Presidential candidates should denounce Sharia Law; Big money halts...
Gerald Keer writes that candidates of any religion should be expected to express loyalty to the U.S. Constitution instead. To the Editor: Regarding Jonathan Capehart's syndicated column in the Sept....
View ArticleInvitational documentary; Church stepping out; Cow run; BEN Column, Sept. 28,...
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View ArticleStudents of the Month: Field Street School, September 2015
The Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District announces the names of the Students of the Month for September at the Field Street School. Students of the Month are selected by their teachers....
View ArticleHope Creek nuclear reactor shuts down after 2 key pumps trip
The Hope Creek nuclear reactor had operated for 138 consecutive days until Monday night's shutdown. LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK TWP. -- PSEG Nuclear's Hope Creek reactor has shut down after two key pumps...
View ArticleStorm warning; Newark getting help; Go, Lauren, go!; BEN Column, Sept. 29,...
jhummel@southjerseymedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Phone: 856-451-1000, ext. 556 Cellphone: 856-237-6645 FAX: 856-455-3098 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says Dick Vermeil said last week that when...
View ArticleMissing N.J. teen located in Carneys Point, arrested on various charges
A 16-year-old who was missing from Gloucester County was located Saturday in Carneys Point Township near the America's Best Value Inn, authorities reported. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- A 16-year-old who was...
View ArticlePope's visit invokes mixed feelings | Letter
Justin Petaccio enjoyed the festivities but wonders about the Catholic church's motives in Pope Francis' U.S. visit. To the Editor: In our nation, you have a right to worship as you choose, or to...
View ArticleInformation on becoming a Police Explorer available at open house
Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday. Law Enforcement...
View ArticleUniversity News: Outstanding local students
Sigma Alpha Lambda announced that Alexandria Halstead of Pennsville, has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the Rowan...
View ArticleLearn more about RCGC and all the college has to offer at open house
DEPTFORD TWP. — College-bound students who are weighing their options can come out and learn more about Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) and all the college has to offer during its annual...
View ArticleInspira Elmer receives national award for orthopedic excellence
Inspira Medical Center Elmer was the only hospital in New Jersey to be recognized with the 2015 Women's Choice Award for Orthopedics. By earning the Women's Choice Award seal, Inspira Medical Center...
View ArticleFranklin Bank appoints new board member
Franklin Bank announces that Craig D. Keyser has been appointed to the bank's board of directors. Keyser is a 25-year human resources and governance leader, serving in both executive and consulting...
View Article$5M in grants awarded for rail improvements in Paulsboro, Camden, Salem
Paulsboro, Camden and Salem County will all benefit from railroad improvements thanks to Department of Transportation grants. PAULSBORO -- More than $5 million in Department of Transportation grants...
View ArticleCounty food drive; Vineland hosts bands; Charter visit to library; BEN...
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View ArticleStand Up For Salem rounding up participants for 2nd Annual Cow Run
This will be the second year for the event which saw 185 participants last year. SALEM -- The Second Annual Cow Run 10 Miler will be staged this Sunday morning, sending runners from Cowtown through...
View ArticleCumberland freeholder director: No access denied to N.J. assemblyman | Opinion
Joe Derella writes that a local assemblyman could have been heard on immigrant driver's licenses at a freeholder meeting if the lawmaker had made clear he intended to speak. By Joe Derella As director...
View ArticleLove Where You Live workshop; Greenwich oyster celebration; STEAMWorks opens;...
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View ArticleWhere's Oberlin?; ER wait time; Mr. Millville Kiwanis; BEN Column, Sept. 30,...
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View ArticleGalloway woman charged on outstanding warrant in Carneys Point
Carol Spack, 28, of Galloway, was arrested Sept. 28 on an outstanding warrant following a motor vehicle stop in Carneys Point, authorities said. CARNEYS POINT * Carol Spack, 28, of Galloway, was...
View ArticleWalking with ghosts: 6 N.J. ghost walks that offer history and mystery
These five walking ghosts tours give visitors a different take on spooky Halloween events. Throw on some comfortable walking shoes, grab a flashlight, and visit some of the most haunted locations in...
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