Pennsville News

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the year that has passed, and for one Pennsville family, it is having their loved ones safe at home rather than in the dangers of war that they are thankful for the most.

Simmie W. Cromer, 40, of Pennsville, was issued a summons for careless driving on Tuesday after his vehicle struck his girlfriend's vehicle as they were arguing with each other while in separate cars, police said.

A Carneys Point man was sentenced to 64 months - a little more than 5 years - in federal prison Tuesday for his role in planning and committing five bank robberies in South Jersey, authorities said.

The following individuals were arrested recently on warrants by the Pennsville Police Department: -- Justin B. Lindle, 20, of Pennsville, was arrested Nov.

A local Pennsville man was allegedly assaulted in what authorities are saying could be a case of road rage here Sunday morning.

Teachers and staff in the Pennsville School District here will continue to work without a new contract after a mediator was unable to bring the Pennsville Education Association and the Pennsville Board of Education together on a new pact.

The Positive Impact Movement of Salem is sponsoring a "Warm Blanket/Warm Senior" drive to run through Dec.

Salem County area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be taking part in the annual Scouting for Food food drive this weekend in Salem County in an effort to aid the less fortunate this holiday season.

An employee of the Shoe Show store here was arrested and charged with theft, police said.

Parents who owe child support in Salem County were given a chance to set things right with authorities last month.

Police departments and other locations throughout the county will be participating in Operation Medicine Cabinet here on Saturday to allow residents to get rid of prescription drugs.

Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller, unopposed in his re-election bid, earned a second three-year term on Tuesday.

A Deepwater man is facing numerous charges after a bruised woman showed up at the Pennsville police station claiming he had held her for more than 48 hours against her will, authorities said.

David Speakman Jr., 34, and Tracy Speakman, age unknown, of Pennsville, were arrested Oct.

The Pennsville Business Association will be holding its first-ever Business Expo on Saturday, Nov.

He may be running in an uncontested race this time around, but Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller says he never stops innovating.

Many Salem County towns have set special hours for trick-or-treating this weekend.

For some people, the power of prayer can get them through any obstacle. For one Pennsville family, they're asking for prayers to help their seriously ill newborn child.

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Parents in the area have grown concerned with cases of swine flu having been confirmed in the county.