A driver of car traveling west on Nicholson Road loss control of his vehicle last night (January 29) and crashed into the fence surrounding the basketball court before coming to a stop. The basketball courts are located near the intersection of Johnson Blvd. and Hudson Streets, across from the Little League Field.

Police are continuing their investigation. 

~BILL CLEARY

Host Salem shot 58 percent from the field in the first half, with senior forward Che\’Na Thompson and sophomore guard Shaqui Coppage leading the way as the Rams built a 35-11 halftime lead, then cruised to a stunning 58-33 Tri-County Conference Classic Division victory to hand the Lions their first loss of the season.

Layoffs could be an alternative this year if unions decline to cooperate, Freeholder-Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. In several meetings Thursday, Cappelli told union leaders and department administrators that the county wants to halt raises for its workers, including 3,971 full-time and more than 1,300 part-time employees. He estimated at least 90 percent of the county workers are union members.

Jose drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage-free house and has a lot of money to spend.

Carlos only brings in 2 to 3 dollars a day.

Carlos asks Jose how he can bring home a suitcase full of $10 bills every day?

Jose says, \”Look at your sign.\” It reads: \”I have no work, a wife & 6 kids to support\”.

Carlos looks at Jose\’s sign. It reads: \”I only need another $10.00 to move back to Mexico\”

submitted by brother George