a complaint that I'm not writing about taxes, corruption or weighty issues this week (is my boss listening?), I can't help you. More...

Navy SEAL needs our help

We would like to encourage our readers to spend a couple minutes of their time this Saturday at Spotswood High School, a brief visit that could possibly wind up saving the life of a man who has given plenty to all of us. More...

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Sports

Pitching has E.B. in first place in Mid-Monmouth

All-star team starts its state title chase this week
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The opening game no-hitter fired by Eric Miele sent a message to the rest of the Mid-Monmouth Babe Ruth League. The East Brunswick Mets have pitching. More...

Hitting the hole

JEFFGRANIT staff Monroe running back Jarred Jimenez breaks free for some yardage during Tuesday's practice for next week's Snapple Bowl at South Brunswick High School. More...

Attention, coaches

Coaches looking for coverage of their Little League teams can contact the sports coordinator by e-mailing sports@gmnews.com. More...

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