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Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Scott J. Metcalf, 36, of Framingham, Mass., died Oct. 29, in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky. The incident is under investigation. Related articles by Zemanta As Wars Lengthen, Toll on Military Families Mounts Iraq War... Read more →

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Link: CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post. The Gloucester Catholic Rams (6-0), No. 6 in the Small Schools Top 10, can secure at least a share of the division title with a victory. And with one division game left next week against Highland, another win would give them the outright title.If Williamstown were to win, the Braves would need to defeat Cumberland next week to secure at least a share. That, combined with a victory over Delsea on Thanksgiving, would give them the title outright. And with the... Read more →

Congratulations to Brooklawn Police Sgt. Steve Saymon who was sworn in as Captain of the Boro Police Department at ceremonies held on October 30, 2008 at Boro Hall. Administering the oath of office, Mayor Soubasis. Above: The Captain’s wife Sonia held the Bible as their son’s Adam and Andrew looked on. Right, Andrew and Adam pin the Captain's Bars on their father. Kudos to Adam who recently graduated from Army boot camp. Related articles by Zemanta Category: Brooklawn Boro of Brooklawn website Brooklawn Police Dept.... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: Pennsylvania Game Commission Release #118-08. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission is expecting hunters to encounter a sizeable wild turkey population when they head afield for the opening day of wild turkey season Saturday. And finding birds this fall may be easier than it was last year. “Wild turkey hunting is one of Pennsylvania’s premiere outdoor experiences,” said PGC Executive Director Carl G. Roe. “The satisfaction derived from calling in and taking a game bird that can see you twitch at... Read more →

Hans had just over 100 yards in the first half as the Lions led 14-0. But the senior broke a 59-yard TD run early in the third quarter and after Schalick responded with a four-yard score by Jon Goldsboro, Hans broke free for a 64-yard gain leading to an Ian Harter TD. clipped from www.youtube.com Read more →

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photos and caption by Bill Cleary A CSX cargo train carrying rolls of paper and food items for businesses in the Bellmawr Industrial Park derailed in Gloucester City today shortly after 12 noon. The accident occurred on Johnson Blvd. near the City’s Little League and Softball fields. According to the engineer the tracks the train is riding on were laid in 1916. “The boxcars today are too large and are carrying much heavier loads. The rails are nearly 100 years old. They were not built... Read more →

NOVEMBER 2nd – Daylight Savings Time Ends 5th – First Marking Period Ends 6th – PTO Burger King Cashola 4-8 pm 6th & 7th - NJEA Convention Schools Closed 10th - B.O.E. Meeting -7:30 Kershaw Media Center 14th – Report Card Day Craft/Snack Sale Mary Bray 18th - PTO Meeting 7:00PM MB Media Center 21st, 24th, 25th - Parent Conferences Grades K-8 -12:30 dismissal – No Lunches Served Pre-School – Schedule unchanged 26th - Thanksgiving Holiday Begins 12:30 Dismissal No lunches served 27th & 28th... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: Pennsylvania Game Commission Release #119-08. - In announcing the most recent results of its ongoing investigation into an alleged mountain lion attack on Oct. 9, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced tests conducted on a knife allegedly used by Samuel Fisher, 42, of Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, were positive for human blood. The tests were conducted by East Stroudsburg University in Monroe County. On Oct. 20, the Game Commission announced that tests conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab determined... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release: DoD Identifies Marine Casualty. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Trevor J. Yurista, 32, of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., died Oct. 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Read more →

10/28/08 PRESS RELEASE: December 11th R.W. Kershaw Holiday Concert December 12th Interims Issued December 23rd Early Dismissal – Holiday Vacation Begins December 24th – 31st Schools Closed – Holiday Vacation January 1st & 2nd Schools Closed – Holiday Vacation January 5th Schools Reopen January 19th Schools Closed – Martin Luther King Day January 20th PTO Meeting January 23rd End of 2nd Marking Period January 30th Report Cards Issued February 12th Jump Rope for Heart Event February 13th Schools Closed – Teacher’s In-service February 16th Schools... Read more →

