MHSC Nationally Recognized as Top Performer by The Joint Commission for Exemplary Care

SALEM — The Memorial Hospital of Salem County has been named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of health care organizations. The honor recognizes hospitals that excel at meeting the Commission’s stringent measurements for exemplary patient care. Only 1,224, or approximately one-third, of eligible United […]

Swedesboro Woolwich Twp. Crime Log

Swedesboro/Woolwich Crime Log A 42 year old Elmer woman was arrested for DWI after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Locke Avenue. A Franklin Street resident reported that someone entered their unlocked vehicle overnight and stole approximately $300 in copper and extension cords. Two Weatherby Avenue residents reported that someone entered and stole items from their unlocked […]

Beautification

Kingsway Beatification Project Underway WOOLWICH TWP. — Kingsway’s campus is undergoing a major beautification project involving the planting of 83 indigenous and ornamental trees that will act as sound and visual buffer from the busy intersection at Route 322 and Kings Highway. Earlier this year, the board of education graciously accepted a proposal from the […]

Coach Barchuk Reaches 200 Career Wins

4In the fall of 1979, the average price of gas was 85 cents per gallon. The average home cost roughly $58,000. Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” album dominated the charts. This also was when Tony Barchuk, a Brooklyn native, arrived on the scene at tiny Kingsway Regional High School. Things certainly have changed culturally. Kingsway […]

Logan Twp. Crime Log

The police department has responded to numerous reports of vehicles being broken into over the past two weeks with items being stolen and effects rifled through. In every instance, the vehicle was left unsecured. We would like to remind everyone to lock their car doors and never leave valuables inside. The incidents are occurring in […]

EGSA Punishers Capture Columbus Day Championship

The East Greenwich Punishers U11Boys soccer team captured the 37th Annual Hamilton Columbus Day Tournament. The Punishers capped off a stellar performance by defeating all four of its opponents while allowing only a single goal in the final. The weekend started with a 6-0 victory over Robbinsville Arsenal, 2-0 thriller against Edison United, 3-0 win over Greater Flemington, and a […]

Candle Light Shopping and House Tour in Mullica Hill

MULLICA HILL — The holiday season is the best time to visit Mullica Hill. Skip the big box store and step back in time for an old fashioned holiday experience. Enjoy Candle Light Shopping on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mullica Hill will be decorated in holiday splendor, shops will be filled […]

Local Fencers Win Multiple Gold at Veteran Fencing World Championships in Hungary

WOOLWICH TWP. — At the 2014 Veteran World Fencing Championships held in Debrecen, Hungary, Jane Eyre, a member of Team USA, became the most decorated veteran fencer in Team USA’s history when she claimed her fourth individual World Championship title. Eyre came into the tournament as the reigning World Champion in the event and had […]

Fury Takes The Tourney

The Swedesboro – Woolwich U-11 Boys Fury soccer team won the Deptford Columbus Day Soccer tournament, going 3 – 0 and outscoring their opponents 10 – 4. Team members are Jordan Farmer, Nick Regan, Mateusz Ochalski, Matt Werner, Elijah Iwanoff, Dominic D’aDamo, Zachery Klein, Zachery Hughes, Torsten Cortright, Kevin Williams, Sean McShea, and Ashton Ruggio.

SOUTH HARRISON NATIVE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF PREMIER EYE ASSOCIATES

COLLINGSWOOD — Premier Eye Associates welcomed over 100 attendees to its newly constructed eye care facility. A ribbon cutting featuring Collingswood Mayor James Maley kicked off the Grand Opening celebration. “We are proud to introduce Premier Eye Associates to the community,” said Brian Samartino, doctor and co-owner of Premier Eye Associates. “It has been amazing […]