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Grifting ex-councilman pleads guilty to stealing from public programs

January 22, 2026 11:46 pm

Former Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington, Jr. admitted today that he falsified his income to get a deal on his rent in a federally-subsidized public housing, and misdirected public funds from a litter cleanup program to himself. Washington’s plea deal...

Collier elected Salem County Commissioner

January 3, 2026 12:50 pmJanuary 3, 2026 2:07 pm

Lower Alloways Creek Mayor Paul Collier was elected to the Salem County Board of Commissioners today, winning a special election to replace Mickey Ostrum on the third ballot. Ostrum resigned following his election as Salem County Surrogate. Collier defeated Carneys...

Sherrill names 35 local and county elected officials to transition panel

December 2, 2025 9:02 amDecember 9, 2025 10:12 am

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill today unveiled a 35-member Local Government Advisory Group of elected officials from across New Jersey, assembled to provide expertise and on-the-ground insight to her transition’s Action Teams. Phil Alagia, the chief of staff to Essex County Executive...

Republicans flip Salem surrogacy, last Democratic-held county office

November 5, 2025 1:25 am

Republicans flipped the last remaining Democratic post in Salem County, with County Commissioner Mickey Ostrum defeating Woodstown Mayor Joe Hiles by a 57%-43% margin in a race for Salem County Surrogate. He replaces Democrat Nicki Burke, a longtime officeholder who...

Fran Grenier wins GOP post in Salem County

June 28, 2025 8:22 pm

Former Salem County Republican Chairman Fran Grenier has made a political comeback, ousting an incumbent in a race for GOP State Committeeman this morning. Grenier, whose 2017 bid to unseat Senate President Steve Sweeney triggered what may be the most...

Beth Sawyer ends bid for Assembly in 3rd district

March 24, 2025 6:51 pm

Former Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer (R-Woolwich) has decided not to seek her old Assembly seat in the 3rd district, leaving Gloucester County Commissioner Chris Konawel and Harrison Township Deputy Mayor Lawrence Moore unopposed in the Republican primary. Sawyer’s running mate, former...

Konawel and Moore join forces in 3rd district, Ramsay drops Assembly bid

March 18, 2025 12:48 pm

Two-term Gloucester County Commissioner Chris Konawel and Harrison Deputy Mayor Lawrence Moore have teamed up as running mates as they seek the Republican Assembly nomination in the competitive 3rd legislative district. The decision to run a joint campaign comes hours...