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OPIA knew over two years ago that Gloucester official wasn’t being charged, but said nothing

July 20, 2026 12:26 amJuly 20, 2026 2:55 pm

The embattled state Office of Public Integrity and Accountability decided over two years ago that it would not prosecute Gloucester County Fire Marshal Shawn Layton for the death of two dogs in his county vehicle in 2022, but opted to...

Ex-Phillipsburg councilman exonerated after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct

April 14, 2025 8:43 pmApril 15, 2025 3:33 am

It’s been nearly four years since prosecutors uprooted Frank McVey’s life, indicting him for allegedly threatening the mayor of Phillipsburg in a blackmail scheme. He lost his standing in his community as a decorated former State Police captain and cost...

Phillipsburg Democratic councilman switches parties

October 23, 2019 12:28 pm

A Democratic councilman from Phillipsburg has switched parties and will support the Republican challenger in the November 5 mayoral race. Mark Lutz, who won 31% of the vote in his Democratic primary challenge to Mayor Steven Ellis, switched to the...

Judge issues warrant for arrest of Phillipsburg mayor

June 11, 2019 6:09 pmJune 11, 2019 7:55 pm

A bench warrant for the arrest of Phillipsburg Mayor Stephen Ellis was issued today after the mayor didn’t show up for a court hearing. Ellis was due in municipal court this morning on a criminal complaint filed by Phillipsburg resident...

Phillipsburg mayor wins 69% in Dem primary

June 5, 2019 3:10 amJune 5, 2019 4:26 am

Phillipsburg Mayor Steven Ellis defeated challenger Mark Lutz on Tuesday to win the Democratic nomination for a second term. Ellis led Lutz, a councilman, by 202 votes, a 69%-31% margin. The mayor’s running mates, Lee Clark and James P. Stettner,...