Delmont News

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The proprieter of the Delmont Sawmill in Cumberland County announced his bid for a U.S. House of Representatives seat last week.

William R. Piper William R. Piper, 75, of Roxboro, N.C. died Friday, May 30, 2008, at home.

BRIDGETON -- A former corrections officer at Southern State Prison pleaded guilty Friday to a third-degree count of official misconduct. via Daily Journal

“I thought about it, and decided this would be a really great opportunity”

A new literacy initiative has been launched by NJN Public Television and Radio that encourages inmates to read to their children. via Bridgeton-Millville News

VINELAND -- The Internal Revenue Service is bringing its tax-preparation outreach program to Vineland. via Daily Journal

“After eight years, I haven't seen anybody come forward”

New Jersey State Police promised a continuing crackdown on ATVs being operated on private property and, in turn, asked for residents to report suspicious activity that could lead to arrests for other crimes. via Bridgeton-Millville News

VINELAND -- This month's Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature Christopher J. Christie, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. via Daily Journal

BUENA VISTA -- DeThomasi's Five Points Inn is once again serving Sunday breakfast. via Daily Journal

“We gave out 500 candy canes, 20 pounds of loose candy and a big tub of bubble gum”

A total of $1,300 in donations was collected over the Christmas season at Meischke's Christmas Wonderland and has been sent to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. via Bridgeton-Millville News

Verizon Wireless announced the expansion of wide-area wireless broadband service to several towns in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties. via Customer Interaction Solutions

Dolores Dyar, 66, of Laurel Lake died on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland after an extended illness. via Daily Journal

MILLVILLE -- The Soroptimist International of Cumberland County will award Joy Hampton, of Delmont, $100 for her contest-winning essay on teen pregnancy. via Daily Journal

MILLVILLE -- The winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with The "Children of Children" teen pregnancy exhibit were announced today. via Daily Journal

“I think it's a nice project to contribute to the community”

DEERFIELD -- For two years, an old pumper fire truck sat in a field, ignored and inoperable. via Daily Journal

Decided September 17, 2007 Before Judges A.A. Rodriguez and C.S. Fisher. On appeal from Final Administrative Decision of the New Jersey Department of Corrections. via Rutgers Law Library