April 5, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Mid State Lanes in its final frame

Route 18 alley expected to close in early May
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

When Mid State Lanes shuts its doors next month, it will mark the end of an era. More...

For the Record

A building pictured in the March 29 Sentinel was misidentified as the old Asbury Fuel building, which Spotswood officials have cited for violations. The vacant building pictured, the former Benny's Tavern, is owned by a different party. More...

E.B. man, 42, charged with attempted murder

EAST BRUNSWICK - A township man was arrested March 28 after a hang-up 911 call led police to his girlfriend's apartment. More...

Inverso out, Baroni in for state Senate race

Jamesburg resident will seek Assembly seat for Republicans
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

State Sen. Peter Inverso has announced that he will not be seeking a sixth term in the Legislature to focus more on his work and family life. More...

Fundraisers

April 5 + Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes, VHS videos. More...

Five arrested in alleged drug distribution rings

SAYREVILLE - - Two unrelated narcotics investigations led to the arrests of five suspects recently and the recovery of some large quantities of heroin and cocaine. More...

Winkler helps private school raise $150,000

EAST BRUNSWICK - Described as one of the most successful fundraising events in the history of the Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley, the recent "An Evening With Henry Winkler" generated more than $150,000 in donations for the sch More...

Council at odds over budget, bike path issues

Municipal budget includes tax increase; library improvements
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - A municipal budget introduced by the Borough Council would increase municipal taxes by about $73 on the average borough home. More...

Letters

Global-warming alerts stem from science, not liberal agenda

A common tactic used by those in denial about the global-warming crisis is to "shoot the messenger." They can't win an argument based on the facts or science, so they attempt to cast doubt on the validity of those who are telling them what the More...

'Contentment with mediocrity' signals change

After reading the positions of current Board of Education members Lew Kaufman and Amy Speizer about the Monroe Township school district's most important areas of concern (No. 1: construction of the high school; No. More...

Stop the board's spending, vote no on budget

On April 17 East Brunswick taxpayers will be faced with the prospect of voting on an overbloated 2007-08 school budget of nearly $130 million. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Jane Szul Artishenko Mrs. Artishenko, 48, of South River, died March 28, 2007, at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Sophie and John Szul, and by a brother, Nicholas Szul. More...

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Sports

Young Rams may be more than meets the eye

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Teams that dismiss the South River Rams as a young baseball team that's going to struggle are in for a surprise. At least that's what 10th-year head coach Michael Lepore Jr. More...

Knights look to pick up where they left off

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School baseball team is looking to pick up where it left off a year ago when it made its way to the semifinals of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament The Knights went 17-10-1 a year ago, after struggli More...

Old Bridge golfers in the Red Division mix

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

The Old Bridge High School golf team will look to four returning players to carry the load this spring as the Knights look to contend in the Greater Middlesex Conference's (GMC) Red Division. More...

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Photo

JEFF GRANIT staff Shaina Paulraj, 15, tries on a bonnet during a living history re-enactment held Friday outside Monroe Township High School. More...

Local volunteer charged with sexual assault

Historical group prez allegedly assaulted female family member
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

The president of the Jamesburg Historical Association has been jailed on charges he sexually assaulted a female family member when she was between the ages of 3 and 7. More...

Printmaking

PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING staff Above: Andie Gerthe and Kyle VanWageninge work on their prints March 28 when master artists from the Printmaking Council of New Jersey spent part of the day at Appleby Elementary School in Spotswood. More...

A cut above the rest

Local middle-schooler has been running his business for two years
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - Twelve-year-old Billy Kloos has a green thumb, both from gardening and from making money. More...

Boro recognizes group's efforts to help disabled

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - When Margaret Griscti began fighting for the rights of developmentally disabled persons, she couldn't have imagined that it would take 30 years to attain victory. More...

R.U. a Knights fan?

Rutgers University football players Brian Leonard (r) and Anthony Cali recently visited Immaculate Conception School's 4-year-old prekindergarten class in Spotswood. Also pictured are John Slover (l) and Anthony Melnick, both of Monroe. More...

Re-enactment

PHOTOSBY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Re-enactors Capt. Glenn Jones (l-r) and Pvts. More...

Sunday snarl

STEVEN M. More...

Bulletin Board

Dining at Applebee's to aid EBHS Volleyball

The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Boys Volleyball Booster Club will sponsor a Dining to Donate fundraiser from noon to closing on April 18 at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. More...

Auction to feature art, sports and music items

St. Ambrose School, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, will host an Auction of Fine Art, Sports and Music Memorabilia beginning at 8 p.m. on April 20. Preview is set for 7-8 p.m. More...

Registration under way for Bishop Ahr golf

Bishop George Ahr High School, Edison, will hold its sixth annual Golf Classic on April 25 at Fox Hollow Country Club, Somerville. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start will follow. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda Sometimes, it's the small things that save a marriage Last weekend, my stepfather got married to a wonderful woman, and I couldn't be happier. More...

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Schools

Staffing new space contributes to hike

$129.4M school tab would raise taxes 36.1 cents per $100
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - The Board of Education last week adopted a school budget that is up nearly 4 percent due to salaries and benefits, staffing new classrooms, and improvements that officials say are desperately needed. More...

Field of five discusses So. River school issues

Three incumbents, two newcomers seek three seats on BOE
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

SOUTH RIVER - - Five candidates are vying for three spots on the Board of Education April 17. More...

Teens raise awareness of world hunger issues

EBHS students coordinating April 12 Hunger Banquet
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

EAST BRUNSWICK - Some of those who attend a unique banquet next week may actually walk away hungry. More...

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