Gloucester City- A 25-foot tree was blown over by the wind and landed in the middle of the block of 800 Chambers Avenue. The 40 to 50 mile wind gusts was also responsible for knocking over a sign at the intersection of Klemm Avenue and RT 130 south at Gormleys ( Haddon Twp border) . October 28, 2008, around 1800 hours by Steven Skipton Photography Related articles by Zemanta Breaking News: Chatham Square Tenant Arrested Again for Terroristic Threats HS Football-Gloucester Catholic over Kingsway 42-35... Read more →

article submitted by Pete McGlade, Key Largo, Florida Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve– is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. -- Author Unknown We Were Soldiers Once You're an 18 or 19 year old kid.... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Edison, NJ - Siena College, which won its third school championship title last season and advanced to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, is the league’s top choice to win the 2008-09 conference title, according to the MAAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Saints, led by fourth-year head coach Fran McCaffery, have several veterans from last year’s NCAA squad to help Siena earn back-to-back league titles. Leading the effort will be a... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 27 in Baghlan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated explosives as they were preparing to enter a building. Killed were: Sgt. Nicholas A. Casey, 22, of Canton, Ohio, who was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco, 35, of Bartlett, Ill., who was assigned to... Read more →

By Susan Huseman Special to American Forces Press Service STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 28, 2008 - A military working dog team here is waiting to find out whether a canine warrior will be awarded the Combat Action Badge. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Moreno of the 554th Military Police Company puts Brando, a 7-year old German shepherd, through the paces at an obstacle course for military working dogs at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. Army photo by Brandon Beach (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.... Read more →

Presidential Election Tuesday, November 4, Plus Candidates For Local Towns, Including Westville Honoring St. Francis, Church of the Ascension Blesses Animals Trick Or Treat And Curfew Hours for Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Westville and Mount Ephraim Plus, Halloween Safety Tips From The Gloucester City Police Department Brooklawn Will Form Neighborhood Watch Brooklawn Looking To Change Landlord Rental Application To Conform With Borough Regulations Gloucester City Council, And Police, Address Juvenile Delinquent Behavior. Read more →

HIRST Charles B. Jr. On October 24, 2008. Age 61. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of Judith A. (nee Schafer). Beloved father of Anthony C. Hirst (Lisa) of Brooklawn, Tara C. Coyle (Robert) of Brooklawn, Nicole S. Daisey (Owen) of Blackwood, Lorine M. Hirst of Gloucester City, Brad C. Hirst (Tammy) of Glenside, PA and Kristen R. Hirst. Cherished grandfather of 10. Dear Brother of Carl C. Hirst, Sr. of Gloucester City. Charles was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. He proudly served our country... Read more →

GORDON Eleanor Warren On October 24, 2008. Age 70. Of Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly of Matawan, NJ. Loving wife of the late Alan M. Gordon. Beloved mother of Sherry Gordon and Steven Gordon, Esq. Eleanor was born in Providence, RI and attended Pembroke College at Brown University and received her B.S. Degree in Physics from Drew University. Interment with her late husband, Alan in Beth Israel Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Family requests memorial donations in Eleanor's memory to Jewish Family Services of MetroWest: Main Office: 256 Columbia... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pfc. Cody J. Eggleston, 21, of Eugene, Ore., died Oct. 24 at the National in Bethesda, Maryland, of wounds suffered on October 16 in Baqubah, Iraq, when he received indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Image via Wikipedia Related articles by Zemanta VP candidates' sons... Read more →

Link: - NJ.com..........................See Photo Gallery Gloucester High School running back Zach Hans had 31 carries during Saturday's 32-14 win over Tri-County Conference Classic Division opponent Schalick, amassing 324 yards and three touchdowns. Hans had just over 100 yards in the first half as the Lions led 14-0. But the senior broke a 59-yard TD run early in the third quarter and after Schalick responded with a four-yard score by Jon Goldsboro, Hans broke free for a 64-yard gain leading to an Ian Harter TD. GHS... Read more →

