Yo, Adrian: Bernie Sanders is today's "Rocky" | Letter
Leslie Watson writes that Sanders, like the famed fictional boxer, isn't a quitter. To the Editor: The movie "Rocky" resonates with people in the Philadelphia area because they can relate to the story...
View ArticleMan who lied about 3 cops sexually assaulting him gets state prison time
Penns Grove man made up the story to try to get out of drug charge, authorities say SALEM -- A man who lied, claiming police officers of sexually assaulting him as a way to get out of a drug charge,...
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Broad Street Cemetery presents a Memorial Day history lesson: BEN Column, May 28
The column that wishes everyone a nice Memorial Day weekend The column that wishes everyone a nice Memorial Day weekend -- When Broad Street Cemetery sent me information about their Memorial Day...
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Verizon strike held up landline hearings, lawmaker says
The hearing will address landline maintenance issues in the more rural parts of South Jersey and the lack of fiber optics. Months after being promised a public hearing with Verizon and state officials...
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Remember the guys who died in a cold war to keep us out of a hot one | Opinion
What we don't often think of, is the cold war and those who died doing what we asked of them By Albert B. Kelly It's good and right that we should pause and take some time in serious reflection this...
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Penalties for DUI in N.J. - What you need to know | Your Legal Corner
Don't compound a bad decision by not seeking legal advice. As we all know, the decisions we make have consequences. It is a package deal. Sometimes we don't know the extent of the consequences...
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A man who met his obligation to serve his country -- and then some | Bob Shryock
Dr. Craig died on a remote beach somewhere in France just months after bidding farewell to my parents. Bob ShryockTimes file photo The doctor who delivered me, on Sept. 1, 1938 in Waynesboro, Pa....
View ArticleHere's how N.J. black communities can address wave of youth violence | Opinion
Negative cultural influences including music, theater and fashion that dehumanize black women and promote a "thug life" must be recognized and eliminated. By Milton W. Hinton Jr. It is human nature to...
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Ex-911 worker gets probation for taking 2 teens on Halloween vandalism spree
Bobbi L. Franklin took two 14-year-old girls on a ride around Lower Alloways Creek on Halloween morning damaging things with paint. SALEM -- A former Salem County 911 center employee who took two...
View ArticleBoost effectiveness of N.J. drug treatment | Editorial
We're saving the lives of more addicts and steering them into treatment. But we need to know more about what works, and what doesn't. American society is moving past the barbaric concept of lengthy...
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Cowboy dies after being injured by horse at N.J. rodeo
Coy Lutz was taking part in the bareback bronc competition at Cowtown Rodeo when he was stepped on "several times" by a horse. PILESGROVE TWP. -- A 19-year-old cowboy died after being stepped on...
View ArticleFabian, Yost top money-winning cowboys at Cowtown Rodeo
Saturday was the opening night of the 62nd season at Cowtown Rodeo. PILESGROVE TWP. -- Eric Fabian and Justin Yost were the top money-winning cowboys at Cowtown Rodeo Saturday night. Fabian, of...
View ArticleCan a promise made in life, be kept after death? | Paranormal Corner
When her father was diagnosed with lung cancer, she made him promise to contact her once he crossed over. It seems that dad is making good on that promise. Losing a loved one is the most difficult,...
View ArticleLive results: Last chance to vote in Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll showdown
More than 38,000 votes have been cast. Voting ends Monday night. New Jersey sure takes its homegrown pig products seriously. It's been more than four days since we began our Taylor ham vs. Pork Roll...
View ArticleWhy back Dems' right-winger for Wash. Twp. mayor?; Harrison Twp. newcomers...
Renee Iannace writes that this candidate is far afield from Democratic Party ideals. To the Editor: Joann Gattinelli, the handpicked Washington Township mayoral candidate of the township's Democrat...
View ArticleRemembering a cowboy: Coy Lutz's last ride
Coy Lutz died in an accident at the Cowtown Rodeo opening weekend on May 28, 2016. He will be remembered as a respectful, fun-loving rider. Less than eight seconds had passed before Coy Lutz was...
View ArticleMemorial Day message: Salem County has paid a large price to keep America free
A large crowd fathered at the Salem County Veterans Cemetery Monday for the annual Memorial Day observance. PILESGROVE TWP. -- For being such a small community, Salem County has paid a high price in...
View ArticlePolice nab alleged liquor thief in Carneys Point
A man allegedly stole brandy liquor and was later arrested for shoplifting, drug possession. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- A 48-year-old man was charged with shoplifting two bottles of brandy from a Salem...
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Special work day celebrates National Trails Day at Parvin State Park
Volunteers are needed to begin replacement of footbridges damaged by floods PITTSGROVE -- The Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee Inc. is announcing an approved National Trails Day special...
View ArticleNew Jersey prom best dressed list
Check out the best looks from last week's proms, and then vote for your favrotie.
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