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Most of the intensive, two-week pre-deployment training takes place in the high mountains outside of Salt Lake City because that environment closely resembles Afghanistan. View Photo Gallery 05/28/10 When Special Agent Rick M. deployed to Afghanistan for temporary duty in 2004, only a handful of FBI personnel were assigned to the war theater, and the Bureau had no formal training program to prepare them for the experience. Today, much has changed. Hundreds of our agents, analysts, and support staff have volunteered for assignments in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Agent M.—who has returned overseas several times since his first trip—is one of the people in charge of their pre-deployment training. About This Series FBI.gov spent two weeks following a class of FBI personnel preparing to deploy to support the FBI's missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. This series of stories, photos and videos is a glimpse into their experience at pre-deployment training... Read more →

B orn September 27, 1921 to Salvatore and Sebastiana Semola of Wharton Street in Philadelphia. Passed away on May 27, 2010 in his home surrounded by the people he loved most. Brother to Jean, Tony, Marian, Forty, Theresa, Carmen, Al, Gino, and Paul. He lived in Haddon Heights for almost 60 years. Loving, generous and beloved Son, Brother, Cousin, Friend, Husband, Brother- in- law, Uncle, Father, Father- in- law and Pop-Pop. Survived by his loving and devoted Wife of 62 years, Josephine; his Twins, Valerie and Charles; his much loved Grandchildren: Christine, Ashley, Michael, Shanie and Chas. He was crazy about his Daughter- in-law Maureen and Son-in-law Chalie. Brother-in-law of Sarah, Millie (who he loved to harass) and Anthony, Dot and Peg. He loved sharing old stories with his surviving brother Paul and his 105 year old Uncle Frank. He had a special place in his heart for his nephews:... Read more →

(TRENTON) – Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jack Conners (D-Camden/Burlington) released the following statement on Memorial Day 2010: “Four years ago, I found it necessary to introduce a law in New Jersey that made it a crime to steal the headstones, brass markers, flag, or flag holders from a veteran’s grave site. “Of course, I wish such legislation was not needed, but the reality was that, in cemeteries in Burlington and Camden counties, and indeed throughout New Jersey, the valuable metal found at many veterans’ grave sites became a target for thieves. “I was reminded of this recently when it was reported that a local cemetery in my district had the graves of veterans violated, and their markers stolen. While I know the law I drafted cannot prevent people from disrespecting veterans’ graves so brazenly, if they now choose to commit this crime and are caught they will be... Read more →

On 05/14 at 0941 the management at Carpenter’s Square/Gorman Manor reported that sometime overnight unknown person(s) entered into the office and stole over $200 in cash. There were so signs of forced entry. On 05/14 at 1406 an officer observed an argument on Broadway and Mercer Street. William Ferrell, Sr. (58) of the 400 block of Middlesex Street was arrested for simple assault after the officer observed him punch a female in the head. On 05/14 at 2011 officers responded to Springdale Drive for a residential alarm. Upon arrival they observed a window screen damaged and an unlocked rear door. Sgt. Burkhardt had K-9 Eich conduct a search of the interior of the residence, however, no one was found on location. It is unknown if anything is missing as the homeowner was on vacation. On 05/15 at 0021 a 17 year old Mantua resident and a 17 year old Gloucester... Read more →

“ Our store and business is growing and I am happy to be in the City of Gloucester,”said Maurice Acevedo, proprietor of the new pharmacy and discount store that opened in January, 2010. The Monmouth Street building previously housed a pharmacy that moved away and the building has been empty for almost two years. Now, customer’s prescriptions are filled speedily by pharmacist, Les Fox, RPH. “There are many saving costs realized on the prescriptions and the customers do not have a long wait for most of their medicines, “said Iris, the store manager. The store is within walking distance for the Gloucester City residents and delivery service is available for the house-bound, not only for pharmacy needs but for most of items in the store. “Once a prescription has originally been filled, the customer can also order re-fills through a phone call,” Iris said. Over the counter cold and allergy... Read more →

