Alloway News

The children flinched against the splashing as young catfish thrashed their tails in the buckets carried to Bostwick Lake on Thursday.

" Third District legislators Senate Majority Leader Stephen M. Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley today welcomed completion of the Bostwick Lake dam restoration, deeming it a crucial step toward improved public safety and a stronger economy for the region.

Emergency personnel work as the sun dawns Wednesday to clean up the scene of a deadly crash on U.S. Route 40 in Upper Pittsgrove.

A changing of the guard has taken place in the Salem County Republican Party as a crucial election draws near, with former freeholder and mayor Michael Facemyer stepping in as its newest chairman.

Not all children go to summer camp to do arts and crafts and learn sports, some go to camp to get law enforcement training.

Living out in the most rural areas of the county has gotten a little more manageable, thanks to a free public transportation service implemented recently in the county that reaches far into rural territory.

A controversial graduation speech given by the Upper Pittsgrove school board president here this week had parents scratching their heads - and left many wondering, do children here get cheated in Woodstown High School? As he addressed the eighth-grade class on Monday night, board president Thomas Jones told them they are equally talented and scored ...

The Historical Society of Penns Grove, Carneys Point and Oldmans.will officially dedicate its Veteran's Memorial Brick Walk of Honor on the front lawn of the museum here Sunday at 1:30 p.m.. What better way to celebrate Flag Day than by honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by serving in our nation's military in times of war and times ...

According to New Jersey State Police at the Woodstown Barracks, burglaries are down in the county after the rash of incidents that took place last December, but Elmer Police Captain Patrick Bryan is concerned with the number of burglaries in the vicinity of the borough.

Salem Community College will offer one-, two- and three-day noncredit workshops, designed for individuals of varying levels and backgrounds, in the new Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center in July.

Change can be difficult, but with an open mind, doors can be opened and hearts changed.

" Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Celeste Riley to preserve farmland, open space and historic sites throughout the 3rd Legislative District has been approved by an Assembly panel.

New Jersey State Police at the Woodstown Barracks responded to 24 alarms and 16 motor vehicle accidents during the period of June 1 through June 7. Nine injuries were reported as a result of the 16 accident investigations.

MILLVILLE -- Paul Hunsberger interviews spiritual leaders from around the world on 'Meet Your Minister,' aired on WSNJ 1240 AM and WMVB 1440 AM from 9:05 to 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Bob Woodruff Sr., of Alloway, left, and Bobby Woodruff III, of Pilesgrove, show off the birthday card Bobby drew for his "Grand-Bob" a few months ago.

The cleanup continues in this battered section of the county, including over half a dozen responses since Wednesday by fire crews called out to felled trees and utility lines.

PHOTOS >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hoboken fillmaker debuts 'The Cartel' By KRISTEN ALLOWAY THE STAR-LEDGER As people crowd into a school's all-purpose room, a man stands up front, spinning a large metal barrel full of paper slips that will determine which kids attend a Newark charter school.

South Jersey Healthcare HospiceCare will hold its 2nd Annual Camp Kaleidoscope on Saturday, Aug.

Alloway and Elsinboro townships are recipients of funding through the Transportation Trust Fund for road reconstruction projects, officials announced Thursday.

After starting work on a shared municipal courts feasibility study in 2008, the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders have now released the report to municipalities around the county.