CNBNews

Rider Media RELEASE Rider Men 19th / Women 20th in Mid-Major Poll by collegeswimming.com LAWRENCEVILLE—Both the Rider University men’s and women’s swimming and diving team are ranked in the Division I national 'mid-major' team power rankings as compiled by collegeswimming.com and are the only Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference school currently ranked in the top 25. The men’s team is currently 19th with 168.35 points and the women’s team is currently 20th with 172.13. Released four times a year, the rankings are compiled using results from each dual meet that the teams compete in during the season. The next poll is... Read more →

RICHMOND, THOMAS On December 20, 2007, of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 70 yrs. Beloved husband of Dorothe E. (nee Whitzell). Loving father of David Richmond, Terri Wooster and Kevin Richmond and loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his step brothers and sisters William, Alan, Thomas, Lillian, Debbie and Becky. Mr. Richmond worked for many years delivering Meals on Wheels for the Salvation Army. He was also a former mechanic at the Garden State Race Track. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday morning from 9:00 to 11:00am at The ETHERINGTON- CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell... Read more →

Photo Provided NICE CATCH - Harry Bates Sr. of Mount Ephraim recently caught a nice 5 pound Small Mouth in Merrill Creek, North Jersey. Of course he threw the fish back. Harry is an avid fisherman who takes his boat out with his long time fishing buddy Bob every chance he gets. Harry and Bob are always checking out new lakes and creeks throughout New Jersey. Read more →

Media release December 21, 2007 Ewing, NJ¦ With the release of the 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-Metro Region Team, The College of New Jersey finds three players amongst the region's players honored with a spot on the all-star team. Named to the 2007 All-Metro Regional Third Team from TCNJ were sophomore Kevin Luber (Delran, NJ/Delran), senior midfielder Joe McGinley (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) and senior back Frank Fiorilli (Bridgewater, NJ/Immaculata). Luber finished his sophomore season as the Lions' top scorer with a career-best 28 points on 10 goals with eight assists. He added two game-winning goals and is... Read more →

Virginia Hungridge, 84, (nee Carter) on December 20, 2007 of Deptford, formerly of Barrington. Wife of the late Herbert C. Hungridge. Mother of Wayne Hungridge of Edison, N.J., Janet Richards (Robert) of Elk Township and Jeryl Sherm of Clarksboro. Sister of George Carter of Elm, N.J. and Elmer Carter of Marlton. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Virginia was a member of Deptford Lions Club and the Altar Guild at Ascension Lutheran Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, December 29, 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4th and Highland Aves., Haddon Heights, NJ 08053. In... Read more →

A young cowboy walks into a seedy cafe in Western Oklahoma. He sits at the counter and notices an old cowboy with his arms folded staring blankly at a full bowl of chili. After fifteen minutes of just sitting there staring at it, the young cowboy bravely asks the old cowpoke, 'If you ain't gonna eat that, mind if I do?' The older cowboy slowly turns his head toward the young wrangler and in his best Okie manner says, 'Nah, go ahead.' Eagerly, the young cowboy reaches over and slides the bowl over to his place and starts spooning it... Read more →

By Hank F. Miller Jr. 2008 or the 19th year of Heisei, has come, the year of the rat. December 31st, 2007 st the last day of the year is begun with greetings such as "Akemashite (or Shinnen or Shin shun) Omedeto gozaimasu" or "A Happy New Year! The morning of the very first day of the year, January 1 st, is called "gantan". At night most people stay at home and eat a traditional bowl of buckwheat noodles specially prepared to symbolize longevity. TV and radio stations broadcast special programs. Most Japanese sit up until midnight to listen to... Read more →

source http://cjonline.com By Steve Fry The Capital-Journal Published Friday, December 21, 2007 While more than 700 friends and family members packed an Emporia church Thursday to mourn Beau Arndt, investigators were writing reports about the death of the young Americus man who was shot while hunting five days earlier. Authorities have said a shot from a passing pickup truck struck Arndt as he was in hunting in a field. Lyon County Sheriff Gary Eichorn told the Emporia Gazette investigators went to Topeka on Wednesday, located the three people who were in the pickup and interviewed them. One of them, a... Read more →

