Yo, Adrian: Bernie Sanders is today's "Rocky" | Letter
Leslie Watson writes that Sanders, like the famed fictional boxer, isn't a quitter. To the Editor: The movie "Rocky" resonates with people in the Philadelphia area because they can relate to the story...
View ArticleWoman skipped court on credit card theft, fraud charges
Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office is looking for the Williamstown resident. WOODBURY -- Authorities are looking for a Williamstown woman who skipped a court appearance on credit card theft and...
View ArticleVerizon strike held up landline hearings, lawmaker says
The hearing will address landline maintenance issues in the more rural parts of South Jersey and the lack of fiber optics. Months after being promised a public hearing with Verizon and state officials...
View ArticleFlags placed on veterans cemetery graves for Memorial Day (PHOTOS)
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Sunday at the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery. MONROE TWP. -- County workers, freeholders and volunteers visited the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery on...
View ArticleRemember the guys who died in a cold war to keep us out of a hot one | Opinion
What we don't often think of, is the cold war and those who died doing what we asked of them By Albert B. Kelly It's good and right that we should pause and take some time in serious reflection this...
View ArticlePenalties for DUI in N.J. - What you need to know | Your Legal Corner
Don't compound a bad decision by not seeking legal advice. As we all know, the decisions we make have consequences. It is a package deal. Sometimes we don't know the extent of the consequences...
View ArticleA man who met his obligation to serve his country -- and then some | Bob Shryock
Dr. Craig died on a remote beach somewhere in France just months after bidding farewell to my parents. Bob ShryockTimes file photo The doctor who delivered me, on Sept. 1, 1938 in Waynesboro, Pa....
View ArticleHere's how N.J. black communities can address wave of youth violence | Opinion
Negative cultural influences including music, theater and fashion that dehumanize black women and promote a "thug life" must be recognized and eliminated. It is human nature to gravitate to what is...
View ArticleBoost effectiveness of N.J. drug treatment | Editorial
We're saving the lives of more addicts and steering them into treatment. But we need to know more about what works, and what doesn't. American society is moving past the barbaric concept of lengthy...
View ArticleJuvenile stole booze, jewelry from Glassboro home, cops say
Police said property from the alleged crime was found at the suspect's home and in a neighboring town. GLASSBORO -- A juvenile is facing multiple charges after he was allegedly caught on camera...
View ArticleCowboy dies after being injured by horse at N.J. rodeo
Coy Lutz was taking part in the bareback bronc competition at Cowtown Rodeo when he was stepped on "several times" by a horse. PILESGROVE TWP. -- A 19-year-old cowboy died after being stepped on...
View Article750-mile biking, walking trail to serve 3.2 million | Byers
The Circuit, a planned 750-mile network of biking and walking trails, is unique in connecting urban, suburban and rural communities in one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. The first...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 30, 2016
Dogs and cats hoping for homes in northern and central New Jersey. Kitten season has begun, and rescue groups and shelters throughout New Jersey are dealing with the annual influx of felines. No cat...
View ArticleLive results: Last chance to vote in Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll showdown
More than 38,000 votes have been cast. Voting ends Monday night. New Jersey sure takes its homegrown pig products seriously. It's been more than four days since we began our Taylor ham vs. Pork Roll...
View ArticleWhy back Dems' right-winger for Wash. Twp. mayor?; Harrison Twp. newcomers...
Renee Iannace writes that this candidate is far afield from Democratic Party ideals. To the Editor: Joann Gattinelli, the handpicked Washington Township mayoral candidate of the township's Democrat...
View ArticleVeterans remembered during Gloucester County Memorial Day ceremony
Community unity was on full display on Sunday as crowds gathered at the Gloucester County Memorial Day Service to remember all those who have served . By Ricky Schuh "It takes great courage to put on...
View ArticleDelsea Regional seniors visit senior citizens
The high school seniors discussed the history of Franklin Twp. with the seniors Seniors from Delsea Regional High School recently visited the Township of Franklin Community Center to spend time with...
View ArticleMan indicted in January gas station burglary
He admitted to two gas station burglaries when he was arrested at his home in January. WOODBURY -- A Bridgeton man has been indicted on burglary and theft charges following a pair of gas station...
View ArticleWest Deptford Eagle Scout project honors veterans
Kevin Harris created a wall thanking all West Deptford graduates who have served WEST DEPTFORD TWP. -- Saturday morning Kevin Harris, Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 295 West Deptford dedicated his...
View ArticleStudents walk to raise funds for Special Olympics
Students walked a total of 612 laps and raised $452 Jodi Purvenas, a third grade teacher at Green-Fields Elementary School in West Deptford is currently a participant in Dancing with the Gloucester...
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