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It just hit me! My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day. He has his food prepared for him. His meals are provided at no cost to him. He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup, and again during the year, if any medical needs arise. For this he pays nothing, and nothing is required of him. He lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that is much larger than he needs,... Read more →

Howard J. Lamade Stadium during the 2007 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. February 4, 2013 In a little more than four months, a “new” museum will open at the Little League International Complex. To go along with the $4 million renovation of the Little League Museum, the facility now has a new name and a new logo as well. Hours... Read more →

Gloucester City Board Of Education Backs Off School Choice Local Dancers Meet Television Stars Mount Ephraim BOE Considers 2013-14 Budget Westville Council Upset About Trains Causing Delays On Routes 45 And 130 NJ DOT Sponsors Hearing On Highway Project Tonight Related articles Gloucester City goes rogue for Halloween | philly.com GLOUCESTER CITY NJ: Help Wanted TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Church Renovations, Parishes Might Consolidate, Your Money | cnbnews.net The Public's Right to Know vs The City... Read more →

Pennsauken Tech (47) at Gloucester City (56) - Boys Basketball South Jersey Times, February 18, 2013 8:34 p.m. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Stefano Okoro joined an elite group Monday as the Gloucester High School senior joined Keith Gorman and Megan Light, both 1998 graduates, as the third Lion to reach the 2000-point mark as the Lions’ boys basketball team dumped Pennsauken Tech, 56-47, in a non-league matchup. Okoro needed 24 points heading into the contest and hit... Read more →

By JOE HARRIS FEBRUARY 15, 2013 ST. LOUIS (CN) - St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church has won a long-running battle with the St. Louis Archdiocese for control of its own assets, but will no longer claim to be Roman Catholic. In a joint statement, the archdiocese said it will dismiss its appeal and that the judgment of the trial court is final. St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Bryan Hettenbach affirmed St. Stanislaus' ownership of its... Read more →

Volume XVIII No. 7: February 15, 2013 While Washington is ringing its hands about the automatic across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is digging taxpayers even deeper into debt by pushing a smorgasbord of wasteful dinosaur projects. Exhibit A: Instead of prioritizing funding on the most economically justified and critically important projects, the Corps is reviving ancient duds like the New Madrid Floodway/St. John’s Bayou project. The New Madrid... Read more →

February 15, 2013 press relese By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) is proud to grant $300,000 to Little League Baseball (Little League) through the Williamsport Lycoming Impact Fund. Since its creation in 2002, the Impact Fund has granted $1,225,000. The Fund was established to accumulate unrestricted funds for programs and projects with a high community impact. The grant from FCFP will be used to create a Little... Read more →

House Republicans Weekly Remarks FEBRUARY 17, 2013 | "There is a smarter way to reduce the size of government than to slash defense spending, threaten national security and hurt military families," says Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) in the Weekly Republican Address. “In fact, the Republican-led House has already voted twice to replace the president’s sequester with targeted spending cuts based on real budget priorities." Watch her here and read more below. Rep. Roby called on... Read more →

Mark B. Matteucci on February 16, 2013, of Bellmawr. Age 59. Beloved husband of Dot (nee Valdez). Loving father of Brett Michael Matteucci and Jamie Leigh Matteucci. Grandfather of Colin Wayne Phillips. Dear son of Rose M. Matteucci. Brother of Ray(Terry) and Val(Rene) Matteucci. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mark was the former owner of Somerdale Beverage. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday morning from 9 to 11am at... Read more →

Emily Michelle Peshick on February 16, 2013, of Runnemede, peacefully passed away with all her loving family by her side. Age 11. Sunshine and loving daughter of Timothy and Michelle(nee Carpenter) Peshick II. Best friend and sister of Conner Peshick. Cherished granddaughter of John and Cathie(nee Curtis)Carpenter, Marsha(nee Rose) and Charlie Anderson, Timothy Peshick and the late Shirley Peshick. Loving great granddaughter of Norma Jo Peshick(nee Carpenter). Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Emily... Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ-- (5th and 6th graders) are the Honors Band members left to right: 6th grade Robert Snyder, 6th grade Gabrielle Crain, 6th grade Julianne Brown and 6th grade Mark Colavito. Band members not in photo are: 5th grade Mason Fowler, 5th grade Matthew King, 5th grade Andrew Stopper, 6th grade Brianna Hamilton, and 6th grade Kevin Mendez. "Honors Band began as a collaborative effort between Audubon Band Director Susan... Read more →

