Washington Township baseball rolls to Diamond Classic title
By Scott Chappelear/South Jersey Times
The Minutemen routed Camden Catholic in the title game, 14-1, after beating Vineland in a semifinal earlier Sunday, 14-2. Both games went just five innings, and they outscored opponents for the tournament, 43-9.
2 alarm apartment fire in Washington Township
Fire crews were called to battle a two alarm apartment fire in Washington Township, Gloucester County.
Convicted murderer faces new charges after beating of Salem County corrections officer, authorities say
By Bill Gallo Jr./South Jersey Times
The corrections officers suffered a broken nose, and lacerations and abrasions to his face and head. He was released from a hospital Sunday and is now home.
Phillies continue to remain afloat, come back to beat Reds
With the team’s come from behind, walk-off 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Phillies continue to defy the odds and pulled within two games of .500.
Firefighter injured, three families displaced in Washington Township fire
The scene of a house fire Sunday evening on Delsea Drive in Washington Township.Staff Photo by Phil Davis WASHINGTON TWP. – One firefighter was reported injured fighting a house fire in the 600 block of Delsea Drive that left three families…
15 motorcyclists arrested in New Jersey Turnpike chase
Police say an attempted traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike turned into a pursuit that ended with 15 motorcyclists arrested.
Woodbury Heights fire company breaks ground for new station following destructive 2012 blaze
By Joe Green/South Jersey Times
Following a blaze that destroyed part of the station, members hope to finish building a new facility in mid-March of 2014.
Erik Kratz, Freddy Galvis hit back-to-back HRs in ninth as Phillies beat Reds
Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory.
East Greenwich Library building too small to be successful, Gloucester County library system says
By Rebecca Forand/South Jersey Times
The lease on the building the East Greenwich library branch is located in will not be renewed as of Jan. 31, 2014.
Carlos Ruiz leaves Phillies game with hamstring strain
Ruiz is hitting .235 with just two RBIs in 16 games this season.
Tyler Cloyd to start Tuesday against Miami for Phillies
The 26-year old right hander allowed two earned runs in 6.1 innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first start of the season. The outing was apparently enough to earn him a second shot.
Franklin Board of Education awards construction contract for elementary school improvements
By Phil Davis/South Jersey Times
The township’s school district awarded a contract to rebuild Main Road Elementary School’s roof conditions along with improving the school’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Cumberland Regional High School administrator honored for visionary leadership
Ralph Aiello, an assistant principal at Cumberland Regional High School (CRHS), was honored recently in Washington, D.C. as a New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)/Virco 2013 Visionary Leader of the Year.
Chemical engineering grad gives up high-paying job to join the Peace Corps
By Kristie Rearick/South Jersey Times
Twenty-one-year-old Kelly Barb, a Rowan University chemical engineering major, wasn’t ready for the 9 to 5 grind just yet. Helping others is what she wanted to do.
'Three months to make it all happen' - Jersey Shore business owners ready for Memorial Day, summer
By Rebecca Forand/South Jersey Times
As Memorial Day approaches, shop owners, ride operators and restauranteurs at the Jersey Shore prepare for the onslaught of customers.