By KEN ALLEN 12/22/2007 Source Kennebck Journal Morning Sentinel This story happened just a few days before Christmas so many years ago. Sleet had turned to a near-freezing rain that fell with a constant "sh" sound, compacting the knee-deep snow in good shape and providing a good base for me to fly along on my old ash-and-rawhide snowshoes. I had just rushed to the edge of a fir thicket to get ahead of the yodeling bawls of my long-legged hound, a beagle-bloodhound-Lab mix that looked a little like a small yellow Lab. His name was Stormy, and he was running... Read more →

PISCATAWAY--During Revolutionary times, there was the Battle of Trenton, the Battle of Princeton and the Battle of Monmouth. At the Louis Brown Athletic Center Friday night, the Division I men’s basketball Battle of New Jersey took place, with Rider upsetting host Rutgers. “I’m very proud of our kids,” said Rider head coach Tommy Dempsey. “Points were hard to come by but our defense carried us. We have mental toughness, and we don’t win this game tonight without great team chemistry.” Sophomore Ryan Thompson (Mt. Laurel/Lenape) compiled 19 points and nine rebounds to lead the Broncs to victory. “Ryan and Harris... Read more →

By VINCENT M. MALLOZZI Published: December 23, 2007 Source New York Times Mr. Ammerman is one of many public school officials who are adamantly opposed to their teams’ competing in a wide range of sports, most notably football and basketball, against private and parochial schools throughout New Jersey. (The football and basketball teams meet during the regular season, but have separate postseason championships.) The playing field, many public school officials contend, is not level, because private schools — not just Catholic schools — can recruit students from anywhere in or outside the state, while public schools are restricted by district... Read more →

December 21, 2007 Gloucester Catholic Wins; Glassboro slips by Red Devils Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com - Salem,NJ,USA Gloucester Catholic used a combined 31 points from Megan Shaughnessy and Kaitlyn Sweeney to rout Kingsway, 67-35, in interdivision play. ... Read more →

LAPOLLO, ERNEST J., JR. On December 20, 2007, 'Sonny' of Atco, age 66 years. Beloved husband of Violet 'Vicky' (nee Igielski) LaPollo. Survived by children David of Atco, Brenda Carr of Clementon, Gary of Atco, 6 grandchildren, Heather, Jimmy, Christopher, Gina, Brandon, Danny, 1 great granddaughter, Madyson, brother Michael of Pine Hill, and many loving nieces & nephews. Father of the late Cynthia LaPollo. Sonny was a Union Carpenter for Local #393 of Gloucester City and retired in 1999. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday morning 9am to 10:30am with funeral services starting at 10:30am at... Read more →

HOOVER, BRIAN J. On December 18, 2007 of Blackwood, formerly of Gloucester. Age 56. Beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Nee Biaselli). Devoted father of Tara Interlante (Matt), Desiree Hoover and Maria Hoover. Dear brother of Kathy Smith, Bruce Hoover, Debra Collins (Henry) and the late William Hoover. Loving grandfather of Alyssa Rose Green, Olivia Hope Green, Matthew and Ashtyn Interlante. Beloved son of the late William and Mary. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brian worked for the Gloucester Twp. Public Works. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Saturday morning from 8 to 10am... Read more →

Ewing, NJ…The College of New Jersey men's basketball team hosted the Wolverines of Wesley College on Friday night in Packer Hall in a non-conference match-up. Wesley came away with the 58-57 win to improve to 6-2, while TCNJ falls to 2-6 on the year. In the final seconds of the game, TCNJ's would have possession of the ball and called a timeout with 21.5 seconds left. Senior forward Mark Aziz (Hackettstown, NJ/West Morris Central) put up a layup with less than 3 seconds left, only to watch the ball clank off the rim and Wesley's junior guard Evan Martin (Wilmington,... Read more →

Msgr. John Joseph Clark, who served as pastor at two parishes before his retirement in 1996 died Dec. 18. He was 79. Msgr. Clark was born July 2, 1928 in Ventnor to John B. and Teresa M. (Gross) Clark. He graduated from St. James Elementary School and attended Holy Spirit High School for two years before entering St. Charles College Seminary in Catonsville, Md., at age 16. After completion at St. Charles, he went on to St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Md., where he received a degree in philosophy. After four more years and a degree in theology, he was... Read more →

Moyock man dies while bear hunting A Moyock man died Wednesday while hunting — something he enjoyed doing — his sister said Thursday. Rhonda DeBruhl said her brother, Edward Osborn Ferebee Jr., 46, of 2115 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He had been hunting with five other people Wednesday and had even killed one bear that day, she said. DailyAdvance - Latest News Headlines - http://www.dailyadvance.com Read more →

