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But, it has come at a price. For years, tuna were vacant in the Mud Hole and Glory Hole region due to the lack of sand eels, whiting and other bottom fish. Some old-timers will tell you that the commercial dragging boats are to blame, while others say the water quality has been poor for 20 years. Whatever the reason, I can attest to this: The tuna bite is so insane that charter boats from as far as Cape May, N.J., are beginning to appear; a 125-mile ride one way. To put it simply, most every angler I know is... Read more →

Senator Steven Oroho, Republican member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said he is deeply troubled by published comments questioning whether Corzine administration employment data released yesterday accurately reflects what went on in the New Jersey economy in July. The report said the state had private sector job growth even as the unemployment rate rose to 9.3 percent, the highest level in 32 years. A prominent Rutgers economist quoted by Newhouse News Services said, “There are some elements of the data that are hard to believe.” In a Bloomberg article, that same economist is quoted as saying that reports... Read more →

A former health insurance executive says the disruptions taking place at lawmakers' town halls around the country are the result of stealth efforts by health insurance companies. Wendell Potter, a former CIGNA vice president, detailed what he said were past covert efforts by the industry. Though he said he does not have specifics for what is occurring now, because he's been out of the business for a year, it follows the same pattern. via thehill.com Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent An estimated 500 residents crowded the Bellmawr Recreation Centre on Tuesday, August 4, for the Sixth Annual “National Night Out.” Although held nationally for more than 20 years, this was Bellmawr’s sixth consecutive event aimed at educating the general public in crime prevention and awareness. The Bellmawr Police Department, which hosts the yearly affair, was out in force. The fanned out over the entire recreation complex, with various displays. Chief William Walsh said that this is the third year at the Rec Centre, whereas previous events were held in the parking lot of the former... Read more →

Now that Gloucester City has completely destroyed the historical character of Cumberland Street at Broadway, I would like to know what has happened to the two monuments that have been there for many years. The first monument was erected in 1919. A marble shaft marked the settlement of the Dutch in 1623 of Fort Nassau. The second monument was dedicated to Mr. Hugh Ramsey at Presley and Jones Shipyard. It honored Mr. Ramsey for the unselfish care he gave both day and night to the victims of the flu epidemic of 1918. I hope these monuments find a suitable home... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY-The Senior Class will be sponsoring signs to be placed on the Athletic Fields this year. These signs will remain with the sponsors names, business names, and club names for one year, and would be renewed each year if the sponsor chooses. The proceeds from this Fundraiser will help to defray cost of the Senior Class Trip. Each student has his or her own account for the purpose of raising funds for themselves; for that reason if you wish your sponsorship to go for a certain student please indicate that by giving us the name of the student on... Read more →

http://baseball.legion.org/ Originally published June 1963 By Bob Feller | The American Legion In a 21-year, 18-season career (interrupted by World War II service) pitching for the Cleveland Indians, Bob Feller was the greatest pitcher of his day with a 266-162 won-lost record encompassing three no-hitters, 12 one-hitters and 2,581 strikeouts. He won 20 or more games in six seasons, and set the modern mark of 18 strikeouts in a single game and the season-high record of 348 strikeouts. The Major League Baseball season opened in April, but for me the real call of "Play Ball" comes just around this time... Read more →

Image by Coast Guard News via Flickr Coast Guard, beach patrol rescue 2 near Deal, N.J. DEAL, N.J. - The Coast Guard and members of the Deal Beach Patrol rescued a man and one child from the water after their 20-foot boat capsized approximately one mile off the coast of Deal Tuesday. Coast Guard watch standers at Sector Deleware Bay received a call at 3:47 p.m. from a member of Deal 911 dispatch reporting that there was a capsized boat off the coast of Deal. A rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Shark River, N.J., rescued the man and... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia DoD Identifies Marine Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Gunnery Sgt. Adam F. Benjamin, 34, of Garfield, Ohio, died Aug. 18 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Related articles by Zemanta American Hero: Sgt. Ryan H. Lane, 25, of Pittsburgh, Pa. (gloucestercitynews.net) American Heroes: Spc. Justin D. Coleman, 21, of Spring Hill, Fla AND Pfc. Donald W. Vincent, 26, of... Read more →

