N.J. man struck, dragged officer 20 feet with vehicle and fled, police say
Domenic Tedesco, 22, allegedly led police on a chase after hitting an officer who was directing traffic in Gloucester City. GLOUCESTER CITY -- A 22-year-old Erial man is facing numerous charges...
View ArticleN.J. man who had child sex assault conviction overturned gets $300K bail
Carl Garrison was initially convicted of sexually assaulting a child, but won his appeal. Now, courts have set new bail while the state Supreme Court looks at the ruling. WOODBURY -- Bail was set at...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about products and fraud | Your legal corner
It is very important to remember that just because it is on TV does not make it true. Victoria Dalton Commercials, while hugely entertaining at times, can be filled with innuendos and half-truths....
View ArticleSouth Jersey man killed when pickup hits tree
A 2014 Clearview Regional High School graduate was killed early Friday in a one-vehicle accident on Route 55. DEPTFORD TWP. -- A Sewell man was killed early Friday in a one-vehicle accident on Route...
View ArticleLooking back on a lifetime: Glassboro woman, 91, moves away for first time
Betty Lockwood, 91, looks back on a lifetime in a changing town. GLASSBORO -- After 60 years in the same house on the same street, it was time to say goodbye. Betty Lockwood, 91, decided earlier this...
View ArticleLicense issue lost in N.J. county's immigration rhetoric | Editorial
A Cumberland County skirmish over driving permits for undocumented immigrants seems designed mostly to stoke a regional Assembly race. The influence of Donald Trump-style xenophobia is hovering over...
View ArticleMilitary members stand for fellow veterans
The Stand At Attention event aids Active Heroes in the goal of raising funds for non clinical military family retreats all around the United States. DEPTFORD TWP.-- Active Heroes hosted a Stand At...
View ArticleBefore OK in N.J., prove worth of immigrant driver's licenses; More jail time...
David Levin questions why New Jersey is mulling driving cards for undocumented immigrants when border state Texas says "no." To the Editor: If the Legislature passes, and Gov. Chris Christie signs,...
View ArticlePope's pilgrims will have to walk the walk: Milton Hinton | Guest Column
Pope Francis' words will be worth hearing, but if you plan to do so in person, expect a struggle. I am happy that Pope Francis is going to visit our region in less than two weeks. I like this pope...
View ArticleWhatever good thoughts you're sending to Jim Six, they're working | Bob...
Jim thanks folks for their prayers, thoughts, mojo and vibes. Bob ShryockTimes file photo Former Times columnist Jim Six, having endured his second chemotherapy infusion, continues to battle his...
View ArticleGlassboro police handle dozens of 'college-related' complaints after wild...
The incidents — 68 in all — ranged from public urination to possession of controlled substances. GLASSBORO -- Talk about a busy day at work. The Glassboro police department on Sunday announced that...
View ArticleHooray for historic guidelines being translated into Spanish | Guest Column
I commend them for their work because our historic district, as a resource, belongs to the entire community and we have an obligation to preserve it Mayor Albert Kelly It is not often that you...
View ArticleWarrant arrests, stolen boat, tires slashed | Westville crimelog
A Westville resident was arrested on active warrants following a motor vehicle stop in the area of Third and Rose Drive on Sept. 11. WESTVILLE -- A Westville resident was arrested on active warrants...
View ArticleStop by and thank a vet at People for People Veterans' Picnic
On June 6, 1984, Paul and Bernadette Blackstock held a special celebration honoring our military and D-Day veterans. Paul Blackstock's father, a D-Day veteran, wanted to assemble his fellow D-Day...
View ArticleWashington Township remembers attacks with Patriot Day events
The community came together through a series of commemorations to honor those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, as well as those who served. The Washington Township community came together through a...
View ArticlePitman police beef up patrol after reports of suspicious vehicles
Police are beefing up patrol following two reports of suspicious vehicles riding around the borough, one during school dismal Thursday afternoon. File Photo PITMAN -- Police are beefing up patrol...
View ArticleMotorcycle club ride benefits Cooper Hospital pediatric unit
Chrome Riders is a club about riding, no politics just pure and simple riding with good friends. The club will host the 21st Annual Toy Run "Cooper Kids Motorcycle Parade" to benefit the courageous...
View ArticleA perfectly eerie entertaining event
The Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library in Washington Township will present "Ichabod Crane: Washington Irving and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow" on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. Neill Hartley as...
View ArticleWashington Township library launches Netflix-like service for movies, e-books
Margaret E. Heggan Public Library patrons now have access to the library collection, even when the library is closed. Margaret E. Heggan Public Library patrons now have access to the library...
View ArticleNew Gloucester County assistant prosecutor sworn in
Tiffany deGrandmaison was sworn in recently as an assistant prosecutor with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. Superior Court Judge Robert P. Becker administered the oath of office to...
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