St. Augustine said “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” Gloucester Travel has been a fixture on Broadway for over 20 years and has built a thriving business by helping customers plan and enjoy memorable vacations. The company provides a comprehensive array of travel services including; vacation packages to leading resorts, cruises, airline and rail tickets, hotel accommodations, car rentals, limousine transfers, travel insurance and much more. PHOTO: Bob Booth and Susan Hathcock, owners of Gloucester Travel With the growth of Internet Travel Sites/Agencies, Gloucester Travel continues to grow by “Guaranteeing to Meet or Beat Internet Pricing” through their industry knowledge and access to a larger number of vacation wholesalers and daily specials than Internet Sites/Agencies can provide. Gloucester Travel is a member of Vacation.com, the world’s largest network of travel agencies which provides special pricing and unique automation to its members.... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama asked all Americans to join him in remembering and honoring our men and women in uniform who have died in service to the country. The commitment these heroes have demonstrated – the willingness to lay down their lives so the rest of us might inherit the blessings of this nation – has helped make America the most prosperous, most powerful nation on earth and it is what we honor on Memorial Day. Remarks of President Barack Obama This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and front porches, fire up the barbeque, kick back with friends, and spend time with people they care about. That is as it should be. But I also hope that as you do so, you’ll take some time to reflect on what Memorial Day is all about;... Read more →

Who would ever think of a connection between a huge refrigerator leasing company with a race track and also with a connectio n to the Woodstock festivals? The 600 or more refrigerated trailers belonging to the successful business are parked on the site of a former race track that existed on the property in the late 1880’s. Woodstock’s connection came later. Richard Friesen, vice president of the company, relayed a lot of information about the business and the trailers that are leased and driven all along the east coast and even into parts of Texas and Illinois. “Our trailers can really go anywhere,” Friesen said. The Thermo King refrigerated trailers ranging in sizes from 28’ to 53’ are used to safely carry products that have to remain fresh, cold or frozen to the supermarkets. In the two zoned storage area of the trucks, the front bulkhead can be used for... Read more →

By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. May 19, 2010 The fifth annual Little League World Challenger Jamboree was recently held at the Azalea Little League Complex in Norfolk, Va. The Jamboree welcomed nearly 100 teams representing 10 U.S. states. States represented at the jamboree for the first time included Ohio and Michigan. The weekend-long event included games, tours, picnics and other special events. “The 2010 World Challenger Jamboree was once again a great success,” Sam Ranck, Director of the Little League Challenger Division, said. “We were very pleased to welcome several leagues to the Jamboree for the first time, as well as to welcome back many leagues that attend the Jamboree every year.” A world-wide Challenger Division jamboree was the concept of Jake Hardison, former Virginia State Coordinator and District 8 Administrator. Mr. Hardison currently serves as Director of the Little League World Challenger Jamboree. A dedicated supporter and longtime... Read more →

Willow Grove Park’s Style Squad Collects More Than 25 Prom Dresses The dresses were donated to Fairy Godmothers, a local nonprofit that makes the donations available at a low cost for less fortunate teens. WILLOW GROVE, PA – May 25, 2010 – Dresses, purses, shoes and dates. It’s prom season for area high school students, and as the excitement builds, so does the cost. Although the ladies are on their own to find dates, Willow Grove Park’s Style Squad made this prom season less financially stressful by collecting over 25 dresses plus accessories for less fortunate local teens. The dresses were donated to Fairy Godmothers, a local nonprofit that makes the donations available at a low cost. The dresses were sold at the Fairy Godmothers’ 2010 Prom Fair for $10 each, and accessories from earrings to purses were also available for just $2 - $4. Pictured here (from left): Willow... Read more →

Take a break from your workday and put a little music into your step. Lunchtime concerts sure beat a pb&j at your desk! Join us Wednesdays this summer for our free concerts from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City. See the schedule below for band and location information. Date Location Performer/Group Genre June 2 1601 Market Street Rain Location: Reading Terminal Market 12th & Filbert streets Alzonia Steel drums June 9 Centre Square 1500 Market Street Rain Location: The Gallery at Market East 9th & Market streets Life's a Beach Jimmy Buffet-style June 16 Café Cret 16th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Rain Location: Reading Terminal Market 12th & Filbert streets Karen Lundin Band Acoustic rock June 23 The Curtis Center 6th & Walnut streets Rain Location: The Gallery at Market East 9th & Market streets Andrew Neu Jazz June 30 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 12th & Filbert... Read more →

