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Three Burglary Suspects Arrested

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ-On 12-12-12 at 12:12 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department Dispatch Center received a report of aburglary in progress in the 300 block of Huntington Avenue in Gloucester Township, NJ. several subjects wereseen by witnesses leaving the residence carrying various items including a small safe. The suspects were last seen getting into a green vehicle and fleeing the area after being observed by witnesses.

Gloucester County Prosecutor Credits Local Police for Decline in Crime Rate | cnbnews

 

 

 WOODBURY NJ-December 14, 2012 -Violent crime in Gloucester County dropped 14 percent in 2011 from the previous year, which was the largest decrease in New Jersey’s 21 counties, according to today’s New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report for 2011.

 

.  “Our police departments continue to work hard to embrace new strategies to fight crime,” said Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton.  “Our joint efforts in sharing information; crime mapping; community outreach an a task force approach to serial offenses has made a difference.  We will continue to employ new ways to work together and enlist the help of residents in keeping our county safe.”

COURTHOUSE NEWS: Court Tosses Hells Angel Search That Found Guns

 

By LUCILE SCOTT  COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE

 

DECEMBER 13, 2012 (CN)Police cannot frisk motorcyclists for weapons even if they are wearing gang insignia and speeding through rival territory, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled.

 
     On the morning of June 4, 2011, David Abel was sporting a Hells Angels vest while he and another motorcyclist were doing 80 mph on a 55 mph stretch of the I-95 in Delaware, a known territory of the rival gang Pagans Motorcycle Club.

OBITUARY: Margaret Mancuso, 74, of Haddon Township NJ

 

On December 13, 2012. Age 74 Of  Haddon Township. Formerly of Voorhees and South Camden. Loving  Daughter of the late John T. Carbone and Rose (Nee Carlucci). In the loving and cherished care of her daughter,  Michelle Mancuso of Runnemede. Beloved grandmother of Albert Joseph Curran of Runnemede. Devoted Sister of Joseph (Angeline) Carbone of Medford. Survived by lifelong and loyal friend Marie Basile of Haddon Heights. At Margaret’s request, cremation and services are private.  Family requests memorial donations in Margaret’s memory to the  Susan G. Komen for the Cure: P.O.  Box 650309  Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Please write in memo: Margaret Mancuso. 

Condolences and memories may be shared at  www.mccannhealey.com under the  obituary of  Margaret Mancuso. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

CNBNEWS HUNTING AND FISHING: Bear Hunting Notes

 

 

NOTES FROM THE FIELD by Gary Devine-My week long New Jersey black bear hunt ended Saturday, December 8. I hunted everyday and saw six bears and eight deer. My trail camera had over eight hundred photos of bears, two weeks before the season. Two huge boars were also seen in many of my night photos. On opening day morning a black bear came in to my bait pile, at 6:22am. It was a half hour before legal shooting light. The moon was 3/4 full. I could see him clear in my scope. I could hear him crushing apples as he ate. I choose not to shoot because it was not legal time. The bear stood broadside and ate for sixteen minutes. He left at 6:38 in the morning. I posted my trail camera photo of this bear that first morning, in the F&S Trophy Room. I have two questions. How much do you think he weighs and would you of taken the moon light shot?

Total of 287 Bears Taken During Six Day Hunting Season

2012 Black Bear Season Harvest Information as of 8:30 p.m., Sunday, December 9. 
Data is preliminary and subject to revision.

Black Bear Harvest by Bear Hunting Area 

Bear Hunting Area	Bears Harvested in 2012
	12/3	12/4	12/5	12/6	12/7	12/8	Total
Area 1	43	11	7	10	8	9	88
Area 2	31	15	15	11	14	12	98
Area 3	37	11	8	14	3	10	83
Area 4	11	4	0	0	2	1	18
Total	122	41	30	35	27	32	287

2012 Bear Check-in Station Totals 

Check Station Location	Bears Checked In
	12/3	12/4	12/5	12/6	12/7	12/8	Total*
Flatbrook WMA	41	9	2	9	7	7	75
Whittingham WMA	31	14	13	10	14	10	92
Green Pond Golf Course	30	12	14	15	3	8	82
Pequest WMA	15	6	1	1	3	2	28
Black River WMA	5	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	3	8
Total*	122	41	30	35	27	30	285*

* Two bears harvested on Saturday were checked in by biologists on Sunday.

