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47 min ago | The Gloucester County Times

Long absent Salem City councilman plans to return next month

SALEM - After missing roughly 10 months of time on Salem City Council due to health issues, Councilman Sherman Hampton said he expects to return to council next month.

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8 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Salem, Cumberland counties again at bottom for state Kids Count child health rankings

Among the 21 New Jersey counties, Salem County is rated worst in the 2013 New Jersey Kids Count rankings , which measure the well-being of children throughout the state.

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Fri May 24, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Delaware City-Salem Ferry sailings from Salem canceled for Saturday

SALEM - Sailings of the Delaware City-Salem Ferry out of Salem for Saturday have been canceled because of the forecast for bad weather conditions.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Salem to Fort Delaware goes begging; Road closures; BEN Column, May 24, first update

He's the historian who goes around giving lectures in the Civil War submarine they found on the bottom of Charleston Bay with the skeletal hand still on the crank.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Gloucester County Times

Salem County corrections officer beaten in jail by convicted murderer, authorities say

A corrections officer at the Salem County Correctional Facility in Mannington Township was beaten Saturday in a surprise attack by an inmate awaiting sentencing after being convicted of murder, authorities said.

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NJ.com

Run for Aaron donates $8,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salem & Cumberland Counties

Diane Ploch is pictured presenting the $8,000 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties' CEO, Donna Bennett, along with Board Member Michele Plumbo.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Salem County cleared of wrongful death claims filed in 2011 double fatal crash

Bark was stripped from a tree at 381 Quaker Neck Road in Mannington Township by the impact of a car which struck the tree and left two Salem County women dead.

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Gloucester County Times

Achoo! Seasonal allergies severe in New Jersey due to long winter, quick warm up

Ellen Woolman of Salem said she has the "itchiest eyes ever," while Pennsville 's Dawn Marie Asher said her son Josh's allergies have been "horrible." "I feel so sorry for him," Asher said.

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Mon May 13, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Two $10,000 lottery tickets sold in Salem County

The winning Salem New Jersey Powerball ticket was sold at Incollingo Salem Market, located on 157 E. Broadway.

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The Jersey Journal

Bridgeton Police Blotter: Trespassing, simple assault, burglary

Benjamin J. Melchiore, 20, of Leonard Drive, in Millville, was arrested Friday on a warrant out of Cumberland County Superior Court and was held in the Cumberland County Jail in lieu of $1,690 bail.

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Sat May 11, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Superheroes sought for CASA 5K event at Rowan

CASA of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties has been on the hunt for community superheroes - and they found one.

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The Jersey Journal

New exhibit focuses on the impact of the Civil War on Salem County

A group of Salem County soldiers who served in the Civil War are seen in this file photo from the Salem County Historical Society.

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Sun May 05, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Judge: 'Time is crucial' for courts, tops Gloucester County jail deal concerns

Assignment Judge Georgia Curio may be the last to publicly weigh in on the impact of Gloucester County's plan to close its county jail and send inmates to other county correctional facilities.

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Thu May 02, 2013

NJ.com

Letter: Bus route change makes it difficult for shoppers

This decision has made it virtually impossible for people who have difficulty walking with canes, walkers or in wheelchairs to gain access to the businesses in the shopping center.

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Wed May 01, 2013

The Gloucester County Times

Salem High School students help make quilts for Ronald McDonald House in Camden

Salem High School art students have once again created beautiful quilt squares in cooperation with St.

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The Jersey Journal

Downtown Salem; Warren's solution; S.R. Riley's sold; BEN Column, May 1, update 3

The column that says if Bridgeton is such a horrible town, Holly Go Lightly, and we are the lowest common denominator, why are you drawn like a moth to the star? The director of Bridgeton Public Works loves his town and loves his job and says he has never worked for a better administration.

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The Jersey Journal

Meals on Wheels of Salem County thanks volunteers with luncheon

Meals on Wheels volunteers were treated to their 35th Annual Luncheon with special service from two young volunteers who celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day": Brynn Ann Leighty, 7 and Alicia Angelina Collazo, 6, both of Carneys Point.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Daily Journal

Prep schedule

Augustine ... 4pm SOFTBALL Sacred Heart at Middle Township ... 4pm Williamstown at Delsea ... 4pm Schalick at Glassboro ... 4pm Holy Spirit at Cumberland ... 4pm BOYS' TRACK AND FIELD Schalick at Glassboro ... 3:45pm GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD Glassboro at Schalick ... 3:45pm Clearview at Delsea ... 4pm BOYS' TENNIS CAL Tournament at ... (more)

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Rotary Club of Salem names Junior Rotarian for March

She participates in many school activities including the FBLA, concert band, jazz band, choir, the Ram Singers, math league, softball, manager of the swimming team, and the Ram Theatre.

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NJ.com

Salem City man arrested after allegedly assaulting a man at Applebee's in Pennsville, police say

PENNSVILLE TWP . - Police responded to the Applebee's restaurant on North Broadway for an assault complaint, resulting in the arrest of a Salem City man Friday night, authorities said.

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