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MORRISON Margaret Mary On May 30, 2007. (nee Kelly) Age 98. Of Woodbury. Formerly of Gloucester City. Beloved daughter of the late Peter Kelly and Delia (nee Brennan). Loving wife of 62 years of the late Louis James Morrison. Devoted mother of Mary Morrison Williams, Edward J. Morrison, and Anne R. Piontkowski. Caring sister of Joseph, James and Edward Kelly and sister-in-law Jean Morrison. Beloved grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 14. Margaret was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School class of 1927. She was resident of Woodbury for 40 years where she was a parishioner of St. Patrick's... Read more →

"Let it be remembered," wrote Thomas Sharp in 1718, "that upon the nineteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and eighty-one, Mark Newby, William Bates, Thomas Thackara, George Goldsmith and Thomas Sharp set sail from the harbor...of Dublin...We took our land in one tract together...bounding in the forks of Newton Creek and so over to Cooper's Creek..." Sharp's narrative account of the first permanent European settlement in what is today West Collingswood is the most accurate history of the establishment of Camden County. Many of the early settlers in late seventeenth and early... Read more →

from the pages of the Courier Post The Rev. G. Richard Civalier was 33 when he was welcomed to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension after a missionary journey in Newfoundland. But Civalier, who has been church rector for 27 years, said his life almost took another route. "I was convinced that I would be a hotel manager," Civalier said. "But then I just felt that I was being drawn to something else." After majoring in business at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, Civalier said he was called to the priesthood during a church service in Woodbury in 1968.... Read more →

Memories- At a Saturday night wedding reception, the year is around 1969. Who got married no one knows but they are having fun. From left, George Cleary, (look close you can just see him) Ed Simila, Lou Grello, Bob Seufert and John Azzari. The young ladies are unknown. Read more →

By Dr. James Doster A special dinner meeting was held Tuesday, May 22nd to discuss the concept of bringing a retired U.S. Navy warship to Gloucester City as a museum ship. The meeting, at Vincent's Seafood Restaurant in Gloucester City, was hosted by Dr. Jim Doster and brought together Gloucester city leaders, from the government and business sector, with experts in marine issues and Navy procedures pursuant to museum ship donations. The key speaker was Captain Jim Aldrich, USN (ret) who laid out the process required to procure a retired ship from the Navy. Photo USS Chas Adams at full... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE — Sophomore Desmond Hamilton (Pennsauken) has qualified for the NCAA National Track & Field Championships in the long jump. “In all of the years that Rider has had track and field, he is only the second person to get to nationals,” said Rider head coach Rob Pasquariello. Hamilton placed fifth in the men’s long jump with a distance of 7.45m (24’5.5”) at the NCAA Regional Championships, hosted by the University of Florida May 25 in James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track and qualified for the NCAA Championships. “The top five automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships,” Pasquariello... Read more →

It's not a "real" picture, and it's not the building, but this is from the Gloucester City High School yearbook, 1966. submitted by Ron Brittin PS Does anyone have a photo the building to share? If so send it to [email protected] or to Post Office Box 164, Gloucester City NJ 08030. If sent by snail mail the photo will be returned, just include your address. read more Read more →

Former Brooklawn resident Bill Higgins has been hired by the South Jersey Port Corporation to the position of Director of Security, safety and human resources. A newly created position Higgins will receive a salary of $78,000. Higgins, his wife Beth and their five sons moved several years ago from Brooklawn to Upper Pittsgove, Salem County. After retiring in May 2006 from the New Jersey State Police with the rank of Captain, Higgins made an unsuccessful bid for Salem County Sheriff in November of that year. He lost to Chuck Miller a Republican. The 1976 graduate of Haddon Heights High School... Read more →

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6abc.com is reporting Army Staff Sgt Joseph Weiglein of Audubon New Jersey has been killed in Iraq. Before going back to Iraq, he made a special visit to Haviland Avenue Elementary School, the school he attended when he was a youngster. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, of Fort Drum, New York and his parents Mike and Ellen Weiglein of Audubon. see video see all stories on soldiers Read more →

