Elmer News

An Elmer resident was flown out to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden after her Mazda 6 struck an utility poll on Daretown Road in downtown Daretown around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Today Harlem Rockets Basketball Game, sponsored by the Vineland Police Athletic League, features the Harlem Rockets comedy basketball team versus the Vineland Police Team, 7 p.m. today, Vineland High School South Gym, tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door for adults; and $5 in advance or $6 at the door for ages 17 and younger.

WHAT: Concert: Cherish the Ladies WHEN: 6:45 p.m. conversation; 8 p.m. concert Saturday WHERE: Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer DETAILS: Performance by the all-female Celtic music band, plus an opportunity to enjoy an on-stage conversation with members of the band, hosted by music writer Nicole Pensiero.

New Jersey lawmakers and local officials poured into Atlantic City today for the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference - a Garden State tradition that features seminars by day and partying by night.

Much of the focus for New Jersey's local government leaders at their annual conference in Atlantic City this week is on spending money - despite property tax bills that are at an all-time high.

Plans for a merger between the Elmer School District and Pittsgrove School District are starting to move forward again after talks on the proposal slowed Elmer this fall.

MILLVILLE -- Local business owners and health officials are preparing for a possible onslaught of swine flu by loosening absentee policies, encouraging simple hygiene and tightening access to hospitals.

With the number of H1N1 cases in the state increasing every day, several local hospitals have began taking precautions to minimize the spread of the virus.

A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Buck Road and U.S. Route 40 here Thursday afternoon sent at least one person to the hospital with minor injuries and brought traffic to a halt for a portion of the afternoon, state police said.

Imagine never having the opportunity to gaze at the bright swirling colors of an artist's creation.

VINELAND -- Whether it's a computer, blood pressure cuff or medication bottle, the staff at South Jersey Healthcare has a way to recycle or reuse it.

Roork's Farm Supply, 163 Route 77, Elmer, will host a free, backyard birding seminar at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

The Off Broad Street Players will present its fall musical 'Oklahoma!' at 8 p.m. Nov.

In addition to choosing officials Tuesday, Lower Alloways Creek residents will decide whether they should kick in $500,000 for the "rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement" of New Bridge.

There were only seven votes separating Salem County freeholder candidate Ben Laury from a seat on the board following last year's election.

VINELAND -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie stops here tonight on day one of a six-day campaign finale tour around New Jersey.

New Jersey republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie is stumping for support in South Jersey during a week long bus tour of the state in advance of Tuesday's election.

Kathryn M. Dreher passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at the SJ Hospice Center in Bridgeton.

More than 250 police departments in the state - including many in Salem County - have signed up for Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey.

ELMER Borough council here is making progress on plans for the Elmer train station after meeting with state officials to discuss funding for the project that will bring the old railroad station back to Elmer.