Friday, December 21, 2007 By Chris Pawling Source www.nj.com DEPTFORD TWP. The Gloucester Catholic High School boys and girls swim teams faced off with Mainland for a non-league rival meet Thursday night. There was a single shining moment in the girls meet, in which the Rams lost 123-47. Freshman Danielle Dougherty captured the only Gloucester Catholic win of the meet in the 100 breaststroke. It was the tenth of eleven events. read more Read more →

Photo & Story by Bill Bates, NEWS Correspondent GRAND OPENING HELD - Pictured L to R are Mount Ephraim Firefighter Keith Kalbach, Business Partners Amin Khalifa, Tommy Whitman, and Sam Khalifa posing in front of the firefighter memorabilia that was put on display over the front counter of the Canal's Store prior to the Grand Opening. An old helmet, outdated firefighter coat, some photos and plaques were hung by Keith and Amin to give a little community warmth to the store. Amin, Tommy, and Sam have always been very gracious and willing to assist the fire department at the drop... Read more →

National Shooting Sports Foundation Media Release, December 19, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New Jersey's 562,000 hunters and anglers are among the most prominent and influential of all demographic groups, spending more than $1 billion a year on hunting and fishing, according to a new report. The new report, "Hunting and Fishing: Bright Stars of the American Economy ~ A force as big as all outdoors," spotlights the immense impact hunters and anglers have on the economy at the national and state level. In New Jersey, spending by hunters and anglers directly supports 16,000 jobs, which puts $585 million worth of... Read more →

JANUARY: 2nd – School Reopens - PTO Burger King Cashola 14th – B.O.E. Meeting 7:30 R. W. Kershaw Media Center 15th – PTO Meeting – 7 PM Mary Bray Media Center 15th – 18th – Mid-Terms Grades 5 - 8 21st – Schools Closed – Martin Luther King Day 25th – Second Marking Period Ends School closing number 591 - listen to KYW or view channels 3, 6 & 10 for updates If you are interested in substituting in the Mt. Ephraim School District please call 931-1634 ext. 108 for more information. Read more →

Photo by Bill Bates HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY - Matt DeGailler of Mount Ephraim is seen exiting the elevator with step-father Joe Marini as the party of over 100 joined in celebrating t he "SURPRISE" entrance. A fabulous surprise birthday party was held at Tommy G's in Audubon to mark the special event. Matt was joined by family, friends and many close friends from the Camden City and Mount Ephraim Fire Department's to honor him and joined in "Roasting" Matt for his birthday. Happy 21st Birthday Buddy! Read more →

Photo By Bill Bates HANGING LIGHTS - Mount Ephraim Department of Public Works employee Harry Smith finishes checking a few bulbs to the lights on the town Christmas tree outside the Mary Bray School just before the towns annual Christmas Parade up Kings Highway. Santa and Mrs. Claus have been making a special visit to town at the end of the parade each year for the past 13 years and have been lighting the town tree ever since to officially start the holiday season in Mount Ephraim. Read more →

New London Embraces The Financial Future Of Public Education: Corporate Sponsorship Source www.theday.com By Mike DiMauro, published December 19, 2007 The idea of corporate naming rights is becoming more popular throughout the country. A story in the New York Times last highlighted three examples. Four years ago, ShopRite gave Brooklawn, N.J., $100,000 toward the high school's new gym, named the ShopRite of Brooklawn Center. Rust-Oleum gave $100,000 to a Chicago suburb for “Rust-Oleum Field.” And for $500,000, the Everglades High School football stadium in Florida bears the name of Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union. The Times reported that corporate sponsorship... Read more →

A man appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asked. "Well, I can think of one thing," the man offered. "On a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, I came upon a gang of bikers who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her alone, but they wouldn't listen. So, I approached the largest and most heavily tattooed biker and smacked him in the face, kicked his bike over, ripped out his nose ring, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, "Now, back... Read more →

January is "Youth Month" with Rider Athletics and all kids 18 and under get free admission to all home men's and women's basketball and wrestling events. Groups and teams are also welcome and discounted tickets are available for parents and/or coaches who will be attending with them. Please contact Cherie Voorhees in the Department of Athletics at 609-896-5054 to reserve your free tickets. The home January contests are: Wednesday, January 2 - Women's Basketball vs. Virginia 7:00pm Friday, January 4 - Wrestling vs. Purdue 1:00pm Friday, January 4 - Men's Basketball vs. Marist 7:00pm Sunday, January 6 - Men's Basketball... Read more →