DEYOUNG, FLORENCE ROSE (nee Hebeisen) age 84 of Mt. Ephraim passed away on Monday, May 28. Born in Philadelphia, P., Florence was a longtime resident of Mt. Ephraim. She enjoyed summers at Reeds Beach, NJ. Beloved wife for 61 years of Lawrence C. DeYoung Jr. Dear mother of Gail (George) Howarth of Maple Shade, cherished grandmother of Danielle (Kevin) O'Melia Gougon of Maple Shade. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1, 10AM at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, 856-779-1200. Relatives and friends are invited to call on the family, Friday 9-10AM... Read more →

BLADE William D. On May 28, 2007, of Bellmawr. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Fox). Devoted father of Roseanne T. Josepayt of Bellmawr, Edward F. Blade, Sr. of Maple Shade, Carol M. Barry of Atco and the late Patricia R. Fisher, William H. Blade and Joan R. Lederer. Loving grandfather of 21, great-grandfather of 50 and great-great-grandfather of 10. Brother of Robert, Rose, Joan and Alice, all of Lady Lakes, FL. Mr. Blade was a member of Bellmawr Senior Citizens and Bellmawr VFW Post #7410. He was an avid bowler and loved the casinos! There will... Read more →

The Lions drew first blood in the bottom of the second inning after loading the bases on two walks and a hit by a pitch. Center fielder Wes Bucher doubled to right field, driving in two runs, and Mike Greene's grounder was bobbled then thrown away, allowing two more runs to score. "I just think that we were selective in our hitting," Fahy said. "I think that we were able to work the count, we were able to get baserunners on. I told these guys that they had to put the ball in play. They had to put pressure on... Read more →

S.J. Group 1: Taylor Chain struck out nine, and Kelsey Cutler drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as top-seeded Gloucester City HS edged fourth-seeded New Egypt 2-1 to give Lions coach Dave Light his 200th career win as a head coach. more See InquirerGloucester gives softball coach a victory to remember Gloucester Cath. wins by 18 runs Fourth-seeded Gloucester Catholic sent 19 batters to the plate in its first at-bat, and four different players posted three RBIs in a 21-3 rout of No. 5 Cardinal McCarrick Tuesday. "We get behind, and we act a little... Read more →

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from the pages of the Courier-Post Tony Sidoti, the 28-year-old athletic director at Gloucester Catholic High School, is in Cooper Hospital recovering from a medical condition, school officials announced Tuesday. Sidoti is listed in serious but stable condition, according to acting Gloucester Catholic athletic director Tony Powers. "The entire school community is praying for Tony's recovery," Powers said. "We are hoping and paying for the best." One of the youngest athletic directors in the state, Sidoti was stricken Wednesday at home, according to Powers. Sidoti's absence was acutely felt by the school community during graduation ceremonies... Read more →

May 30, 2007 Acting Camden County Prosecutor Joshua M. Ottenberg and Camden Police Executive Arturo Venegas Jr. reported that a 17-year-old Brooklawn resident was shot and killed early today on the street in Camden, N.J. At approximately 1:50 a.m. today, Camden Police received a report of a man shot at Broadway and Emerald Street in South Camden. Officers arrived to find the victim, James Zemek, of the Brooklawn Court apartments, lying on the sidewalk. He had been shot multiple times in the torso and died at the scene. No arrests have been made. An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information... Read more →

Shortly before 10 a.m. on May 26th the Task Force 5 was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 28 Stewart Street in Woodbury, New Jersey (Gloucester County). The companies from the Woodbury Fire Department along with Westville Fire Department and National Park Fire Department were assigned to the Box. The initial call that was reported was that an air conditioner was on fire but it was later updated that Police were on location and reported a Working Fire. The first in Unit, Engine 5-11 from Woodbury Fire Company reported that they were on location and had a 2 1/2 story... Read more →

from the pages of the Courier Post Almost all of the participants in the ceremony had left the cemetery area when three Purple Heart recipients stood on the curb. Jim McNamee of Gloucester City joined the Army at age 16 and was in the fight at Utah Beach and later in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. "I grew up fast," said McNamee, 83, who worked in new home construction for 35 years and then became custodian for Gloucester City Catholic High School, where he still works. Mike Grzybowski, also of Gloucester City, was a combat photographer with the Navy Seals during... Read more →