Program Allows Women Veterans to Receive Business Training & Low Interest Loans TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Jon S. Corzine today lauded the announcement by Department of Community Affairs Commissioner (DCA) Acting Commissioner Charles A. Richman of DCA’s new collaborative initiative with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ (DMAVA) New Jersey Commission on the Status of Women Veterans that will provide assistance to New Jersey’s women veterans. The partnership will afford women veterans the opportunity to receive business training and apply for a loan of up to $5,000 to become an entrepreneur through DCA’s New Jersey Women’s Micro-Business Credit Program... Read more →

MINUTOLA, Theresa A. (nee Loscalzo) On Aug. 16, 2009, age 81, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ and beloved wife of Anthony M., Jr. "Juno". Also survived by 2 children, Michael A. (Barbara) of Mt. Ephraim and Michelle M. (John) Finegan of Bellmawr, 5 grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Victoria Minutola and Justin and Jordyn Finegan, her sister-in-law, Loretta Rutkowski of Mt. Laurel and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Minutola's family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 7-9 PM and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:30 AM at EVOY~BANASZ FUNERAL HOME, 129 White Horse Pike, Haddon Hts., NJ. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow, 10 AM,... Read more →

DiGIORGIO, Eric F. Suddenly on August 17, 2009, Age 53. Of Gloucester City, NJ. Beloved son of Harry and Gerry DiGiorgio of Gloucester City, NJ. Loving brother of Carol Saul of Boston. Dear uncle of Leah of Boston, and father of Erica. Also his four legged companion Rebel. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to his Visitation Friday from 8:30 am to 9:45 am at Sacred Heart Church, 7 West Kings Hwy, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10am at the Church. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. (No Flowers), Mass Cards preferred. Arrangements by MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL... Read more →

Age 66 of Pedricktown, NJ passed away Friday evening August 14th, 2009 at home. Born in Woodbury, NJ he grew up in the Gloucester City, Brooklawn area. Ed was in the Army Reserves and was retired from the NJ State Police. His last assignment was patrolling the Atlantic City Expressway. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and Gloucester Catholic High School where he played football and baseball. One of his past times was lifting weights and going to the gym. He survived by his wife Kathleen (nee Hickman), his children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers,... Read more →

American Forces Press Service NOME, Alaska, Aug. 17, 2009 - Medical personnel from the Army and Air National Guard and Coast Guard traveled 6,600 miles in three days to visit three Alaska communities as part of Operation Arctic Crossroads. Air Force Capt. Rhonda Ellison, a veterinarian with the Alabama Air National Guard, gives a rabies shot to a dog in the village of Koyuk, Alaska. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The three services, along with active-duty Air Force personnel, will provide medical, dental and optometry services to... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia By Army Lt. Col. Matt Leonard Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 - The Yellow Ribbon Program is "off and running," said the program's deputy executive director, James "Scotty" Scott. The program's goal is to prepare servicemembers and their families for mobilization, sustain families during mobilization, and reintegrate soldiers with their families, communities and employers upon redeployment. During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, reserve components have hosted more than 1,367 Yellow Ribbon events across the 54 U.S. states and territories. Through these events, more than 133,000 reservists and their family members... Read more →

(live-PR.com) - Bellmawr, NJ, August 18, 2009 -- Already Hear LLC, and Emsyne, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to market the product Reminiscence. The product, currently sold abroad, is being used to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients. While Emsyne is making no claim that Reminiscence cures or eliminates the disease, they are advocating that continued use of the product will assist in the increased quality of life for those that utilize it. Reminiscence is currently marketed in Europe and is endorsed by the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA). Already... Read more →

On August 17, 2009. Age 69. (nee Bothner) Of Gloucester City. In the loving and devoted care of her husband of 52 years, Gaber A. Ruszkai. Cherished mother of Robert Ruszkai, Kevin Ruszkai, Karen (Joe) Gifford and Stephen (Beth) Ruszkai. Beloved grandmother of Sara, Amy, Joey, Isabella and Alekzander. Elizabeth was a lifelong and devoted parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. She was a member of the Catholic Daughter of the Americas Court Giese #439. Elizabeth was an active member of the Gloucester City Senior Citizens. Relatives, friends and members of the Catholic Daughters and Seniors Citizens... Read more →

