Marlton NJ News

Rutgers-Camden chancellor Wendell E. Pritchett spoke out forcefully Thursday against Gov. Christie's plan to merge the school into Rowan University, adding his weight to a movement within the state's flagship university to try to block the proposal. […]

A day after the state Department of Education sent the Camden School District a letter citing the district's failure to report more than 76 incidents of violence and vandalism in the last two school years, Camden's police chief met Thursday with the district's head of security. […]

DENVILLE, N.J. - The crowd was familiar and friendly, and Gov. Christie seemed to soak up the energy. Speaking in a charter school's packed gymnasium, the governor bragged that he had Democrats fighting with him not over spending money, but over cutting spending. […]

Republican State Sen. Joe Kyrillos has set a lofty goal for 2012: Break the 30-year Democratic monopoly of New Jersey's two Senate seats in Washington. […]

Frederick Keating, who has served as Gloucester County College's interim president since June, will get the job permanently, the college's board of trustees announced this week. […]

Digital technology is recreating the sounds of early African American life in Camden County for Black History Month and beyond. […]

As expected, Bessie LeFra Young walked into the Camden School District administration building early Wednesday to resume her job as superintendent. […]

Two-thirds of South Jersey's public high schools maintained or improved their performance on the state's most recent standardized math exam and nearly 71 percent did so on the language-arts test, according to data released Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Education. […]

ATLANTIC CITY - The document that sets the strategic framework for this Shore resort's newly created tourism district was unanimously approved Wednesday by the board of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. […]

Police union officials and civic activists in Camden said they delivered 3,500 signatures to the city clerk Wednesday in an effort to force a referendum on a controversial plan to abolish the city police force and replace it with a county department. […]

The trial of Army veteran Harold Elliot, who is accused of murdering his sister's boyfriend after a night of heavy drinking, ended Wednesday with the jury deadlocked. […]

After a two-year delay, a study of a proposed commuter rail line between Glassboro and Camden is moving again - with the same contractor and about the same price tag as before. […]

On Monday, January 30, at 0842 hours Evesham Fire-Rescue was dispatched to the unit block of Hawk Lane for a reported dwelling fire. Initial reports indicated that an attached deck was on fire.  Units arrived 4 minutes after being dispatched to find a small fire on the rear deck which they quickly extinguished and held the damage to that area. Deputy Chief W […]

On Sunday February 26th the First Annual Evesham Pancake Breakfast will be hosted by the Marlton Rotary at the Gibson House from 900am to 100pm.  Please bring your family out and enjoy a breakfast with your neighbors. The Gibson House is located at 535 East Main Street (behind the driving range). Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under ten years […]

 Dear Evesham Resident, We are pleased to provide this letter to Evesham voters regarding the proposed 2012 fire district budget and elections on February 18th. We hope this letter provides you with the necessary information so that you can cast your vote in support of the fire department with an informed opinion. The proposed 2012 budget of the Evesham Fire […]

Members of Evesham Fire-Rescue convened on Saturday, January 14th at Venice Caterers in Berlin for the annual department awards dinner to recognize the accomplishments of its members.  This is a time for our membership to gather in fellowship and thanksgiving.  During the dinner, our members are recognized for their accomplishments over the course of the pre […]

Shortly after 8 PM on Wednesday, January 18th, units were summoned to the 100 block of Woodlake Drive in the township’s Kings Grant section for the report of a house fire.  Deputy Chief Addezio arrived and found a small amount of fire showing from the home’s chimney area.  Engine 2231’s crew stretched 1.75” handline and extinguished t […]

     Chief Thaddeus “Ted” Lowden was recognized recently by the Burlington County Fire Chief’s Association at their annual dinner held on January 11th at the Lenola Fire Company in Moorestown.  Chief Lowden was presented with plaques and a proclamation recognizing his service as both the Chairman of the Burlington County Emergency Services Advisory Boa […]

Around 9:15 AM, Task Force 221 was dispatched to the intersection of Route 73 and Evesham Road for a reported motor vehicle accident. Engine 2211 and R2218 both responded and found 2 cars that appeared to have collided nearly head on in the northbound lanes of Route 73. The driver of one of the vehicles was trapped and injured which required crews to utilize […]

Around 2 PM on Tuesday, January 10th, Task Force 221 was dispatched to Greentree Road in the area of N. Maple Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries.  Ambulance 2292 arrived and advised there were 4 vehicles in the roadway with one on top of another.  Engine 2211 and Rescue 2218 arrived shortly thereafter and stabilized the two rear vehic […]