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| Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/29/2010 By Darran Simon Inquirer Staff Writer Nastasi killed three of Salamone's employees eight years ago when he deliberately drove his Cadillac at high speed into a Mount Ephraim McDonald's that Salamone managed. Nastasi died in prison this week, six months before his parole date. "I don't feel any emotion for him," Salamone, 45, of Mount Ephraim, said Friday. "He changed not only the families' lives, but mine, too." Nastasi, 60, of Haddon Heights, pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide in the May 15, 2002, crash that prosecutors said was a failed suicide attempt. Three years later, Nastasi, a father of two, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He was serving his time at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton and would have been eligible for parole on Dec. 2. readvia www.philly.com Read more →

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that I took at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. The 9 videos will be removed from the current page Video 9 is the last of the clips. They will be removed from the current page over the next couple of days and filed in the following categories for future reference...City of Gloucester City, Fire, Film, Gloucester City NEWS.~Bill Cleary... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that I took at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. Video 9 is the last of the clips. They will be removed from the current page over the next couple of days and filed in the following categories for future reference...City of Gloucester City, Fire, Film, Gloucester City NEWS.~Bill Cleary video 1 video 2 Video 3 related video 4 video... Read more →

On May 25, 2010. Age 79. Of Voorhees. Loving daughter of the late William Messler and Florence (nee Washer). Beloved Sister of Evelyn Messler and Dorothy Messler. Survived and cared for by her cherished friends and staff of the Judith B. Flicker Residences at Voorhees. Beatrice loved her friends and worked at the Burlington County Occupational Training Center in Mount Holly. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10 am at Holy Maternity R.C. Church: 431 West Nicholson Road, Audubon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am in the church. Interment Land of Canaan Cemetery, Elk Towsnhip. There will be no evening viewing and no viewing at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Beatrice Messler. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

When Dogs ‘Hate’ Other Dogs During the first 16 weeks of life dogs learn to get along with other dogs. In a perfect world they observe their litter-mates for about eight weeks and are then adopted by a knowledgeable human who socializes them with lots of other dogs and humans. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world. If Fido doesn’t learn to get along with his own species in the first few months of his life chances are he will never be comfortable around other dogs. He may react fearfully or even become aggressive when confronted with one or many dogs. This will lead to further isolation because he will not be welcome in social, animal friendly situations. This problem does not get better unless active steps are taken to desensitize Fido. If your dog reacts aggressively around other dogs here are a few steps you can take to desensitize... Read more →

By CNB News The Verga World War II monument that disappeared some years ago when the intersection of Crown Point road and Hessian avenue was expanded has been re-created after a culmination of efforts led by Bob Jonas and members of the Verga VFW. Support was garnered by West Deptford Township officials. The project was spearheaded by Jeep MacAdams, formerly of Brooklawn NJ, who had become outraged when no one could produce the original monument that stood since 1941. PHOTO: SGT JEEP MACADAMS One hundred or so names of those who entered the service during WWII from Verga have been duplicated using pictures from the original. Of those, it has been ascertained, only Jeep and two others were still alive as of this past October, 2009. That is when a tentative ceremony was held announcing plans for replacement and a dedication accordingly on Memorial Day 2010. Prior to the October... Read more →

press release View Consent Judgement pdf NEWARK – Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Sharon Joyce, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, today announced that four dealerships within the “Sansone Auto Network” have agreed to settle a state lawsuit by paying $175,000 and revising their business practices. The state alleged that the four Sansone dealerships, located in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act and Motor Vehicle Advertising Regulations by failing to disclose to consumers prior damage to used vehicles, prior rental or fleet use of used vehicles, and that the price posted or advertised for a used motor vehicle did not include licensing costs, registration fees and taxes. The four dealerships included in the Consent Judgment are Fords National Auto Mart, Inc., which does business as Sansone Ford Lincoln Mercury in Ocean Township; Paladin Chevrolet, which does business as Sansone Chevrolet in Avenel; Sansone... Read more →