MEAD, SCOTT M. On May 26, 2007, of Bellmawr, NJ, formerly of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Lisa A. (Nee-Woodward) of Haddon Heights, NJ and two daughters, Stacy M. and Krista L. Mead. Son of the late Spence and Althea Mead. Also survived by his brother, Chris M. Mead, a niece, Dana Seay and a nephew, Frank Seay. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM. Interment private. Read more →

ANDALORO, ELIZABETH (nee Petralia) of Westville Grove on May 25, 2007. Aged 95 years. Betty was a free thinking woman. She possessed a pioneering and strong spirit; and tempered herself with good, old fashioned family values and a powerful faith in God. Betty was born and raised in Philadelphia and has lived in Albion and Haddon Heights. For over forty years she worked as a skilled seamstress for the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot, which manufactured uniforms for the military. Betty met the love of her life, Frank on an outing at Clementon Lake Park and after marriage, settled on his family... Read more →

Here's Today's Joke: Why did the dog chase his tail? Because he was trying to make ends meet. ********************************* Boredom By Allan Dogs get bored just like adults and children. Assuming that your dog is happy to just lie around all day or stay on it's own while you are at work could lead to a very unhappy animal. While it's not possible or practical for most people to have contact with their dog throughout the day, due to work and other commitments, a dog will always be a lot happier if it knows that at the end of each... Read more →

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST By Hank Miller, Hank is former resident of Gloucester City The rainy season sets in around mid-June and lasts for about one month and a half in almost all regions of the Japanese archipelago. The of high cold atmospheric pressure front over the Sea of Okhotsk and warm high atmospheric pressure front over the Pacific gives rise to this phenomenon. Because it is the time when ume or Japanese plums ripen, the season is called baiu or tsuyu "(ume-rain") During tsuyu, rain falls on and off for several weeks, or sometimes it continues to rain for... Read more →

MEMORIES OF GLOUCESTER CITY--In the late 50's early 60's a group of dance students from Gertrude Porter's Dance Studio in Gloucester City would travel to Atlantic City to perform in Tony Grant's Stars of Tomorrow show located on Steel Pier. We can only identify some of the Porterettes, if you recognize any of the missing names please email [email protected]. From left: 1. Mary (Sheldon) Dolrnte, 2, 3, 4, Faith (?), 5. Donna (Hoffman) Henefer, 6. Mary Alice (White) Birchmeire, 7. Carol (Stuebing) Colton, 8. Eleanor (Sandell) ? 9. Nancy (Hoffman) Forchic, 10. Connie (Sarlo) Cleary. Read more →

Dear Bill, Just a note about today's services at the War Memorial monuments. I was very happy to see so many people there, of course more would have been great. The speakers were great, the Gloucester City Choir sang beautifully. The Brownie Troop (can't remember #) read a little poem about poppies, they are all so little, but spoke up loud and proud. All organizations showed their pride for our fallen soldiers. Previous mayors along with the present Mayor and some council members were present. Along with other honored guests. Unfortunately the Gloucester City High School Band could not be... Read more →

CUSTODIO, DEACON Henry, age 87, on May 27, of Bellmawr for 40 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Ridgway) for 55 years and loving father of three wonderful daughters, Tina Polito, Pauline and her husband Bob Vogelsong and Betsy Custodio. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Henry was born and raised in South Philadelphia and served in WW II. He worked for the Marine Corp. Headquarters in Phila., when he turned 55, in 1976, he retired to become a permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church. Actively involved for over 20 years with... Read more →

By Phil Cohen Gloucester City NJ has given 66 of its young men to our nation since 1917, a huge loss in proportion to the actual population of the town. Gloucester has honored its fallen heroes with a series of monuments on the east side of Broadway in the center of town. WORLD WAR I DAVID BARNABY, Private, of 521 Hunter Street, Gloucester City, was fatally injured when he was kicked by a horse over the right eye, near Hausen, Germany, on February 2, 1919. He was a member of Battery F, 76th Field Artillery, in the Army of Occupation,... Read more →