Few things are nicer than the warmth and crackle of  fireplace on a cold night. With the freezing temperatures of the winter arriving, some steps MUST be taken to insure your family and your home remain safe while using your home's fireplace.  Recently, in Stamford, Connecticut, tragedy struck a family early Christmas morning.  A fire that started as a […]

With forecasters predicting another winter with above average snowfall for our region, it is important for homeowners and business owners to arm themselves with information and take steps to prepare for any emergency that might present itself. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has suggested the motto of “Be aware. Be informed. Be prep […]

Amber MacLeod (right), shown in earlier competition, and Brick celebrated a sectional title. - (William Perlman/The Star-Ledger) Colonia, Brick Memorial, Brick and Mother Seton among sectional champions […]

Tavaris Headen led four Washington Township players in double-digits with 16 points and the Minutemen routed Camden, 64-41. […]

By Sean Reilly This year's Chatham team has compiled plenty of victories by having senior Amanda Berntsen in its lineup. But if the team is going to advance far in tournament play, others must contribute in addition to the Princeton-bound guard. Yesterday's game against Roxbury in the first round of the Morris County Tournament offered encouragemen […]

Deon Henry (138) won the premier matchup with Rian Lamenteer, 6-4, and Schalick went on to a 63-18 wi over Cumberland. […]

Nicholas Rio earned a fall with four seconds left at 113 pounds and Cumberland went on to a 57-12 win over St. Joe's (Hammonton). […]

Cumberland won for just the second time this season, outlasting Mainland, 45-35. The Colts picked up wins on the six lower weights, while also receiving falls from Michael Coombs (182) and Jacob Paul (285). […]

Washington Township won on the bottom seven weights, including Mike VanHorn’s 10-8 overtime decision at 106, to defeat Pitman, 43-27. The Panthers had pins on the three upper weights with Will Cioffi (195), Christian Ruggeri (220) and Dakota Connors (285). […]

Pins by John VanBrill (126), George Skibinski (152), Kyle McMahon (160) and Hunter Joseph (195) were key as Clearview split the 14 matches with West Deptford and came away with a 38-32 victory. […]

Dan Carr pinned in 36 seconds and Ian MacCorkle decked his opponent in 37 seconds in Pitman's 66-18 win over Overbrook. […]

(All games to be played at Paterson Kennedy HS, Paterson)(5) Paterson Kennedy vs. (4) Passaic Tech, 12 p.m.(8) Passaic Valley vs. (1) Paterson Eastside, 1:30 p.m.(6) Hawthorne Christian vs. (3) Wayne Valley, 3 p.m.(7) West Milford vs. (2) DePaul, 4:30... […]

Giving the short dresses and high heels a rest: Jersey Shore's Sammi and Deena ...Daily MailBy Jade Watkins Fans of Jersey Shore are used to seeing them in typically low-cut mini dresses and towering heels that boost their diminutive heights. But both Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancarlo and Deena Cortese struck very different characters when they ... […]

Bleacher ReportWashington Nationals Launch Preemptive Strike Against Philadelphia Phillies FansBleacher ReportMaybe you took the transistor to the Jersey Shore, but that was as much to listen to Harry Kalas and Whitey Ashburn call the games as it was to keep up with the Phillies. It's different now. Phillies fans are proud of their team. […]

Secret to true fulfillment? Hint: It's not on 'Jersey Shore'Palm Beach Daily NewsTake the cast of the Jersey Shore (please, as Henny Youngman might have said). That show first became noticed when one of the actresses (sorry, female participants) was punched while in a bar, but how many uneventful hours of inane banter had passed ... […]

Atlantic City Tropicana casino says contract negotiations are at impasse ...Press of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY — Tropicana Casino and Resort has declared an impasse in contract talks with the gaming industry's largest labor union and vowed to implement its “last and final offer” with or without the union's approval.and more » […]

McHale leads US with 1st-round Fed Cup victoryPress of Atlantic CityChristina McHale beat Anastasiya Yakimova 6-0, 6-4 and gave the United States a 1-0 lead over Belarus on Saturday in the first round of the Fed Cup. Yakimova was a late substitute for top-ranked Victoria Azarenka. The Australian Open champion withdrew ...and more » […]

