The Scoop offers tidbits of news from around Salem County and a few surprises, too.
The construction is over at the Salem County Career and Technical High School in Mannington is ready to dedicate its seven new classrooms. A special ceremony open to the public is set for Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., at vo-tech at 880 Route 45 in Mannington. In addition to seeing the new classrooms, the public will be able to tour the school's Agriculture Academy greenhouse, the fitness center for students and staff and the remodeled cosmetology classroom. The vo-tech board of education and county and state official are also expected at the ceremony. FFA and Air Force Junior ROTC students will lead tours for the public.
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Help support Salem High School's Positive Behavior Program (PBSIS) at McPrincipal's Night at the Salem McDonald's on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Between 5 and 7 p.m., members of the administration from Salem High School will roll up their sleeves and serve parents and students. McDonald's will donate a portion of each sale to the Salem High School PBSIS program.
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Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller has added a title. It's "grandfather."
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After the Salem County freeholder election drama resulted in a tie and no winner for a seat on the board, will the board decide someone should be seated in the interim? As of last week, the idea was still being pondered.
A little over a week ago we asked in Scoop, "where's the snow?" It snowed that very afternoon. Then, this past weekend, we had a blizzard. Maybe we should not have asked where the snow was.
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All of the first responders who worked through the snowstorm deserve thanks. Many were unpaid volunteers.
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Florence Catts of Pennsville has a big birthday coming up. She will turn 100 on Sunday, Jan. 31. Happy birthday!
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Reconstruction of the Elmer Grange Hall at Pole Tavern continues. To held fund the work the Grange is selling Super Bowl sub trays from the New Dodge's Market in Elmer on Sunday, Feb. 7. If the Grange sells 50 or more $45 sub trays, Dodge's will donate $5 back to the Grange per tray. If the Grange sells 100 or more trays, Dodge's will donate $10 per tray back to the Grange. The trays each include 36 to 40 pre-cut, ready to eat wedges. Choices are Italian, turkey and cheese subs made by Dodge's. Order by calling 856-358-4571 and use Promo Code Elmer Grange. Trays must be picked up between 1 and 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at Dodge's.
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