The mall hosts the Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Armored Lives” exhibit June 9, ‘Startin’ School In Style’ Fashion show on June 12 and a Sports Card & Collectibles Show June 25-27. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. May 26, 2010 – This June Plymouth Meeting Mall will be hosting three free, fantastic events for the community. Get up close to a few zoo animals from Elmwood Park Zoo when they take a day off June 9 to go to the mall. Then, do not miss the ‘Startin’ School in Style” Summer Fashion Show on June 12 to brush up on what’s hot for the summer and donate some new or gently worn clothing to underprivileged teenage girls. Finally, end the month at the Sports Card and Collectibles Show June 25-27 and check out merchandise signed by your favorite player or their bobble-head look-alike. Animals from the Elmwood Park Zoo Visit Plymouth Meeting Mall Wednesday,... Read more →

By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. May 24, 2010 Little League’s Peter J. McGovern Museum will be one of many museums across the county offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer as part of an initiative by Blue Star Museums. More than 600 museums are taking part in the initiative that will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the participating museums announced the program today. Museums in all 50 states and the District of Columbia have joined forces with Blue Star Museums to make this offer. The complete list of participating Blue Star Museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Starting May 28, the McGovern Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that were taken at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. ~Bill Cleary video one video two related video 4 video 5 video 6 Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) Mayors Corner: Update on Solar Panels Being Erected in Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) The Mayors Corner: We Are Being Forced To Tighten Our Belts Do More With Less... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that I took at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. ~Bill Cleary video 1 video 2 Video 3 related video 4 video 6 video 7 Related articles by Zemanta Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) Mayors Corner: Update on Solar Panels Being Erected in Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) The Mayors Corner: We Are Being Forced To Tighten... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that I took at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. ~Bill Cleary video 1 video 2 Video 3 related video 4 Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) Mayors Corner: Update on Solar Panels Being Erected in Gloucester City (gloucestercitynews.net) The Mayors Corner: We Are Being Forced To Tighten Our Belts Do More With Less (gloucestercitynews.net) Firefighters... Read more →

When: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM Where: 304 Burlington Ave. Apt. 1-Side Delanco, NJ 08075 Please come out to welcome home Sgt. John Sprague from his second tour in Iraq. John is a 7th Engineer. He has been active duty at Ft. Drum, NY for 5 years and part of the Army for a total of 7 years. He was once in the JROTC and then went on to join the National Guard. He wanted to work to defend his country. John has 4 children. Please come out and help us make some noise in welcoming home Sgt Sprague. John's family and friends are very excited and would like some assistance in making some noise on his return home. Media welcome The Yellow Ribbon Club http://www.yellowribbonclub.org [email protected] Read more →

By Jon Whiten • | The Jersey City Independent The Jersey City Fire Department (JCFD) got five new Battalion Chiefs in a swearing in ceremony held May 24 at City Hall. The promotions come as the Healy administration tries to tame overtime costs in the department that have come from a recent surge in retirements, brought on by changes to the state pension system for public workers.The administration says the promotions will save approximately $30,000 per month in overtime costs. The new chiefs will eventually see a $5,000 raise as part of the promotion, but all have agreed to forego that salary increase until July 1 of next year. The current salaries of those being promoted range from $108,000 to $113,000. Battalion Chief is the third-highest rank in the JCFD, behind Chief and Deputy Chief. read via www.jerseycityindependent.com Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that were taken at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. ~Bill Cleary Related articles by Zemanta Firefighters & Supporters Pack Gloucester City Community Hall to Protest Layoffs (gloucestercitynews.net) Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) The Mayors Corner: We Are Being Forced To Tighten Our Belts Do More With Less (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that were taken at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. ~Bill Cleary video one video two related video 4 Related articles by Zemanta Firefighters & Supporters Pack Gloucester City Community Hall to Protest Layoffs (gloucestercitynews.net) Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) The Mayors Corner: We Are Being Forced To Tighten Our Belts Do More With Less... Read more →

