Know this guy? Cops say he burglarized N.J. bar
Police released two security camera images of a man they say broke into a bar. FRANKLIN TWP. -- Police are hoping someone can identify a man who broke into a bar last month, making off with cash....
View ArticleLichens don't like the big city | Gloucester County Nature Club
With about 15,000 species worldwide, they are rare in urban areas because they are sensitive to air pollution. By Karl Anderson Fungi, such as mushrooms and molds, cannot manufacture their own food by...
View ArticleOrganizations schedule bus trips from Maine to Michigan
Area organizations schedule bus trips: FLOWER SHOW IN EDISON — Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County is sponsoring a trip to the New Jersey Flower and Garden Show on Friday, Feb. 12. The cost...
View ArticleN.J. horsewoman withdraws federal suit against state SPCA
A federal lawsuit filed against the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been withdrawn by Monica Thors, 55, of Mullica Hill. A South Jersey horse trainer, photographer and...
View Article2 sought in N.J. junkyard burglary (Video)
Mantua police are searching for two men who broke into a trailer and a garage at Ponte' junkyard Friday morning. Watch video MANTUA -- Police in the township are searching for two men who broke into...
View ArticleWarn kids that text threats have consequences | Editorial
The message isn't getting through to our kids who are using Twitter and Facebook for today's equivalent of the phoned bomb scare. Not to dismiss the bullying aspects of "mean girl" personal insults...
View ArticleHow one N.J. town is working to curb urban sprawl
Woolwich Township aims to curb its massive growth by controlling where building happens. WOOLWICH TWP. -- It's one of the fastest growing municipalities on the East Coast, and has been for more than...
View ArticleN.J. man admits sex assault of child over 6-year period
The defendant faces 8 years in prison for second-degree sexual assault. WOODBURY -- A Williamstown man has pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child multiple times over a 6-year period, according to...
View ArticleWTHS technology education teacher named District Teacher of the Year
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Washington Township High School technology education teacher Rick Ambacher has been selected as district's Teacher of the Year, making him eligible for Gloucester County Teacher...
View ArticleWest Deptford School holding kindergarten registration in April
WEST DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP — West Deptford Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening at each of the three elementary schools in the district: Green-Fields, Oakview and Red Bank, on...
View ArticleTime for Gov. Christie to stay in N.J.; Salem snow event went smoothly | Letters
Daniele Spence writes that the governor needs to attend to state issues he has avoided. To the Editor: Although Gov. Chris Christie recently stopped in New Jersey to deliver his once-a-year State of...
View ArticlePoll: Should $12M athletic complex referendum in Kingsway be approved?
Kingsway Regional School District is asking voters to approve a $12 million referendum for improvements to its track and athletic fields. WOOLWICH TWP. -- Kingsway Regional School district is asking...
View ArticleS.J. Land & Water Trust celebrates 25th anniversary
DEPTFORD TWP, — The South Jersey Land & Water Trust (SJLWT) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration at the annual dinner, Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at Auletto's Caterers, 1849 Cooper St.,...
View ArticleFacebook helps cops catch rock salt thieves
Paulsboro police followed leads on Facebook to catch rock salt thieves who tried to sell stolen rock salt during the blizzard. PAULSBORO -- Detectives in the borough utilized a community Facebook...
View ArticleWhat's that tower being built in Harrison Township?
New Jersey American Water's new $5 million tower will hold 750,000 gallons. HARRISON TWP. -- That structure rising from the mud off Bridgeton Pike across from ShopRite is a new water tower. New Jersey...
View ArticleMercer County looking to send jail inmates to other counties
Plans are preliminary, but Mercer County is looking for alternatives to jailing inmates in Hopewell Township. TRENTON -- Mercer County officials have been visiting county jails in Essex and Hudson...
View ArticleFranklin Twp. teen caught with pot brownies at school
The 16-year-old's name has not been released. FRANKLIN TWP. -- A student at Delsea Regional High School was charged on Tuesday morning when the 16-year-old was caught with brownies that were allegedly...
View ArticleWant to be a Washington Twp. cop? Here's how to apply
The search for new officers begins this month. WASHINGTON TWP. -- Police in the Gloucester County town are taking applications for new officers, the department has announced on social media. A post on...
View ArticleMantua Township Committee appoints new committeewoman
Eileen Lukens was "sworn-in" at the Mantua Township Committee meeting by Mayor Pete Scirrotto. Her husband, Rob held the Bible during the ceremony. Lukens has a background in government, working for...
View ArticleHow N.J. freeholder, religious leaders are fighting hate speech head-on
The frank conversation is going beyond Islam 101 to address radicalization and violence within the Muslim faith. CHERRY HILL -- The words were starting to get to Jeffrey Nash. In the wake of...
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