Pitman News

It wouldn't be confused with the Bat Cave, the hidden lair of a certain caped crusader.

There's nothing more American than celebrating tradition on the Fourth of July. For the thousands of Gloucester County residents who lined the parade routes early Saturday morning, that's just what Independence Day is all about.

Patriotic songs and fireworks will fill the air and skies across tri-county region this holiday weekend as scores of military units, bands, floats and spectators take to the streets in honor of the 233rd anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Don't miss your chance to be a star this summer! Broadway Theatre of Pitman is set to hold its Children's Theatre summer camp from July 27 August 14 .

On June 22, GCF Bank donated $2,500 to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity's, Land of the Free - Home of the Brave Freedom Walk.

PITMAN Though they originally faced financial difficulties after being invited to a prestigious international choral festival, 18 young singers departed for Austria Friday with big smiles and bigger dreams.

'The Altos -- Just like the Sopranos . . . only lower' is a murder mystery and parody soon to hit The Broadway Theater of Pitman.

Posted by Around Our Towns , Gloucester County Times June 18, 2009 11:37AM JULIA FERRUCCI GRIMM , daughter of Tom Grimm and Sharon Ferrucci of Pitman, achieved Dean's List honors for both semesters of her freshman year at Boston University's College of Communications.

PITMAN On Monday, Pitman High School's 84th graduating class celebrated its commencement and the messages from student leaders and achievers ranged from sweet to rebellious to witty.

Pearl Diem always made a point of sending out little gifts and handwritten notes on people's birthdays or anniversaries.

Sherry Winters has been selected as Employee of the Quarter. Winters, who is a certified nursing assistant in the residential nursing department, has been an employee of Pitman Manor since 2006.

PITMAN - Mayor Batton will read the Pitman Borough Council's resolution objecting to Bishop Galante's plan to merge their Catholic Parish, Our Lady Queen of Peace, with Glassboro at Monday's council meeting, according to officials.

A Williamstown man's alleged recent crime spree came to an end Saturday as police have identified the 29-year-old as the man who jumped from a bridge above the Schuykill River in Philadelphia.

Posted by Around Our Towns , Gloucester County Times June 18, 2009 11:35AM The Sterling String Band will present a free concert on Monday, June 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Pitman's Sunset Auditorium at Laurel and Lincoln Avenues.

Burglars attempted to enter a North New Street residence on June 15. -- Three juveniles were spotted leaving a vacant East Academy Street residence after the sound of breaking glass was heard on June 13.

James M. Foulke Jr. is wanted by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office for failure to appear in Superior Court, Woodbury, on June 8 for an arraignment/status conference on a threat to kill charge.

Posted by Around Our Towns , Gloucester County Times June 15, 2009 3:08PM The community is invited to attend Pitman Manor's 6th Annual Classic Car Show and Picnic on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The "stars" will be the approximately 100 vintage automobiles from throughout the region that will be on display.

PITMAN Inspired by a lifelong love of reading and writing, Katelyn Eystad has become the youngest and most dedicated volunteer at the place she calls her second home, McCowan Memorial Library.

BARBECUES June 13: A chicken barbecue will be served rain or shine from 1 to 5 p.m. at Winslow United Methodist Church on Hall Street.

Posted by Around Our Towns , Gloucester County Times June 12, 2009 10:47AM The second biannual Pitman Garden Tour presented by the Pitman Garden Club will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 1-4 p.m. The rain date is June 27.