Soccer fans across the Philadelphia region are anxiously awaiting June 27, when Philadelphia Union is slated to play their first game at their home field, PPL Park. The waterfront stadium in Chester will offer suites, a full–service club restaurant, a built–in concert stage, with seating as close to the field as regulations allow. The team recently announced that season ticket packages have sold out, but single–game tickets are available for purchase at www.philadelphiaunion.com. Related articles by Zemanta the Regional Transportation Program of the Year (gloucestercitynews.net) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Seeks Private Partners for Major Port Expansion in Philadelphia (gloucestercitynews.net) Port of Philadelphia Marks Grand Opening of New Forest Products Warehouse (gloucestercitynews.net) Video/BATTLESHIP BLAST DATE SET FOR SAT., JULY 3 (gloucestercitynews.net) Sports: Kicking Into Gear (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night (May 27, 2010) to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that were taken at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. The first part of Firefighter Williams comments appear in the video one.~Bill Cleary related video 2 related video 3 related video 4 Related articles by Zemanta Some Thoughts on the Highest Taxes in the Nation (gloucestercitynews.net) Firefighters & Supporters Pack Gloucester City Community Hall to Protest Layoffs (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of around 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. This is one of several video clips that were taken at the meeting. Sorry the quality of the film is so distorted, but the audio comes across real clear. The conclusion of Firefighter Williams comments appear in the second video . Several other video clips taken at the meeting will be posted in the near future.~Bill Cleary Read more →

On May 14, 2010, the Gloucester City American Legion Post 135, held their Installation of Officers for 2011. The Installing officer was Camden County Vice Commander, Tom Adams. Congratulations to out-going Commander Jim Logan and Commander-Elect John Hindsley and his staff. Top picture; Sgt At Arms "Big Jim" Mcnamee, Commander-Elect John Hindsley, Service Officer Jim Osherhoski, Finance Officer Jim Carr, Adjutant/Sr. Vice Rich Lindsey, and Chaplain Charler Reed. Missing: Judge Advocate Jim Logan, Jr. Vice Jim Rinier, and Historion Harry Blymer. Bottom: "Big Jim" Mcnamee, John Hindsley, and Jim Osherhoski. Related articles by Zemanta Hindsley Elected Commander of American Legion Post 135 (gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City Receives $1 million plus in Federal State Grants for Streetscape Project (gloucestercitynews.net) Dennis P. Cahill, of Bellmawr, formerly of Gloucester City; St. Mary School Alumni, Bellmawr Volunteer Fireman, Vietnam Navy Vet, Member of VFW Post 3620 American Legion Post 135 (gloucestercitynews.net) Groundhogs Become a Problem... Read more →

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Angler Lands World Record Red Hake Off Jersey Coast May 26, 2010 The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that Billy Watson from Lansdale, Pennsylvania has officially become a member of an elite fishing club by catching a new world record Red Hake, Urophycis chuss. The 12 pound 13 ounce fish, also known as a Ling, was caught on February 20, 2010 approximately 20 miles ESE of Manasquan NJ. The fish measured 33 inches in length and had a girth of 19 inches. It surpassed the previous state record of 11 pounds, 1 ounce set in 2002 by Natalie Jones for a fish caught off Brielle. Billy was bottom fishing at the Mud Hole on the Jamaica II with Captain Steve Spinelli at the helm when he hooked the big fish. He was using a St Croix medium heavy rod... Read more →

By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. The 16 qualifying teams for the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series will be playing under a new format in 2010. The culmination of more than 16,000 games over eight weeks of Little League Baseball tournament play, this year’s World Series will be played utilizing a double-elimination format in the first round. Previously, the tournament was conducted using a pool play format to reach the quarterfinal round. The 16 teams will still be placed into four, four-team pools, the eight U.S teams on one side of the bracket opposite the eight International squads. The top team in each pool advances to the U.S. and International single-elimination championship games. The U.S. and International champions then play for the World Championship on the final day of the tournament. “The format change means the outcome of each game, and ultimately, the tournament, will be determined solely by... Read more →

