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Part of Bailey Street to be closed in Woodstown for railroad work
WOODSTOWN — A railroad crossing rehabilitation project on Bailey Street scheduled to begin Monday will cause part of the roadway be closed and traffic detoured, officials say. Bailey Street is...
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Rearranging Hoag's home; Millville demolition; Holiday scams; BEN Column,...
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that asks, which is more vital to a school system, teachers connecting to students or...
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Veterans Day hero; Project Thanksgiving; Prayer for healing; BEN Column, Nov....
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says 12 veterans — one of them with no legs — walked into a Perkins Pancake House in Newark,...
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Teens need a balance when it comes to 'screen time' | Opinion
A recent report told us something we already knew: that 8 to 18-year-olds, "Generation Z," are totally plugged in and fully wired for sound. Albert Kelly By Mayor Albert Kelly A couple of weeks ago a...
View ArticleEagles cheerleaders perform during game against the Miami Dolphins (PHOTOS)
Eagles cheerleaders perform during game against Dolphins. PHILADELPHIA -- After nearly a month away from Lincoln Financial Field the 2015 Eagles Cheerleading squad performed during the Eagles game...
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The 10 most overrated things about New Jersey
Even those who love the Garden State have to admit it has its flaws. Watch video Let me start by saying I love New Jersey, and no one has written about or seen more of this state than I have. That...
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N.J. doctor's license suspended over patient-sex allegations
Dr. Paul George Bussey agreed to a consent agreement with the state Board of Medical Examiners to temporarily pull his license. WOODSTOWN -- A local doctor has agreed to temporary suspension of his...
View ArticleBan handguns and make long guns a one-shot deal; No gas tax hike while N.J....
Jim Kuty writes that all the killings demand drastic action. To the Editor: The issue about firearm fatalities in the United States is not only mass murders, but everyday killings in the streets, in...
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McAleer moving; Roundball, anyone?; Diamonds in the Rough; BEN Column, Nov....
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says Pete McAleer has experienced another going away party because, after eight years, he is...
View ArticleSalem's historic Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church celebrates 215 years
Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church has been a part of the Salem community for 215 years. SALEM -- Sunday was a time for celebration at Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church in Salem. The historic church marked its 215th...
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10 scholar/athletes sign letters of intent at St. Augustine Prep
Ten scholar/athletes from the Class of 2016 at St. Augustine Preparatory School will signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 11. Lacrosse: Baseball: Wrestling: Basketball: St. Augustine Prep...
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Now grown, youngest of 6 kids realizes just how mom made it work | Bob Shryock
Diane emails that she never understood her mother's accomplishments until she was much older. Their story appeared in the Gloucester County Times in 1993. Donna Rachuba, matriarch of a Woodbury...
View ArticleSalem County Rewind: Woodstown groceries in the '50's; county almshouse coal...
Salem County Rewind offers a unique look back at local history through photographs and news items from 100 years ago. In this feature, which appears each week, we present a vintage photo of Salem...
View ArticleSanta at steep price naughtier than nice | Editorial
Cherry Hill Mall has every right to put a $35 tab on visiting with Santa at a glitzy, interactive display. But we're glad to see the mall has found its holiday spirit and has waived the fee....
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Bob Rose quests; On Rhonda Rousey; Family desperate; BEN Column, Nov. 16,...
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says we could get more people to go to church if NFL football wagering replaced the collection...
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Follow Derick Glenn; Lost dog; Lunch with Santa; BEN Column, Nov. 17, First...
jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says Derick I. Glenn, once known as Derick "D'' Clown, will be the catalyst to eradicate,...
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N.J. man arrested, drove stolen car right out of auto dealership lot
A 41-year-old Pennsville man was arrested after walking into an auto dealership, swiping keys, and driving right off the lot with a stolen car, police said. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- A 41-year-old...
View ArticleLunch is served: South Jersey kids dine with the police
Lunch with a Cop was implemented into the district to help young students become more comfortable with local police officers, ask them questions, and meet new friendly faces. PENNSVILLE TWP. --...
View ArticleA mission which can't fail: Wreaths to honor veterans buried at Finn's Point
Each year the Daughters of the American Revolution raise funds for wreaths to be placed on graves at Finn's Point. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- For eight years, Helen Petrin has had a special mission. It's...
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Genuine U.S. leaders refute foreign intervention; Monroe councilman: BOE...
Roy Lehman writes that most of the 2016 presidential field is too willing to get America involved in ill-conceived military action. To the Editor: I recently attended a lecture in the Widener Speakers...
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