Link: MTV News. From 2003 to 2007, 40,000 returning veterans were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to CNN. Everyone with PTSD experiences the condition differently, and quite often they don't even recognize they have it right away. Bryan Adams, a 24-year-old Army veteran, didn't know he had PTSD when he came home from a year-long tour in Iraq in 2004. Adams settled back in with his family near Camden, New Jersey, and went through his days much like he did before he joined... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Brian P. Hause, 29, of Stoystown, Pa., died Oct. 23 of non-combat related medical causes at Balad Air Base, Iraq. He was assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The incident is under investigation. Related articles by Zemanta Names of the Dead Iraq War by the Numbers US Military Deaths in Iraq War at... Read more →

Image by DeusXFlorida via Flickr Perhaps you have seen this; it's been circulating on the Internet. If not, be prepared for a shock. At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator" in it's natural eco-system, can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight-knit social structure and "survival of the fittest... Read more →

Link: - NJ.com. The Rams put together their third straight impressive performance on defense during a 28-14 victory over Cumberland Regional on Friday in a Tri-County Royal Division game. For a team that has averaged 42 points per game, Gloucester Catholic is developing into team that can keep teams off the scoreboard, too. Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester Catholic on CNB RAMS ALUMNI ON CNB Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Adrian Robles, 21, of Scottsbluff, Neb., died Oct. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Lance Cpl. San Sim, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., died Oct. 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Link: DefenseLink News Release The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Deon L. Taylor, 30, of Bronx, N.Y., died Oct. 22 in Bela Beluk, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, Syracuse, N.Y. Related articles by Zemanta Seven years later: Remembrance and resolve Judge: Italy cannot put GI on trial in... Read more →

By Bill Yeager You asked me about the Gloucester Diner and I have been thinking about it. I will tell you what I remember about the Gloucester Diner and the other places we would hang out back in the day. Photo:Although this is not the Gloucester Diner this is what it looked like in the 1950's There were originally two (2) Gloucester City Diners (I think). The first one was like an old trolley car or railroad car across from the Twin Bar between Market... Read more →

I am passing this on to you because it definitely works, and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr Phil proclaimed, 'The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished.' So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I... Read more →

Link: Philadelphia City Paper In the state of Pennsylvania, it is illegal to buy, sell or distribute syringes without a prescription. But people who inject drugs — likely tens of thousands in the metropolitan region, according to one estimate — need to find their needles somewhere. One place to get them is on the Avenue — that is, on the street. But street needles might not be clean. There is another way: Drug users can go to a van staffed by the nonprofit Prevention Point... Read more →

Link: - NJ.com. The crop circles in Tom Brodhecker's cornfields are no unearthly mystery. They are signs of an increasingly brazen bear population that has been feeding on the crops and livestock of farmers in northwestern New Jersey. Farmers in Sussex and Warren counties say the voracious bears have been in their fields for a decade but are getting worse. And they have increased tensions between farmers and environmental regulators about when and how often property owners can use lethal means -- usually shotguns --... Read more →

GAJZEWSKI – WASOWICZ Roman Suddenly, On October 19, 2008. Age 62. Of West Deptford Township. Loving husband of 41 years to Halina Gajzewska – Wasowicz. Beloved father of Ilona Tamous. Roman was born in Poland and lived in West Deptford Township. He worked 23 years at C.W. Brown Company as a factory worker in Mount Royal. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment on Monday 3 pm at Eglington Cemetery: 320 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, NJ 08020. There... Read more →

GO PHILLIES-The Gloucester Catholic and St Marys cross country teams, of Gloucester City NJ, got together recently to run over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Both teams wore their phillies gear. Photo provided by Jack Heath. If you have a photo to share send it to BillGCN@verizon.net RELATED: Gloucester Catholic Cross Country Gloucester Catholic High School Read more →

8 PM Thursday, October 23, 2008 City Hall, 313 MONMOUTH STREET Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Pledge of Allegiance: 3. Roll Call: 4. Open Public Meetings Act Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the "Sunshine Law." It has been legally noticed in accordance with the law and copies have been given to those requesting the same. 5. Resolutions R275 Resolution of Condolence – Richard Geiser R276 Resolution of Condolence –... Read more →