New Jersey anglers who make time to get on the water this weekend may find true meaning in the saying, "Saving the Best for Last". This is the last week of the spring trout stocking season but certainly not the last week of great spring trout fishing in New Jersey. In fact, the Memorial Day Weekend has the potential to be the best weekend of the spring season for several reasons. Stocked waters are now teeming with trout. The Division's Pequest Trout Hatchery once again exceeded the spring production goal of 570,000 trout. The Hatchery produced and stocked 606,642 trout this spring and the more than 36,000 extra trout were added to stocking runs during the last several weeks of the season. Data from a recently completed angler survey provides further assurance there may be more trout in New Jersey waters now, than at any time during the spring season.... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Fishkill, N.Y. - Siena College sophomore second baseman Dan Paolini has been named the 2010 MAAC Baseball Player of the Year and headlines the 2010 All-MAAC Teams, as voted on by the MAAC's head coaches. Paolini, last season's MAAC Rookie of the Year, posted a .368 batting average (78-212) during his second season for the Saints. He has also registered a league-best .816 slugging percentage, 62 runs scored, 64 runs batted in, 13 doubles and a conference-high 26 home runs for the Green and Gold this year. Rider University junior left-handed pitcher Mike Thomas has been selected as the 2010 MAAC Pitcher of the Year. Thomas has an 8-2 record on the mound and a 3.19 ERA. He has fanned 91 batters in 90.1 innings of work during the regular season, and has held opponents to a .247 batting average. Manhattan College's John Soldinger earned the 2010... Read more →

PHOTO: A large crowd attended the May 27 Gloucester City Council meeting. By Bill Cleary GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-An estimated crowd of around 300 people, mostly local and out of town firefighters, their family members and their supporters, packed the Gloucester City Community Hall, on Nicholson Road Thursday night to voice their opposition to a proposed cutback in the local fire department. If there were any people who favored the reduction in force in lieu of raising taxes they soon disappeared or sat very quietly. The City council budget meeting was scheduled to start at 8 pm but because of the crowd, some of the firefighters from out of town arrived in buses, was delayed 15 minutes so more seating could be made available. Layoff notices were handed out to 15 city employees earlier this month due to an estimated $1.3 million city budget deficit. The breakdown of the number shows... Read more →

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When: Friday, May 28, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm Where: VFW Post 3620 27-29 N. Burlington Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Please come out to welcome home PFC Danyelle Renee Cormaney from serving in Iraq. Danyelle made the choice to join the US Army when she was 18 yrs old. She did her Basic Training at Ft. Jackson and then moved on to Ft. Gordon for AIT. She was then stationed at her home base at Ft Stewart. She then got her orders to deploy to Bagdad, Iraq in January 2010. In the time there she survived numerous attacks on her base but still finds the time to work a full time job, take online college classes and even fits in some softball. She is a true American Patriot who signed the dotted line and is willing to put her own life ahead of ours. Please come out to welcome her... Read more →

The new homes will be priced between $175,000 and $180,000 Press Release After months of planning, the City of Gloucester is proud to announce that the rehabilitation and conversion of the Chatham Square Apartment Complex is set to begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 5 PM with the official ground breaking ceremony. The City, in conjunction with developer, Orens Brothers of Philadelphia, is set to convert the 100-apartment complex into 50 town houses. The new homes will be priced between $175,000 and $180,000, which will provide a wonderful opportunity for first-time home buyers. Additionally, homebuyers can take advantage of Gloucester City’s participation in the Live Where You Work Program, which provides potential homebuyers who work in the participating municipality with low interest mortgage rates, as well as down payment and closing cost assistance and additional savings from local businesses. This project has been in the works since the City... Read more →

Press release Gloucester City was recently awarded two American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Grants from the United States Federal Highway Administration and the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The first grant in the amount of $485,649.00 is for the Market Street Streetscape Project, which will include new brick sidewalks, between the existing sidewalks and curbs, and decorative street lighting on Market Street from 7th Street to King Street. The second grant in the amount of $529,963.75 is for the Burlington Street Streetscape Improvements Project, which will include new brick sidewalks, between the existing sidewalks and curbs, and decorative street lighting on Burlington Street from Market Street to Broadway. As the result of public bidding, both projects were awarded to Bud Concrete of Sewell, New Jersey. Construction of the Market Street Project is expected to begin in June. The construction of the Burlington Street Project is expected to begin in July.... Read more →

Fishkill, NY - The 2010 MAAC Baseball Championship is scheduled to begin today, May 26, from Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, N.Y. The entire championship can be seen live on MAACSports.com. In the first contest, top-seeded Canisius College, who enters the tournament with a 19-5 record in conference play, meets fourth-seeded Manhattan College. Canisius swept the Jaspers in a three game series in Buffalo on May 8-9. The Golden Griffins won two slugfests, 23-30 and 10-8, before shutting out Manhattan, 4-0, to complete the sweep. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The second first round game features host Marist College, the championship's second seed, and third-seeded Rider University. Marist, the defending MAAC Champions, dropped two of three to the Broncs three weeks ago in Lawrenceville. Rider had a dramatic, 7-6, walk-off win against the Red Foxes and then carried the momentum into game two of the doubleheader, winning 22-4. Marist... Read more →