2012 Bear Harvest by County 

County	Bears Harvested
	12/3	12/4	12/5	12/6	12/7	12/8	Total
Sussex	73	27	23	24	21	21	189
Warren	19	6	1	2	4	0	32
Morris	19	4	5	7	0	8	43
Passaic	11	4	1	2	2	3	23
Total	122	41	30	35	27	32	287

No bears were harvested in the portions of Bergen, Hunterdon and Somerset counties open to bear hunting in 2012.

2011 Bear Season Harvest Results
2010 Bear Season Harvest Results
2010 Bear Season Harvest Data (Bear's sex, age and weight)
2005 Black Bear Hunting Season Results
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Monster Buck Taken on Public Land in Delaware | Outdoor Life

by Marc Alberto

For the last 18 years, Nick Chadick has been hunting the same area in New Castle County, Delaware jumping between public land and private land. Hunting public land is a bit more challenging because stand location is determined through a daily lottery during shotgun season and first-come-first-serve basis during the archery season.

The wind led Chadick to hunt public ground on November 13th. Shotgun season was in full swing and Chadick had to stick to stands put out by the State. Chadick chose a stand placed in a pinch point between a series of fields and a large creek.

It was a cold and rainy morning with a southwest wind rolling over Chadick’s shoulder toward the creek. It was an almost perfect wind. Just after daybreak, a doe and fawn made their way down a familiar trail, one that Chadick had watched several deer use during the archery season. With the way things were going this season, Chadick was tempted to take the doe, but he knew that would kill his chances of taking a buck. READ via www.outdoorlife.com  LINK SUBMITTED BY GARY DEVINE

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Andrews Announces $333k Grant to Hire Firefighters in Voorhees

 

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – Today, Congressman Rob Andrews announced that the Voorhees Fire Department will receive $333,890 in federal funding to hire more firefighters. The funds were awarded through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a program that provides $380 million in grants nationwide for rehiring laid-off firefighters and retaining those whose jobs are in jeopardy due to budget constraints.

 

Animal Shelter to be featured on 6ABC’s ‘Shelter Me’

 

 

Clayton, NJ – For months Gloucester County has been working to be featured on channel 6’s ‘Shelter Me’ to help promote the adoption of animals at the local shelter.  The only way for a shelter to be featured on the program is through winning the most votes on facebook.

 

Freeholder Director Robert Damminger said, “We are very excited that the Gloucester County Animal Shelter will be featured on the local news.  When our shelter gets publicity like this it helps us create awareness about pet adoption and finding responsible families to make an animal part of their lives.”

Last Call for free Flu Shots in Gloucester County | cnbnews.net

 

Sewell, NJ – December 14, 2012/Gloucester County Department of Health’s final scheduled flu shot clinic will take place on Monday, December 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. HollyAvenue, Sewell.

 

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said that the Department of Health administered just over 14,000 inoculations this year in an effort to protect county residents from getting the flu this season. 

Clinton Suffers Concussion, Unable to Testify about Benghazi | cnbnews.net

WASHINGTON (AFP) December 15, 2012 1:37:41 PM EST

Kevin Lamarque/Pool/AFP/File

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured here in Dublin on December 6, 2012, hit her head and suffered a concussion while battling a nasty stomach bug, officials said Saturday, forcing her to stay home for a second week.

Attention Camden County Residents: Resources for the Community | cnbnews.net

 

Dear Neighbors,

The school shooting in Connecticut has affected every parent and resident to their core.  As a teacher, mother of young children and an elected official these events were earth shattering on many different levels for me.  

Our hearts and prayers are, and will continue to be, with the victims and families impacted by this tragedy in Newtown, Conn. My thoughts are with Camden County’s parents and our overall community today as we move forward from this calamity. Reflecting on this misfortune I know there are people that can utilize professional help during this period of time.

AMERICAN HEROES: Staff Sgt. Nelson D. Trent, Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Reid and Sgt. Michael J. Guillory | cnbnews

 

DOD Identifies Army Casualities

The Department of Defense announced today, December 15, the death of three
soldiersr who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.           

