N.J. firefighters battler early morning house blaze, report says
Homeowners escaped a fire that tore through their house early Tuesday morning. WASHINGTON TWP. -- Residents of a South Jersey home safely escaped after a fire ripped through their house early Tuesday...
View ArticleHouse approves renaming N.J. post office for soldier killed in Afghanistan
Rep. Norcross introduced the idea of naming the Deptford Post Office in Corma's honor late last year. On Monday afternoon, Norcross took it to the House of Representatives to make it a reality....
View ArticleMedal of Honor recipient recognized at Woodbury Relays (PHOTOS)
The event was dedicated to Pfc. George Benjamin Jr. WOODBURY -- The annual Woodbury Relays, held Saturday at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School, paid tribute to a famous city resident. The event was...
View ArticleSouth Jersey man missing for 2 weeks found 'safe and well'
Carl Suit, who has been missing for the past two weeks, has been found alive, according to police. Carl Suit, reported missing since March 31, is alive, Hoboken Police Chief Kenneth Ferrante said...
View ArticleWTHS Drama Club visits New York City
The group received a behind-the-scenes look at Radio City Music Hall WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - The Washington Township High School Drama Club, along with advisor Abby Molotsky, went to New York City...
View ArticleEssay question is no remedy for misuse of N.J. school resources | Editorial
Bridgeton's school board chief had maintenance crews work on her own home, and all the state wants is a "Corrective Action Plan"? Taxpayers across New Jersey should be concerned about how authorities...
View ArticleNo injuries reported in Washington Twp. house fire
Residents of a South Jersey home, safely evacuated home following house fire early Tuesday morning, temporarily displacing them. WASHINGTON TWP. -- Residents of a South Jersey home safely evacuated...
View ArticleGloucester sheriff nabs 'most wanted' fugitive
The man was apprehended in Camden County. WOODBURY -- Authorities have nabbed one of the Gloucester County sheriff's most wanted fugitives. Isaiah Loatman, 21, of Camden, was arrested Monday in...
View ArticleHeaded south? 'Urgent' work on Delaware Memorial Bridge causing a snarl
The southbound span will be down to one lane for the next several days, officials say. Traffic on the southbound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge has been restricted to one lane as construction...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Gloucester County Christian School
WASHINGTON TWP. — Gloucester County Christian School in Washington Township announces the names of student on the Honor Roll and Principal's List for the third marking period. Principal's List: 1st...
View ArticlePaulsboro police make 3 robbery arrests after spike in major crimes
Paulsboro police have arrested three individuals in three separate business robberies in the past week. PAULSBORO -- After a week of increased crime, borough police have made arrests or filed charges...
View Article'Gift of the Heart' scholarships awarded to two Pitman High School students
Jessica Thurman and Brian Foley each get a $1,000 scholarship from Hoffman DiMuzio The law firm of Hoffman DiMuzio has allocated close to a half a million dollars to its "Gift of the Heart" Community...
View ArticleReward for tips in killing of homeless man raised to $5K
The reward for information regarding the death of Sylvester "Buttons" Combs has been raised to $5,000. Sylvester "Buttons" Combs was found murdered in Swedesboro on Wednesday April 9, 2016. (Provided...
View ArticleWashington Township homeowners may get a break on their 2016 tax bills
It's the first time in at least eight years the township administration has not proposed raising municipal taxes. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- After at least eight straight years of seeing their tax bills...
View ArticlePhilly nun's DUI trial concludes today
The nun claims that she has no recollection of driving to New Jersey. WASHINGTON TWP. -- The trial of a Philadelphia nun charged facing DUI and related charges will draw to a close today in municipal...
View Article'Pink moon' ready to shine, but will it really look pink?
Last month we had the worm moon. This month we'll see the pink moon, also known as the egg moon. As long as the skies are clear this week, New Jersey sky watchers will get a glimpse of the so-called...
View ArticleDo you understand basic health terms? Guest column
Many aspects of employer-provided insurance have changed dramatically over the past several years. By Dr. Anthony J. Cerone Jr. I recently read an article about a survey stating that 25 percent of...
View ArticleCostco store to anchor town center development in Gloucester County
The massive commercial/residential project has been in the works for several years. HARRISON TWP. -- Construction on the first portion of the long-awaited Richwood Town Center project could begin by...
View ArticleSmoke damage from mulch fire closes South Jersey library
Officials hope to re-open once air quality results permit. FRANKLIN TWP. -- Officials hope the township library will soon re-open after a mulch fire outside of the building resulted in interior smoke...
View ArticleNice Bridgeton gesture for Vietnam vets; Salem freeholder bid may not need...
Glenn Baker writes that a "welcome home" event is worthwhile and overdue. To the Editor: Concerning Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly's column, "N.J. Vietnam vets aren't to be forgotten," on April 18: A...
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