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State aims to keep N.J.'s mentally ill out of jail
With a growing number of people with untreated mental illness lodged in jail, prosecutors in Gloucester, Hunterdon and Warren Counties will each receive $150,000 to divert inmates who belong in...
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For Memorial Hospital, new owners and a change back to non-profit status
The deal to sell the hospital to the new owners, the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is expected to close in mid-2106. MANNINGTON TWP. -- For the second time in its nearly 100-year history, The Memorial...
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Soup, bake sale to aid Elmer Grange reconstruction project
The fundraiser will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grange Hall kitchen. UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. -- A soup and bake sale is planned Saturday to help the Elmer Grange to raise money...
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Weather for 2015 NJSIAA football finals looking clear but chilly
No big storms are on the horizon, but temperatures will be chilly at the morning games and cold at the night games. If you're planning to root your team on in the 2015 NJSIAA football finals this...
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Light up your night with these Gloucester County holiday ceremonies
Gloucester County's tree lighting ceremonies by municipality. Tis the season for bright lights and community events. Most municipalities in Gloucester County will be lighting their own holiday trees...
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Downtown Woodbury welcomes Santa Claus
WOODBURY — This December, enjoy historic downtown Woodbury for a reindeer-team's worth of holiday festivities. Organized by Main Street Woodbury, the Woodbury Merchant & Professional Association,...
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Sketch Club presents the children's holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed...
That very special reindeer named Rudolph will be leading kids of all ages into a bright holiday season this year at the Sketch Club Players. The interactive children's theater musical will be...
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N.J. police camera mandate officially halted, for now
A recent ruling will allow police departments in New Jersey to opt out of a state mandate that had required newly purchased police vehicles to be equipped with a form of a mobile camera system. A...
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Deptford Township schedules holiday events
Deptford Township mayor and council's annual tree lightning will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Deptford Township Recreation Center. Spread some holiday cheer and visit Santa Claus at 6 p.m....
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Steve Selby named executive assistant principal at WTHS
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Washington Township Board of Education approved Stephen C. Selby as Washington Township High School's 9/10 wing executive assistant principal at its public session on Nov....
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Clayton Special Events Committee schedules holiday events
The Borough of Clayton will hold its second annual Snowman Contest to kickoff the holiday season. Snowmen will be placed along downtown and groups, businesses and families are encouraged to...
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Donated grand piano will fill CHOP with music
Robert Rinaldi, senior vice president of Jacobs Music Company, personally knows the feeling of a parent visiting The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with a seriously ill child, and he is...
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Rabid skunk bites Deptford woman, second rabies case confirmed
A Deptford woman was bitten by a rabid skunk and dogs killed another skunk that also tested positive in the township, county officials confirmed. DEPTFORD TWP. -- A Deptford woman was bitten by a...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Washington Twp. fire, police departments battle on football field
The first Washington Township Bravest vs. Finest Charity Football game raised funds for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- The township's police department narrowly beat...
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Vintage photos of discount and department stores in N.J.
This time of year usually brings back even stronger memories of classic department and discount stores. I always learn something new when researching these galleries. This time, I discovered I have...
View ArticleStuff the Bus at Washington Township High School (PHOTOS)
Boxes lined the seats of the school bus, filling with donations as the hours passed. Members of the Washington Township Schools Support Service Personnel Association (WTSSSPA) helped stuff the bus to...
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Bridgeton property sells for $4.02M | South Jersey real estate
BRIDGETON — 83 N. Elm, Kondaur Capital Corp Trust to Michael J. Thompson for $27,050. — 205 Cottage Ave., Hamilton East Associates LLC to Bridgeton Property Holdings LLC for $4,020,000. CLAYTON — 63...
View ArticleClayton NHS students' annual food drive benefits Food Bank of SJ
Students from Clayton High School's Francis A. Uzzo Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) participated in the annual food drive on Nov.21, in support of the Food Bank of South Jersey and as part...
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N.J. man sought for fleeing shore traffic stop, cops say
Police are looking for a Gloucester County man who allegedly fled from a traffic stop on Nov. 27. NORTH WILDWOOD -- Police are looking for a Gloucester County man who allegedly fled a traffic stop on...
View ArticleDeptford considers nixing town tradition to cut costs
Looking again to cut costs wherever possible, the township is considering scrapping its more than 40-year-old Deptford Day celebration that dates back to 1973 and draws thousands each year. DEPTFORD...
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