They are:

Staff Sgt. Nelson D. Trent, 37, of Austin, Texas, died Dec. 13 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Fort Worth, Texas.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Reid, 26, of Rochester, N.Y., died Dec. 13 in Landstuhl, Germany from wounds suffered on Dec. 9, in Sperwan Village, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to the 53rd Ordnance Company (EOD), 3rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Sgt. Michael J. Guillory, 28, of Pearl River, La., died Dec. 14 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 

            This incident is under investigation. 

 

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THREE PHOENIX POLICE OFFICERS FORCED TO GIVE DNA | cnbnews.net

 Washington, DC December 10,2012

 Judicial Watch announced today that it has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on behalf of three Phoenix police officers forced by the City of Phoenix Police Department (PPD) to give DNA samples in the controversial “death unknown” case of fellow police offer Sergeant Sean Drenth. The lawsuit alleges that Phoenix PPD management forced the officers to surrender their DNA in violation of their Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights (Bill, et al. v. Brewer, et al. (No. 2:12-cv-02613)).

The plaintiffs are officers Daniel Bill, Bryan Hanania, and Michael Malpass, each of whom responded to an “officer down” call the night of October 18, 2010, but none of whom came into direct contact with the slain officer, his vehicle, or weapons. The PPD has repeatedly stated that none of the plaintiffs are suspects in Sergeant Sean Drenth’s death.

The Real Fairy Tale by Chris Reed - City Journal

The online premiere last week of the California Federation of Teachers’ short cartoon, “Tax the Rich: An Animated Fairy Tale,” attracted such a torrent of mockery that the state’s second-largest teachers’ union set the video to “private” on its YouTube channel after a few days. Too late. Narrated by actor and self-described socialist Ed Asner, the video depicts an America devastated over 20 years by the greed of the richest “1 percent.” The video’s lowlight shows a white capitalist fat cat standing on a pile of money, urinating on a black woman’s head. (The video was later edited to remove the urine stream.)

With its demonization of success and over-the-top class warfare message, the union film looks like a latter-day production of the New Masses or Ramparts. Critics ripped the cartoon for its shaky history, including its ascription of the housing bubble entirely to rich folks’ chicanery—leaving out the small but crucial detail that the policies of Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush inflated the bubble by making it easier for low-income minorities to buy homes with little or no down payment.

The funniest thing about “Tax the Rich” is that the 120,000-member California Federation of Teachers presents itself as an avatar of social justice. In fact, by working in tandem with the 400,000-member California Teachers Association, the CFT enforces a Sacramento status quo that holds minorities in contempt and elevates teachers’ and unions’ interests above all others.     read via www.city-journal.org

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Suspect Assaults Man Who Testified Against Him in Gloucester City Municipal Court | cnbnews.net

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-On 12/11 at 0957 it was reported that a male was assaulted while walking in the area of Burlington and Hudson Streets.  The victim had just finished testifying in Municipal Court against the suspect when he was approached from behind.  The victim was struck with a belt and knocked to the ground.  The suspect then choked the victim with the belt before striking him in the face.  The victim’s necklace and eyeglasses were damaged during the incident.  The suspect, Michael Burgos (20) of the 200 block of Middlesex Street was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats, Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Weapon, Aggravated Assault and Tampering with a Witness.  He was remanded to the Camden County Jail.  The suspect’s 16 y/o girlfriend was charged with Simple Assault.  In other matters, 

Lawmakers Visit Trenton Central High School Upon Reports of Roof Debris Falling

 

 

 

(TRENTON) December 14, 2012 – After visiting Trenton Central High School on Friday upon receiving reports that portions of the roof were collapsing, 15^thDistrict legislators – Senator Shirley K. Turner, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson – requested a meeting with the Christie administration to discuss the rapidly deteriorating conditions at the capital city school and expedite promised funding.

South Jersey educators discuss longer school days, calendars | cnbnews.net

 Jessica Bautista/South Jersey Times December 13, 2012, 1:30:00 PM EST

 Five states — Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee, Massachusetts and New York — recently announced that they’ll be adding at least 300 hours of class time to their calendar next year to boost academic achievement.

