G.C. Prosecutor's Office swears in new investigator
Jordan Plitt replaces Lt. Barry Johnson who recently retired WOODBURY -- Jordan Plitt was sworn in June 27 as an investigator with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Plitt previously served as...
View ArticleCounty library system earns National Achievement Award
County Library System honored for 'Librarian by Appointment Service' MULLICA HILL -- Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Lyman Barnes announce that the National Association of...
View ArticleSummertime and the garden's growing | Garden Column
Annuals are maturing and colorful perennials are coming into their own By Lorraine Kiefer What a beautiful time of the year! Long hours of daylight, rain showers and moderate temperature. June has...
View ArticleNeed help from your state legislators? New office hours announced
The Fifth Legislative District office in Woodbury was previously open by appointment only. WOODBURY -- The Fifth Legislative District office in Woodbury will now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5...
View ArticleWashington Township BOE approves hiring of 3 guidance counselors
Guidance counselors will assist students at the middle schools WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Three additional guidance counselors -- one at each school -- will be assisting students at Washington Township's...
View ArticleCrossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge this weekend? Here's what you need to know
All four lanes will be open on both spans of the bridge from Friday through Wednesday, officials said Construction on both spans of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will be suspended for the long Fourth...
View ArticleAfter mass murder, prayer is never wrong; Honor immigrants who wait their...
Paul Halley replies to a commentary that stated there are better ways to effect change after a national tragedy. To the Editor: Regarding Kansas City Star writer Yael Abouhalkah's commentary after the...
View ArticleGroups volunteer for Vietnam Memorial Park cleanup
Realtors and Rotarians join together to weed whack, mulch and plant WASHINGTON TWP. -- Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors of Washington Township has chosen to adopt a local veteran site --...
View ArticleKnow this guy? Police say he stole post office display
The display was removed from the post office lobby on Tuesday. HARRISON TWP. -- Township police and the U.S. Postal Service are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who removed a display...
View ArticleLocal Special Olympics swimmers winners at Summer Games
Washington Township mayor congratulates township residents Washington Township Mayor Barbara Wallace congratulated township residents Katie Barnes, Chrissy Simcox, Jim Pedano and Jamie Clifford from...
View ArticleNew principal at Wedgwood Elementary School
Charles Zimmerman replaces Michael Landon, who is retiring Charles F. ZimmermanCourtesy Photo WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- The Washington Township Board of Education has approved the selection of Charles...
View ArticleSwimming: Results from weekend events
Summer competitions already heating up among area swim teams Area swim clubs offer fun and team spirit. Many swimmers start at the early age and continue on to successful careers in high school and...
View ArticleVintage photos of American pride in N.J.
Fireworks -- one of the few things that people from the past 200+ years have all shared the same way. I could try to open with a joke, but I don't think I could do better than Stephen Colbert: "It's...
View ArticleWashington Twp. home sells for $352K | South Jersey real estate
Here's a roundup of recent home sales in Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester counties. South Jersey Times ALLOWAY TWP. -- 135 Yorketown Road, Joshua T. Licciardello to Susan J. Benner for $41,506.42. --...
View Article'Fairness formula' an apt name for Chris Christie's school aid plan; Steve...
Luis Perez writes that the share of aid swallowed by the poorest urban districts is unjustifiably huge. To the Editor: The June 22 print edition article "Fairness formula," which details Republican...
View ArticleSchool's collaboration yields 2 'Buddy Benches'
2 Buddy Benches created by the high school's advance construction class WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Wedgwood Elementary School's wish for a Buddy Bench became reality thanks to the efforts and service of a...
View ArticleScouts and seniors team up to build a garden at Woodbury Mews (PHOTOS)
The garden is raised higher off the ground in barrels to allow easy access for the seniors. WOODBURY -- Scouts and seniors got their hands dirty over the weekend as they worked together to build a...
View ArticleMiss New Jersey dons her crown and a Wawa cup for 'Coffee with a Cop'
The newly crowned Miss New Jersey stopped by Pitman Wawa to grab a coffee and meet the community. PITMAN -- Miss New Jersey Brenna Weick stopped at Wawa Thursday to grab a cup of coffee with local...
View ArticleFrom Crusaders of the Month to seniors final walk -- Your school photos, June...
Scrapbook of 71 school-submitted photos Flip through our digital scrapbook of 71 school-submitted photos. Have a photo you'd like to submit? Send it to towns@southjerseymedia.com. Please include a...
View ArticleFrom gardeners to Teddy Bears -- Your community photos, June 2016
Digital scrapbook of South Jersey Times reader-submitted photos Flip through our digital scrapbook of 33 South Jersey Times reader-submitted community photos. Have a photo you'd like to submit? Send...
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