Penns Grove News

The Positive Impact Movement of Salem is sponsoring a "Warm Blanket/Warm Senior" drive to run through Dec.

Salem County area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be taking part in the annual Scouting for Food food drive this weekend in Salem County in an effort to aid the less fortunate this holiday season.

A Philadelphia man stripped down in an attempt to flee from police following a robbery here Sunday evening, authorities said.

Although some members of Penns Grove Borough Council are excited about potentially entering into an inter-local agreement with Carneys Point Township, which will allow the two municipalities to share a Public Works Department, the council is split regarding whether the agreement will benefit the borough.

A short time ago a small group came together with the idea for a memorial for the young men from Penns Grove High who lost their lives while serving our country in the Vietnam conflict. From a population perspective, our small area lost a far greater percentage of men than most other New Jersey towns. These young men were our friends, neighbors, relatives and classmates. Their names are included at the end of this note. Mike Devonshire presented several schemes from which the final design was chosen. This was presented to the local VFW and the PG/CP School Board, both of whom enthusiastically endorsed the project. The memorial placement will be adjacent to the existing monument located at the SW corner of the “old” high school lawn.

Thousands of Salem County residents came out on Election Day Tuesday to ensure the best candidates were elected for each municipal, county, Assembly and gubernatorial position.

David Speakman Jr., 34, and Tracy Speakman, age unknown, of Pennsville, were arrested Oct.

In addition to choosing officials Tuesday, Lower Alloways Creek residents will decide whether they should kick in $500,000 for the "rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement" of New Bridge.

The Salem County Sheriff's Office cleared 52 child support warrants involving 36 people during September.

Nearly a year after several animals were rescued from a dog-fighting ring in a Penns Grove home last November, Khalil Spikes was officially sentenced for his role in the incident Friday.

Many Salem County towns have set special hours for trick-or-treating this weekend.

Rodney Cleveland, 41, of Silver Run Park, was arrested at 5:46 p.m. Friday on a Salem City failure to appear warrant and was lodged in the county jail in lieu of $600 bail.

Randy Haywood Sr., 28, of Penns Grove, was arrested Oct. 21 at 1:56 a.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Carneys Point for $180, police said.

Penns Grove is surrounded by the township of Carneys Point. The township is a pleasant community located right on the banks of the Delaware River.

Mike English of Wistar Equipment removes spray paint from Blu Salon and Spa's sign in front of their business located at 70 W. Main Street in Penns Grove.

The Senate sent President Obama a $35 billion spending bill Thursday for energy and water projects in the coming year, including more than $185 million sponsored by New Jersey congressmen and senators.

It used to end with someone's name on a bathroom wall, but as adolescent disputes get more complex - along with the technology to spread them - school officials are finding themselves turning to their diplomatic children for answers.

Police in Delaware say a New Jersey man robbed two teens at gunpoint at a shopping center and ended up with a broken arm.

The Salem County Prosecutor's Office is currently seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Tremaine Howell.

A 30-year-old New Jersey man was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly robbed two people at gunpoint in the Brookside Shopping Center and then had his arm broken in a scuffle with the victims.