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Letter: Shamong Twp. Salutes Exiting Mayor

Shamong Township has lost one of its great mayors. Jonathon Shevelew has retired after serving the folks here for many years. Jon, who retired...

Advisory: flash flood warning extended until 2 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for our area until 2 p.m. today.A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent...

Five members of Troop 47 attend Scout Jamboree

Five members of Indian Mills Boy Scout Troop 47 attended the 2013 National Scout Jamboree from July 15 to July 24. Lou Bergdoll, Jack...

Reminder: “Share the Keys” will take place this Saturday, August 10

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a free presentation designed to reduce teen driver crashes by increasing parental involvement, called, “Share the...

Southampton to manage Shamong Municipal Court

The Shamong Municipal Court now is managed by Southampton Township under a shared service agreement.The resolution unanimously passed at July’s township committee meeting, but...

Mt. Laurel is next town to host freeholder meeting

Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly announced that the second public meeting “road-show” will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at...

Mayor’s message: NRA poses biggest threat to Second Amendment

Have you ever noticed how phone solicitors always seem to call when you are home? It’s almost as if they are watching the house....

Burlington County’s message to residents: prepare for hurricanes

Hurricanes Sandy and Irene taught Burlington County how to prepare for the unexpected when it comes to serious weather.The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June...

County Freeholders announce reduced adoption fees

The Burlington County Freeholders are pleased to announce that the “Cat and Dog Days of Summer” adopt-a-pet program has returned to the Burlington County...

Bill will result in more secure schools, safe students

Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Scott Rudder and Assemblyman Chris Brown are introducing legislation to enhance the safety of New Jersey school students.“As a...

Pine Barrens Festival celebrates 25 years

For one week of the year, the darkness and quiet of the Pine Barrens are replaced with the sounds of carousels, carnival games and...

Burlington County warns residents about rabies

The Burlington County Health Department is asking residents to be cautious, and to avoid strange, wild and/or stray animals.“We want to remind all residents that...

Mayor’s message: “I will be stepping down as Mayor effective the end of this month”

As some of you may already know, I will be stepping down from the Township Committee and as Mayor effective the end of this...

Students gather food for ‘Students Change Hunger’

Keira and Amber Malone gathered 867 pounds of food that were then donated to the South Jersey Food Bank for the “Students Change Hunger”...

Reminder: YMCA blood drive tomorrow

The need for blood is constant. This is especially true during summer months when regular donors are on vacation and schools are closed. This...

Heavy rainfall has been nuisance for farms

While the region has become frustrated with constant rainy forecasts and accustomed to never leaving home without an umbrella, Russo’s Farm is dealing with...

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