HOUSTON, Texas (AFP) February 17, 2013 2:42:41 AM EST Scott Halleran/Getty Images/AFP Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors jumps over a ball boy during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on February 16, 2013. Ross slammed two spectacular dunks through the rim to win 58% of fan votes via Twitter and websites. Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors dethroned defending champion Jeremy Evans of Utah to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in a worldwide vote... Read more →

photo and caption by Leigh Anne Hubbs MOUNT EPRHAIM NJ: Mount Ephraim School District Student of the Month winners left to right: 1st grade Gary Gable, 2nd grade Kristin Jusiak, 3rdgrade Robert Yager and 4th grade Olivia Malinowski. This photo will appear in an upcoming issue of the Gloucester City News Related articles New Members for Mount Ephraim School Board Mt. Ephraim School Supt. Turns Down Salary Increase and Will Contribute to Health Benefits Mount... Read more →

source Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office WOODBURY NJ--(February 14, 2013)Indictments handed down by the Gloucester County Grand Jury this week include: — Christopher A. Hyatt, 19, of Westville on charges of robbery with bodily injury, conspiracy to commit a robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, burglary, robbery with a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit burglary and theft by unlawful taking in Westville on Oct. 26, 2012. — Roberto R. Mercado, 21, of Camden... Read more →

This video, first posted on the Illinois DNR Facebook page, shows a trio of officers (one conservation officer, a state trooper and forest preserve officer) closing in on two tangled bucks in a cornfield. It's clear that the two deer are close to exhaustion (and probably death) when one of the officers starts shooting. But instead of a mercy killing, the officer shoots apart the bucks' racks. Unfortunately one of the deer had to be... Read more →

The nominations of John Brennan for CIA Director and Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense are being held up by Republicans in the Senate largely because of the unwillingness of the Obama administration to come clean on the what the President knew, when he knew it, and what he did during the seven hours that the Temporary Mission and the annex in Benghazi were under attack on September 11th and 12th last year. AIM recently... Read more →

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (February 16, 2013) – The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s basketball team closed its regular season with a clutch win at St. John Fisher College Saturday afternoon, defeating the Cardinals by a score of 54-43 to secure a berth in the Empire 8 Championship. The Ducks end the regular season with a record of 14-11 and a mark of 8-6 in the conference and will take on second-seeded Hartwick College in the semifinals... Read more →

Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey women’s basketball team defeated Richard Stockton College 69-57 in the opening round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference championship tournament in a late-afternoon match-up on Saturday in Packer Hall. The third-seeded Lions now advance to play at second-seeded William Paterson University on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the semi-final match. The winner of the Ramapo College at Rutgers-Newark game at 7 p.m. this evening will play... Read more →

TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATE: PRESS RELEASE Christiana, DELAWARE -- The Delaware Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor, Cherry Hill Construction, will be periodically redirecting traffic overnight on various dates in February by closing Interstate 95, restricting lanes or closing ramps to expedite the installation of steel beams over I-95. DelDOT recommends motorists avoid construction and seek alternate routes during these times. All closures, restrictions and associated detours will be signed before and during construction activity. The... Read more →

Purple heart (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On February 12, 2013. Age 92. Of Coral Springs, FL. Formerly of Brooklawn. Husband of the late Theresa (nee Dunn). Loving father of Mary Anne Welsh, John (Linda) Welsh, Margaret (Jack) Yeackel, Regina (Terry) Towle and Patrick Welsh. Predeceased by Letitia Welsh and their sons; James Welsh, Stephen Welsh and Michael Welsh (surviving Lori). Cherished grandfather of Laura, Matthew, John, Stephen, Kenny, Kelly, Tim, and David and great grandfather of... Read more →