On May 22, 2010. Age 62. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Haddon Heights. Loving father of Desireé Price and Joseph Price. Loving companion of Denise Rosenberg. Lawrence proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed building computers and had an interest in HO Trains. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment with Military Honors on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 beginning at 1 PM at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Please meet at the funeral home at 12:30 pm for procession led by The Veterans Group, Warriors Watch to the cemetery. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Lawrence D. Rosenberg. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

White-tailed Deer in New Jersey Harvest Summaries New Jersey's deer herd is a major component of the landscape throughout all but the most urbanized areas of the state. Deer affect our forests, farms, gardens, backyards and roadways. From a population reduced to a handful of deer in the early 1900s they rebounded during the 20th century to a thriving herd today. A healthy deer herd, managed at levels that are compatible with current land use practices and the human population, has great value to the people of the state. Deer are photographed, watched and hunted by many New Jerseyans and visitors from elsewhere. Deer hunters spend more than 100 million dollars each year as they enjoy approximately 1.5 million recreation-days hunting deer. Money spent in the course of deer hunting benefits a wide variety of New Jersey businesses. And for hunters looking for a place to hunt, New Jersey offers... Read more →

related category When East Meets West WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama apologized Sunday for failing to keep his promise to move Futenma air base out of Okinawa, despite months of searching for an alternative. The administration's plan now is to shift U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma from a residential area in the city of Ginowan to the coast near Nago, a move similar to the original relocation plan signed with the U.S. in 2006 but strongly opposed by Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima. While clarifying the plan, Hatoyama said he will ask other prefectures at a meeting on Thursday to take on some of the U.S. Military drills currently staged in Okinawa. "This heartbreaking conclusion I've reached to return the Futenma base” site to Okinawa, Hatoyama said during a meeting with Nakaima that was open to the media and televised to... Read more →

(4th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT) – Assemblyman Paul Moriarty on Tuesday announced he has introduced legislation to move school board and fire district elections to November, reforming an inefficient process while saving money and ensuring more voter participation. “We must change this costly system that elects school boards and fire commissioners with a super-minority of voters year after year after year,” said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). “The largest portion of our tax bills go toward schools, and fire districts also have taxing authority, yet we cling to the charades of these oddly timed elections. Ultimate fiscal responsibility and accountability should rest with officials elected in November by a majority of voters.” Fire district elections occur in February and school elections are in April. Under the Moriarty bill (A-2766): · Fire commissioner and school boards will be elected at the general election in November. Fire commissioners will take office on the first Tuesday in December... Read more →

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett has joined with colleagues from other Great Lakes states, including Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, in an urgent request that federal officials take "comprehensive and effective action" to address the economic and environmental threat to the Great Lakes that is posed by Asian Carp. Corbett explained that the states believe the spread of this invasive, non-native species into the Great Lakes could have a major impact on every state surrounding the lakes - devastating native fish populations and potentially destroying the fishing and tourism industries of the entire region. Additional information about the threat posed by Asian Carp, along with the multi-state effort to address this issue, is available at www.stopasiancarp.com. Corbett said that on May 19, 2010, the states joined in a letter urging the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), along with other federal and state agencies, to take immediate and... Read more →

press release TRENTON – Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that the former tax collector for Fairfield Township, Cumberland County, was sentenced to state prison today for stealing $44,000 in property tax payments. According to Director Taylor, Heddi Sutherland, 43, of Millville, was sentenced to five years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Robert P. Becker Jr. in Cumberland County. She pleaded guilty on March 29 to second-degree official misconduct, a charge contained in a May 11, 2009 state grand jury indictment obtained by the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau. Sutherland was ordered to pay $44,000 in restitution to Fairfield Township and will be permanently barred from public employment in New Jersey. Deputy Attorney General Susan Kase represented the state at the sentencing hearing. In pleading guilty, Sutherland admitted that between January 2003 and December 2007, while employed as the municipal... Read more →