While it hasn’t been officially proposed as a specific statewide reform, some South Jersey educators believe extra time in the classroom could be a good thing.

Homegrown Violent Extremism Dismantling the Triangle Terror Group | cnbnews.net

To his sons and others in their rural North Carolina community, Daniel Patrick Boyd was a charismatic figure. But the U.S. citizen used his persuasive powers to no good end—he promoted violent jihad against Americans at home and abroad.

 

After a four-year investigation by the Raleigh-Durham Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), Boyd and two of his sons, along with five other conspirators—known as the Triangle Terror Group—were arrested and charged with providing material support to terrorists and conspiring to murder persons overseas, including U.S. military personnel. Boyd pled guilty and was sentenced in August 2012 to 18 years in prison.

Pet Tip of the Week: Surrendering a Pet

By Dawn Watson

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Sometimes, life cheats us; we lose our families, our jobs, our homes. Our children forsake us, we get old, loved ones die. And sometimes, we are forced to give up more than just inanimate objects.

Sometimes, we must give up a beloved pet.

If you are forced to give up a pet there are several things you can do to give Fido or Tabby a second chance. First, make sure the pet is up to date on shots and is spayed or neutered. Some shelters will not take an un-vetted animal. Next, give the pet a bath and apply flea medication if needed. Last, work on the pet's behavior to assure he or she is ready for a new family.

When you have done all of these things, research rescue groups. If you are unable to use a computer, ask a friend to help you. The Internet is the easiest and fastest way to find a rescue group.

If you cannot find a rescue group that will take your pet, call several shelters and be prepared to be put on a waiting list. It may take up to a month for your pet to be accepted into a shelter.

Before you give your pet up, please consider whether you truly need to do so. With some financial help and emotional support you may not have to traumatize the animal by giving him away.

If you need help with this or any other dog-related topic please call me at 856.981.8957 or email me at brotherofthewolf@comcast.net. There is never a fee for a phone or email consultation.

Wado udohiyu (thank you very much in the Cherokee language)

Dawn Watson

Brother of the Wolf, LLC

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FBI — Former New Jersey Lawyer Admits Embezzling More Than $885,000 in Law Firm Funds

TRENTON, NJ—A former partner of a law firm based in Freehold, New Jersey admitted today to defrauding the firm and its clients by improperly diverting more than $885,000 from the law firm, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Timothy Provost, 57, of Millstone Township, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of mail fraud.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': Is it really necessary? (+trailer)'

 

 
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will be followed by two planned sequels.
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My first thought in watching “The Hobbit” was: Do we really need this movie? It was my last thought, too. Having powered his way through the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, which had its occasional majesties, director Peter Jackson now feels compelled to give us this prequel, based on the Tolkien novel that spawned the cult I never joined.

US governor insists he's not too fat to be president | cnbnews.net

 

 

 The governor of the US state of New Jersey, leading Republican politician Chris Christie, says it's "ridiculous" to think that his being fat would make him a poor president.

Christie is increasingly talked about as a possible candidate to replace President Barack Obama, a Democrat whose final term expires in 2016.

In an interview with ABC television late Wednesday,Christie did not say he would run, but continued to stir expectations.

NEWS AROUND NEW JERSEY: TROUBLE AHEAD | cnbnews

(DECEMBER 14, 2012)The news in Trenton yesterday was not good. Yesterday, a blue-ribbon
panel, which studied the state’s budget, released its findings — and apparently, no matter what Boehner and Obama work out in Washington, it won’t save NJ. And there’s plenty of blame to go around, writes NJ Spotlight: “The State Budget Crisis Task Force, cochaired by former Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Paul Volcker and former New York City Deputy Mayor Richard Ravitch, was careful to emphasize that New Jersey’s pending fiscal cliff represented years of bipartisan failure to address the state’s long-term fiscal needs.” The state’s underfunded pension program tops the list of problems, writes the New York Times: “This year, the state contributed $1 billion toward pension costs, but by 2018, it will have to come up with about $5.5 billion a year — roughly 40 percent of what it now spends on public education.”