SOURCE: Camden Courier Post, October 27, 1947 The Gloucester City service honoring war dead from that city was held at the World War II Memorial, Broadway and Monmouth Streets, at 2 p.m. It was preceded by a parade in which members of Townsend C. Young Post 3620 VFW; American Legion Post, 135, and their respective auxiliaries participated. The parade formed in two sections at opposite ends of Broadway and converged on the memorial. The VFW section was led by the St. Mary's Junior Guild band, while the American legion contingent was led by the Gloucester City High School band. SPECIAL... Read more →

Photos and Comment by Frank Messenger Always wondered why anyone would want to be Mayor of Philadelphia.....now I think I know. These are some shots of his "Reception" room in City Hall. It is truly an amazing building, the largest free-standing masonry building in the world. The Mayor's reception is a beautiful. Read more →

Hi Bill; I recently found your Notebook after renewing old acquaintances with fellow members of the GHS Class of '66, and have been a regular reader since. Over the years I've had a couple of things on my mind about the old stomping grounds that I couldn't satisfy through normal internet means, and thought maybe you could help. Having attended Highland Park School from 1954 to 1958, I was scolded regularly for playing on the "Hinky-Dinks". The "Hinks", if you're unfamiliar, were long piles of dirt originally intended as elevation for a railroad line that was never built. I've managed... Read more →

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - The No. 2 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights withstood a furious comeback in the top of the ninth inning by the No. 8 seed Connecticut Huskies to win the 2007 BIG EAST Baseball Championship 7-6 at KeySpan Park. Rutgers' BIG EAST Championship title was its third in school history. The Scarlet Knights also won the crowns in 1998 and 2000. All three titles and all five championship appearances have come under the direction of head coach Fred Hill. Hill becomes one of only three coaches in BIG EAST history to have won at least three championship titles. Junior... Read more →

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Second-seeded Rutgers scored a run in the fourth and two in the fifth and Sean Spicer (Pearl River, N.Y.) pitched a complete game five hitter as the Scarlet Knights advanced to Saturday's BIG EAST Championship game with a 3-1 victory over third-seeded Louisville Friday night at KeySpan Park. The Scarlet Knights, who entered the day needing to defeat the Cardinals twice to reach the finals, did just that with a 12-10 win earlier in the day before the 3-1 decision in the nightcap. RU reaches its fifth BIG EAST title game (2003, 2002, 2000 and 1998) in... Read more →

UPDATE: The elimination game is over.....Rutgers 3 Louisville 1 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Down 7-5 in the seventh-inning, No. 2 Rutgers scored six runs en route to a 12-10 win over No. 3 Louisville in the semifinals of the BIG EAST Baseball Championship at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn. The win forces an elimination match between the Scarlet Knights and Cardinals today at 5:00 p.m. Rutgers (39-19) struck quickly with runners on first and second in the opening frame, senior Dave Williams (Franklin, N.J.) hit a sharp grounder back up the middle to score Mike Bionde (Pompton Plains, N.J.) from second. The... Read more →

UPDATE: Rutgers played Louisville today at 10 A.M. Final Rutgers 12, Louisville 10. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The second-seeded Rutgers baseball team used three home runs and a complete-game performance from sophomore pitcher Matt Gianinni (Millington, N.J.) to defeat sixth-seeded Villanova, 11-0, in the BIG EAST Baseball Championship at KeySpan Park Thursday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (38-19) earn a re-match with third-seeded Louisville Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. RU needs to defeat the Cardinals twice on Friday to advance to Saturday's championship game. The Scarlet Knights and Cardinals met on Wednesday with the Cardinals posting an 8-1 win over the Scarlet... Read more →

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute." Read more →

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. (Hank is former resident of Gloucester City who lives in Japan) I read about this bit of interesting news in the local Japanese newspaper. Edgewater, N.J.-A Kyoto based tofu maker is poised to make inroads into the U.S. market on the back of strong popularity of its products in Japan and health-conscious American consumers. A brand of tofu named Otokmae (Handsome Guy) that created a sensation among young Japanese when it appeared in July 2004.It made its full fledged U.S. debut last Friday at a Japanese supermarket near New York. Shingo Ito, president of... Read more →