Midland, Mich., Post 165 beat Medford, Ore., Post 15 11-4 on Tuesday afternoon to capture The American Legion World Series in Fargo, N.D. Midland was the only undefeated team in the 14-game series that began Aug. 14 with a field of eight teams that had won their regional tournaments. Midland scored early and often in the championship game, building an 8-0 lead by the fourth inning. Medford struck back with three runs in the bottom of the sixth, but Midland erupted again in the eighth for another three runs to win the 83rd edition of the annual series. For the... Read more →

O’CONNOR Jean M. On August 17, 2009. Age 75. (nee Decker) Of Dover, Delaware. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 24 years to the late Thomas M. O’Connor. Beloved mother of Jean (Tony) O’ Connor-Jiles, James O’Connor, Marie O’Connor, Terry (Jimmy) McHenry, Donna (Ted) Siracuse, Karen Rowand. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Laura Clark and Dorothy Murphy. Dear Friend of Joanne Holmes. Jean was a resident of Gloucester City for over 50 years. She worked as an inspector at CBS (presently SONY) Records in Pitman. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved to garden.... Read more →

So Hot and Humid...cool off by watching the video of playing in the snow taken in March 2009... Video:Playing in the Snow March 2, 2009-With the day off from school the fun place to be was Martins Lake in Gloucester City NJ. Gloucester City and the South Jersey area received between 8 and 10 inches of the white stuff. Temperatures were in the 20's most of the day. Somebody answer that phone! Related Category Film Related articles by Zemanta GLOUCESTER CITY: EPA to Hold Meeting On Welsbach Superfund Site (gloucestercitynews.net) TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Flooding Problem, Auld Dubliner Says Goodbye, D'Place... Read more →

- Firehouse.com Photo Stories. Mutual aid from Westmont, Gloucester City, Pennsauken and Audubon were called. Cherry Hill Rehab and Camden County ISAT were also called to the scene. There were no injuries reported on the fire ground. Demolition crews were on the scene late morning removing the upper floors. Related articles by Zemanta Trump fights court decision on his defamation suit (dailyfinance.com) Camden County Red Cross Elects Officers, New Board Members (gloucestercitynews.net) N.J. drive to curb crosswalk accidents (philly.com) Gloucester City: Worksession Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Staten Island’s South Shore National Little League Wins Mid-Atlantic Region; Field Set for 63rd Little League Baseball World Series By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. August 17, 2009 South Shore National Little League from Staten Island, N.Y., took the lead on its first at-bat of the game, with a lead-off home run from Angelo Navetta, and the combination of Vincent Quinn and James Morisano made it stand up in a 4-0 victory over Somerset Hills Little League from Bernardsville, N.J. in the Mid-Atlantic Region Championship game Monday night at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Quinn and Morisano scattered six hits... Read more →

By Albert Countryman Jr. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. in Gloucester City Hall, 313 Monmouth St., to discuss the upcoming clean-up of the ball fields. “We will discuss the start of the EPA’s clean-up of recreational properties along Johnson Boulevard, including the ball fields and the land preserve,” Project Manager Rick Robinson said. The clean-up of radioactive thorium buried in the soil will begin at Essex Street and Johnson Boulevard this fall, behind the pump house and at the north ball fields, he said. “The Gloucester City Mustangs... Read more →

J. B. Kasper's article "Shad and Herring Regs Won't Make a Difference," which was sent to all of you today, has elicited insightful emails. I believe that the response from Mr. Daniel T. Furlong, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, should be shared with all of you. I asked if he was agreeable and he has graciously given permission. Thanks to both Mr. Kasper and Mr. Furlong for their insights. Anthony P. Mauro, Sr. Chairman, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: "We've got your back!" Mr. Furlong's response follows: In an August 16 article / commentary, J.B. Kaspar posed the following question:... Read more →

(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a public meeting to discuss the start of the next round of the cleanup already underway at the Welsbach/Gas Mantle Superfund site in Camden County, New Jersey. The next properties EPA plans on cleaning up are the recreational areas along Johnson Boulevard. The properties include the Gloucester City Land Preserve, as well as two ball fields in Gloucester City. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 7pm at the Courthouse in Gloucester City Hall, located at 313 Monmouth Street. click to enlarge “EPA... Read more →

Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent At the Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on August 6, the BOC announced that they had purchased an ambulance that is no longer needed by the borough of Oaklyn for $1.00. The ambulance that is several years old is low in miles and will be used by Mount Ephraim EMS to replace an older ambulance this is in need of some costly repairs. Several minor things have to be completed to meet state requirements and also to change the lettering from Oaklyn to Mount Ephraim, but that is all minor cosmetics. Commissioner... Read more →

http://baseball.legion.org/002.php Lyle Overbay named graduate of year By Marty Callaghan | The American Legion Lyle Overbay of the Toronto Blue Jays, flanked by American Legion National Vice Commander James LaCoursiere and Don Hays, American Legion Baseball chairman for the Department of Washington. Lyle Overbay of the Toronto Blue Jays received the American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year award May 15 in Toronto. He played for Post 17 in Centralia, Wash. American Legion National Vice Commander James LaCoursiere presented the award in Toronto, along with Don Hays, American Legion Baseball chairman for the Department of Washington. Overbay has tallied 237... Read more →

Of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2009, age 88. Herb was born in Camden and resided in Gloucester City the past 62 yrs. He retired from the PSE&G Company of Audubon in 1981 with 40 years of service. He served in the US Army during WWII. Herb was past treasurer and trustee of the First Baptist Church of Gloucester City; a member of the Masonic F.&A.M. Cloud Lodge 101 of Collingswood; a member of the Farragut Boat Club of Camden; past treasurer and trustee of the Gloucester City Swim Club and the former owner of the... Read more →

First Ever Art Festival Coming To Gloucester City September 26 Successful Westville Town Watch Will Meet Tonight, August 20, In Borough Hall Gloucester High Graduate Gloria Ritchie Writes “The Ominous Storms At Piney Cove” Introducing “A Bird’s Eye View” – a weekly column about the Philadelphia Eagles. Gloucester City Sail Corp Presents Sunset Wine Tasting Party September 10 On The “North Wind.” Mount Ephraim Buys An Ambulance From Oaklyn For $1Related articles by Zemanta Gloucester City : Traffic Accident Route 76 North (gloucestercitynews.net) Vick makes perfect football sense for Eagles (cbssports.com) Gloucester City on Hand to Welcome Gov. Corzine (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

Photo & Caption By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent OVERTURNED TRACTOR TRAILER - Shortly after 1 pm on Monday, August 17, 2009 firefighters from Bellmawr and Mount Ephraim were summonsed to respond to 296 South at mile marker 26.8, the Aljo Curve for a tractor trailer that was over tuned. Crews arrived to find a tractor with a 35' long trailer had over tuned under the bridge that ruptured the sattle tank. Firefighters secured the fuel tank as EMS checked out the driver for minor injuries. The road is expected to be closed for a few hours as the... Read more →

Bellmawr NJ 10:40 pm August 16, 2009 Edgewood Ave and Leaf Ave The Bellmawr Fire Department and ambulances from Bellmawr,Runnemede and Barrington responded to Leaf Ave and Edgewood Ave for an overturned SUV with 2 people trapped inside, the occupants were removed and transported to Cooper Hospital in serious condition, the Bellmawr Police are investigating. photos and caption by Steve Skipton Read more →

By Communications Division SOUTH WILIAMSPORT, Pa. August 16, 2009 Park View Little League from Chula Vista, Calif., collected only six hits, but four of those hits were towering home runs, in its 11-4 win over Loomis-Eureka Lakeside Little League from Granite Bay, Calif., on Sunday night, in the West Region Championship at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, Calif. Despite the impressive big flies, Park View Little League broke the game open in the fifth inning by turning four walks into five runs for an 8-3 lead. Bradley Roberto drove in two runs with the only hit in the inning,... Read more →

photo sunset on the Delaware River, Proprietors Park photo by Bill Gloucester City String Band will be performing at Proprietor’s Park, King Street and Jersey Avenue on Tuesday, August 18 from 7 PM to 8:15 PM. The City will also be dedicating a new monument that was recently placed in the park; this monument commemorates the history of the Hugg’s Tavern that was once located on the grounds of Proprietor’s Park. Mayor and Council invite the public both young and old to join them for a nice evening at the park. “Watch the beautiful sunset, enjoy the breeze coming off... Read more →

