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Defensive tackle Jamil Pollard of Westville, N.J., became the first player to verbally commit to Penn State since the sexual abuse scandal surrounding former coach Jerry Sandusky. Pollard announced his decision during the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Arlington, Texas. A 6-foot-4, 285-pound defensive stopper at West Deptford High in suburban Philadelphia,... Read more →

The newly installed kiosk system has replaced meter parking at public lots and along Tanner Street, offering the convenience of using credit cards to pay for parking Haddonfield, NJ – December 29, 2011 – The parking kiosks are coming. Viewed as a better and more convenient method to pay for parking... Read more →

New Years Eve is a huge night for everyone, which means crowds will be swarming toward the metropolitan hubs around the world. People feed off each other’s excitement, and sometimes things can get out of hand if safety precautions are not taken. Everyone wants to have an unforgettable night (in a... Read more →

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Rescue 32 and Squad 45 responded to Route 295 Southbound just before Exit 26. Crews located a vehicle that had gone off the roadway struck a fence that caused the vehicle to flip and come to rest in a small stream. The lone occupant had self extricated... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year's celebration. Let's ring in 2012 responsibly and with respect for our loved ones, friends and neighbors. Before you go out and celebrate the New Year, talk to your friends and figure out what your plan is IN ADVANCE of... Read more →

By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2011 - American Forces Press Service published nearly 2,500 articles in 2011, covering topics ranging from the end of the Iraq mission to defense budget pressures and troop concerns over retirement benefits. The top 10 stories most viewed on Defense.gov this... Read more →

December 30, 2011 Freeholders Say Regional Force Will Put More Boots on The Ground to Ensure Public Safety In a press conference yesterday, members of Camden City’s police union and some city activists once again chose rhetoric over concrete proposals to deal with the public safety issue in Camden City. They... Read more →

Every year, nearly 12,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with an illegal alcohol level of .08 BAC or above. That means that every month more than 1,000 families must live with the tragic consequences of drunk driving. Since MADD was founded in 1980, alcohol-related fatalities have declined by more than... Read more →

Just prior to 1900 hours on Wednesday, December 28, "A" Group's Squrt 1351 and BLS 1392 were dispatched to the intersection of Church Road and North Kings Highway for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. While en route, additional calls reported that the driver of one of the vehicles was entrapped... Read more →

by Dawn Watson CNBnews.net For some folks, January is a time to make resolutions—changes to unhealthy habits and unpleasant attitudes. If you are one of these people, please consider making a few changes in Fido’s life, too. Your dog depends on you for everything. Make sure he is healthy by scheduling... Read more →

On 12/28 at 1630 the suspect in the robbery of TD Bank was arrested without incident at a motel in Bellmawr. Benjamin Alford (photo) of Deptford was charged with 2nd degree Robbery and Possession of CDS (heroin). He was remanded to the Camden County Corrections Facility. In other matters, On 12/23... Read more →

It’s no joke. Drinking and driving can cost you everything including your life. So this New Years Eve, think before you head out to party and arrange for a sober ride home. Drunk Driving Enforcement Fact Sheet Highly visible law enforcement crackdowns, including checkpoints and saturation patrols, are proven to keep... Read more →

Dear USO Supporter -- I've had the honor of going on USO tours, doing my best to entertain our troops and telling them face-to-face how much we appreciate their service. And I can tell you, this time of year it's more important than ever to let them know they're At Home... Read more →

The Voorhees Police Department is asking for assistance with recent burglaries. On December 28, 2011 between the hours of 2:00pm and 10:00pm (3) residences in the Sturbridge Estates section were burglarized. We are asking if anyone was in the area and noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles to contact Investagator Fowler... Read more →

Richard H. Davey, 70, of Laurel Lake lost his courageous battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. Born in Haddon Heights, he was a resident of Laurel Lake the past 42 years. He was a former member of the Mantua Police... Read more →

NEWARK – The Superior Court, Appellate Division, has upheld an earlier decision in favor of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, in the Division of Consumer Affairs’ separate lawsuits against an Indiana company and a Rhode Island company that together sold nearly 14,000 yo-yo waterballs to consumers here despite a... Read more →

A group of telemarketers are calling our residents and soliciting them for donations. They claim that the funds raised will go to Gloucester City Police Officers. Can you please post this flyer to your blog so the residents can be informed of this. The Gloucester City PBA does not solicit over... Read more →

source MADD'S WEBSITE Our organization began with a mother who lost her child in a drunk driving crash. She turned grief into positive change; her work and the work of so many other mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers started a movement that has saved 300,000 lives…and counting. But even today, one... Read more →