PHOTO BY BILL BATES MISS MOUNT EPHRAIM 2007 - Lucy Zettlemoyer was crowned Miss Mount Ephraim 2007 at the Miss Mount Ephraim Pageant held on May 15th at the MEPRI Banquet Hall. Lucy is pictured above with (from Left) Commissioner Andy Gilmore, Mayor Joe Wolk, & Commissioner Bruce Greenwald. A full story and more pictures will be in next weeks NEWS. Read more →

photos by Bruce Darrow, Gloucester Catholic High School junior pitcher Brittney Carosia allowed just three hits and knocked in the game-winning run with a safety squeeze bunt in the top of the fourth as the Rams, No. 11 in the "Courier-Post" Top 20, knocked off crosstown rival No. 6 Gloucester 2-1 in Tri-County softball action Saturday. The win was the 200th of Gloucester Catholic coach Julie McHenry's coaching career. Both teams came out swinging early. An inning after Kristen Collins led the game off with a solo home run, Gloucester's Kesley Cutler hit a lead-off homer of her own to... Read more →

The Times LOCAL COLLEGES BROOKLYN, N.Y -- Second- seeded Rutgers collected 18 hits and broke a 2-2 with a seven-run sixth inning en route to a 13-2, eight-inning victory over seventh- seeded Notre Dame in the Big East Baseball Tournament first round yesterday at KeySpan Park. The Scarlet Knights (37-18) will face third-seeded Louisville at 5 p.m. today, Thursday. Big East Player of the Year Todd Frazier went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs, Mike Bionde went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a run, and Tom Edwards went 4-for-5 with two runs and two RBIs, backing winning pitcher Steve... Read more →

RHODA, MAE(MICKEY) On May 22, 2007, (nee Nesbitt) of Brooklawn, NJ, age 86. She was the beloved wife of Samuel T. Rhoda and loving mother of Donna Kirk, Curtis and John(Dottie) Rhoda. Carol Ferren and the late Charles A. (Bud) Nitzky. She is the dear sister of Charles Berryman(Helga) and the late June Taylor. Her 11 dear grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren also survive her. Mickey was a 1938 graduate of Gloucester High School and a long time member of the Brooklawn United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and also the Geraniums, her women's... Read more →

BADA, CARMEN, SR. On May 22, 2007, of Bellmawr. Age 88. Beloved husband of 61 years to Marie (nee Cirucci). Devoted father of Dorothy Cortese (Stephen Cohen), Maryann Tsiaras (Steve), Eileen Bada, Loretta Doherty, Carmen Bada, Jr. (Carol), Joan Guida (Eric) and Steven Bada (Diane). Loving grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Frank Bada (Louise) and Anna DeVaro. Also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Mr. Bada was a WW II Army veteran. He was a former employee of Owens Corning Fiberglass Co. in Barrington. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from... Read more →

Dear Bill, When I saw the article on the WWB (Walt Whitman Bridge) it brought back many memories to me. If you don't mind I am going to share some with you. During the summers of 1955 and 1956 I spent many a long afternoon lying on the grass by the old swimming pool watching as the two side of the bridge came together. There was a regular group of guys who hung out down there. I will name as many as I can recall but am sure I will leave someone out. Jack Bakely, Jake Miller, Dick Fitzpatrick, Bobby... Read more →

By Allan "Stay" needs considerable practice when training your puppy. You can teach him to stay either seated or lying down. By repeated practice, say "Stay," walking away, and acting shocked if he rises and follows. Take him back and go through itagain. Always, of course, return to praise him mightily when he has "stayed" for even a few brief seconds. Gradually lengthen the time. You canperfect this obedience command while moving about at housework or in a cellar workshop; it needn't take too much time after the idea has been implanted. Your dog should also learn to walk on... Read more →

