DRPA treads again in murky waters | Editorial
When will the Delaware River Port Authority learn to conduct its business in an open and transparent manner? It's been more than three years since it was confirmed that a federal grand jury was...
View ArticlePenns Grove to try again to give 4 laid-off dispatchers $6,000 each in severance
The four employees were laid off after the borough contracted with Salem County for police dispatching services. PENNS GROVE -- Borough officials want to move ahead with a plan to give their former...
View ArticleMan shot in the back on Salem City street, authorities say
The incident took place near the intersection of East Broadway and Olive Street, authorities said. UPDATE: Shooting victim identified; condition is critical. SALEM -- A man was shot on a Salem City...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Oct. 3
Homeless pets throughout northern and central New Jersey in need of adoption. There are plenty of places to collect dog training tips. Some folks take advice from experts on television, others...
View ArticleSalem County Rewind: The mighty oak; a turtle at least 116 years old?
Salem County Rewind presents a look back at Salem County's rich history through photographs and news items from a century ago. In this feature, which appears each week, we share a vintage photo from...
View ArticleYour community photos, September 2016 | Photos
Flip through this digital scrapbook of submitted photos Community photos for September 2016 include a photo of a flag presentation at Caroline L. Reutter School, Commended Students at Delsea Regional,...
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Coptic Christian priest speaker at Faith and Freedom Coalition of N.J.
The Faith and Freedom Coalition of New Jersey will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Elmer Grange Hall at Pole Tavern. UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. -- On Tuesday, the Faith and Freedom Coalition of New Jersey...
View ArticleBHMS art teacher carves pumpkin into shape of a Jeep -- complete with wheels
Bethany Franz was included in the 'professional category' WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - There were more than 60 pumpkins carved into unique, interesting and fun ways at last Saturday's 19th annual Meals on...
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Music Around the County announces 2016-17 concerts
Concert series starts out with 'Tunes from the Crypt' Celebrating the eighth season of Music Around the County, the Planning Team announces the events scheduled for the 2016-2017 musical season....
View ArticleN.J. never learns lesson on gasoline tax; Bad precedent to allow lawsuits...
Mark Marino writes the state will find ways to draw down the added revenue too rapidly. To the Editor: I just read in the Oct. 1 Times that a 23-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gasoline tax...
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Elena R. Flynn speaker at 13th John S. Rock Memorial Lecture in Salem
The free program will be held at 3 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 15 Yorke St., Salem on Oct. 16. SALEM -- The Salem County Historical Society has announced that Elena R. Flynn, Esq., will be the...
View ArticleRutgers commit Jonathan Taylor, N.J.'s fastest h.s. athlete, not the runner...
A physical runner, Taylor also has sprinter's speed. A physical runner, Taylor also has sprinter's speed.
View ArticleMan who had bullet shot through his body remains in critical condition,...
Najee Adams, 29, was shot while he stood with a group on the corner of East Broadway and Olive Street late Sunday. SALEM -- A city man who had a bullet shot through his body remained in critical...
View ArticleWATCH: Top football videos, Week 4, last call for amazing plays
A look at some of the best plays in the state from Week 4.
View Article6 reasons not to vote for Hillary; U.S. House challenger: What I want to tell...
Diana Perales cites the emails, the Clinton Foundation, abortion and more. To the Editor: Here is why I will not vote for Hillary Clinton - and neither should you: 1. If she knew about the possibility...
View ArticleGas leak shuts down part of main road in Pennsville
Firefighters were called to a home on South Broadway Monday night shortly before 8 p.m. for the report of a gas leak. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A section of the township's main street was shut down for a...
View ArticleFor many, 3rd verse poisons national anthem; Widen federal probe of DRPA |...
Steven Fenichel takes issue with state Sen. Jeff Van Drew's view of those who use the Star Spangled Banner as a form of protest. To the Editor: State Sen. Jeff Van Drew, D-1st Legislative District,...
View Article'Terror in the Timbers' Halloween event approaching
The event takes place the last three Fridays and Saturdays in October PITTSGROVE -- The Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee Inc. is announcing the 2016 "Terror in The Timbers" Halloween event is...
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Man gets 5 years for sexually assaulting girl, 16, 'multiple' times
The incident took place in Alloway Township in 2015, authorities said. the victim was a girl, 16. SALEM -- An Alloway man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for sexually assaulting a...
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Area organizations hold Designer Bag Bingos
High-end bags are awarded throughout the night to bingo winners Designer handbags help to raise money for organizations. These highly anticipated events have become a popular fundraiser and doubles as...
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