Dr. Ben Carson's views belong in different era; Widen supermarket choices...
Jack Hannold writes that Carson is a brilliant neurosurgeon, but that does not mean his brilliance illuminates other areas of knowledge. To the Editor: In his recent letter, "Dr. Ben Carson's smarts...
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Capital Bank announces stock repurchase offer
VINELAND — Capital Bank of New Jersey announced a stock repurchase offer for up to 2.6 percent of its outstanding shares. In a mailing sent to its stockholders today, privately-held Capital Bank has...
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HSE test prep sessions available at RCGC
DEPTFORD TWP. — The Division of Continuing Education at Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is providing a free High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma preparation class starting Monday, Oct. 5....
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South Jersey man tried to grab cop's gun, police say
A police officer suffered minor injuries after a Collingswood man tried to take his gun Monday night, according to Woodbury Police. WOODBURY -- A police officer suffered minor injuries after a...
View ArticleWashington Township elementary school preps for start of new year
Whitman Elementary School is getting set for a new school year as teachers begin to come back and get classrooms ready for new students. WASHINGTON TWP.--With the end of summer fast approaching, it...
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Birches students sing National Anthem as part of Patriots Day
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Birches Elementary School students will stop wherever they are on Patriots Day, Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. to sing the Star Spangled Banner. All fifth-grade classes will gather...
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Motorcycle enthusiasts will gather for a good cause
Local motorcycle enthusiasts will gather for a good cause on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Deptford, for the 2015 Ride to Rebuild. Sponsored by St. John's Masonic Lodge 115 MRC for the third consecutive year, the...
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Police made 95 Narcan rescues in Gloucester County this year -- 29 were in 1...
Municipal police departments administering Narcan, the anti-opioid drug, have reversed 95 overdoses in Gloucester County since the drug was introduced to local law enforcement a year ago. WOODBURY --...
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Motorcycle stolen from West Deptford yard
The township's crime log includes several burglaries, and most notably, the theft of a motorcycle. WEST DEPTFORD -- In a month that has also seen a bank robbery and the strange disappearance of...
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Woolwich property sells for $9.5M | South Jersey real estate
ALLOWAY TWP. — 285 Alloway Aldine Road, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Elizabeth L. McConnell for $25,000. BRIDGETON — 133 Lincoln Way, Linda R. Haley to Austin E. Headrick for $29,000. CARNEYS...
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Surveying nature's wonders from the garden | Gloucester County Nature Club
Today, I'm just staying in one place for an hour or so, admiring my wife's garden and watching to see what turns up. By Karl Anderson Today, I'm just staying in one place for an hour or so, admiring...
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N.J. pizzeria owner refuses pizza boxes depicting Pope for being 'in poor taste'
When pizzeria owner Anthony Marino received a shipment of pizza boxes last week depicting a cartoon picture of Pope Francis, he felt it just wasn't right and sent them back. MULLICA HILL -- When...
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Lorraine Kiefer: Bayberry yields fragrant holiday candle
If you have a well drained or even dry sunny spot you may want to consider planting a bayberry or two. These tough plants are mostly evergreen except in very harsh winters. They often get waxy gray...
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Blue Angels scream over Atlantic City beaches for huge airshow crowds (PHOTOS)
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed in the show for the first time since 2006 Watch video ATLANTIC CITY -- Thousands packed the beaches in and around Atlantic City Wednesday for the annual "Thunder...
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N.J. summer photo album: Send us your Labor Day weekend pictures
Share your favorite photos from this Labor Day weekend, and we'll feature them on NJ.com. The final days of summer are here and we're thinking about how we're going to cap the season this holiday...
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Water bottles in roadway lead to 6-vehicle crash
No serious injuries were reported following a six-vehicle collision on Route 322 on Thursday morning, police said. WOOLWICH TWP. -- No serious injuries were reported following a six-vehicle collision...
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Area organizations seek vendors for their events
Area churches, schools and organizations are looking for vendors for their events: CLARKSBORO — Zion Community Church, 242 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, 856-423-2000, will be hosting a Craft Fair on Nov....
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Gloucester County presents 15th annual Women1s Health Summit
The 15th annual Gloucester County Women's Health Summit will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology, 1800 Tanyard Road in Deptford Township....
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Deadline to enroll in key farm bill safety net programs approaches
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key Farm...
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Pitman burglar caught in the act, cops say
The theft may be connected to several other incidents around South Jersey. PITMAN -- Borough police officers arrested a man who was allegedly in the middle of burglarizing a house Aug. 17. A caller...
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