NEWARK -- The Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting in which state troopers and Newark Police officers shot at the driver of a stolen vehicle following a lengthy pursuit by several law enforcement agencies which was triggered by an earlier reported armed... Read more →

(TRENTON) – Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday announced plans to help laid-off New Jersey workers take advantage of extended federal unemployment benefits, vowing to pass new legislation authorizing the benefits before the current legislative session ends on Jan. 9. "With thousands of New... Read more →

Mayor Tony F. Mack Supports the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility Echoed the Halls of City Hall TRENTON–Mayor Tony F. Mack attended the December 28 Kwanzaa in the City Program where he joined the program’s sponsors as they celebrated Kwanzaa’s third principle today, Ujima - collective work... Read more →

by Chris Freind (special to CNBNEWS) It’s that time of year when Freindly Fire heaps praise upon those most deserving. So in the spirit of consistency, the Biggest Winner of 2011, just like every year, is illegal immigrants. They are granted driver’s licenses, free education — in some cases all the... Read more →

By Sara Martino Gloucester City News Representatives from Sunoco presented a new use concept for the closed Eagle Point Tank Farm, situated along the Delaware River in the Westville and West Deptford area. During the Westville Borough Council meeting last week Kevin Thompson, Public Affairs Manager for Sunoco, informed the governing... Read more →

Attend our seminar and meet the experts (see dates and times below) 1. Animal rights extremism in New Jersey. Learn how extremist elements are working to take away your freedoms to fish and hunt in New Jersey and what you can do to stop them. Plus, discover the link between conservation,... Read more →

On December 28, 2011 at 11:57 pm while conducting crime suppression enforcement patrol in the area of Blackwood-Clementon Road, Gloucester Township Police Ptl. Timothy Kohlmyer observed a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria being driven carelessly. The suspect ignored the officer's emergency lights and siren signal to pull over for approximately 1/2 of... Read more →

(11/P147) TRENTON -- Working in partnership with the Township of Weehawken, Union City, the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, and the nonprofit Trust for Public Land, the Department of Environmental Protection today secured the preservation of a unique 14.4-acre reservoir near the Lincoln Tunnel, Commissioner Bob Martin announced. "This opportunity reflects... Read more →

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi, Pemberton Township Chief of Police David Jantas and Burlington County Fire Marshall Robert Rose jointly announce the following: At 11:38 PM on Wednesday December 28th, 2011 a call was placed to 9-1-1 regarding an emergency in the 300 block of Seminole... Read more →

Unsolved Crime: Northeast Detectives Division Seeks Help in Identifying Male in Strongarm Robbery in the 15th District December 28, 2011 On April 7, 2011 at 3:10pm, a 75 year old white female was walking to the Medical Office at 2813 Cottman Ave. As she approached the rear entrance to the building,... Read more →

TRENTON - Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice has taken custody of a fugitive who allegedly ran a Costa Rican “wire room” where the Lucchese crime family processed billions of dollars in illegal wagers on sporting... Read more →

Happy New Year from the Freeholder Board Most Camden County offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012. Please plan any business you may have with the county accordingly. PCFA Collecting E-waste at No Charge to County Residents The Camden County PCFA will collect electronics for recycling during the months... Read more →

A leading company that provides red light cameras to catch drivers breaking traffic laws has been putting some of its vast cache of footage on YouTube. The P.S.A.s are intended to show the possible consequences of flouting red lights, and the company, American Traffic Solutions, recently compiled a montage of car... Read more →

We are getting older and things are getting bad here. Gas prices are too high, no jobs, food and heating costs too high. I know some have taken you out of our schools, government and even Christmas, but Lord I'm asking you to come back and re-bless America . We really... Read more →

CAMDEN — The investigation is continuing into a shooting Monday that killed a 23-year-old city man in one of Camden’s historically peaceful neighborhoods. Darnell Lopez was shot once in the upper torso around 5:30 p.m. outside a convenience store on the south side of Yorkship Square in Camden’s Fairview neighborhood. No... Read more →

Date: December 16, 2011 1. 5:47 PM – Criminal Mischief – Resident from the first block of E. Third St. reported criminal mischief to their residence. Someone had thrown eggs at the house. The subjects had run off prior to police arrival. Date: December 18, 2011 1. 6:47 AM – Vehicle... Read more →