In other grim news, the Bergen Record reports that New Jersey was second only to California in the number of road fatalities in 2011. And Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice was suspended for three games and fined $50,000 for inappropriate behavior that reportedly included throwing baskeballs at players’ heads.

Meanwhile, NJ Spotlight today has a map that shows municipality-by-municipality donations to Obama and Romney during the presidential campaign.New Jersey Facing Major Fiscal Crisis in Years Ahead, Blue-Ribbon Panel Reports (NJ Spotlight)

COUNTY CREATES “ONE-STOP” SHOP FOR HUMAN SERVICES | cnbnews.net

 

The vast menu of human and citizen service programs administered by County government will come under one umbrella through a reorganization plan to be approved today by the Burlington County Freeholders, and a Willingboro resident with an extensive background in community services will be appointed to head up the new agency, Burlington County Freeholder Joseph Donnelly announced December 13.

At the center of the plan, said Donnelly, is a new and broader Department of Human Services, with a bold mission of ensuring that residents who reach out for help, will have all their needs evaluated and addressed as quickly as possible.  He said that Anna Payanzo, the current Director of Housing at Twin Oaks Community Services in Westampton, would head up the new Department starting January 1^st.

Gloucester Catholic to Participate in Jimmy V Foundation Basketball Showcase on Dec. 15

 By gostrum on December 12, 2012 

The Gloucester Catholic Boys Basketball team will participate in the First Annual Jimmy V Foundation Showcase at Schalick High School on Saturday December 15 . The Rams take on Florence High School at 12:30 pm.

All proceeds from ticket sales, T-shirt sales, 50-50s and an auction will go to the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research. Tournament Director and Schalick Head Coach Eric Cassidy has dedicated the showcase to his mother Deborah Sheehan, a Gloucester Catholic alum who died in October 2011 of breast cancer.

The Rams are honored to play in the event that helps raise money for such a worthy cause. Below is the schedule of Saturday’s showcase games.

11:00 am: Schalick vs. Highland

12:30 pm: Gloucester Catholic vs. Florence

2:00 pm: Haddonfield vs. Sacred Heart

3:30 pm: Delsea vs. St. Benedict’s

5:00 pm: Paulsboro vs. Vineland

For more information on the Jimmy V Classic, click on the article below.

http://blog.nj.com/southjerseyhssports/2012/12/the_jimmy_v_foundation_showcas.html

 

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Charles Harry Spencer Sr. On December 12, 2012. Age 71. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by his parents Charles William Spencer and Elizabeth Spencer. 

Loving Husband of 51 years to Ann Elizabeth (nee Carr). Cherished Father of Lea Anne Devereaux, Charles H. Spencer, Jr. (Doreen) and Alesia Stewart (Steven).  Beloved Grandfather of Paul, Kaitlyn, Kristina, Jessica and Ethan. Dear Brother of Shirley Johnson. Survived by his nephews. Charles was born, raised and lived his entire life in Gloucester City. He was a graduate of Gloucester City High School Class of 1958. Charles was a 30 year retired member of the Iron Workers Local Union # 399  in Westville. He enjoyed racing stock outboard boats and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Football Fan. Charles was a member of the Telco Gun Club and APBA retired member.

Shooting reported at Connecticut elementary school

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Police in Newtown, Connecticut are responding to a report of shots fired at Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to the Hartford Courant, there are a number of injured parties at the scene. Shortly after 9:40 a.m., police reported that a gunman was in the school’s main office. A person in one room of the building was reported to have “multiple gunshot wounds.”

New Organics Facility to Be Constructed in Logan

Logan, NJ – Gloucester County is proud to announce that Albert’s Organics, Inc. has selected Logan Township to expand and construct its new 70,000 square foot facility.  A national leader in organic food distribution, Albert’s Organics, Inc. will use the new facility to serve as a distribution center.  It will be located at LogistiCenter at Logan, at 1155 Commerce Blvd., in Logan Township, NJ.

STATEN ISLAND MAN INDICTED FOR FATAL SOUTHAMPTON COLLISION

 

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi announced today that a Staten Island man was indicted for being under the influence of marijuana and Xanax when causing a collision in Southampton last year that killed a passenger in his vehicle.

