N.J. couple who wed onstage at ACM awards to return for anniversary surprise
The pair got married on national TV after their personal tragedies and heartwarming love story caught producers attention. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- You might remember these two. Christina...
View ArticleMemorial service to be held for N.J. veteran who set himself on fire
The memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. for the NJ veteran who died last month. MANTUA -- The memorial service for a South Jersey Navy veteran who set himself on fire outside a Department of...
View ArticleTo picking up the tab and to taking advantage of seniors | Cheers and Jeers
Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those...
View ArticleCode Blue takes step toward statewide approval as it closes for season
Code Blue is a program that sets up temporary warming centers for homeless people when the temperature drops to freezing. As Code Blue stands on the precipice of possibly becoming a statewide program,...
View ArticleSee the heartwarming homecoming of U.S. Army National Guard sergeant
A New Jersey sergeant of the U.S. Army National Guard returns home from overseas. MANTUA -- The streets were lined up with family and friends holding American flags as a 27-year-old United States Army...
View ArticleSmall plane crashes in Gloucester County
Pilot suffers minor injuries SOUTH HARRISON TOWNSHIP -- A small plane crashed into a field in South Harrison Township Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The private plane overturned, but the pilot...
View ArticleThere's a new Geek of the Year in N.J.
A South Jersey comic book legend was given the highest honor of geekdom at Saturday's Geek Fest. More than 2,000 "geeks" converged on the Woodbury Heights Community Center Saturday -- more than half...
View ArticleCrews battling wind-whipped South Jersey church fire
Arcing power lines are believed to have started the blaze. UPDATE: Church destroyed in early morning fire MILLVILLE -- Crews are battling a church fire that may have started as the result of high...
View ArticleHigh winds knock out power to thousands in South Jersey
High winds are expected to continue for the next several hours. High winds have topped trees, caused power outages and are apparently to blame for a Millville church fire this morning. Thousands of...
View ArticleFix tax code that trashes the middle class | Opinion
If only non-wealthy individuals could use the methods that corporations use legally to avoid paying income taxes on billions in profits. The beginning of April signals the end of tax season. Income...
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What you need to know about custody in the summer | Your Legal Corner
Divorce does not end a parent's involvement in his or her child's life. By Victoria Dalton Spring is officially here! Time to begin the annual ritual of planting flowers, mulching and fertilizing....
View ArticleShout about N.J.'s paid family leave | Editorial
We have a pioneering law that allows breadwinners to tend to family additions and crises without fear, but it's not being tapped enough. You're paying for it, so you might as well use it. We mean the...
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An expensive dinner but the company was worth the price | Bob Shryock
Me and six other friends go out to dinner together and we've been to 100 restaurants over the years, easily. Bob ShryockTimes file photo I haven't a clue how I became included as the seventh wheel in...
View ArticleTop wind gusts across N.J. reach 70 mph
These are the highest wind gusts reported across New Jersey, county by county, as of Sunday afternoon. Large trees have been knocked down, outdoor patio furniture has been toppled, and garbage cans...
View ArticleN.J. home destroyed in wind-fed fire
The home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. EASTAMPTON TWP. -- High winds helped fuel a fire that destroyed a home Sunday morning, fire official said. The fire was reported around 7:30 a.m....
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Man found stabbed in N.J. street, suspect being questioned, authorities say
The incident took place at the intersection of State Street and Railroad Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, police said. PENNS GROVE -- A man was stabbed in the borough Sunday afternoon, authorities...
View Article'It's just hair,' Rowan students say before shaving their heads for St....
About 60 students raised money for the annual event that benefits pediatric cancer research. Then, they cut off all their hair. GLASSBORO -- Alexandra Cutts was about to lose every inch of her two and...
View ArticleArc Gloucester's 60th anniversary celebrates diversity and service
In celebration of their 60th year, the Arc Gloucester will be launching 60 programs to serve the community as a way to say thanks. DEPTFORD - The Arc Gloucester held its 59th annual dinner to...
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Is this N.J. town's seal too religious? An atheist group thinks so
The seal includes a church and a cross, while the motto describes the town as "a great place to live and play, work and pray." Clayton, New Jersey's town seal says it's 'A good place to live, play,...
View ArticleSmartphone 'gun' not so dumb after all; Norcross best for N.J. 1st Dist....
Harry Walker writes that an early 'prototype' once got him out of a jam. To the Editor: Concerning the "Another Viewpoint" editorial (from the Los Angeles Times) "Smartphone gun is dumb, dangerous...
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