Mount Laurel News

MOUNT LAUREL - Officials here are urging residents to exercise caution after a person posing as a Municipal Utilities Authority employee tried to enter a home here on Wednesday.

New York appliance and electronics retailer P.C. Richard & Son has opened its first South Jersey store.

A home health aide has pleaded guilty in the beating death of an 82-year-old Cherry Hill man who was in her care.

Jeff McGarry and Brian Clayton turned in big performances Wednesday as they led Mount Laurel Black to a 7-0 victory over Brooklawn in a Camden County Junior American Legion baseball game.

Delaware State Police said they have located a 5-year-old who was the subject of an Amber Alert issued over the weekend.

A door to the past will be open Saturday in celebration of the Old Schoolhouse's 250th anniversary.

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will have its full complement of members for the first time since 2006 with the confirmation of three gubernatorial appointments.

Associate Justice Barry Albin was confirmed early Friday by the state Senate for lifetime tenure on the state Supreme Court, a post that could last until mid-2022. Albin's reappointment was approved 27-11. All 23 Senate Democrats voted yes, as did four of 17 Republicans -- Sens.

Jun 26, 2009 6:36 pm US/Eastern GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Writer MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. Gov.

In the wake of recent robberies, carjackings and a stabbing, two candidates for the Township Council are forming a task force to address crime.

A portable toilet at Ramblewood Golf Course off Country Club Parkway was set on fire early Sunday morning.

WILLINGBORO a ' A Shop Rite supermarket here was robbed early Monday morning by three men who also carjacked a vehicle in the store parking lot, police said.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - President Barack Obama sent an e-mail endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds to hundreds of thousands of Obama supporters in Virginia last week, the latest indication that the lessons of Obama's 2008 presidential campaign are playing out in key state races in 2009.

A township man has been accused of stealing more than $10,000. Neil Rosenberg, 45, of the 1400 block of Augusta Circle, is charged with credit card fraud and theft by deception, according to Mount Laurel police.

The money was supposed to have been put an "irrevocable burial account." But, a Burlington County grand juy found, more than $52,000 in pre-paid funeral funds went into a New Jersey funeral director's pocket.

The state's largest labor organization has endorsed Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine in his gubernatorial re-election bid as well as a full slate of candidates for New Jersey Assembly and one candidate for Burlington County freeholder.

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EVESHAM a ' The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 62-year-old pedestrian earlier this month has been cited for five separate traffic violations, police said today.

MEDFORD a ' A 20-year-old Mount Laurel man died Monday night after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a utility pole off Route 541, police said.

As if any long distance runner can be a slacker, Edward Scioli feels he falls into the category.