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December 11, 2012 TRENTON – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced that Thomas Rospos, the former executive vice president for Birdsall Services Group, a large Monmouth County-based engineering firm, was indicted today by a state grand jury for his alleged role in a scheme in which the firm fraudulently avoided the restrictions of New Jersey’s Pay-to-Play Act by disguising illegal corporate political contributions as personal contributions of employees of the firm.

Top bowls to keep an eye on | NCAA.com

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The holidays can be tough. The specter of gift-shopping – and having your eyes repeatedly spritzed with perfume at every turn while being forced to listen to Justin Bieber Christmas songs on repeat in the dreaded, marble-floored monolith known as the mall – looms over nearly every waking moment. Plus, what are you going to do with the dog before you head home to see your parents? There are logistics to juggle, casseroles to make and gifts to try to wrap then take back to the store to have them gift-wrapped for you because you could never really grasp the concept of a crease. And amid all of this, there are 35 bowl games to watch.

Teens Ask for Smoke, Kill Woman When She Replies "Get a Job": Cops | NBC 10 Philadelphia

Police say three teens charged in the fatal shooting of a western Pennsylvania woman targeted her after she told them to "get a job" when she saw them trying to bum a cigarette off her boyfriend.

Beaver Falls police have charged 14-year-olds Todavia Cleckley and Marcus Velasquez and Kyle Goosby Jr., 13, with criminal homicide and other charges in Saturday's shooting of Kayla Peterson, 22. She was shot at about 3:30 p.m. that day and died in a Pittsburgh hospital two hours later.

Goosby is in custody and his attorney says he was just "in the wrong place at the wrong time" when Velasquez -- identified as the gunman by police and Peterson's boyfriend -- opened fire.

Beaver Falls Police Chief Charles Jones says officers are still searching for the other two suspects.

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Central Michigan University Will Have a Great Crowd in Detroit | cnbnews.net

By Raymond Rolak Sports Editor

 

DETROIT-- The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at

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7:30 p.m. Detroit’s Ford Field.  2012 marks the bowl’s eleventh year at Ford Field, after five years at the Pontiac Silverdome.  The bowl will again be televised nationally on ESPN.

 

 

This kick-off luncheon was part of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association’s December meeting schedule and has become an annual introduction of the bowl coaches to the Detroit area media.

 

Western Kentucky (7-5) will be in their first Bowl Game, Central Michigan (6-6) will be making their third Little Caesars Pizza Bowl appearance.  This year will mark the Chippewas’ first return to Detroit since their battle with Florida Atlantic in the 2008 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.  Both head coaches expressed their appreciation to Ken Hoffmann and the LCPB Committee for the selection of their respective teams.

HERE WE GO AGAIN! Panetta Signs Order to Deploy 400 U.S. Personnel to Turkey | cnbnews

By Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey, Dec. 14, 2012 - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability there, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today.

Panetta signed the agreement en route to Turkey as he wrapped up a trip this week that included time in Kuwait and Afghanistan with civilian and military leaders.

He visited the troops to thank them for their dedication and sacrifice, and for spending another holiday season away from family and friends.

FBI — Philadelphia Police Officer Charged in Cover-Up of Inappropriate Relationship

PHILADELPHIA—Robertito Fontan, 41, an officer with the Philadelphia Police Department, was charged by indictment, unsealed today, with three counts of making false statements to federal investigators concerning his relationship with a woman, referred to in the indictment as Person #1, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

ONLY IN NEW JERSEY: Menendez Intern Arrested, an Undocumented Immigrant/Sex Offender

It looks like Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez could have been the subject of an actual October Surprise, or at least one that came closer to living up to that billing than any number of over-hyped events that quickly fizzled prior to this year's elections.

The Associated Press reports that the Homeland Security Department was notified in early October that one of the New Jersey lawmaker's interns was an illegal immigrant and registered sex offender, but officials directed federal immigration agents to wait until last week to arrest him.

The intern in question, 18-year-old Luis Abrahan Sanchez Zavaleta, is originally from Peru and had applied for permission to stay in the country as part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. His application, however, was denied because of the sex offender classification he acquired as a juvenile in 2010. (It is not clear exactly how Zavaleta became registered as an offender because he was under 18 at the time of the crime.) He now faces deportation.

