Herb Society presents program on chile peppers
The Herb Society of America (South Jersey Unit) will meet on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Franklinville Community Center at 1584 Coles Mill Road (visible from Delsea Drive, Route 47) in...
View ArticleThreat of masked gunman in elementary school false, police say
FRANKLIN TWP. — A lockdown at Main Road School, that was initiated after a student reported seeing a stranger in the building, has been lifted after police searched the premises, according to the...
View ArticleSouth Jersey man indicted on assault, eluding charges
A Bellmawr man has been indicted on several charges in connection with a May incident in which he is accused of fleeing police after he was reported driving erratically. EAST GREENWICH TWP. -- A...
View ArticleLongtime fixture at county prosecutor's office dies at 60
Michael S. Curwin, a longtime Gloucester County first assistant prosecutor who retired last year, died over the weekend. He was 60 years old. WOODBURY -- Law enforcement and county officials are...
View ArticleFuneral held for ex-N.J. mayor found dead on beach
The 43-year-old former mayor and school board member is universally remembered as kind and dedicated to his community. CLAYTON -- Scores of friends, relatives and local officials gathered at Barclay's...
View ArticleChild porn found in Washington Township home, police say
A 31-year-old Washington Township man was charged with both possession and distribution of child pornography, police said. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- A 31-year-old Washington Township man was arrested on...
View ArticleFriendly's takes pride in recognizing those who serve our country
To honor those who have served our country and protected our freedom, Friendly's is treating veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free breakfast,...
View ArticleKingsway annouces names of Commended students
The principal, Craig S. Stephenson, of Kingsway Regional High School, announced on Sept. 22 that Emily Danilak, Benjamin Estabillo, Aaron Genova, Anna Kjellson, Simran Shinh and Christian Steward have...
View ArticleInspira Medical Center Woodbury earns 'A' grade for patient safety
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury has earned an A grade in the Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score hospitalsafetyscore.org, recognizing the Gloucester County-based hospital's strong commitment to patient...
View ArticleKennedy University Hospitals earns 'A' grade for patient safety
Kennedy University Hospital's three acute care facilities — located in Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township — have been honored with an A grade in the Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which...
View ArticleLoretta Winters named to Board of Directors of SJFCU
DEPTFORD TWP. — South Jersey Federal Credit Union (SJFCU) has added Loretta Winters as the newest member of their Board of Directors. Winters is the current president of the Gloucester County NAACP...
View ArticleSeason for herbs and spices | Garden Column
By Lorraine Kiefer There is a chill in the air, it is time to make soup and bake pies. Adding herbs and spices not only makes the kitchen smell good, it adds some delicious flavor. Top chicken soup...
View ArticleStudents of Month and 'Reading is Pleasing' honors at area schools
PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL IN MULLICA HILL Student of the Month for October 2015 at Pleasant Valley School in Mullica Hill: 4th Grade — Gabrielle Calandra, Benjamin Whitcomb, Christopher Wolf, Ana...
View Article340 Paulsboro jobs in limbo as ExxonMobil weighs move
ExxonMobile told employees at its research facility in Paulsboro Tuesday that they could be moving to Clinton within the next two years. PAULSBORO -- Employees at the ExxonMobil Research Facility were...
View ArticleGloucester County election results 2015
Here are the unofficial results of Tuesday's county, municipal and school elections in Gloucester County. Here are the unofficial results of Tuesday's county, municipal and school elections in...
View ArticleElections 2015: Democrats win open 5th District Assembly seats
Democrats Patricia Egan Jones and Arthur Barclay beat Republicans Kevin P. Ehret and Keith A. Walker on Tuesday to fill the two open seats in the district, according the Associated Press. TRENTON --...
View ArticleHarrison Township voters say yes to liquor store sales
More than 62 percent of township voters in Tuesday's election supported a referendum authorizing the township committee to issue a liquor license for a liquor store in the community. The license is...
View ArticleClearview ballot question OK'd, Newfield question rejected
A Newfield question involved addressing a budget shortfall was defeated 52-235, while a Clearview question dealing with technology improvements was approved 2,383-1,782. Voters defeated one school...
View ArticleDemocrats come out on top in South Jersey legislative races
No surprises emerged in the Assembly races in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th legislative districts, all won by Democrats, both incumbents and newcomers. Democrats are celebrating in South Jersey on...
View ArticleDemocrats sweep in 2015 Gloucester County freeholder election
Democrats swept Republicans in Tuesday's election to maintain complete control over the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders. County Democrats defeated Republicans in Tuesday's election to...
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