The Scoop: Planting; county office moves; Carneys Point egg hunt; freeholder...
The Scoop offers tidbits of news from around the county and a few surprises, too. Farmers are busy tilling fields. Some are even planted. Healthy rows of romaine lettuce, sprouting peas seen around...
View ArticleN.J.'s last drive-in movie theater opens for season
The Delsea Drive-In Theater dates back to 1949. VINELAND -- New Jersey's last drive-in movie theater opened up for the season this month -- giving moviegoers a unique way to watch their blockbusters....
View ArticleBody of Delaware Memorial Bridge jumper not yet recovered, authorities say
An unidentified man jumped from the bridge on Tuesday morning around 7:35 a.m., authorities said. Authorities have not yet recovered the body of a man who apparently jumped to his death from the...
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Make a garden of flowers in a basket | Garden Column
A bow, baby chicks or a bunny, will make a spring basket look very seasonal By Lorraine Kiefer Spring days have arrived and birds are singing instead of just chirping. Spring peepers are in chorus,...
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Vintage candid photos in N.J.
"Candid Camera" pioneered 'reality TV' with hidden cameras capturing everyday people reacting to unusual situations. Is anyone old enough to remember the original "Candid Camera" television show? I...
View ArticleSee town-by-town average home sale prices for Salem County in 2015
These 14 Salem County towns had an average sale price of $179,000 and less.
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Newfield property sells for $2.12M | South Jersey real estate
Here's a roundup of recent home sales in Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester counties. South Jersey Times BRIDGETON -- 54 N. Burlington Road, Kara Marie Wittenberg to Asuncion Garcia for $64,500. -- 151...
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Bridgeton debate club, Radio Operators meeting, Lauren correction: BEN...
The column that asks, before you complain, have you volunteered yet? The column that asks, before you complain, have you volunteered yet? -- Good morning! -- Jaime E. Marine | South Jersey Times...
View ArticlePlay has special message for Field Street School students (PHOTOS)
"Don't Laugh At Me" is an original play written by Field Street School special education teacher Ben Griffith. CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- Students at the Field Street School received a special lesson...
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Kevin Kutcher named chief financial officer at SCC
Kutcher comes to SCC with 30 years of executive leadership experience Kevin KutcherCourtesy Photo Salem Community College has named veteran bank executive Kevin Kutcher as its chief financial...
View ArticleN.J. man nabbed with intent to sell marijuana
Police in Salem County conducted a narcotics investigation. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A Salem County man was arrested for planning to sell marijuana in Pennsville Township, authorities reported. Gregory W....
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Any herring news yet? Their roe used to be a delicacy | Jim Bolton's Outdoors...
When I was growing up we waited every year for the herring run in March Jim Bolton By Jim Bolton Here it is March and no one has mentioned any herring news. Now I know this is not a sports fish like...
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N.J. family recovers a week after waking up to home on fire
A truck smashed into an N.J. home after striking a gas line. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A week after a Salem County man woke up to a truck in his living room and home on fire, he is still picking up the...
View ArticleTake NJ.com's local news quiz
This is the week you're going to get a perfect score. Atlantic City's running out of money, Eli Manning's condo is for rent and the Easter Bunny brawled in a New Jersey mall. Such is New Jersey's news...
View ArticleCops probe Salem County burglary, theft
Pennsville Police are investigating the burglary and theft of an $800 bike. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- Authorities in Salem County are investigating a burglary and theft from a Pennsville property. Pennsville...
View ArticleRescue N.J. upstarts from 'ballot Siberia' | Editorial
Alex Law is boldly challenging the ultimate power that county political organizations have to relegate non-endorsed candidates to freeze-out status. Now that your March Madness bracket has been shot...
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Most of all, we'll miss Hank; Book signing in Deptford | Bob Shryock Column
Hank was one of the most dedicated community servants I knew, yet one of the most unsung. Bob ShryockTimes file photo My friendship with Henry "Hank" Bierbrunner, long-time West Deptford resident,...
View ArticleCatholic Charities holds 2 food drives in Salem County
Donated food will be given to emergency food pantries in the county On Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden will hold a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Drive in Salem...
View ArticleOutlaw inhumane leg-hold traps in N.J. for real | Letter
Valerie Galzerano writes that a newly approved loophole for trappers needs to be closed. To the Editor: When a parent tells a child, "You can't have that chocolate bar because I don't want you eating...
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N.J. woman tried to kill husband with knife, indictment says
Joan English allegedly inflicted "multiple lacerations" on her husband, Edward, early on Aug. 25, authorities said. SALEM -- An Alloway woman has been indicted on charges she attempted to murder her...
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