By Bill Cleary H.R. 3200…To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in hear care spending, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14th, 2009 H.R. 3200 is a 1000 page proposal that will change the way you and I receive health care if it becomes law in the foreseeable future. Obama Care is projected to cost between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion during the first ten years of operation. That works out to an average annual cost of $100 billion to $150 billion, or somewhere between $274 million and $411 million... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia http://www.nraila.org/ It is old news to gun owners that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is not a friend. As one of the leading proponents of new gun laws, Bloomberg has already earned his place in the Second Amendment rights hall of shame. But apparently, Hizzoner does not believe he is doing enough to destroy our rights. On an appearance on "Meet the Press," Bloomberg announced that he would raise money to counter the influence of the NRA. Bloomberg was on the show to trumpet the 39 votes he was able to muster to squeak out a narrow... Read more →

http://baseball.legion.org LAST UPDATED: July 4, 2005 Writer recounts meeting Babe Ruth at a 1947 AL Baseball All-Star Game By Don McDonough | Special to The American Legion Magazine Pro baseball legend Babe Ruth speaks at The American Legion World Series in Los Angeles in 1947. (AL Library) On a hot and humid July day in 1947, I was among about 10,000 other kids at Shibe Park, north Philadelphia’s venerable old ballpark. We had been invited to the traveling tribute to baseball legend Babe Ruth, as part of the annual American Legion Baseball All-Star Game. At the time, the Babe was... Read more →

By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. August 15, 2009 Five Little League Baseball teams on Saturday punched their tickets to South Williamsport, Pa., and the 2009 Little League Baseball World Series. Four teams from the United States, representing the New England, Midwest, Great Lakes and Northwest Regions, along with Canada’s National Champion, will be making the trip to Little League International and the 63rd World Series, to be played Aug. 21-30. Urbandale (Iowa) National Little League built a six-run lead, but needed a run-scoring single by Jaran Sabus in the fourth inning to break a tie and win the Midwest... Read more →

Detroit Legendary team commemorates title By Andy Romey | The American Legion Edison Post 187 celebrates the anniversary of its title with a Legacy Project, which gives back to the community. In 1959, Detroit Edison Post 187 did what no other Michigan team has been able to: win an American Legion Baseball World Series. Plenty of other squads from the state have made it deep into the national tournament, but Edison Post 187 stands alone as Michigan's representation in the champions' circle. The team celebrated the 50th anniversary of its national title in July. The legendary season started where Motown's... Read more →

An acquaintance of mine has been working on getting a New Jersey tenured school teacher disciplined in light of a) her third drunk driving conviction, which netted her a 180 jail term, b) information that she was at least once removed from her classroom for being intoxicated while on the job. My acquaintance wrote to his representative in the General Assembly to learn the procedure for getting the teacher disciplined and the Assembly representative, in turn, asked the Office of Legislative Services (OLS) to set forth the procedure in writing. The OLS's response indicates that there are two mechanisms that... Read more →

The 2009-2010 Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations are now available online on the Division of Fish and Wildlife website. Printed versions of the regulations will be available at license agent locations in late August. A link to the PDF version of the regulations can be viewed through a link in the 'What's New' section of the Fish and Wildlife homepage at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ or through the link at the top of the following page http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/waterfowl_info.htm . Read more →

http://www.legion.org Submitted by hsoria on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:05pm. Thursday, August 13, 2009 Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra played American Legion baseball in St. Louis. During World War II, many ballplayers fulfilled their service obligations by taking cushy assignments overseas. Yogi Berra wasn't among them; the legendary Hall of Famer served as a gunner's mate at the D-Day invasion. Six decades later, the U.S. Navy Memorial is honoring him with the Lone Sailor Award, given annually to former sailors who have used service-learned skills to further their careers and lives. Berra's illustrious baseball career began in St. Louis, where... Read more →

Firehouse.com News An FDNY firefighter died this morning (August 14) while hospitalized for a stroke he suffered while on duty on Wednesday, according to Newsday. Firefighter Paul Warhola of Engine 221 in Brooklyn became ill while responding to a blaze at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead after his condition worsened, the newspaper said. Read More.... Read more →

