Winter weather extravaganza, Sam's French toast, Code Blue: BEN Column, Jan. 24
The column that wonders how much money kids made this weekend shoveling snow. The column that wonders how much money kids made this weekend shoveling snow. -- Good morning! -- Jaime E. Marine | South...
View ArticleAssessing the candidates as election year starts | Opinion
Other than Ted Cruz, I have never seen such a group of uninformed, biased GOP candidates who disparage any opinion different from their own. It is 2016, which means it's presidential election time....
View ArticleHose Bowl, Rose Bowl, shmoze bowl - Who won? | Bob Shryock
To my dying day, I'll not forget the very first Hose Bowl. It seemed half the town turned out to witness the numbing tussle Bob ShryockTimes file photo With the 50th Super Bowl on the horizon, the...
View ArticleU.S. probe of Bridgeton police shooting not a 'do-over' | Editorial
Federal investigators are examining the Jerame Reid case. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it shouldn't be viewed as a second chance to indict the officers involved. Confirmation from Bridgeton...
View ArticleSouth Jersey digging out after winter wallop
Emergency management and road department chiefs reported no major issues across Gloucester, Salem and Camden counties on Sunday morning. Watch video Work is under way to clear roadways across South...
View ArticleSalem County school closures for Monday, Jan. 25, 2016
Check back for updates all day Sunday. SALEM COUNTY -- Even though the snow has stopped and the sun is out Sunday afternoon, many towns in South Jersey are still digging out after the weekend storm...
View ArticleSalem County digging out from weekend storm (PHOTOS)
High winds shipped the foo-tplus of snow Salem County received into high drifts. Sunday was a day to dig out. SALEM -- Salem County began digging out Sunday from the weekend nor'easter which brought...
View ArticleThere's a hole in our city left by Hillcrest fire | Opinion
There's a hole in our city today because the Hillcrest Tavern and all that it witnessed — all the memories made within its walls — no longer sits at the corner. By Albert B. Kelly There is a big hole...
View ArticleIs your street unplowed after the blizzard? Share your pics
We want to see the spots that the plows haven't reached: No blacktop allowed. Watch video New Jersey is still digging out from Saturday's epic winter storm. While highways might be clear, there are...
View ArticlePenn Beach Elementary first marking period Honor Roll
Penn Beach Honor Roll PENNSVILLE -- Penn Beach Elementary School announces the names of students on the Honor Roll for the first marking period. 4th Grade All A's -- Luke Chamberlain, Kendall...
View ArticleSalem County Rewind: Bridge in the beginning; Salem horse track rented
Salem County Rewind offers a look back at Salem County's rich history through photographs and news tidbits from a century ago. In this feature, which appears each week, we present a vintage photo of...
View ArticleNo N.J. bailout for Atlantic City; New nickname for Gov. Christie? | Letters
Luis Perez writes that bankruptcy is the just reward for waste and inefficiency. To the Editor: Atlantic City hasn't been a well-run city for the past 75 years. Neither Republican nor Democrat...
View ArticleDig out snow at least 3 feet around all sides of fire hydrants
Dig out fire hydrants U.S. Fire Administration/ FEMA GLASSBORO -- The Glassboro Fire Department would like to remind everyone that in case of fire, firefighters need to access fire hydrants quickly...
View ArticleSalem Main Street's Martin Luther King Jr. essay winners
Salem Main Street essay winners SALEM -- The 25th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and Awards Breakfast was held Jan. 18, at Salem High School. At the breakfast, Salem County Main...
View ArticleElmer Grange holding Super Bowl hoagie fundraiser
Elmer Grange is holding a fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday. The Grange is selling Super Bowl sub trays from the New Dodge's Market in Elmer on Sunday, Feb. 7. Dodge's New Market is helping Elmer...
View ArticleSnow day? Here's what N.J. school districts considered when making the call
Safety is a main concern in deciding if schools will open after a major snowstorm. Many of the main roads are clear after the weekend blizzard, but progress on the back roads that are more common in...
View ArticleLessons from Sandy, luck helped Delaware Bayshore weather storm
Officials along the Delaware Bayshore were fearful that high tides from the storm would cause major damage. Luckily, they did not. Watch video DOWNE TWP. -- For the tiny towns that sit along the shore...
View ArticleThe Scoop: Vo-tech expansion; and it snowed, and snowed ...; sheriff a...
The Scoop offers tidbits of news from around Salem County and a few surprises, too. The construction is over at the Salem County Career and Technical High School in Mannington is ready to dedicate its...
View ArticleCops follow footprints to arrest N.J. man hiding in snow after chase
A 45-year-old N.J. man was found hiding in snow after police followed his footprints to make arrest. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A 45-year-old South Jersey man was arrested after fleeing from police and...
View ArticleMemorial Hospital of Salem elects three new board members
Hospital elects 3 new board members The Board of Trustees of The Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC) elected David Bailey Jr., Kevin Gibala and George Seretis, D.O., to serve on the hospital...
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