For his part, Menendez says that he and his staff and nothing to do with the apparent slow-down:

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Former Rutgers Instructor Pleads Guilty to Using University Computer to Share Videos of Child Pornography Over Internet

 

TRENTON - Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced that a former Rutgers University instructor has pleaded guilty to using a computer in his university office to share videos of child pornography over the Internet.Gavin Swiatek, 49, a former biochemistry instructor on the Rutgers University Cook Campus in New Brunswick, pleaded guilty to a second-degree charge of distributing child pornography before Superior Court Judge James F. Mulvihill in Middlesex County. Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that he be sentenced to five years in state prison. He will execute a consent order to be permanently barred from public employment.

New Jersey: Assembly Committee Approves Expansion of Sunday Hunting

 

On Monday, December 10, the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously, 5-0, to allow deer hunting on Sundays on private property.  New Jersey is one of only eleven states that restrict or ban hunting on Sundays.  This antiquated “Blue Law” makes it difficult for hunters who work standard work weeks, or who have family responsibilities on Saturdays, to maintain their hunting traditions.

CHUCKLES submitted by Gary Marcucci | cnbnews.net

In a convent in Ireland the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying.The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her last journey comfortable. They tried giving her warm milk to drink, but she refused it.

One of the nuns took the glass back to the kitchen. Then, remembering a bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey that had been received as a gift the previous Christmas, she opened it and poured a generous amount into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior's bed, they held the glass to her lips. The frail nun drank a little, then a little more and, before they knew it she had finished the whole glass down to the last drop.

As her eyes brightened, the nuns thought it would be a good opportunity to have one last talk with their spiritual leader.

"Mother," the nuns asked earnestly, "Please give us some of your wisdom

Before you leave us."

She raised herself up in bed on one elbow, looked at them and said:

"Don't sell that cow."

A smile - is a sign of joy.

 A hug - is a sign of love.
 A laugh - is a sign of happiness.
 And a friend like me? - Well that's just a sign of good taste!!

We'll be friends until I am senile. Then we'll be new friends!! ~ Gary M.

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Shoes That Fit Helps Children Affected By Hurricane Sandy

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257 Kids in Brooklyn, NY get new shoes to return to school in comfort and dignity  

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shoes That Fit, a 20-year-old nonprofit organization, based in Southern California that works with hundreds of communities across America delivered new shoes to 257 school children at PS 253 in Brooklyn, NY after the devastation of hurricane Sandy.

Bengals boost playoff bid by downing Eagles

 

 

 

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A.J. Green of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown against Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of the Philadelphia Eagles on December 13, 2012. Cincinnati won 34-13. The Bengals produced 27 points off five Philadelphia turnovers in dropping the Eagles to 4-10, the worst record in the National Conference. (PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AFP) December 14, 2012, 1:09:34 AM EST)

WILLIAMS NAMED TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ROWAN UNIVERSITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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DEPTFORD, NJ – Rowan University defensive tackle Steve Williams was named the Rowan University Player of the Year at the Dr. Warren J. McClain Memorial Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey’s 45^th Annual Awards Banquet held at Adelphia’s Restaurant on Wednesday, December 12.

 

A captain, Williams (sr.Westmont, NJ/Haddon Twp.) started all 10 games.  He totaled 45 tackles (15 solo, 30 assisted), 1.5 sacks (-4 yards), two pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble.  Williams was tied for second on the team with 7.5 tackles for a loss (-17 yards).  He tied for 12th in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) in tackles for a loss.  In 41 career games, Williams compiled 161 tackles (55 solo, 106 assisted), 29 tackles for a loss (-87 yards), 10 sacks (-46 yards), 10 passes defended, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one blocked kick and one interception.

Attention Winslow Township Residents! Special Election Saturday, December 15 | cnbnews.net

The Winslow Township Fire Department will be conducting a "Special Election" on Saturday, December 15th at the Cedar Brook Fire Company, 9 Cedar Brook Road, Sicklerville between the hourse of 2 pm and 9 pm.  The Special Election is to allow the fire department to borrow up to $7 million dollars to construct a new fire headquarters on land donated to the fire department on Williamstown Road.  The new building will house fire suppression crews, offices, and storage.  In addition new fire apparatus will be purchased.

