Elmer News

An early morning accident Wednesday on U.S. Route 40 here left one man dead when his car burst into flames after becoming trapped under a fuel tanker truck, police said.

Carneys Point Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded to a motor vehicle crash at 2:14 p.m. Monday on southbound Interstate 295 and remained in service for 23 minutes.

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.

Someone traveling east on West Chestnut Avenue in a black pick-up truck at 6:48 p.m. Thursday struck a vehicle waiting to turn left into a driveway on the 1000 block.

Beatrice Elizabeth Abercrombie, 81, of Vineland went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2009, in South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center.

Evelyn S. Gabage of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009, at St.

All Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available.

A 21-year-old Pittsgrove woman was critically injured in an accident here early this morning, police said.

Elmer Ambulance Corps responded at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday to Harding Highway for a motor vehicle crash and remained in the scene for 30 minutes.

VINELAND -- South Jersey Healthcare will host two community meetings in June. All members of the community are invited to attend.

" Continuing his commitment to South Jersey veterans, U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo on Tuesday, June 2 detailed plans to hold the next enrollment clinic in Vineland at the Veterans Memorial Home to help local veterans in determining their eligibility and, if eligible, facilitate their participation in the VA healthcare system.

More than 50 4-H volunteers and club leaders attended the 4-H Leaders' Recognition Program held recently at the Elk's Lodge in Millville.

The following are municipal and county Primary Election results from Tuesday. Results are unofficial until certified.

When the Mount Holly Car Show ended last spring, few knew that it wouldn't return this May.

Joseph E. Mihalecz, 70, of Pittsgrove died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the South Jersey Healthcare Hospice Inpatient Center in Bridgeton.

Elmer Chandler, 74, of Vineland went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

George P. Sparks George P. Sparks, 69, of Monroeville, died suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2009 in Elmer Hospital.

ELMER -- Borough police are investigating an illegal attempt to enter the maternity unit at South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital.

The leaders of the "Sunday Out" festival watched thousands brighten a gray day in early May by celebrating in the wet Philadelphia streets with multicolored umbrellas, rainbow-hued hats and colorful necklaces in the name of gay pride.

The fourth rabies case in the county so far this year has been reported, causing health department officials to advise residents to remain on the lookout for animals acting strangely in the coming summer months when more time is spent outside.