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Food Pantry participants treated to nutrition/cooking lesson
WOODSTOWN -- Visitors to the food pantry at Asbury United Methodist Church in Woodstown on Dec. 15 were treated to an extra bit of information and some delicious food. Catholic Charities' Healthy...
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Sabotaging Bernie Sanders may backfire on Dems; Add one ballot question for...
Jack Hannold writes that if Hillary Clinton is the party's nominee, it may cost them the White House. To the Editor: With control of the U.S. Senate at stake, Republican leaders are understandably...
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Daily watering is required to keep Christmas tree fresh | Garden Column
By Lorraine Kiefer Christmas trees are probably one of the favorite symbols of the season. They bring back so many different memories to different folks. Evergreens have long been a symbol of...
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Help for caseworkers; Poverty rates; Shortest day; BEN Column, Dec. 21, Update 3
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SCC receives 2015 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
Salem Community College has earned the 2015 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in the Clean Air category. In partnership with Schneider Electric, SCC embarked on the first Energy Savings...
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Alleged leader of Salem County drug distribution ring, others, indicted
Authorities allege that the drug distribution ring was lead by Darien L. Martin of Salem City. SALEM -- The alleged leader of a Salem County drug distribution ring and 14 others who authorities say...
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No Code Blue yet; Honest thoughts; Housing First; BEN Column, Dec. 21, Update 4
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Code Blue distribution today; Tony missed coaching; We want motives; Winter...
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Inspira Health Network seeking volunteers
MULLICA HILL – Volunteers are a significant part of any health care organization. They provide care and support services to patients, their caregivers and to office staff. Inspira Health Network is...
View ArticleFrom Christmas carols to political correctness; Social Security stinginess 'a...
Barbara Essington writes that for the religious, inward peace is a reality in spite of world unrest. To the Editor: When the angel announced to the shepherds the birth of Jesus Christ on that first...
View ArticleTop 11 'Only in Jersey' stories from 2015
The bizarre, offbeat New Jersey stories that left you scratching you head during the year gone by.
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Under court order, cogeneration plant owners pay Carneys Point $2.5 million
Carneys Point Township had to go to court to ensure that the $2.5 million host community benefit payment was made this year. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- The owners of the Carneys Point Generating Plant have...
View Article32 photos that prove some kids are really scared of Santa
Santa? Not everyone's a fan Watch video With T-minus two days until Christmas Eve, Santa's back at the North Pole putting the final touches on his annual naughty/nice list. The man in red has been...
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Seabrook House announces asset sale of Pennsylvania location
WESTFIELD, PA. — Seabrook House Inc., announces the sale of Seabrook House West to Summit BHC of Brentwood, Tennessee. Seabrook House West is an extended care facility for men only, providing...
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Brecht to CCIA; 22-pound backpacks; Consumer Protection; BEN Column, Dec. 22,...
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Phony contractors lure Pennsville woman outside, burglarize her home
The two men appeared at a Sparks Avenue home in Pennsville told a woman her driveway needed to be fixed to lure her outside. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- An elderly township woman had her home burglarized after...
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'Butterfly Effect'; Shaw induction huge; Project Santa; BEN Column, Dec. 22,...
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Pastors Rob, Ellen; Last second plea; Colorado Patti; BEN Column, Dec. 23,...
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View ArticleA warm spirit from a warm Christmas | Editorial
For Christmastime, the weather outside is frightful, but South Jersey is letting it snow holiday generosity. There is good reason this year to suspend any debate over the merits of "Merry Christmas"...
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9 places in South Jersey, Philadelphia to celebrate New Year's Eve
Check out this list of places in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas to bring in 2016 in a festive way. New Year's Eve is the biggest party night of the year and there are plenty of places in and...
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