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WELCOME BACK READERS!
All of us at the New Jersey Free Press are excited to welcome back our readers! We’re back to Take Care of Business in New Jersey, proudly returning to bring the news to our local communities. It has been a defining year, and we wanted to update you on what we have...
Lt. Gov. Oliver Passed Away
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. She was reportedly hospitalized yesterday while acting as Governor. The executive director of the NJ School Boards Association, Dr. Timothy J. Purnell, issued the following statement: “NJSBA mourns the passing of...
Franklin Township Zoning Board
Zoning Board meeting to take place, Tuesday August 1st from 7-9PM. Regular meetings occur the 1st Tuesday of each month. Stay informed and remain active. Date: August1, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Municipal Building Court Room Address: 1571 Delsea...
Upcoming Event: Classical Concert in Mount Laurel
Join Keith Calmes and Marjorie Koharski for a classical recital on Sunday, August 13th at the Mount Laural Library! Keith plays classical guitar and has graduate degrees in Classical Performance at The Juilliard School and University of Southern California. Marjorie...
Writing an Effective Résumé
Writing an effective resume is crucial for securing job interviews and impressing potential employers. Here are some essential tips to help you craft a compelling resume: Start with a strong summary: Begin your resume with a concise summary that highlights your key...
How to Deal with Parking Lot Accidents
It's only a common fender bender, but all parties involved should know what to do. Especially during the holidays, but even on many typical weekends, parking lots at malls and supermarkets are packed, increasing the possibility of a fender bender and door dings on...
Local News
ATLANTIC COUNTY HAS A NEW OFFICIAL PROSECUTOR
The state Senate unanimously approved William E. Reynolds, of Absecon, as Atlantic County Prosecutor at a special session in August. According to media reports, in his nine weeks as acting prosecutor, Reynolds has made a definite mark, working with Atlantic City...
Cape May Prosecutor Announces Sentencing of Former Police Sergeant
Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announces the sentencing in Cape May County Superior Court of Tyrone Rolls, a 52-year old resident of Marmora, NJ and former Ocean City Police Sergeant. Rolls was initially charged on...
Cape May Prosecutor Announces Sentencing of Former Police Sergeant
Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announces the sentencing in Cape May County Superior Court of Tyrone Rolls, a 52-year old resident of Marmora, NJ and former Ocean City Police Sergeant. Rolls was initially charged on...
Hoffman DiMuzio “Gifts of the Heart” Scholarship Winners Announced
The law firm of Hoffman DiMuzio has allocated close to half a million dollars to its Gift of the Heart Community Scholarship Foundation.
Franklin Township Zoning Board
Zoning Board meeting to take place, Tuesday August 1st from 7-9PM. Regular meetings occur the 1st Tuesday of each month. Stay informed and remain active. Date: August1, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Municipal Building Court Room Address: 1571 Delsea...
South Jersey Land and Water Trust Awarded $180K Grant From NJDEP
The South Jersey Land and Water Trust announced in July that they have been awarded $180,196, to develop a Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan for the Oldman’s Creek and Raccoon Creek watersheds, listed as priority waterways by the DEP due to impairments. The...
Health & Wellness
How to Deal with Parking Lot Accidents
It's only a common fender bender, but all parties involved should know what to do. Especially during the holidays, but even on many typical weekends, parking lots at malls and supermarkets are packed, increasing the possibility of a fender bender and door dings on...
HOW TO SAVE A LIFE?
LOCAL DOCTOR SAYS VIVITROL MAY BE AN ANSWER Vivitrol, a newer medication used for opioid addiction and alcohol dependence, has been frequently underutilized due to cost, but healthcare professionals are becoming more aware that the drug save lives and may increase...
Home safety: Quick Tips on How to Prevent Injuries in Your Home
It's the place you go to relax and retreat: your home. But a surprising number of accidents that require medical attention occur while the patients were at home. Keep an eye out for these four common household injuries. Falls at home: Seniors 65 and older top the list...
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
As a reader, we hope and pray that you do not have or have someone you love that is stricken by this illness. But if you do, we have provided information about Ovarian Cancer and the resources you might need to help in navigating the illness for you, a friend or family member. Learn More
Politics
Lt. Gov. Oliver Passed Away
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. She was reportedly hospitalized yesterday while acting as Governor. The executive director of the NJ School Boards Association, Dr. Timothy J. Purnell, issued the following statement: “NJSBA mourns the passing of...
ATLANTIC COUNTY HAS A NEW OFFICIAL PROSECUTOR
The state Senate unanimously approved William E. Reynolds, of Absecon, as Atlantic County Prosecutor at a special session in August. According to media reports, in his nine weeks as acting prosecutor, Reynolds has made a definite mark, working with Atlantic City...
Clayton ready for higher taxes – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, As a Clayton area resident, I ask a simple question: Are we in Clayton ready for higher taxes? Are we better off financially this year than we were four years ago, or even two years ago? As we can see in Washington, ONE-PARTY RULE simply has no...