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Morning Bell: Deadline for States to Decide on Obamacare Exchanges

Tomorrow is an important day for Obamacare. It’s the deadline for states to declare their intentions about setting up their own health insurance exchanges for residents to purchase insurance under the new regime. If a state does not set up an exchange, the federal government will come in and set it up, according to the law. So far, 22 states have said they are not going to set up state exchanges. Only six states have received conditional approval from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to operate their own exchanges. Why leave it up to the federal government? Well, to begin with, it’s an extremely costly undertaking. Heritage health care experts Nina Owcharenko and Ed Haislmaier explain:

[T]here will be no steady flow of federal dollars to the states. The law specifies that starting in 2015, any state implementing a state exchange must develop its own revenue source to fund the exchange’s annual operations. That puts the long-term costs squarely on the states. Moreover, the recent announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it will levy a 3.5 percent administrative fee on coverage sold through the federally run exchanges indicates there are significant costs if a state agrees to run its own exchange. READ via blog.heritage.org

 

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Police Chief Scott Thomson’s Failure Should Not Tolerated Let Alone Promoted~  Camden Fraternal Order of Police President John Williamson

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY – (December 12, 2012) – Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson’s appearance yesterday on the Fox & Friends TV show to promote the plan to replace his entire police force has raised the question- why has he not been replaced?

China government church strips bishop of title

BEIJING (AFP) December 11, 2012 6:23:13 AM EST

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Chinese Catholics pray as they attend an Easter service at the historic South Cathedral in Beijing on April 7. China's state-run Catholic church has stripped a bishop of his title after he dramatically split with official religious authorities, a spokesman for the organisation said Tuesday.

 China's state-run Catholic church has stripped a bishop of his title after he dramatically split with official religious authorities, a spokesman for the organisation said Tuesday.

Scotiabank: Still More Weakness than Strength in Global Housing Markets

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2012 /CNW/ – The downward pressure on pricing in a number of national housing markets appears to have eased over the summer and early fall though considerable strains remain, according to a Global Real Estate Trends report released today by Scotiabank.

VIDEO: Suspects WANTED for Shooting/Aggravated Assault in the 16th District \ cnbnews.net

On December 12, 2012, at 10:39pm, the complainants, a 36 year-old male and a 30 year-old male entered the westbound Septa El train at 15th and Market Streets. While on the train, an argument erupted amongst several passengers. When the train stopped at the 46th and Market Street, the suspects exited the train onto the platform. Suspect #1 then pointed a handgun in the direction of one of the complainants and fired one shot into the train striking him in the left side of his stomach passing through him then striking the second complainant in the left thigh. Both offenders then fled on foot from the El platform in an unknown direction.    

• Suspect Description:
  Suspect #1: (Gunman) Black male, 16-19 years-of-age, thin build, dark complected, no facial hair, wearing a blue puffy vest over a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants with a white stripe.
  Suspect #2: Black male, 16-19 years-of-age, 5’11”-6’0", thin build, dark complected, no facial hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
• If you see these suspects do not approach them, contact 911 immediately.
• To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
• Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

 

If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact:
Southwest Detectives Division
Det. Ortiz #703
215-686-3183/3184
DC# 12-16-051796
DC# 12-16-051812

source Philadelphia Police Department

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SEE THE REAL STARS AT FIRST NIGHT THROUGH A TELESCOPE!

 

A new feature has been added to First Night thanks to the Ocean City High School Science Club and Dr. John Herrmann, its Astronomy teacher.

  

All visitors to First Night, our outstanding New Year's Eve Celebration, will have the opportunity to see the "real stars" at the High School's new observatory located on the 5^th St. side of the school grounds near the football field.

Winners of 2013 "Drug-Free" Calendar Contest announced

December 11, 2012

 

HARRISBURG - The Attorney General's Office today announced the winners of the office's 16th annual "Drug-Free" Calendar Contest.

Each year, fifth-grade students from across Pennsylvania are encouraged to create an original work of art illustrating a drug-free message of their choice.  Twelve winners represent each month of the 2013 calendar year and the Grand Prize winner's artwork is displayed on the calendar's cover.