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2 connections Yogi Berra had to Gloucester County | Bob Shryock
A photographer and a lawyer both knew Berra pretty well. Josh Shaffer, a beautiful writer who pens a column for the Charlotte, N.C. News-Observer, caught my eye this week with a piece that features...
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Here's why Harrison Township is giving Rowan 34 acres for free
It's unclear whether Rowan University would still receive 34 acres of "prime property" in Harrison Township if its agreement with Inspira Health Network to build a new hospital is voted down by the...
View ArticleGraffiti vandals target N.J. Little League complex
Police want to know who vandalized several structures at the township little league complex. FRANKLIN TWP. -- Township police want to know who vandalized several structures at the township little...
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Phillie Phanatic surprises Hurffville Elite Readers
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Who knew that hours spent in silent reading could result in such boisterous celebration? As a reward for their collective reading efforts, the 20 Hurffville Elementary School...
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Q&A: What will it take for Gloucester County to get a new hospital?
Dr. Fred Jacobs, former health commissioner, weighed in on the legal and political process behind opening a new hospital in New Jersey. Inspira Health Network wants to build a new hospital in Harrison...
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Pitman Manor presents the wit and wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
PITMAN — In recognition of Presidents' Day Pitman Manor will welcome first person interpreter, Robert Gleason, who will bring the wit and wisdom of Abraham Lincoln to life on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2...
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Ed Condran presents his favorite baseball anecdotes during Pitman Manor...
PITMAN — Even though spring training is still about two months away, the community can still catch baseball fever by attending a special presentation at Pitman Manor. Ed Condran, a 25-year veteran...
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Gloucester County Nature Club holds January meeting
The Gloucester County Nature Club (GCNC) will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 3 Lenape Trail, Wenonah. Lenape Trail is located just off of Mantua Avenue at...
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Philadelphia mayor undermines war on ISIS | Letters
Ken Frank writes that Jim Kenney's soul appears to be owned by political correctness. To the Editor: The new mayor of Philadelphia, Jim Kenney, is a clear example of why the left is defiantly and...
View ArticleWashington Township fundraiser is more 'than just selling a hoagie'
The event, which started with the goal of selling 300 hoagies, sold 6,000 last year, and the bar has been set this year at 7,500. To date, over $500,000 has been raised. As the baby in his family,...
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Burlington and Gloucester county auto dealerships donate to The Valerie Fund
The Valerie Fund is thankful for the $1.3 Million donated over the past two years by New Jersey auto dealerships. In 2015, 180 dealerships have donated nearly $550,000 as part of the New Jersey Auto...
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Pitman Theatre presents 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
Pitman Theatre presents a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. When eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an...
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Hoagie sale organizers hope to 'pay it forward' in honor of late N.J. student
Washington Township Helping Hands Hoagie Sale is introducing a new "pay it forward" initiative this year in honor of Colette W. Bleistine. Former Washington Township High School student Colette...
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Another round, please; dry N.J. town to welcome second brewery
Only about two months after it was announced that Pitman would have its first-ever brewery open in the spring, another brewery has just announced it will open two doors down. PITMAN -- About two...
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Girl Scout cookie program runs Jan. 14 through March 6
From local businesses to popular shopping malls, Girl Scouts will be setting up cookie booths for its annual Cookie Program, the largest girl-led business in the nation. Girls will be selling cookies...
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Gloucester County man pleads guilty to 'improperly touching' teen
Investigators say Ralph L. Russ, 64, "improperly touched" a girl between the ages of 13 and 16 while he was babysitting her in February 2014. WOODBURY -- A city man accused of improper contact with a...
View ArticleBlaze consumes garage of Glassboro home
A fire Wednesday morning consumed a garage of a home on Harper Drive, in Glassboro. GLASSBORO -- A fire Wednesday morning consumed the garage of a home on Harper Drive, but firefighters were able to...
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Pitman Golf Course 2016 golf ID cards now available
MANTUA — The Pitman Golf Course is now selling its 2016 golf cards. The cards are available now and are valid through the entire season. Freeholder Director Damminger said, "Whether you are just...
View ArticleFond memories of David Bowie at Borgata; Op-ed against N.J. assisted suicide...
Frank Murphine 3rd recalls two nights of a Bowie concert in 2004. To the Editor: It was great to see David Bowie remembered on the Times' Jan. 11 front page. I was one of the lucky ones who attended...
View ArticleD'Orazio: Washington Township needs me as mayor | Letter
A GOP former councilman writes that he plans to run this year for mayor as an independent. To the Editor: The more people I meet, the greater my desire is to run for mayor of Washington Township. The...
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