New laws go into effect in N.J.    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
TRENTON — A new year means new laws in New Jersey. Perhaps the one with the longest reach isn't actually new. But the state's paid family leave program, which technically took effect May 2, began to boost workers...... Full story...

Crash used to promote cycle awareness    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
WINSLOW — Janet James' 22-year-old son Trevor James was killed in a motorcycle accident two years ago, but she recently turned the tragedy into a positive message for motorcycle awareness. A new billboard, unveiled...... Full story...

Burlington County capital funding OK'd    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
MOUNT HOLLY — The Burlington County Board of Freeholders has approved an additional $10 million in capital spending for continued renovation of court facilities and for other unrelated projects. Last week the freeholders...... Full story...

Eagles fly high    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
BROOKLAWN — When the Eagles make the trek up the New Jersey Turnpike this week to face the New York Giants, Mike Nordaby Jr. plans to be there, too. It doesn't matter that the Mount Ephraim resident still has to...... Full story...

Life lesson leads to award    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
CAMDEN — The greatest lesson Carlos taught his cousin, Basim Eel, was not to be like him. Carlos, now 26, worked the corners of inner-city Camden pushing drugs, but he changed his ways about five years ago. He started...... Full story...

Theater arts school blossoms in Cherry Hill    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
CHERRY HILL — Carla Mandell was commuting almost daily from her Northeast Philadelphia home to work the front desk at Fusion -- a theater arts school blossoming in a township industrial park -- when its then-owners told...... Full story...

Burlco transportation system may face delays    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
Commuters who use Burlington County Transportation System services may have to contend with service reductions this morning, county officials said. Today is the first day of service on the Burlink system in 2009, and the first...... Full story...

Burlco adopts farm preservation plan    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County has a new farmland preservation plan for the next 10 years. Last week, the board of freeholders adopted a revised, state-mandated plan that calls for preservation of 20,000 more acres through...... Full story...

Man held after police standoff    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
GLOUCESTER TWP. — An unidentified man was taken into custody Sunday night after a standoff with police that lasted more than six hours on Fox Meadow Drive in the Terrestria development. The incident began around 3 p.m...... Full story...

Immigration panel looks at possible law changes    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
TRENTON — A panel advising Governor Jon Corzine on immigrant issues is considering recommending the state allow undocumented immigrants "driver privilege cards" and in-state college tuition rates. Two Hispanic leaders...... Full story...

Applications increase for food stamps, welfare    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
NEWARK — As the economy in New Jersey falters, the state is dealing with a spike in applications for food stamps and cash welfare payments. The Department of Human Services says food stamp applications doubled in a year...... Full story...

Funeral Mass to be today for surgeon killed in Iraq    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
MOORESTOWN — A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today for Army Major John P. Pryor, a local trauma doctor who died in combat in Iraq on Christmas Day. The Funeral Mass will be at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter...... Full story...

Man, juveniles charged in Glo. Twp. robbery    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
GLOUCESTER TWP. — A retired police officer helped arrest three suspects after they allegedly stole money from a Blackwood apartment, authorities reported. The suspects, including two juveniles and Dustin Wilborn, 19,...... Full story...

State of county breakfast to be held in Glassboro    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
GLASSBORO — The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its fifth annual state of the county breakfast on Friday at 8 a.m. The breakfast will be held in the Student Center Ballroom at Rowan University at 201 Mullica...... Full story...

Man beaten, robbed inside Sicklerville home    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
GLOUCESTER TWP. — A man was assaulted and robbed in his Sicklerville home Thursday night, according to township Police. The man was arguing with his girlfriend's brother around 6:30 p.m. when police say five men...... Full story...

Attending the inaugural? Courier wants to know    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
Barack Obama's inauguration as the country's 44th President of the United States has generated tremendous interest around the world. The historic nature surrounding the swearing-in of the nation's first black...... Full story...

Today's weather forecast: Cloudy, chance of light rain    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
Plan your week with this seven-day weather forecast from the National Weather Service. Today: A chance of light rain before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation...... Full story...

Traffic alert: Scheduled bridge construction    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
Plan your morning commute with these scheduled area bridge construction alerts from the Delaware River Port Authority. Benjamin FranklinThe north walkway is open. Walkway hours are 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., daily. Walkway openings...... Full story...

Wife hit by pellet dies; man charged with manslaughter    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
WEST MILFORD — A PAssaic County man has been charged with reckless manslaughter after fatally shooting his wife with a pellet gun. Police say it looks like a "freak accident." Authorities say Frank McDonald used the pellet...... Full story...

Sunday's New Jersey lottery numbers    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
Winning NJ Lottery numbers drawn TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday night in the New Jersey State Lottery . Pick 3 2-0-2 (two, zero, two) Straight pays $208. Box pays $69. Pair pays $20.50. Pick...... Full story...

Most are first-timers as Cumberland Co. board meets    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
VINELAND — The seven-person board that runs Cumberland County's government welcomed four newcomers Sunday -- and said goodbye to 31 years of experience. But Louis Magazzu, the senior member of the all-Democratic...... Full story...

Corzine to deliver list of state budget cuts    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
TRENTON - Governor Jon Corzine is delivering more bad budget news. He's planning to detail publicly his list of proposed cuts designed to keep the state government afloat during a deepening recession.Corzine said Friday...... Full story...

Man charged in wife's pellet gun death free on bail    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
WEST MILFORD - A West Milford man is free on bail after allegedly shooting his wife to death with a pellet gun. Authorities say the shooting was an accident. Still, Frank McDonald was charged with reckless manslaughter in the...... Full story...

Digital TV converters get more channels now    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
As consumers start hooking up converter boxes in anticipation of the nation's big switch to digital TV next month, one thing is becoming crystal clear: TV pictures. People who switch to digital TV now are getting a nice...... Full story...

N.J. high court looks at witness intimidation    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: Courier Post Online
TRENTON - New Jersey's State Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday on a case that deals with how the state can deal with witness intimidation in criminal cases. The state Attorney General's Office says that witness...... Full story...