July 26, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Monroe will offer National Night Out celebration

The Monroe Township Police Department and Emergency Services Department invite residents to join them for a celebration of National Night Out from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 7 near the lake at Thompson Park. More...

South River Library Friends slates monthly meeting

The South River Friends of the Library will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on July 26 in the basement of the library, 55 Appleby Ave. The event is open to the public. Prospective members are welcome. More...

A.G. has come a long way in a short time

East Brunswick native shares her goals for law enforcement effort
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

Growing up in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, in a family steeped in public service, Anne Milgram knew early on that she would follow a similar path. More...

American Indian games set for Thompson Park

JAMESBURG - The Intertribal Indians of New Jersey want the public to join them for "Indian Summer Games," the latest installment of their monthly activities in Thompson Park. More...

Borough resolves copyright dispute, avoids lawsuit

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

SPOTSWOOD - Copyright infringement is not typically the subject of lawsuits against municipalities, but the borough almost went to court over its official town seal. More...

Release of Potter book spells late night in E.B.

Colorful crowds camp out in anticipation of 'Deathly Hallows'
BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent

There was magic in the air Friday night as hundreds of Harry Potter fans eagerly waited outside the East Brunswick Barnes & Noble for their chance to purchase "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More...

Letters

Congress should support U.S. companies

The U.S. has been blessed by God with many natural resources including much oil and natural gas. However, we are one of the few countries in the world that choose not to develop them. More...

Congress: Follow N.J.'s global-warming lead

I would like to congratulate New Jersey's Legislature for passing the Global Warming Response Act, which will help reduce our state's greenhouse gas emissions. More...

Snowhill area not 'barren'; needs officials' best efforts

Regarding your article titled "Changes on Horizon for Snowhill Street?" that appeared in the July 19 issue of the Sentinel, many important points were not included. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. Jennifer "Cheers" Chirico Ms. More...

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Sports

Cushman, Middlesex sharp in Snapple Bowl

Win knots series at 7-7
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

UNION - Don't tell the players that the Snapple Bowl is just another all-star game. More...

Monroe Twp. team defends District 9 title

The Monroe Township 13U team is the newly crowned 2007 Babe Ruth District 9 champions, after beating the likes of East Brunswick, South Plainfield and Edison Boys in pool play. More...

Gerard Haran signed by St. Louis Cardinals

The Golden Baseball League (GBL) announced this week that the St. Louis Cardinals have purchased the contract of catcher Gerard Haran (Matawan/Old Bridge High School) from the St. George Roadrunners. More...

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Coaster fan offers teens summer full of thrills

E.B. man makes it his business to tour theme parks across the U.S.
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

Going to multiple amusement parks in the course of a week or two no longer has to be confined to a child's imagination. More...

Boro may disband construction department

South River pursues deal with Old Bridge to provide services
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

South River's building department would be disbanded and its responsibilities turned over to Old Bridge Township under a plan that is supported by a majority of borough officials. More...

Residents escape safely from Wyndmoor fire

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A fire that swept through several apartments on Civic Center Drive early Sunday morning has left dozens of residents homeless. The 2:45 a.m. More...

Fundraisers

July 26 • "Community Savings" Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. More...

Grant funding targets collaborative teaching

BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer

EAST BRUNSWICK - A township school administrator is spending part of his summer learning how teachers can work together in order to improve the educational experience. More...

Two indicted for armed robbery of liquor store

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

NEW BRUNSWICK - Two men accused of robbing a liquor store in North Brunswick in February, which led to the fatal shooting of a suspect, have been formally indicted, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. More...

Friendly competition

PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Top: Melissa Velez, of Monroe, shows her hula-hoop skills during the second annual Community Friendship Games July 11 at Bicentennial Park in East Brunswick. More...

Bulletin Board

Open house will honor temple's 25th birthday

The Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe, located in the Concordia Shopping Center, Perrineville and Prospect Plains roads, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. More...

Middlesex County Fair Aug. 6-12 in E. Brunswick

The 2007 Middlesex County Fair will take place Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds at 655 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. More...

Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame

South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the South River High School Wall of Fame. More...

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Opinion

These days many soldiers just want the war to end

Greg Bean Coda

As I write this today, my middle son is completing training at Fort Dix in preparation for deployment to Iraq next month. This will be his second tour of duty in that country. He joined the Army on Sept. More...

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Schools

School board member is target of vandalism

Believes she's a victim of retaliation for her opinions on issues
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

MONROE - It started with paintballs shot at her house, and has continued with instances of beer bottles smashed on her driveway and flowers yanked out of her yard. More...

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