Dear Friends and Family, This is to let you know that on December 19, 2007 at 8:00PM Ron Trovillo passed away after a lengthy illness. Thank you for all your support, thoughts and prayers during this time. Ron is in a better place now. Love to all, Margie, Tom and Dennis Trovillo Read more →

Book Randy Kadish's 'The Fly Caster Who Tried to Make PEACE with the World' December 18, 2007 Source Recordonline.com Article By Dirks When winter makes its dark and cold presence known and the hunting season begins to wind down, it's time to consider settling down with a good book or two. In this age of digital and audio books, there's still something special about having a book in your hands. A good book becomes the refuge that can renew your outdoor mind after a full season of outdoor activities. In "The Legendary Neversink," (New York: Sky Horse Publishing, 2007), editor... Read more →

Source media release Ewing, NJ…The College of New Jersey men's basketball team hosted the Beavers of Buena Vista University on Wednesday night in Packer Hall in a non-conference match-up. Senior guard Rahn Franklin (Kansas City, MO/North) shot back to back three-point baskets in the final minute of the second overtime period to lift his team to an 84-77 win, snapping a two-game losing streak. With the win, BVU is now 7-3 overall, while TCNJ drops to 2-5. BVU opened with a 7-3 run to open the game. TCNJ would lead twice by as many as eight points, before the Beavers... Read more →

by Jim Lockwood/The Star-Ledger Tuesday December 18, 2007, 9:35 PM source www.nj.com In a plea bargain reached in Vernon Municipal Court, Kazemian, 50, pleaded guilty to two disorderly persons charges of resisting arrest and a summons of interfering with state Fish & Wildlife officials. In exchange, summonses alleging he poured urine in a bear trap to deter bruins, trespassed on a neighbor's property and harassed another neighbor were dismissed. Kazemian was one of four animal-rights protesters convicted last year on charges of interfering with the 2005 bear hunt by encircling and harassing hunters on Dec. 7 in Wawayanda State Park... Read more →

RHODA, IRENE (nee Jones) On Dec-ember 18, 2007 age 84 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Henry Rhoda. Devoted mother Jerry Rhoda of Magnolia, NJ and Marilyn J. Horan of Audubon, NJ. Loving grandmother of six. Also several nieces and nephews and good friends Buster and Onyx. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Saturday from 9-10am at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. KINGS HIGHWAY MT. EMPHRAIM, NJ (856)931-1628 Funeral service Saturday 10am at the funeral home. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ. Read more →

GUARNERE, JOANNA I. (Nee Sama) on December 17, 2007 of Bellmawr. Age 64. Beloved wife of Eugene. Devoted mother of Gus Guarnere and Annette Hall of Bellmawr, and Anne Revas and her husband Dion of Bellmawr. Dear sister of Laura Nemes (Bob), Michael Sama (Linda), Josie Dean (Rick) and the late Barbara Glynn. Grandmother of Gus, Jr., Amanda, Stephanie, Angelena and Danielle. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm and Friday morning from 8:15 to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Friday 10am... Read more →

GEORGIANNA, VINCENT F. 'JIM' On December 17, 2007, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Bellmawr, age 76. Beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Keefe). Devoted father of Dawn D. Haines (Robert), James S. (Denise) and Richard F. (Debra). Dear brother of Isabella Bechtel (George), Mary Knighton, Rocky Georgianna (Earlene), Kathryn Falkenstein (Bill) and the late Irene, Grace, Johnny, Frank, Henry and Vic. Loving grandfather of Kaci, Kate, Aly, Jamie, Kimberly, Kyle and Bradley and great grandfather of Caleb. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim enjoyed farming, gardening and playing the ponies. He was a member of Local #25... Read more →

FRANK, JUSTIN J., SR. On December 17, 2007, age 72, of Audubon (formerly of Collingswood). Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Montemurro). Devoted father of Justin Frank Jr, Frederik Frank, and Carmela Frank. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and Gina Marie Brown. Mr. Frank worked as a yardmaster for Conrail for 35 years retiring in 1984. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of VFW and American Legion. Services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to American Heart Association, 600 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ... Read more →