LAWRENCEVILLE—Just as the 2007 season has come to an end, the Rider University baseball team has added three more players to its 2008 roster. Mason Heyne of Shrewsbury, PA, John Ralston of Fairfax, VA and AJ Albee of Ashley, PA have signed national letters of intent and will further their education and athletic careers at Rider in September, Rider head coach Barry Davis announced. Heyne, a 6’2", 210 pound senior shortstop at Susquehannock High School, hit a school record 12 home runs this spring, batting .444 with 40 runs batted in, seven doubles and a triple, leading his team to... Read more →

Courier Post reports MEDFORD -- A 36-year-old man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck on Tuckerton Road near the Atsion Road intersection. Don Eccleston of Brooklawn was traveling east on Tuckerton Road aroud 3 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by the passenger side mirror of an eastbound pickup truck driven by Barbara Jackman, 49, of Medford, police said. Eccleston fell off the bike and sustained multiple cuts to his limbs and on his chin and had pain in his lower left arm, police said. He was taken by ambulance to Virtua... Read more →

FERRICK Barbara L. (nee Teears), Age 72. Of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, former wife of Francis J. Ferrick, Jr., of Gloucester City, beloved mother of Bruce of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, Ralph (Debora Gardner) of Gloucester City, NJ, and Barbara A. "Bobbi" Ferrick, of Collingswood, NJ. Loving Grandmother of Lena B. Geib, of Westville, NJ, and sister of Annie Heimerl, of Gloucester City, NJ. Barbara will be remembered fondly by numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. She is a retired postal employee, and former hospital Admission Manager at the former GSCH in Marlton, NJ. During her children's formative years... Read more →

STANISH, EDAMAY On May 20, 2007, (nee McFetridge) of Brooklawn, NJ, age 83 yrs. She was the beloved wife for 63 years of Domenic Stanish and loving mother of Daniel and his wife Andrea, Susan, Patrick and Donna. She was predeceased by her loving sons Edward and Timothy Stanish. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren, Domenic, Timmy, Danny, Eddie, Michelle, Autumn, Nathan, her great grandchildren Justin and Baby Domenic and sisters Sara (Sadie) Stone and Marge Razzi. Mrs. Stanish loved to go Ballroom Dancing and went with her husband Domenic for over 20 years. She also enjoyed making... Read more →

HAGGERTY John Thomas 'J.T.' Haggerty, Jr. of Haddonfield, NJ on April 8, 2007. Beloved son of Marianne Paoli and John Haggerty, brother of Christopher Squazzo, grandson of John and Peggy Haggerty; survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. J.T. enjoyed the outdoors, competing in various sports, traveling, and hanging out with his friends. He loved and was loved by his family, friends, and teammates. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at Christ the King RC Church Wood Ln. and Hopkins Ave. Haddonfield, NJ at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 26, 2007. A reception will immediately follow... Read more →

Mount Ephraim Community Wide Yard Sale Saturday, June 2 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 3) To Get Your Address Listed Contact Laura Oehlert at 933-2024. For More Information, please visit www.freewebs.com/mountephraimyardsale/ Read more →

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May, 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church, Monmouth and Atlantic Sts., for Charles A. Hagan Sr., of Gloucester City who passed away suddenly on May 21. He was 50 years old. According to media reports a relative went to check on Mr. Hagen late Monday afternoon when no one had heard from him. The relative saw soot on the curtains and called 911. Police went in and found Mr. Hagen dead in his bedroom. He apparently died of smoke inhalation. The fire had smoldered in the basement and... Read more →

PHOTOS BY BILL BATES Bagpipers from the Camden County Emerald Society play "Amazing Grace" at the CamCo Fire Chief's & Fire Officer's Annual Installation Banquet held at the Bellmawr Ballroom on Thursday, January 11th. Mount Ephraim Fire Department Honor Guard members (L to R) Firefighter Nikki Campanell, Battalion Chief Jeff Vilardo, Captain Mark Campanell, and Captain Joe Imielinski exit the ballroom after they concluded posting the colors for the evening. CAMCO FIRE CHIEF'S & OFFICER'S INSTALLATION BANQUET HELD By Bill Bates NEWS Correspondent Bellmawr, NJ – On Thursday, January 11, 2007, the Camden County Fire Chief's and Fire Officer's Association... Read more →