Turnersville News

Once reserved for family, football and a fairly large bird, Thanksgiving Day is quickly becoming the start of another major holiday's shopping season.

NOVEMBER 21 - Jehovah's Witnesses invite the public to a one day special assembly held in Turnersville.

Michael and Joann Ritz of Glendora, NJ, along with Nancy Connell of Turnersville, NJ and Frank Romeo of Williamstown, NJ, announce the marriage of their children Janae Ann and Mark Thomas Romeo.

Hamilton Township Marion Mertis, 49, of Mays Landing was arrested May 22 by Officer Theodore DeSantis and charged with simple assault.

Veterans Day included commemorating veterans and honoring their service to the nation with events throughout the tri-county area Wednesday.

The Gloucester County Community Service Corps and the People for People Foundation will sponsor an art auction on Saturday, Nov.

Kathryn M. Dreher passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at the SJ Hospice Center in Bridgeton.

Thousands of elderly and disabled New Jersey residents will more easily get a break on their property taxes under a new law enacted this month.

Evelyn T. Wagner , 86, of Newfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Oct.

MILLVILLE -- The Millville Housing Authority is starting a process to fix the roofs at five of its complexes.

Twelve seniors will comprise the 2009 Washington Township High School Homecoming Court at the school's upcoming Homecoming festivities tonight.

More help may be on the way for New Jersey consumers. Some lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow consumers to file complaints with officials or in court even if they have waived that right in acquiring goods and services in the state.

King Arthur will present "Doo Wop Night" at the Irish Pub of New Jersey in Clementon Saturday.

PITTSGROVE - An 80-year old Turnersville man remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday following a three-vehicle crash at Route 40 and Dutch Row Road.

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Jennifer Mary Williams of Bellmawr, NJ and Nicholas Jay Brown of Turnersville, NJ.

A Pennsauken man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing seven bank robberies in 37 days throughout South Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

An Absecon, Atlantic County, man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges of bank robbery, admitting he committed three heists, including one in Evesham earlier this year, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr.

A 40-year-old former Turnersville man went on a rampage, assaulting his son, destroying property and chasing a woman carrying a child before being arrested Monday night.

Police blotter news is supplied by the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

Powerful You! Women's Network is sponsoring the Conscious Connections Regional Networking Event, which includes networking, dinner, a keynote speaker and prizes.