Suddenly, on December 28, 2011. Age 27. (nee Crusemire) Of Gloucester City. Loving mother of Mary-Lou Ruggiero, Marissa Rutan and Nathan John Harley Rutan. Loving daughter of Ronald Thomson and Teresa Deniken (nee Crusemire) and her husband Ed. Cherished granddaughter of Doris Crusemire. Best friend of John Rutan. Katie was a... Read more →

Arrested: Suspect Involved in Robbery of Qin's Grocery Store in the 3rd District Was Arrested Within Hours From a Facebook Viewers 9-1-1 Tip The Philadelphia Police Department would like to extend its gratitude to the media and the viewers of Phillypolice Facebook for helping us apprehend the suspect for the robbery... Read more →

By Anne Forline Gloucester City News Terri Lewis of the New Jersey School Boards addressed the Gloucester City Board of Education (BOE) concerning the search for a new superintendent during last week’s meeting. There was a brief discussion about when the search would begin, when it would be advertised, and how... Read more →

December 28, 2011 On November 4, 2011, at 4:50pm, two unknown males entered the Belaggio Jewelry store located at 2115 Cottman Avenue armed with guns and forced three store employees into the back office. The suspects removed trays of various types of jewelry from the front counter and rear safe. The... Read more →

(11/P146) TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection will sponsor eight free guided hikes and a horseback ride in state parks and trails in New Jersey on New Year's Day as part of a nationwide America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. This initiative, which is being held in all 50... Read more →

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for too many families, they are filled with tragedy. In fact, 43% of driving fatalities on Christmas Day are alcohol-related. During this time of year when drunk driving crashes are most prevalent, MADD urges everyone to do their... Read more →

TRENTON – Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced today a $34.25 million, multi-state settlement with GE Funding Capital Market Services, Inc. as part of an ongoing, nationwide investigation of alleged illegal conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry. As part of the settlement, GE Funding has agreed to pay $30 million... Read more →

By Raymond Rolak National Correspondent (cnbnews.net)Detroit-- Purdue forced seven turnovers and Western Michigan could never catch up as the Boilermakers won their second Little Caesars Pizza Bowl 37-32. Freshman Raheem Mostert returned a 99 yard kickoff in the first-half for a score and Purdue senior kicker Carson Wiggs recovered his own... Read more →

Sheriff Encourages Residents To Take This First Step in Serving Their Community The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department announced today that a new C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) Basic Training Class will begin on January 10, 2012. The class is eight sessions long and will be from 6:30 pm to 9 pm,... Read more →

The tradition of two fireworks on New Year’s Eve will continue as SugarHouse Casino returns to present Twice the Fireworks, Twice the Fun with two different shows 6 p.m. and Midnight, lighting up the skies over the Delaware River. Both free shows will be choreographed to unique soundtracks and launched from... Read more →

CAGW Grounds $3 Billion in Defense Budget Pork Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) won its multi-year battle to terminate federal funding for the alternate engine for the Joint Strike Fighter, a wasteful pork-barrel project that was opposed by both the Bush and Obama administrations and the Pentagon, which had repeatedly said... Read more →

Local government agencies and authorities are required to audit their books annually, and one might think that these audits are sufficient to ensure that everything is on the up and up. But the audits merely point out financial reporting deficiencies--sometimes the same deficiencies year after year--and the agency or authority that... Read more →

12/27/11 The FBI conducted thousands of investigations in 2011, from terrorists bent on murder and cyber thieves hacking networks to corrupt government officials and fraudsters stealing billions of dollars from innocent victims. As the year comes to a close, here is a look at some of the most significant cases the... Read more →

Warning: Do Not Use ShoulderFlex Massager FDA has warned consumers to stop using the ShoulderFlex Massager because it can cause serious injury or death. This personal massage device was designed for home use to provide deep tissue massage to the neck, shoulders and back while the user is lying down. The... Read more →

Uploaded by UniversityofMinn on Nov 30, 2011 The Carlson School of Management received a surprise visit from a saxophonist...and nearly 300 of his friends from the University of Minnesota's School of Music this November. "Deck the Halls" arr. Francisco J. Núñez and Jim Papoulis from "Coolside of Yuletide" Special Thanks To:... Read more →

TRENTON – Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division on Civil Rights Director Craig Sashihara announced today that the Board of Education in Emerson, Bergen County, has agreed to pay a former student $130,000 to resolve allegations the school district did not effectively address alleged verbal, physical and cyber harassment of... Read more →