July 20, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Child braved smoke, flames to save family

Jamesburg officials recognize lifesaving efforts of girl, 11,
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

JAMESBURG - Desiree Rittman could not hear the warning peals as her smoke detectors were set off by thick billows from a grease fire. More...

Missing swimmer found

STEVEN M. BARON South River Rescue Squad members tend to the body of Benjamin Martinez Santos, 30, who disappeared Sunday while swimming in the South River. The body was recovered Monday night. The South River Boat Club served as the staging area. More...

A new beginning for E.B.'s charity players

Troupe will present 'Way Off Broadway' Aug. 4-6 in E. Bruns.
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township's Young Adult Charity Players theater group has a new play and a new identity as well. More...

Historians have a new home in old farmhouse

BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township's Historical Society has moved into its new home and opened its doors at 78 Milltown Road. More...

Questions remain after shooting death of boy

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Last month's shooting death of a 12-year-old boy was tragic for family and friends of the involved parties, but it also left the community wondering how and why it happened. More...

Transportation demands drive shuttle expansion

County brings new bus service to Old Bridge and South River
BY KRISTIN BOYD Correspondent

Senior communities in Old Bridge and South River are getting on board with the Middlesex County Community Shuttle Program, which is expanding to include stops in the township and nearby borough. More...

Letters

Preservation should not be at expense of town

This is partially in reply to Liz Peter's letter to the editor ("Milltown Residents Urged to Just Say No to Variance") in the July 13 issue of the Sentinel and partially to look more into the issues surrounding the sale of the Forney house on Main St More...

Family grateful to all who supported bone marrow drive

We would like to thank you for the recent coverage of, and editorial support for, the bone marrow drive for our son, Justin, the Navy SEAL. With your help in getting the news out, the C.W. More...

Thanks to residents for a career well-spent

This is an open letter to Spotswood voters. I would like to write a few words to thank you for supporting me during the last 40 years. More...

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Sports

Milltown survives crazy week to advance

One of seven county teams in state tourney action this weekend
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer

MILLTOWN - Last week was a hectic one for the Milltown Post 25 Senior American Legion team. More...

Beers glad to be back in the driver's seat

Monroe resident finds home with Allentown's Ferriolo Motorsports
BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

Duane Beers has come full cycle as a race car driverBorn and raised in Edison, Beers used to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown, often as a kid. More...

Milltown 12s capture second District 10 title

For the second time in as many years (and the second time ever in the history of Milltown Little League), a group of 12 12-year-old boys practiced, sacrificed and played as well as they were capable of in securing the New Jersey District 10 Little Le More...

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Swimmer's body found after search of So. River

Apparent drowning is second this summer in local waterways
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

The body of a South River man who disappeared Sunday while swimming in the South River was recovered Monday night after an extensive search of the waters. More...

Many raise concerns about plan for bank

Valley National seeks to raze Forney Clinic building for new branch
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

Milltown residents expecting to testify against the proposed Forney Clinic demolition hit a second delay last week when the applicant asked for a last-minute adjournment. More...

Crabiel calls for tax reform via convention

Seeks system in which property taxes are paid based on one's ability
BY CHRISTINE GRIMALDI Staff Writer

The county's top elected official is asking state leaders to act immediately on property tax reform by convening a constitutional tax convention. More...

Fundraisers

July 21 + Oldies Dance, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 8 p.m., at the council home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Dancing to the music of the '50s and '60s. Soda, cake, coffee, tea. More...

Teenagers charged after police stop stolen minivan

EAST BRUNSWICK - Four teenagers were arrested last week while traveling in a minivan stolen from a movie theater parking lot, according to police. More...

Scout project a welcome treat at senior complex

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Once the members of Girl Scout Troop 1759 got to know residents at the Woodmere and Crescent Park senior citizen community, they were hooked. More...

Redeveloper to address lead paint at snuff mill

County seeks fencing, removal of paint chips, demolition of building

HELMETTA - County health officials have ordered the containment of several snuff mill buildings and the demolition of one due to findings of lead content. More...

Boro gathers funds for Wyoming Ave. project

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - The borough will receive $300,000 in state funding to offset the cost of road work on Wyoming Avenue. More...

Stollen back as prez. on Spotswood council

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

Editor's note: An incomplete version of this story was inadvertently published in the July 13 Sentinel. The complete article is now being run to correct the record. More...

Bulletin Board

'Wallace and Grommit' next up for family night

East Brunswick's second Movie in the Park family night will feature a showing of "Wallace and Grommit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (rated G) at 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 1 around the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. More...

Mexican-American dance group to perform

The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present "Guelaguetza!" featuring the Mexican American Organization Folkloric Dance Group at 1:30 p.m. More...

John Davidson at Marasco PAC July 22

The Marasco Performing Arts Center, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, will present the John Davidson Show July 22 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Gail Herman Mrs. Herman, of Monroe, died July 9 in. More...

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Schools

Little has big ideas for school's future

New principal takes over at Catholic school in South River
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER -- Corpus Christi School has brought a new principal on board to guide the school through a period of low enrollment. More...

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