Still recovering from Sandy, Delaware Bayshore prepares for Hurricane Joaquin
Three years after Superstorm Sandy flooded the Delaware Bayshore and devastated infrastructure and property, the Delaware Bayshore braces itself for another hurricane. Still rebuilding from when...
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church celebrates 225th anniversary
OLDMANS TWP. — On Sunday Sept. 13 Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Auburn, celebrated its 225th anniversary with a service of praise, worship and fellowship. In the year 1790 a very enthusiastic...
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Book off; Kent stared down Sandy; PSE&G ready, Bridgeton Library; BEN Column,...
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No room in jail; 'Bloody Third' may be OK; SPCA generator: BEN Column, Oct....
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What's your New Jersey news IQ?
Take this week's NJ.com News Quiz and find out. Take a break from Hurricane Joaquin prep and take this week's NJ.com News Quiz. Surely answering seven questions based on local news stories of the week...
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Gallery 50; Spur the economy -- rebuild; 'Littlest Witch;' Lot of Elmer...
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View ArticlePolice cameras worthwhile, even without N.J. mandate | Editorial
A recent ruling that New Jersey cannot mandate its police departments to obtain incident cameras should not deter towns that wisely want to have the technology. An adverse ruling from the New Jersey...
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2 days and 2 memorable events | Bob Shryock Column
I had a busy couple of days. Two days, two memorable events, two times to feel euphoric over one of Gloucester County's greatest resources, its power-packed volunteer base and staff members who want...
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Celebrate the past at 'History Day in the Park'
On Oct. 10, a "History Day in the Park" festival will be hosted by the Greater Elmer Area Historical Society in Centennial Park and along State Street in Elmer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be...
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Amish fall festival; Band festival; No Code Blue church yet; BEN Column, Oct....
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'We dodged a bullet,' but N.J. is still prepared for flooding, Christie says
Gov. Chris Christie cautioned the coastal towns to be prepared for flooding even though Hurricane Joaquin isn't projected to make landfall in New Jersey. Watch video SEA ISLE CITY -- Be prepared. That...
View ArticleCautious optimism along Delaware River and bay that nor'easter won't pack too...
Jeff Pompper, director of emergency services, says the forecast looks much better for Salem County, but residents should still be on alert. SALEM -- Salem County's director of emergency services, Jeff...
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Clubs, organizations host designer bag bingos
BRIDGETON — Woodland Country Day School is hosting a Designer Bag Bingo on Nov. 7 featuring Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Vera Bradley bags. Early bird tickets are $15 each and can be purchased...
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Animal tragedy; New Oyster Cracker Cafe; Pascale-Sykes; BEN Column, Oct. 2,...
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Ebenezer anniversary; Tiny houses; BEN Column, Oct. 2, update 4
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Salem County power outages leave 4,100 customers in the dark
Officials had feared the high winds and heavy rains from the nor'easter might cause power outages. SALEM -- As Salem County was being battered by a nor'easter Friday night, power for more than 4,100...
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Bethany Grace steps out; SHINE shines; Bob Rose not Blue; BEN Column, Oct. 3,...
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Our guide to top October and November events
From pumpkin shows to book festivals, discover some delightful fall events across the Garden State. Here are some of Jersey's best bets for fun during October and November. • Be thrilled by day and...
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Domestic violence: What you need to know about filing a complaint | Your...
Most incidents of domestic violence are never reported. Victoria Dalton October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. How serious is this problem? According to safehorizon.org,...
View ArticlePolice are going pink, serial bank robber arrested | 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...
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