Man charged in Franklin Twp. bank robbery
Police arrested a Pitman man on Wednesday. FRANKLIN TWP. -- Police have charged a Pitman man with robbing a bank earlier this week. James R. Thompson Jr., 36, is accused of walking into a Newfield...
View Article'I'm allergic to water,' and more odd things overheard at the Jersey Shore
Tourists provide a funny and sometimes curious soundtrack to a day at the Jersey Shore or a night on the boardwalk. Ah, the sounds of summer at the Jersey Shore. The soothing crash of the waves as...
View ArticleBullet goes off during fight between Woodbury, Pennsville men, cops say
Pennville Police Department arrested both men. PENNSVILLE -- A handgun was fired during a fight between a Pennsville man and a Woodbury man at a residence here over the weekend, according to police....
View ArticleDelsea Middle School students honor for accomplishments
Delsea Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal award winners Delsea Middle School announces the winners of the Principal's Award and Assistant Principal Awards. Principal's Award -- Grayson...
View ArticleTake this week's New Jersey local news quiz
Seven questions beckon. Can you get them all right? Let's see how well you recall this week's top stories. The quiz below has seven questions based on some of our most popular stories from the past...
View ArticleDucklings rescued from storm drain reunited with mother, report says
A maintenance worker rescued three ducklings from a storm drain, report says. WILLIAMSTOWN -- Ducklings were reunited with their mother after they were rescued by a maintenance worker from a storm...
View ArticleFor new Superior Court Judge Jean S. Chetney, a major milestone and many...
A ceremonial swearing-in ceremony was held Thursday for new Superior Court Judge Jean S. Chetney. SALEM -- For Superior Court Judge Jean S. Chetney, it was a time to celebrate a major milestone in her...
View ArticleWhat animals can you see at Gloucester County's 4-H Fair? (PHOTOS)
The fair opened Thursday and continues through Sunday. HARRISON TWP. -- Oinks, neighs and moos are the sounds many expect to hear at the Gloucester County 4-H Fair, but there are many other animals...
View ArticleRevel in similarities between A.C. developers | Editorial
Glenn Straub's weird trip toward reopening the Atlantic City showplace demands vigilant oversight, not government that gets out of the way. He runs luxury resorts and golf courses in Florida. But this...
View ArticleBusy day for Dan Baker; golfing at Club Med | Bob Shryock
Tuesday was a busy day for the always-busy Dan Baker. Tuesday was a busy day for the always-busy Dan Baker, the West Deptford resident who, amazingly, is in his 45th year as the Phillies' public...
View ArticleBridgeton Invitational continues to be a home run since 1967 (PHOTOS)
The tournament runs from July 29 to Aug. 15 at Alden Field in Bridgeton. BRIDGETON -- The 50th Bridgeton Invitational Tournament continues the city's tradition of baseball and fun since 1967. Opening...
View ArticleDelsea Middle School holds new student orientation
Meet other students, and staff, and tour the building Delsea Middle School will hold new student orientation on Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Students and parents are invited for a fun and informational...
View ArticleTeens play prosecutors, defense lawyers and witnesses at mock trial
Students learn about life of prosecutor from bail setting to trial WOODBURY -- Now that they've done some of the basics of police work, the remaining 16 (25 began the program) Gloucester County high...
View ArticleLord family holds second annual Alex's Lemonade Stand
Funds raised go towards finding a cure for childhood cancer In their continuing effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, the Lord family will host its second annual...
View ArticleBest bites of the Gloucester County 4-H Fair (PHOTOS)
There's nothing quite like a bag of cotton candy or an ice-cold lemonade while you walk the fair grounds. HARRISON TWP. -- With fairs comes fair foods, and there's nothing quite like the classics -- a...
View ArticleMan wanted for skipping court on charges on Motel 6 arson charges
Wayne Cunningham was scheduled for a court date July 18 on third degree arson charges. Wayne CunninghamGloucester County Prosecutor's Office WOODBURY -- A man who allegedly set a room at the...
View ArticleKingsway student named Summit Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 program — a partnership between ADANE, NFL and USDA WOOLWICH TWP. -- Anirudh Muralidharan, a student from Kingsway Regional School District in Swedesboro, was selected as one of 26...
View ArticleGloucester County hosts disabilities job fair (PHOTOS)
This was the county's first Disability Employment Job Fair and Resource Event. DEPTFORD TWP. -- Gloucester County held its first disabilities job fair on Thursday at the Gloucester County Adult Center...
View ArticleWyanoke Group wins 11 awards for Publication Excellence
APEX Awards recognize graphic design and editorial content THOROFARE -- Two Wyanoke Group companies, Slack Inc. and Association & Meeting Solutions, were presented with 11 prestigious APEX...
View ArticleLogan residents invited to National Night Out, Aug. 4
Logan Township Police Department is sponsoring the event LOGAN TWP. -- On Thursday, Aug. 4, residents of Logan Township are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the...
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