On December 16, 2007, age 81, a Haddonfield resident since 1953, died of congestive heart failure at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Derham grew up in Freeport, Long Island , and was a graduate of Ursinus College where he earned a BS degree in Chemistry. Mr. Derham is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy Warren Derham, his two sons, Gregory and Thomas, daughter in law, Suzanne, six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Brooke, Mark, Thomas Jackson, JonathanMatthew, Jesse Kyle and two sisters, Elaine and Gladys. Mr. Derham was predeceased by his son Joseph, Jr. in 1993. Mr. Derham held... Read more →

DANKS, CHARLES E. Suddenly on December 17, 2007, of Audubon, NJ. Age 68 years. Beloved husband of Nancy J. Danks (Nee-Hansen). Dear father of Mario J. (Ann) Del Monte III of Medford, NJ,Cynthia (Russell) Shaner of Haddon Heights, NJ, Suzanne (John) Fox, Karen (Anthony) Parker both of Magnolia, NJ, Melody McFadden, Karen Montayne and Diane Thomas, all of California. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, his mother, Mary Danks of Rockland, MA and two sisters, Mary (Rick) Osborne of Vancouver, BC and Theresa (Bob) Messina of Kissimmee, FL. Mr. Danks was a 32-year employee of Furman Lumber Co., Merchantville, NJ and... Read more →

Media Release Ewing, NJ (12/19/07) – With the release of the 2007 D3Football.com All-America Team, The College’s New Jersey’s senior defensive tackle, Joe King (Mountainside, NJ/Governor Livingston) has been placed on the All-America Second Team. King was named D3football.com 2007 East Region Defensive Player of the Year as well as a First Team All-East Region player. King recorded 28 tackles for loss and 15 sacks while breaking up seven passes for the Lions, who held opponents to 70.5 rushing yards per game. He was also named the 2007 NJAC Defensive Player of the Year. TCNJ, which had been picked seventh... Read more →

Source Media Release Ewing, NJ… The College of New Jersey women’s soccer team was well represented when the National Soccer Coaches Association of American dished out their post-season honors as two Lions were named NSCAA/adidas Women’s NCAA Division III All-Americans. In addition to the All-America citations, TCNJ had five players selected All-Mid-Atlantic Region. Senior Dana DiBruno (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East) reeled in All-America honors for the third straight year as the midfielder in addition to the Mid-Atlantic First Team. She was previously a 2005 First Team All-America and last season earned a spot on the second team. Earlier this... Read more →

Monday, December 17, 2007 (Reprinted with permission of Doug Skinner ) Getting out of Dodge... BY DOUG SKINNER Err, well, getting out of Jersey that is... Yep, it's time for my annual southern migration to the sunshine state. There is something about visiting Florida in the winter that really helps recharge teh batteries for the beginning of the New Year. While I'm down there, I'll be fishing, spending time on the beach with my wife, and hopefully taking a few day trips to some secluded areas like Cayo Costa State Park...It's a park that is only accessible by boat, be... Read more →

The Mt. Ephraim Celebration Committee would like to congratulate the winners of the Best Holiday Decorated House 2007. Over 15 houses registered for the free event and the winners received a gift certificate to Bubba Dean's Restaurant on the Black Horse Pike and Blockbuster gift cards. The winners are the Arnone Family ; the Salamone Family and the Massi Family. The Committee would like to thank Bubba Dean's for their generous donation and a special thank you to the judges, from the John West Senior Center for taking the time out of their schedules to help. Please visit the www.mtephraimcelebration.com... Read more →

"I'm a little shocked and dumbfounded that it has all been denied," Pam Oliver said. By Bob Brookover Inquirer Staff Writer Source www.philly.com Sideline reporter Pam Oliver of Fox strongly defended her in-game report about Donovan McNabb yesterday, which said, among other things, that the Eagles quarterback "seems to believe that his days in Philadelphia are numbered" and that "he sees an organization distancing itself from him." Asked about Oliver's report after the Eagles' 10-6 upset of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, McNabb denied he made any such statements. read on Read more →

DIAZ, JOSEPH R. Age 75 of Westmont formerly of Haddon Heights and Audubon, passed away on Sunday December 16, 2007 at Virtua Hospital in Marlton. Mr. Diaz was born in Wayne, PA and had spent his childhood in Barrington. Joe graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 1950 and had served 18 years in the National Guard. He had been a congregant of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon and had served as Deacon there for 30 years. Mr. Diaz graduated from Glassboro State University in Glassboro and worked as an Industrial Arts Teacher at the Brainard School in... Read more →

