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Child Sex Abuse Material Charge, Assault on Corrections Officer, String of Thefts Mark Pennsville’s Early September Arrests

September 22, 2026

Risen from the Ashes; the 1720 Darkin House a Fire Uncovered

September 20, 2026

Salem CC celebrates first football win in school history

Red Devils 3-0 for first time since 2019

Schalick scores late to stun Salem

This Day in Salem County History Sept. 18: Train Wreck at Alloway Trestle

Simple Assault Charges Top Salem’s Early September Activity Log

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This Day in Salem County History Sept. 18: Train Wreck at Alloway Trestle

Zachary Ahl - September 18, 2026 0

112 years ago; a fatal derailment on the Quinton shuttle shocked a tight-knit community. ALLOWAY — On Friday, Sept. 18, 1914, the daily shuttle from...

Burglary Charge, DUI Arrests, Fugitive Warrant Top Carneys Point’s Early-September Police Log

Zachary Ahl - September 17, 2026 0

Carneys Point Police made seven arrests between Sept. 1 and Sept. 14, 2026, including a burglary charge, two DUI arrests, and a fugitive-from-justice warrant. CARNEYS...

Simple Assault Charges Top Salem’s Early September Activity Log

Zachary Ahl - September 17, 2026 0

SALEM — Salem Police opened the month with a steady run of activity, according to the department's media arrest summary covering Sept. 1 through...

Salem CC celebrates first football win in school history

Al Muskewitz - September 20, 2026 0

Accorsi: Players' 'legacy is etched forever' after historic victory CARNEYS POINT — Jay Accorsi was soaked to the bone. He was a little cold, but he...

Woodstown’s Hannah back from harrowing hit, more driven than ever to ‘rewrite history’

Al Muskewitz - September 17, 2026 0

THIS WEEK’S GAMESFriday’s GamesSalem at Schalick, 6 p.m.Pitman at Penns Grove, 6:30 p.m.Saturday’s GamesWoodstown at Woodbury, 11 a.m.Pennsville at Paulsboro, 11 a.m.WOODSTOWN – Rex...

Schalick scores late to stun Salem

Al Muskewitz - September 19, 2026 0

PITTSGROVE — There was no doubt in Schalick coach Kevin Leamy’s mind he was going for two — and the win — when Salem opened...

Sheriff’s Officer Charged with Recklessly Causing Deaths of K-9’s

Zachary Ahl - July 7, 2026 11

Pictured above from left to right U/S AJ Cumming, S/O Cody Henderson C/O Andrew Hecksher and U/S John Cuzzupe along with Boomer in the...

Crime

Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment Charges Headline Early July Salem Arrest Log

Author - July 16, 2026 0

Police Report Seven Arrests Ranging from Local Misconduct to Felony Assault in First Two Weeks of July 2026 The Salem Police Department has released its...

Inspira Health submits Application to D.O.H. to Close ICU’s in Salem County

June 26, 2026

Carneys Point Police Department Crime Log: June 22 – July 13, 2026

July 18, 2026

Delaware Memorial Bridge to Close Northbound Lanes for Joint Replacement Starting Sept. 7

August 10, 2026

Carneys Point Twp. Police Department: July 2026 Crime Totals

August 10, 2026

Salem Police Crime Log: June 1 – June 15

June 22, 2026

Risen from the Ashes; the 1720 Darkin House a Fire Uncovered

September 20, 2026

Crime

Child Sex Abuse Material Charge, Assault on Corrections Officer, String of Thefts Mark Pennsville’s Early September Arrests

Zachary Ahl - September 22, 2026 0

PENNSVILLE — Pennsville Police Department's arrest summary for the first half of September lists 21 total incidents between Sept. 1 and Sept. 15, all adults, according to the department's...

Crime

Simple Assault Charges Top Salem’s Early September Activity Log

Zachary Ahl - September 17, 2026 0

SALEM — Salem Police opened the month with a steady run of activity, according to the department's media arrest summary covering Sept. 1 through Sept. 16. Six people were...

Burglary Charge, DUI Arrests, Fugitive Warrant Top Carneys Point’s Early-September Police Log

September 17, 2026

Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assaults Top Salem’s 781 August Police Calls

September 11, 2026

Salem County Sheriff’s Sergeant Cody Henderson Appears in Court on Animal Cruelty Charges in Deaths of Two K-9s

September 10, 2026

Two Assault Cases, a Warrant Sweep and a Wave of Dog Summonses Fill Salem’s Late-August Police Log

September 9, 2026

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Daretown Day Returns: A 250th-Anniversary Homecoming for Upper Pittsgrove

September 15, 2026 1

UPPER PITTSGROVE — The last time Daretown Day happened, it was 2016. On Saturday, the little crossroads community in Upper Pittsgrove Township got its...

Elsinboro

Risen from the Ashes; the 1720 Darkin House a Fire Uncovered

September 20, 2026 2

How a 1942 fire unveiled the oldest still-standing patterned brick home in Salem County. ELSINBORO — Drive down Amwellbury Road in Elsinboro Township today, and...

2026 Salem County Fair – Week in Review & Photos

August 12, 2026

Salem County Fair Celebrates Agricultural Heritage with Youth Showcases, Arena Thrills, and Community Spirit PILESGROVE TWP. — The Salem County Fairgrounds came alive Aug....

Salem County’s Historic Truss Bridges

June 12, 2026

SALEM COUNTY, NJ — Salem County’s landscape is defined by its winding creeks and broad rivers, a geography that necessitates a vast network of...

Salem County Cuts Ribbon on New Senior and Community Center in Sharptown

August 20, 2026

Former Methodist church campus becomes central home for county health and human services programs SHARPTOWN — Standing in the shade of a building that...

Salem County’s Historic Patterned Brick Homes: The Dickinson House, Alloway Twp., 1754

August 4, 2026

"Scarce see a house but the south-side begrit with hives of bees..." ALLOWAY - Set back from Brickyard Road in Alloway Township, one brick wall...

Sports

Freshman leads Woodstown girls to fourth straight win

Al Muskewitz - September 21, 2026 0

MONDAY’S SCORES GIRLS SOCCER Woodstown 7, Audubon 1 Millville 6, Pennsville 1 Pitman 6, Salem Tech 0 BOYS SOCCER Audubon 1, Woodstown 0 Salem Tech 1, Paulsboro 0 FIELD HOCKEY Salem 2, Clayton 1 GIRLS TENNIS Schalick 5, Penns Grove 0 VOLLEYBALL Timber Creek at...

This week’s Salem County sports schedule – Sept. 21-26

Al Muskewitz - September 20, 2026 0

MONDAY, SEPT. 21 BOYS SOCCER Woodstown at Audubon, 3:45 p.m. Salem Tech at Paulsboro GIRLS SOCCER Audubon at Woodstown Millville at Pennsville Pitman at Salem Tech FIELD HOCKEY Salem at Clayton GIRLS TENNIS Schalick at Kingsway VOLLEYBALL Timber Creek at Salem Tech,...

Salem CC celebrates first football win in school history

September 20, 2026

Accorsi: Players' 'legacy is etched forever' after historic victory CARNEYS POINT — Jay Accorsi was soaked to the bone. He was a little cold, but he...

Mixed results: Woodstown wins, Pennsville falls

September 19, 2026

WOODBURY – When Woodstown was relegated to the WJFL Independence Division in the latest shuffling of teams, it meant the Wolverines were headed into...