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N.J. town sued for alleged discrimination against home for recovering addicts, alcoholics
A Gloucester County zoning board is being sued for discriminating against recovering addicts by blocking a recovery home from operating in a residential neighborhood. The five-bedroom home, located in Washington Township and run by the organization Rising Sun Recovery, opened last year to help men recover from addiction and alcoholism, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court last month.
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July 3-10 Happenings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library at 606 Delsea Dr., Sewell. For more information about the listed events call 856-589-3334 or email info@hegganlibrary.org. *The library seeks candidates for the position of Part-Time Adult Services Librarian to work every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m....
See all homes sold in Gloucester County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Gloucester County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 44 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,600-square-foot home on Beech Place in West Deptford that sold for $355,000.
Woman who stole car at Turnersville, NJ, Walmart left her ID inside, police say
Officials in Gloucester County say a woman who allegedly stole a car from a Walmart store left her wallet and ID inside that vehicle. The scene unfolded around 6:00 Saturday evening at the store on the Black Horse Pike in Turnersville when a 2017 Honda Civic was reported stolen. Michelle...
Driver who critically injured cyclist in hit-and-run turns himself in, cops say
A driver who turned himself in the day after he allegedly critically injured a bicyclist in a hit-and-run is now facing criminal charges. A dark colored SUV struck a man on a bicycle on June 20 around 2:30 a.m. near Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road in Gloucester Township. The vehicle did not come to a stop, authorities said.
West Deptford Man Charged For Fleeing Scene Of Collision With Cyclist
A man from West Deptford has been charged with allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident after colliding with a cyclist in Gloucester Township. Sources report that 28-year-old Christopher Bucceroni of West Deptford Township, Gloucester County turned himself in after leaving the scene of an accident on June 20th. The...
What $250,000 can buy you in Gloucester County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Gloucester County, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top nine properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Update: 6 N.J. counties under a severe thunderstorm watch Sunday night
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:46 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with...
South Jersey police officer charged in hit-and-run crash that critically injured bicyclist
A 28-year-old Gloucester Township police officer has been charged with a hit-and-run crash last month that left an 18-year-old bicyclist in critical condition, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday. Christopher Bucceroni, of West Deptford, surrendered to his department a day after he allegedly struck a Gloucester Township man...
Making an IMPACT
BRENDA SMANIOTTO from Inspira, left, recently spoke to Tri-County Rotary members about the IMPACT Program. It offers a Parent Linking Program, which supports teen parents attending Vineland High Schools; school based youth services programs in Millville and Vineland; and three Family Success Centers. IMPACT also provides early intervention services to children in Cumberland, Gloucester and Atlantic counties as part of a New Jersey Department of Health program. Smaniotto is shown here with Tri-County Rotary President Mary Gruccio.
Woman who stole car at Turnersville, NJ, Walmart left her ID inside, police say
Officials in Gloucester County say a woman who allegedly stole a car from a Walmart store left her wallet and ID inside that vehicle. The scene unfolded around 6:00 Saturday evening at the store on the Black Horse Pike in Turnersville when a 2017 Honda Civic was reported stolen. Michelle...
Surf and Turf Thieves Make Off With $1,500 in Goods From South Jersey Acme
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Gloucester Township Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a recent shoplifting incident. On June 24, 2024, two suspects were…
Truck accident spills diesel fuel on N.J. highway
A tractor-trailer accident on an off-ramp for Interstate 295 in South Jersey on Saturday morning spilled nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel on the roadway, the New Jersey State Police and a county hazardous material chief said. The truck ran off the highway around 7:22 a.m. and collided with the...
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