DE FRANK Lawrence C. , Sr. On December 15, 2007, age 66, of Gloucester City, NJ, after a long and valiant battle with heart disease and diabetes, finally succumbed in the hospital with his family and dear friends at his side. He was the beloved husband of Anna Margaret Kususky DeFrank and loving father of Justin Kususky of Blenheim, Dorothy DeFrank of Rockaway Park, NY and Lawrence DeFrank, Jr. of Gloucester City. He was the adoring grandfather of Brittany and Justin Kususky, Stephanie DeFrank, Jefferson Escalante and dear brother of Dorothy Ellis. He was predeceased by his sister Lillian and... Read more →

CORNELIS, MAURICE J. Peacefully at home in Collingswood on December 16, 2007, age 69 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen L. Cornelis (nee Wyatt); devoted father of Maurice J. Cornelis, Jr. and his wife, Andrea of Elizabethtown, PA, Brian Scott and his wife, Alina of Norwalk, CT., Eric W. Cornelis of Haddonfield and Jeannine N. Cornelis of Collingswood; grandfather of Daniel Cornelis, Stanley Cornelisand Sophia Scott; brother of Bernice Basara and her husband, Edward of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Mary Danrea of W. Palm Beach, FL; additionally survived by many nieces and nephews. Raised in the Roxborough section of Phila.,... Read more →

Posted on Tue, Dec. 18, 2007 Source: www.philly.com By REGINA MEDINA & DAN GROSS Philadelphia Daily News [email protected] 215-854-5985 SHORTLY after she was sprung from a New York City jail cell Sunday on charges that she'd sucker-punched a female cop, one of the first priorities of embattled CBS3 anchorwoman Alycia Lane was to get Gov. Rendell's cell-phone number, sources said. And shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday she called the governor, Rendell's spokesman Chuck Ardo confirmed yesterday, to "make sure he knew her side of the story because he is an opinion-maker and runs around in influential circles." read on Read more →

$100 REWARD LOST BLACK CAT Went missing December 13th from the Alice Costello School Parking Lot in Brooklawn NJ Call 856 845 8554 Cats name is BLACKIE...no collar! Her belly will be shaved ..... Read more →

By Lois Staas NEWS Correspondent Interim Business Administrator Dr. Ann F. Garcia informed those in attendance at the Bellmawr Board of Education meeting that since there was no quorum, the Board would take no action, nor vote. Those board members present at the November 27 meeting that had been rescheduled for November 20, and then rescheduled for its original date, were Jamie Casey, Maria Fasulo and Frank Filipek Jr. They decided to interview Coleen Kibler and Mary DiMattisa, who were interested in the position vacated when Linee' Thomas resigned. Both candidates are residents of Bellmawr, and both have Parent Teacher... Read more →

By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent Residents gave input about possible passenger rail service through Gloucester City during a Public Open House last week at Mary Ethel Costello School. "There has been a tremendous response from the public regarding options for an expanded rapid transit service that will lighten the burdens of traffic in certain areas," said John Matheussen, CEO of the Delaware River Port Authority, during the meeting. Upon arriving, the public was asked to fill out a PATCO comment form. Some specific questions were: Do you experience congestion delays when traveling to/from work? Does the existing public transportation system... Read more →

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Lisa Neira (Cresskill/Cresskill) scored a game-high 19 points and shot 9-13 (69.2%) from the field in Stockton’s game against Susquehanna. Neira tallied 10 of Stockton’s 21 first-half points in the game. LATEST RESULTS Women’s Basketball (5-3, 1-0) Susquehanna 70, Stockton 57 UPCOMING EVENTS (Home opponents in CAPS) Saturday, December 29 Men’s Basketball vs. Whitworth (WA) 5 pm (@ Staten Island Tournament) Sunday, December 30 Men’s Basketball @ Staten Island Tourn. 1/3 pm Saturday, January 5 Women’s Basketball vs. CATHOLIC 4 pm Men’s Basketball vs. Lebanon Valley 6 pm (@ Moravian Tournament) Sunday, January 6 Men’s... Read more →

Daniel F. Miller Jr., of Woodbury passed away on Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 in Underwood Mem. Hospital at the age of 57. Born in Wilmington, Del., Dan was raised in Pennsville, graduating from Pennsville High School in 1968. He was a graduate of West Chester University, class of ?72. He served in the N.J. Army National Guard for six years and was retired from Camden County Vo-Tech School, Pennsauken, as a History teacher after 33 years of service. Dan was an avid sports fan and athlete, having played baseball and basketball, played with the Salem County Baseball League in the... Read more →