Have gun laws target negligent owners, not all of them | Letter
Dominick A. Ruggerio Jr. writes that guns used in shootings are rarely held by the legally registered owners. To the Editor: Concerning Bridgeton Mayor Albert B. Kelly's column, "Was 2015 the year of...
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1,700 DuPont employees could be laid off, officials say
Come the new year, DuPont will cut roughly 1,700 Delaware-based jobs, company CEO Ed Breen announced Tuesday. Come the new year, DuPont will cut roughly 1,700 Delaware-based jobs, company CEO Ed Breen...
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Salem freeholders present proclamation to pageant winners
On Dec. 16, Miss Salem County 2015 Briana Cunningham and Miss Salem County Outstanding Teen 2015 Paige Pendleton along with the new Miss Salem County 2016 Brenda Zeck and Miss Salem County's...
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Mannington Township School 1st marking period Honor Roll 2015
Mannington Township School announces the names to students named to the Honor Roll and Highest Honors Honor Roll for the first marking period 2015. HONOR ROLL GRADE 3 — Noah Azamar, Samuel Battiato,...
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Paul W. Carleton School 1st marking period honor roll 2015
PENNS GROVE — Students named to the Honor Roll for the first marking period 2015 at the Paul W. Carleton School in Penns Grove are: GRADE FOUR ALL A's — Emma Dalgarn, Lucy Hunter, Kylie Korup, Dilek...
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Wine tasting; SPCA treats Bridgeton; Mike Trout; BEN Column, Dec. 29, Update 4
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that believes in those helping others because if that is not why we were put on earth, then...
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10-pound holiday; Donate clothes; Indians helped; BEN Column, Dec. 30, First...
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says you've put on the first five pounds of the holiday, and now it's time to work on...
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High school chamber choir entertains Woodstown AARP
WOODSTOWN — The December meeting for Woodstown AARP was held at the First Baptist Church. For entertainment the Woodstown High School Chamber Choir put on a delightful Christmas program under the...
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Pennsville Middle School 1st marking period honor roll 2015
Students named to the Honor Roll for the first marking period at Pennsville Middle School: Sixth Grade – All A Honor Roll – Quinn Bartkowski, Nathan Bohn, Joshua Brigham, Cole Cahill, Benjamin...
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N.J. man nabbed for possession of 499 bags of heroin, police say
Two days before Christmas, Hassein A. Ferrell, 25, of Salem, was driving in the area of Carroll Avenue. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A South Jersey man was found in possession of nearly 500 bags of heroin after...
View ArticleAt Cedar Lane Feeds' final auction of 2015, green eggs hit high of $2.50 a dozen
The latest prices from Cedar Lane Feeds Auction for Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. -- Prices at Cedar Lane Feeds Auction Tuesday were as follows: Hay, per square bale: High, $5.75; low,...
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WATCH: Veteran tears up after being reunited with his dogs
James Pack had to surrender his two dogs, Bailey and Blaze, after a heart attack, but thanks to donations from strangers he was able to get them back. CAMDEN, DE. -- A Vietnam Veteran who had to give...
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Education sadness; Big J New Year's; Family stability; BEN Column, Dec. 30,...
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says can you imagine a radio show co-hosted by Joyce Vanaman because she has told us she...
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Be charitable, but know where dollars go | Letter
Scott Little writes that donors should look for charities that actually use most of the money where it does the most good. To the Editor: Have you ever received one of those calls with a ''friendly...
View ArticleChip Kelly's undoing: How he treated his employees | Editorial
The firing of the Eagles' head coach was based on several factors, not the least of which was an uncaring attitude he showed toward his players. The firing of Chip Kelly as the Philadelphia Eagles'...
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Frankincense and myrrh -- Holy Smoke | Garden Column
By Lorraine Kiefer I love to read and write about two very ancient herbs frankincense and myrrh. It is usually only at this time of the year that we hear about them. You may wonder why they are...
View ArticleSalem County's sports greats inducted into local Hall of Fame
The inductees have excelled in sorts in many ways — some locally, some in college and one at the 1924 Olympics. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- Seven individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the...
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'Roundabout'; Pinelands soccer; Citizen of Month; BEN Column, Dec. 30, Update 4
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says here either Curtis Edwards or Jack Surrency will be selected president of Bridgeton...
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Delaware hunger; A mom writes her son 17 years later; BEN Column, Dec. 31,...
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says if you're wishing for anything more than good health in the new year, you should be...
View ArticleSalem County's top stories of 2015: A year of change, tragedy, traditions
Salem County saw many events during 2015 that brought change, but there were still many constants. For Salem County, 2015 has been a year that has seen tragedy and change, but there are also those...
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