The township committee here has passed a new ordinance on first reading that will strengthen township code on the ownership of vicious or potentially dangerous dogs.

At 8 p.m. Monday, a dwelling fire on U.S. Route 40 had Reliance Fire Co. in service for 45 minutes.

Salem Community College Distinguished Alumnus Paul J. Stankard, an internationally respected glass artist, is featured in aA AoeMakers: A History of American Studio Craft.aA A Pictured with Stankard at the 2010 International Flameworking Conference, from left, artists Elizabeth Mears and Helene Safire.