N.J. sex abuse survivor helped push anti-predator bill
It's something she'll never be fully at peace with, but just knowing that something positive would come of her horrific experience awarded her some reconciliation. PHILADELPHIA -- It's something...
View ArticleEast Greenwich pushes Solvay Solexis to address water contamination
East Greenwich Township will vote on a measure to initiate a lawsuit against a West Deptford plastics company for water contamination. EAST GREENWICH TWP. -- The township of East Greenwich will be...
View ArticleN.J. college program could improve flaw in substance abuse care
The Department of Family Medicine at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine wants to change a major shortcoming of the way substance abuse is treated today. Rowan University School of...
View ArticleGloucester County Animal Shelter improperly euthanized 300 cats, state says
An Oct. 21 visit by a Department of Health inspector found that 312 cats and 71 dogs had been euthanized this year before their legally required seven-day holding period was complete. CLAYTON -- The...
View ArticleRegulators must look closely at DuPont-Dow merger | Editorial
For the significant local work force, and for area farmers and other customers, this chemical chain reaction calls for swift, substantive review by the government. State and regional officials must...
View ArticleWelcome to Herointown, New Jersey's fourth largest city
New Jersey is home to at least 128,000 active heroin users, struggling in silence all around you. The scourge of New Jersey's heroin crisis is closer than you know. Today, NJ Advance Media is...
View ArticleWoman killed in Winslow Twp. crash
Susan J. Pfost, 56, of Williamstown, was killed after her vehicle overturned on Williamstown Road Monday. WINSLOW TWP. -- A woman was killed when her vehicle overturned on Williamstown Road Monday...
View ArticleN.J. man charged with assaulting 7-week-old daughter
Sebastian Trump, 21, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault. PAULSBORO -- A Paulsboro man has been charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a...
View ArticleAlzheimer's Association welcomes two new members
John Smith has joined the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter Board of Directors. Smith, a licensed CPA, is a business development manager for Radnor, Pennsylvania-based GTM Global Tax...
View ArticleDon't make your Christmas plants throw away items | Garden Column
By Lorraine Kiefer Most of your Christmas plants will live on and can be a pretty part of your indoor window garden with just a little care. Cyclamen are a pretty plant sometimes given for winter...
View ArticleFormer N.J. cop loses appeal in overtime theft case
An appellate division court rejected a former Franklin Township police sergeant's claim that his attorney was ineffective. CAMDEN -- An appellate court today denied an appeal from a former Franklin...
View ArticleStudents help collect goods for Stockings for Soldiers
Egizi Funeral Home is coordinating "Stockings for Soldiers," a program that will ship Christmas stockings to U.S. soldiers deployed overseas. WASHINGTON TWP. -- In honor of the holiday season, the...
View ArticleDelsea Regional announces its 2016 Teacher of the Year
Kim Kelly is a woman who dedicates her time and energy to many events and activities at the high school. Kim graduated from Glassboro State College (Rowan University) as a math major and then went on...
View ArticleDespite year of political turmoil, N.J. mayor to seek reelection
A deep rift in the township's Democratic party — played out this year in both federal and superior court — almost guarantees she'll face a primary challenge in the spring. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP —...
View ArticleThomas Jefferson Elementary 1st marking period honor roll 2015
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Principal Gary Breen announced the school's Honor Roll and Principal's List students for the first marking period. Honor Roll: Grade 5 – Nathan...
View ArticleDelsea Regional High School 1st marking period honor roll 2015
SUPERINTENDENT'S LIST: GRADE 9 - Faith Angelus, Rachel L. Baglio, Joshua Biener, Haley Blackman, Aidan Borguet, Carli Busler, Luke Carione, Jenna L. Coraluzzo, Kayla DeCesari, Julia Diaz, Aaron...
View ArticleThe Christmas deal of the year: BOGO cats in Gloucester County
Gloucester County Animal Shelter is offering a two-for-one deal on cat adoptions. CLAYTON -- Gloucester County Animal Shelter is offering a two-for-one deal on cats and kittens. That's right -- adopt...
View ArticleN.J. man charged in sex assault of Pa. child
A Swedesboro man has jailed on charges that he sexually assaulted a 5-year-old child, according to Haverford Township Police. HAVERFORD, Pa. -- A Swedesboro man has been jailed on charges that he...
View ArticleVerdict upheld in N.J. waitress' racial discrimation case
A federal jury has awarded a former waitress at a Williamstown diner $150,000 after the owner and several co-workers habitually made derogatory and racist comments about her fiancé, who is black. File...
View ArticleN.J. boy burned in Halloween accident back home, blood drive set
Jared Callan was attending a Halloween party Oct. 31 when the sleeve of his costume came in contact with a candle. HARRISON TWP. -- A boy injured when his Halloween costume caught fire is back home...
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