Laurel Lake News

COMMERCIAL -- Members of the Laurel Lake community did not let an act of vandalism ruin their project that memorializes local children who have died.

COMMERCIAL -- A local group of Girl Scouts graduated to the next level in their program Sunday.

In a municipality where there isn't that much local business, Wheaton Real Estate has opened on Buckshutem Road, just south of Laurel Lake.

A city woman reported early Sunday that someone shot out her pickup truck's passenger-side window and side-view mirror with a pellet gun at the intersection of Buckshutem and Cedarville roads.

MILLVILLE -- The Laurel Lake Property Owner's Association will sponsor a contest to find a logo to represent the Laurel Lake community.

The treasurer of Laurel Lake Fire & Rescue has been charged with embezzling $40,000 from the company, according to New Jersey State Police.

The bike is valued at $50. * Ellis A. Johnson, 33, of South 11th Street, was arrested early Tuesday on the charges of obstruction of justice, hindering apprehension and identity theft.

The driver in a 2007 incident in Commercial Township in which a pregnant woman was struck and killed by a vehicle pleaded guilty this week.

* Craig S. Johnson Jr., 20, of Cedar Street, was arrested Thursday night on Middle Avenue on the charges of possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released on his own recognizance. * Christina Caraballo, 19, of Cedar Street, was arrested late Tuesday at the Wawa at Main Street and Wade Boulevard on the charge of unlawful taking of a means of conveyance .

A Cumberland County man was killed on the job when a retreaded tractor-trailer tire exploded at Advance Treads here Friday morning, authorities said.

An Advanced Treads employee was killed Friday morning when a retreaded tractor-trailer tire exploded during filling.

VINELAND -- The Southwest Council will present a symposium on a topic of growing concern: The Battle Beneath: The Camouflage Continues, the Plight of Returning Vets.

Brian K. Homan Sr., 42, of Laurel Lake died at home Thursday, May 21, 2009, after an extended illness.

* Crystal M. Studstill, 26, of Satinwood Road, was arrested Sunday evening on a contempt warrant and released after posting $345 bail.

COMMERCIAL -- A Millville man was killed when his four-wheel all-terrain vehicle struck a tree in the township's Laurel Lake section.

State police have confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into possible embezzlement of funds from Laurel Lake Fire & Rescue.

Three Commercial Township teens and their school bus driver were taken after a collision with another vehicle to a Vineland hospital for examination after an accident at 2:27 p.m. Wednesday in the township's Laurel Lake section.

The victim told police his wallet, cell phone, cigarettes and bike were stolen from him.

Today marks another Commercial Township Food Pantry Day for families in need. The official hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "But about 99 percent of the time, we're out by 1 p.m. because we're out of food," said Russell Stormes of the non-profit Laurel Lake Community Day and Volunteer Association.