By Bill Cleary SNIPPET-What a stinky job -The City of Gloucester City has hired a Sanitation Enforcement Officer (SEO) to enforce the City ordinance for trash and recycling. According to the Press release the purpose is to decrease the City’s fees for waste volume and keep the City eco friendly or “Green”. “This is a friendly reminder to make sure you separate your trash from recyclables. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.” The statement was signed, sincerely Gloucester City’s Public Works and Housing Department. According to City Administrator Jack Lipsett, “This is a part-time position paying $15.00... Read more →

March Madness in July in Gloucester City has just ended for 2009 – 1,100 girls trying to win softball championships in five age divisions in 19 days! The team I managed was fortunate enough to win the 13-15 year old division. I would like to publicly thank some special people who helped make it happen. Thanks to my coaches Michelle, Ed, and Paulie for never saying “No” to one more practice. Thanks to the players who gave 100 percent no matter how hot it was, or how repetitious the drills may have seemed. Thanks to the parents and the fans... Read more →

By SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Communications Division August 11, 2009 Video replays, used at the Little League Baseball World Series in 2008 for the first time by any baseball organization, will be expanded at this year’s Series, it was announced today. The 63rd annual tournament for 11-12-year-olds is scheduled for Aug. 21-30, the culmination of more than 16,000 games played worldwide to determine the World Champion. Last year, video replay was limited to the case of a batted ball that left the field of play at or near the outfield fence, or should have been ruled out of the field of... Read more →

Submitted by hsoria on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:05pm. Thursday, August 13, 2009 The Medford Mustangs celebrate after beating Lakeside Recovery 14-0 to clinch an American Legion Baseball regional championship. The Mustangs, sponsored by Post 15, move on to the Legion World Series in Fargo, N.D. Eight regional champions are heading to Fargo, N.D. for the American Legion Baseball World Series Aug. 14-18. They are sponsored by American Legion posts in the following cities: Medford, Ore., Post 15; Las Vegas Post 76, Festus, Mo., Post 253, Mount Airy, Md., Post 191; Rowan County, N.C., Post 342; Berlin, Conn., Post 68; Midland,... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its popular Wildlife Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. The festival is free and will be held rain or shine. The festival is held on National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration of hunter and angler heritage and its contributions to fish and wildlife conservation. Hunters and anglers were the first to recognize that rapid development and unregulated use of wildlife was a serious threat to the future of many species. They called for... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic Boys Varsity Football 2009 - 2010 Day Date Place Opponent Facility Time Depart Time Tue 08/25 Away Glassboro (scrimmage) 7:00PM Tue 09/01 Away Seneca HS (scrimmage) 10:00AM Fri 09/04 Away Haddonfield Memorial HS (scrimmage) 6:00PM Fri 09/11 Away Clearview Regional H.S. 7:00PM Fri 09/18 Away Woodstown 7:00PM Sat 09/26 Home Delsea Regional H.S. 10:30AM Sat 10/03 Home Kingsway Regional 2:00PM Sat 10/17 Away Deptford Township 11:00AM Sat 10/24 Home Cumberland Regional H.S. 2:00PM Fri 10/30 Away Williamstown 7:00PM Sat 11/07 Home Highland Regional 2:30PM Thu 11/26 Away Gloucester City 11:00AM Read more →

On August 12, 2009. Age 64. Of Mullica Hill. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 28 years to Brenda L. (nee Osborn) Loving father of Tammy Hillary, Linda (Brian, Sr.) Wiese, Michelle Davenport, Paul Davenport, Yolande (George) Urban and the late Carol Jo (surviving James) Mead. Loving grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 11 with one on the way. Dear brother of Dottie (Jim) Sigafoos, Jerry (Ellen) Hoskins, Alma Poore, the late Harold, Sr. and the late Edith Galbraith. Buzz worked many years as a tractor trailer driver for Guerino and Sons out of National Park and Continental Van... Read more →

Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Church for Delores “Dee” Thomas (nee Viggiano), 64, of Mount Ephraim, who died on July 28. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph R. Jr., William L., both of Mt Ephraim, and Dina Marie Thomas of Washington Township. Dear sister of Margaret Wilson, Frank Viggiano, Rose Valenti and Rita Klingensmith. Delores was a longtime employee retired of JC Penney in Audubon and Deptford. She was also an avid bowler, and a member of the J&R Young at Heart Club in Runnemede. Delores also... Read more →