Pennsville News

CARNEYS POINT TWP. - What started as a vehicle stop at South Pennsville Road and Hollywood Avenue escalated when two men from the vehicle fled on foot and ended with one exchanging gunfire with police officers, according to Channel 6 Action News .

PENNSVILLE TWP. - It was the closing of one of life's chapters for Pennsville Memorial High School seniors as their high school days officially ended on Tuesday.

PENNS GROVE - Penns Grove Liberty Fire Co. responded at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday to North Broad Street to assist Penns Grove Ambulance on the scene of a motor vehicle crash and remained in service for 20 minutes.

PENNSVILLE TWP . - A Salem City man was arrested on charges of possession of a weapon and controlled dangerous substance while three other Salem residents were charged with possession of CDS, according to Pennsville Police.

Salem County will hold its Flag Retirement Ceremony Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Route 45 in Pilesgrove Township .

"Mrs. Susan Husted, relic of Isaac B. Husted, whose funeral took place this morning from her late residence on Bank street, had bveen suffering poor health for a long time.

CARNEYS POINT TWP . - A photographer and friend is reaching out to help raise funds for the family of the 22-year-old Carneys Point man who died after being hit by a car while trying to cross the New Jersey Turnpike.

The 2012 Officer of the Year award was presented to Lt. Brian Facemyer, of the Salem County Prosecutor's Office, as well as Sgt.

Students in Mary Maurer's second-grade class at Central Park Elementary School earned a visit from their favorite mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, for their efforts in the "Be a Phanatic About Reading" literacy program, sponsored by Comcast.

Jessica Cobb, left, and Lacey Frey husk corn for sale. One of the first New Jersey-grown sweet corn of the 2013 season is in.

SALEM - Liberty Fire Co. responded at 8:06 a.m. Monday to Grant Street to assist Carneys Point Ambulance on the scene of a motor vehicle crash and remained in service for one hour.

Students enjoyed their time learning about fire prevention, the station and its history, and what it is to be a volunteer firefighter.

While we've taken a short break from seeking the unknown to prepare for a couple upcoming investigations - one at a private residence in Pennsville and one at The Proprietary House in Perth Amboy - I decided to delve into a topic that can be considered paranormal, but not one that I normally discuss.

Pictured is a graphic which illustrates the proposed path of the Churchtown-Orchard transmission line, which would connect Atlantic City Electric's Churchtown and Orchard substations.

Firefighter Nick Apostle hugs his brother and recent graduate, Anthony Apostle, at the Davidow Theater at Salem Community College on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

SALEM - A New York man who was allegedly driving a stolen tractor trailer when he was stopped by Pennsville Police has been indicted on charges of receiving stolen property and resisting arrest, according to court records.

In the early 1970s, Michael Isihos came to the United States from Greece and began cooking at Aldine Restaurant on Girard Street in Philadelphia .

In summer 2011, Cody Henderson and Marty Franklin - both of Lower Alloways Creek - joined Cody's uncle Nathan Henderson of Salem came together in a musical ensemble they called Sons of Henry .

Pennsville Mayor Richard Barnhart, left, swears in Allen J. Cummings, second from left, as Pennsville Police Chief, while his family holds the Bible, pictured from left, sons Dylan and Tyler, and wife Lisa, at the Pennsville Municipal Building, June 6, 2013.

Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller, right, talks about making good choices with Elsinboro Township School's honor roll students during their Annual Mayor's Luncheon held at the Riverview Inn in Pennsville, June 5, 2013.