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View ArticleN.J. police cars still need dash cameras | Editorial
A law requiring dash cameras in new patrol cars has suffered a complete knockout. Now, lawmakers should get up and fight again for these valuable devices. Bean-counting local officials who balked at a...
View Article3rd Del. Memorial Bridge lane reopens as emergency repairs continue
The speed limit has increased from the temporary 35 mph, officials say. Watch video SALEM -- Good news came Thursday evening for commuters traveling southbound on the Delaware Memorial Bridge after...
View ArticleMove Yourself! Salem County walks and chair yoga
Salem County residents, 60 and over, are invited SALEM -- The Salem County Department of Health and Human Services announces the new Move Yourself! Salem County schedule for the outdoor walk and...
View ArticleNice Bridgeton gesture for Vietnam vets; Salem freeholder bid may not need...
Glenn Baker writes that a "welcome home" event is worthwhile and overdue. To the Editor: Concerning Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly's column, "N.J. Vietnam vets aren't to be forgotten," on April 18: A...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Pennsville Middle School, 3rd marking period
Pennsville Middle School announces the names of students on the Honor Rolls for the third marking period 2015-16. Sixth Grade – All A Honor Roll – Quinn Bartkowski, Nathan Bohn, Joshua Brigham, Cole...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Penns Grove Middle School
Penns Grove Middle School announces the names of students on the Superintendent's List and Principal's List for the third marking period 2015-16. SUPERINTENDENT'S LIST (ALL A's): Grade 6: Jacob...
View ArticleHonor Roll: Oldmans Township School
The following is a list of students at Oldmans Township School who made the Top Tiger (Citizen) of the Marking Period, Principal's List, and Honor Roll for the third marking period 2015-16. Top Tiger...
View ArticleN.J. school students 'bug out' for Earth Day (PHOTOS)
Chesterbrook Academy released 9,000 ladybugs during Friday morning's event. GLASSBORO -- Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool released more than 9,000 ladybugs into the wild on Friday morning in...
View ArticleAnother special season of baseball and setting a bad example | Cheers and Jeers
Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those...
View ArticleWood School Wall of Fame, Blessing of the Bikes, Multicultural Week: BEN...
The column that can't express how happy it is to see Gladis McGraw's name still attached to Wood School Wall of Fame. The column that can't express how happy it is to see Gladis McGraw's name still...
View ArticleK-9 Association founder honored as Salem County's 'Distinguished Citizen'
Mannington Mills' 100th anniversary also marked at Salem County Chamber of Commerce event. PITTSGROVE TWP. -- Sgt. Rob Hans, the founder of the Salem County K-9 Association, was recognized this week...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Union defeats New York City FC, 2-0, in MLS Eastern Conference...
The Union have won five consecutive games at home, setting a new club record. CHESTER, Pa. -- The Philadelphia Union defeated New York City FC, 2-0, in an Eastern Conference matchup at Talen Energy...
View ArticleN.J. political debates move down the ballot | Editorial
There's signs of life in the good old-fashioned (non-presidential) candidate debate. First up, First District congressional hopefuls have agreed to square off. It was great to learn that U.S. Rep....
View ArticleBernie and backers confident in changing system | Letters
Patti Jarozynski writes in support of Sen. Sanders' candidacy. To the Editor: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is an independent U.S. senator who is using the system to change the...
View ArticleRadiation-blocking pills to be distributed around N.J. nuclear complex
The potassium iodide pills can protect the thyroid gland in case of the release of radiation from a nuclear power plant. LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TWP. -- A fresh supply of radiation-blocking potassium...
View Article'Fright Night' at Salem Community College scares up scholarship funds (PHOTOS)
This was the 15th year the Gala has been held at the college to raise funds for student scholarships. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- Celebrating Halloween in April? That's what revelers did Saturday night at...
View ArticleAny of these belong to you? Cops investigate jewelry theft
State Police hope someone can recognized the items they believe were stolen in South Jersey. State Police have released a photo of jewelry they say was seized in an arrest and they hope to return...
View ArticleHow to keep kids safe around guns | Your Legal Corner
Gun laws are one of the most polarizing issues in the United States. Gun laws are one of the most polarizing issues in the United States. While the right to bear arms and the history of this...
View ArticleThe fine print of inequality | Opinion
The big corporations want you to sign away your right to take them to court. By Albert B. Kelly Over the past several years, there's been a lot written and said about income inequality. It comes out...
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