Quinton News

PITTSGROVE -- For many runners, completing a 5K race in less than 20 minutes is no small feat -- especially when dressed in an oversized banana costume.

Parents have been told over and over not to let kids watch TV alone. But now a new study shows that advice can backfire: Researchers found that children who watched television with their folks were almost four times as likely to be frightened by scary programs as those who viewed alone.

Township officials came together Wednesday night at the pump station here to mark the completion of the sewerage project as residents in the area can finally begin to connect to the system.

A fire broke out here early Friday morning, destroying a house on Jericho Road. "Troopers responded to a structure fire at 2:37 a.m. Friday.

Residents in Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties will have a chance here Thursday to reclaim thousands of dollars worth of personal property stolen in a four-state burglary spree during the spring and summer.

Reliance Fire Co. responded at 12:55 p.m. Thursday to the intersection of Woodstown-Daretown and Avis Mill roads to assist the American Legion Ambulance on the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

Bridgeton Police Blotter - Criminal restraint, criminal sexual contact and criminal attempt sexual assault; stole a lawn mower, power washer and gas can, and lawn mower, weed whacker, leaf blower and other tools Thursday, September 17, 2009 BRIDGETON * Kevin Pierce, 37, of Horton Street, was arrested Wednesday morning on a failure to appear warrant ...

A Salem man died in a motorcycle accident Saturday night on Route 49 near the border of Stow Creek and Quinton townships, said state police on Monday.

New Jersey State Police at the Woodstown barracks responded to 39 alarms and 22 motor vehicle accidents during the period of Aug.

Quinton Volunteer Fire Co. responded to Pecks Corner-Cohansey Road at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday for a vehicle fire and remained in service for two hours and 20 minutes.

VINELAND -- Hundreds of classic car lovers traveled from as far as Maryland, New York and Delaware to the Delsea Drive-In on Saturday evening for a screening of another classic, 'Smokey and the Bandit.' The Burt Reynolds flick was part of the 3rd annual Cruisin' Delsea Drive-In event, held at the only drive-in operating in New Jersey.

All Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available.

TRENTON Legislation allocating $91 million to fund farmland preservation projects across the state was signed into law Tuesday buy Gov.

A local non-profit wrapped up an exciting week at camp on Friday, where area youth learned about the bad behavior they still have time to avoid.

State police last week arrested a Maryland couple authorities believe are responsible for a host of burglaries in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties.

It was all about tradition and a family-orientated atmosphere here Tuesday night as residents celebrated the opening of the 50th edition of the Salem County Fair.

The Quinton Township Committee is asking Metra Industries for a maintenance bond that would have Metra pay if the municipality should have any problems during the next year with the sewerage project.

The Quinton Township Committee is asking Metra Industries for a maintenance bond that would have Metra pay if the municipality should have any problems during the next year with the sewerage project.

A Quinton woman police allege intended to distribute large quantities of cocaine that had been shipped via FedEx from California has been arrested here, authorities announced on Wednesday.

The ceremony beA gins at 10 a.m. WedA nesA day, July 22 at the Hancock House state historic site, 3 Front St.