Salem County News

It was the battle of experience versus fresh ideas as Republican incumbent Gilda Gill faced off against Democrat newcomer Diane Wood for the Salem County Clerk here Tuesday.

Salem County Freeholder Beth Timberman was re-elected for a third term Tuesday. Salem County Republican freeholder candidate Ben Laury was the top vote-getter Tuesday.

Despite New Jersey becoming a focal point for the entire country in this year's election, less than half of Salem County's 44,037 registered voters opted to have a say in who should lead the way for their government.

As the New Jersey gubernatorial race draws to a close, supporters of Republican candidate Chris Christie gathered at the Elmer Diner Thursday morning as Christie made one of the final stops on his 2009 Bus Tour.

The Salem County Prosecutor's Office is currently seeking any information regarding the whereabouts of Allen L Thomas Jr.

A relative newcomer and an experienced veteran were returned to represent the 3rd District in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

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.

Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller, unopposed in his re-election bid, earned a second three-year term on Tuesday.

Salem County voters went to the polls Tuesday to chose candidates from governor to municipal posts.

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

New Jersey republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie is stumping for support in South Jersey during a week long bus tour of the state in advance of Tuesday's election.

Although she is the most seasoned county politician of the six candidates vying for a freeholder seat this year, Freeholder Deputy Director Beth Timberman says she still votes her heart.

He may be running in an uncontested race this time around, but Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller says he never stops innovating.

There were only seven votes separating Salem County freeholder candidate Ben Laury from a seat on the board following last year's election.

For business owners and employees sitting down to a grand dinner at Centerton Country Club here Thursday night, it provided a special reward for their tireless efforts.

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

She has the education, experience before a crowd and a propensity to "Tell it like it is" as her early work in radio taught her, and now Salem County freeholder candidate Stacy Jennings wants to start putting it all to use.

For the second year in a row, the number of incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse has decreased in the state's public schools, a decline that includes fewer incidents in Salem County, according to information recently released by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Overseeing the direction of the county may be his job, but for Freeholder Jeffrey J. Hogan, being an advocate for every resident has become his life's work.

A New Jersey man has admitted his role in five bank robberies in southern Jersey earlier this year, a report in Today's Sunbeam said.