No. 21 Seminoles hold off No. 16 Virginia 58-55Press of Atlantic CityFlorida State's Xavier Gibson, rear, rejects a dunk attempt by Virginia's Darion Atkins (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) Florida State's Bernard James, ... […]

Notre Dame takes down No. 17 Marquette 76-59Press of Atlantic CityFreshman Pat Connaughton had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Notre Dame made 11 3-pointers and beat No. 15 Marquette 76-59 Saturday. Connaughton shot 5-for-8 on 3s to lead the Irish (15-8, 7-3 Big East) to their fourth straight win.and more » […]

AC Couple Lied About Being Robbed at Gunpoint: CopsNBC 10 PhiladelphiaTwo people who claimed they were robbed at gunpoint this week in Atlantic City are now facing charges of providing false information to police. The charges were filed against 26-year-old George Noonan and 24-year-old Anna Falijiewicz, who both live in ...and more » […]

MSC Fantasia's Yacht Club a bit of extra luxuryPalm Beach Daily NewsHaving sold our Jersey Shore home, we had just gone through a frenetic 2½ weeks, disposing of nine rooms of furnishings and collectibles and moving to Florida. This was to be a long-sought period of R&R — a respite and opportunity for relaxation, ... […]

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comAtlantic City police arrest 3 in pizza deliverymen robberiesThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comATLANTIC CITY — Three juvenile males were arrested early this morning in a sting operation organized by Atlantic City police to catch the suspects who allegedly attempted to rob a Domino's pizza deliveryman a few hours earlier, according to a repo […]

Atlantic City Police arrest three in sting operation to catch pizza ...Press of Atlantic CityAtlantic City Police arrested three juvenile males in a sting operation early Saturday morning organized to catch suspects who attempted to rob a pizza deliveryman a few hours earlier. A Domino's Pizza manager called police around 3 am saying they had ...and mor […]

Gingrich hoping to beat Paul for 2nd place in NevadaAsbury Park PressA landmark Jersey Shore restaurant for over 70 years, The Mill easily accommod... Food, Drinks & Entertainment on the Water - Martell's Water's Edge located in Bayville, NJ! Save ... FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012, file photo Republican presidential ...and more » […]

Atlantic City to bring back the diving horse to aid economic recovery? (Part II)Examiner.comJonathan Chudy of Somerset County said, “Can't they do better than that? The animal rights activists will have a field day with this one.” “New Jersey and diving horses,” in Gregg Delso of Burlington's opinion are “not perfect together. […]

No. 2 Syracuse crushes St. John's 95-70Press of Atlantic CitySyracuse guard Brandon Triche (20) puts up a shot as St. John's Phil Greene defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Syracuse guard Brandon ...and more » […]

Youzhny reaches Zagreb Indoors finalPress of Atlantic CityMikhail Youzhny of Russia defeated Michael Berrer of Germany 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Zagreb Indoors final. Youzhny, seeded third, will play his first final since St. Petersburg in 2010. He will face Lukas Lacko of Slovakia or sixth-seeded ...and more » […]

Archery Group Forming for Young Men and WomenPatch.comBy Lynne Richmond Young men and women ages 14 to 20 from Ocean County are invited to join a new archery club organized by the Boy Scouts of America's Jersey Shore Council that aims to build skills from the ground up. An introduction and general sign up ...and more » […]

Activities at County LibraryCape May County Herald (press release)By Press Release The Cape May County Library is pleased to offer a wide variety of health & exercise courses throughout the week. Classes are free and registration is not required. For more information, please call your local library. […]

Dancing with the Stars Season 14 Cast Rumors: Who Has Been Asked?TVOvermindFollowing Mike “The Situaton” Sorrentino's stint in Season 11, and Snooki's refusal of appearing on Season 13, the producers are still chasing Jersey Shore cast members. No word on whether JWoww will trade her spiked heels and beach flip flops for ...and more » […]

Babble (blog)Snooki Wants To Mirror Her Life After Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott!Babble (blog)Rumors may be running rampant that Jersey Shore reality star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi is pregnant, but while the little meatball continues to deny the claims, she is hoping to be on reality TV forever! The 24-year-old reality star recently told iVillage […]

WPRORhody Radar: 2 RI'ers gain recognition and is Newport the next, “Jersey Shore?”WPROThe Newport Buzz is also reporting that they've been asked by concerned locals if this will be, “Jersey Shore meets Newport.” Casting Director Rebecca Reczek's response? “We are producing a TV docu-series about the residents and summer visitors of ...and mor […]