N.J. accountant who stole $750K from disabled client gets 6-year sentence
Robynn Dumont of Mercer County told an 85-year-old widower's family that the money would be invested and receive a 15 percent return. WOODBURY -- A Mercer County accountant will spend six years in...
View ArticleMotorcyclist injured in crash was driving erratically, witness reports
The crash occurred on Friday evening on the Black Horse Pike. Police said a witness reported the motorcycle was erratically weaving in and out of traffic before the crash. MONROE TOWNSHIP --...
View ArticleN.J. soldier on 'Worst Cooks' can save a man but can't 'cook to save his life'
Deptford native Lawrence Crawford recently made his debut on 'Worst Cooks in America' and made it past the first round. Deptford native Lawrence Crawford is a contestant on 'Worst Cooks in America' on...
View Article'Inclusive' Mummers quickly wear out their welcome | Opinion
Milton Hinton: Inviting guests to participate and then insulting them is not the first rule of being a good parade host. The City of Philadelphia hosted the Mummers Parade Jan. 1, and was embarrassed...
View ArticleI should have gotten a flu shot | Bob Shryock
This winter I again played roulette with the shots and lost out badly. Bob ShryockTimes file photo I was healthy throughout my young life, save a run of bronchitis episodes that ruined a bunch of...
View ArticleTake a deep breath before Rowan-Inspira hospital deal | Editorial
Kennedy Health's CEO has brought to public attention some pertinent questions about a competitor's planned hospital on a nearby site now owned by Rowan University. Kudos to Kennedy Health CEO Joseph...
View ArticleRowan College hosts annual anime convention Kotoricon for charity (PHOTOS)
Rowan College hosts annual anime convention for charity Rowan College at Gloucester County was home to over 1,000 Japanese animation enthusiasts this weekend, with its 7th annual Kotoricon event. The...
View Article3-alarm fire rips through vacant building in Camden (PHOTOS)
The three-alarm fire occurred on Federal and 17th streets. CAMDEN -- Fire crews from the city and the surrounding towns were battling a three-alarm fire early Sunday evening, according to reports....
View ArticleWe need to grow our way to a higher life expectancy | Opinion
One way is with community gardens and urban farming. We have a number of vacant undersized city-owned lots that could make good neighborhood spots for gardens. Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly By Albert...
View ArticleMary F. Janvier Elementary School names Teacher of the Year
FRANKLIN TWP. — Mary F. Janvier Elementary School announced that Shana Grundlock is the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year. Grundlock enjoys teaching first grade and has done so at Mary F. Janvier...
View ArticleJuvenile rams SUV into tree after exiting garage, cops say
Two people had to be rescued after a juvenile driving an SUV out a garage ended up crashing into a tree across the street, township police said. UPDATE: No charges after teen, 15, drives SUV into tree...
View ArticleN.J. horse trainer files federal lawsuit against NJSPCA
In June, Thors, 55, of Mullica Hill, was indicted on nine counts of animal cruelty, six months after officers from the NJSPCA seized several horses and a goat from a South Harrison Township farm where...
View ArticleIncarnation Seniors plan meeting and trips
On Jan. 14 the Incarnation Seniors will hold its first meeting of the year in Incarnation Hall. Friendly group, new members are welcome. A social hour is held from noon to 1 p.m. Meeting starts at 1...
View ArticleTrue Christmas spirit's from Jesus, not Germans; Liberals clueless about guns...
Barbara Essington writes that an editorial that cited Americans' 'inhumanity' about Syrian refugees is disturbing. To the Editor: The South Jersey Times often prints editorials from the Star-Ledger of...
View ArticleRules for student highway safety video contest
WOODBURY — Contest rules and the entry form have been distributed for the 2016 student Highway Safety Video Production Contest, open to Gloucester County high school and middle school students....
View ArticleGloucester County man facing weapon, assault charges skipped court, cops say
The suspect was indicted for chasing a man around a car dealership with a knife, but police say he failed to show up for court. WOODBURY -- A Gloucester County resident accused of chasing a man out of...
View ArticleNewfield Bank welcomes two new lenders
NEWFIELD — Newfield National Bank is proud to welcome Todd Sciore, of Vineland, to the commercial lending staff as Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer and Justin Adams, of Franklin Township, also...
View ArticleGloucester County opens warming centers for seniors
Gloucester County has established seven warming centers for older residents facing frigid winter temperatures. WOODBURY -- Gloucester County has established seven warming centers for older residents...
View ArticleNo charges after teen, 15, drives SUV into tree, police say
A 15-year-old and his father will not face charges after the youth pulled the family SUV out of a garage and slammed it into a tree, township police said. FRANKLIN TWP. -- A 15-year-old and his father...
View ArticleClearview's Mechanical Pioneers secures their spot at state championship
Clearview Regional High School's Mechanical Pioneers, lead by Team Captain Erin Casey and Co-Captain Jacob Wong, traveled to Jersey City on Jan. 9 to compete in the "Liberty Science Center V"...
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