Saturday, April 14, 2012
Self-made South Jersey man Frederick Sutton died in the sinking of the Titanic, which went down 100 years ago April 15.
One hundred years ago, the unthinkable news began reaching New Jersey: The “unsinkable” Titanic met with disaster, sinking in the freezing Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage. In Haddonfield, one family anxiously waited with increasing panic before confirming the worst news possible. Family patriarch Frederick Sutton, a self-made man who rose to the top of local business and society circles, perished in the April 15, 1912, sinking. Sutton was the only New Jerseyan passenger from south of Trenton aboard Titanic. In many ways, Sutton was the embodiment of the American story. An immigrant from Suffolk County, England, Sutton arrived in Philadelphia essentially penniless in 1870, determined to make a name and career for himself in America. “He…
Sunday, November 13, 2011
About 60 people gathered to recall Marcus Daley, an 11-year old fifth grader killed a week ago on Collins Avenue at Colonial Court.
Even with their candles lighted, it was difficult to make out a procession of mourners as they headed to Collins Road at the intersection of Colonial Court. They walked on the shoulder of Collins Road as they approached because there are no sidewalks and no marked crosswalks over Collins. On one side of Collins sits Mattix Run. On the opposite, Society Hill at Galloway II. Marcus Daley died last Sunday night at 6:07 p.m., crossing darkened Collins Road between the two townhome developments. A small memorial left at the base of a utility pole and another smaller memorial placed exactly on the place on Collins Avenue where the Roland Rogers Elementary School student was struck and killed grew as mourners added candles, flashlights, flowers …
Sunday, October 9, 2011
A look at what's happened in Galloway Township and what's popular.
Coach reaches 100 victories, deer leads to fatal accident, no plans for council debate and more. Roland Rogers teacher pursues a $10,000 grant. Galloway reacts to Christie's decision not to run for president. Fatal accident costs Stockton student his life. 100 wins for Absegami girls' soccer coach. Go Green Galloway Pursues Fair Trade. Remembering Steve Jobs. Galloway Democrats, Republicans can't compromise on debate.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
A look at what's happened in Galloway Township and what's popular.
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey dominated Galloway Township news this past week. Stockton president named educator of the year. The week in sports. Roland Rogers has anti-bullying wall. Stockton announces first comprehensive giving campaign. Stockton turns 40. Pro biker from Galloway dies. Stockton parking situation is the worst ever. Stockton brings college-level courses to Absegami.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A look at what's happened and what's popular.
Brittany Lincicome comes to Galloway, wins ShopRite LPGA Classic: Winner Ted Prior remembered: Galloway's Elvis Jill Gougher going to Asbury Park: New job Galloway farmer offers vegetable subscriptions: Good eating K-9 Blaze becomes second Galloway K-9 to pass away this year: Dog Absegami students learn about diversity: School New Reeds Road gym introduced: Working out Galloway Police run with Special Olympics torch: Good deed
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Missed any Galloway news this past week? Here's a look at what happened and what's popular.
Elvis performer Ted Prior dies: Elvis Performer Dead of Cancer Mayfest: What Did You Think of Mayfest? DEP has final say on beach access: DEP Claims Final Say on Beach Access Rules at Public Forum Galloway cuts defeated school budget by $362,000: Galloway Council Makes $362K in Cuts to Defeated School Budget SASI prez moving to Florida: Stockton's Altier Going Home to Florida Local's bill is one step closer to going national: Local's Bill Is One Step Closer to Going National Galloway man in hot water: Galloway Township Man Charged in Credit Card Scam
Sunday, May 15, 2011
"It is with deep sorrow I report my friend and local legendary entertainer Ted Prior took his final curtain call today," Neil Regina announced on Prior's Facebook page about 8:15 a.m.
Ted Prior, Elvis-inspired performer extraordinaire and beloved regular entertainer at many local events, died this morning after battling brain cancer, according to his manager. "It is with deep sorrow I report my friend and local legendary entertainer Ted Prior took his final curtain call today," Neil Regina announced on Prior's Facebook page about 8:15 a.m. "The stars in heaven will be much brighter and the music in rock 'n' roll heaven will be much sweeter with him in lead vocal." In an interview with Patch in December, Prior discussed how disappointed he was to have to miss the city's First Night celebration. He said it was—amazingly—the first time he had canceled an appearance in his nearly 50 years in show business. In that interview…
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Watson, 78, of Point Beach, who died Feb. 28, was the Point Boro Key Club advisor, and helped set up recycling in the area
Jack Watson never wanted anything to be merely ordinary - even if it was an ordinary old school club. When he took over the Key Club at Point Boro High School some 40 years ago, he wanted it to do more than hold cake sales or roll cotton candy at the Seafood Fest. Watson was known to be modest, so he would never put down anybody who did the car washes and the tricky-trays. It's just that, well, Jack, always wanted more. Watson, 78, who died Feb. 28 at his Point Beach home, helped turn the Point Boro Key Club - which was affiliated with the Kiwanis organization - into one of the most successful in the country. This Key Club did more than raise money - and it raised a lot. The Key Club helped set up one of the state's first regularly …
Nancy Law
1:45 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012
Yes, he came here LEGALLY with NOTHING: " An immigrant from Suffolk County, England, Sutton arrived in Philadelphia essentially penniless in 1870, determined to make a name and career for himself in America." Today SUCCESS is SHUNNED! "Sutton made his fortune as a coffee importer in his own firm, Sutton & Van Sant, and as president of Collingswood National Bank. His resume reads like a business … more ›