FEB 13, 2013 Jackie Judd and KHN's Mary Agnes Carey examine the health care issues in Tuesday night's State of the Union address -- and Sen. Rubio's Republican response -- in this Health on the Hill discussion. JACKIE JUDD: Good day, this is Health on the Hill. I’m Jackie Judd. President Obama did not spend a lot of time on health care during his State of the Union address. Still, there were some hints about... Read more →

press release FEBRUARY 15, 2013 HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – Congressman Andrews Announced that the Gloucester County and Camden City housing authorities will receive over $83,000 in federal funds to help put people in South Jersey back to work. Awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Family Self-Sufficiency program, these grants are designed to help struggling families find work and become financially independent. The funds are typically used to provide job training or college... Read more →

FEBRUARY 15, 2013 Ewing, NJ… College of New Jersey lacrosse team enters the upcoming season as the favorite to make it three straight New Jersey Athletic Conference titles as the Lions were tabbed first in the preseason poll voted on by the coaches. TCNJ picked up four of the available six first-place votes, with Montclair State University getting one vote in second and Rowan University the other in third place. The Lions are 18-1 all-time... Read more →

t By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Children as young as four years of age are eligible to play Little League, beginning with Tee Ball. Little League International has created a new program for Tee Ball-age players (ages 4-6); and their parents or guardians, that is specifically designed to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball and softball that is grounded in fundamentals, fitness and having fun. Registration for the NEW Tee Ball program at... Read more →

February 13, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on last night’s edition of “Entertainment Tonight” (ET): Pope bashers are coming out of the woodwork, so it is hard to keep up with all of them. But the vile hit piece on the pope that aired on ET is clearly one of the worst. “The Pope’s Past” begins with correspondent Brian Ross complaining that many years ago he was slapped on the wrist by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. The... Read more →

Hearn, Richard T. June 23rd, 1947 - February 11, 2013 On February 11th he lost his battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Age 65. Of Gloucester City. He will be missed dearly by his wife, Susan ( nee Olive) Hearn, daughters, Susan Worrell & Mary Jacobs (William) and son Richard Hearn Janet. Poppop to Ashley, Lucas, Jack, Emma, Anthony, Andrew, Kristen, Rachel, Billy, Erin, Cailyn & Josh. Great poppop of Lily. Please join us in... Read more →

W.B. Mason (Photo credit: Steve and Sara) PRESS RELEASE FEBRUARY 15, 2013 BELLMAWR NJ-Mayor Frank Filipek and members of Council are proud to announce that the W.B. Mason Company, the largest privately held Office Products Dealership in the United States, announces the opening of its brand new facility in Bellmawr, New Jersey. W.B. Mason employs over 80 individuals in this new 80,000 sq. ft. facility which houses W.B. Mason’s sales and customer service operations for... Read more →

In response to the recent column SOME THOUGHTS ON GUN CONTROL by Bill Cleary, first I want to make it clear that I'm not a crusader or anti-gun. But God gave me a brain and the ability to think and reason. I think your stereotyping with your use of the term liberal. Personally, I voted for Obama and support his belief that America shouldn't be just about the 1 percent. But thats only one issue... Read more →

By Nick Simeone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 - Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter urged lawmakers today to find a way to avoid billions of dollars in cuts set to take a deep bite out of Pentagon spending in two weeks, saying the nation will face a crisis in military readiness if they take effect. And if the current budget trend is not corrected over the longer term, Carter told the... Read more →

FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Ewing, NJ… Led by a corps of four returning all-conference performers, The College of New Jersey softball team was picked to finish third out of 10 schools in the annual New Jersey Athletic Conference pre-season poll. Defending conference champion and second-ranked Montclair State University swept all 10 first-place votes, with 14th-ranked Rowan University picked second followed by the Lions. TCNJ has a strong group coming back that advanced to the NCAA Division... Read more →

By Anne Forline Gloucester City News (FEBRUARY 7, 2013 ISSUE)The Bellmawr Board of Education (BOE) recently underwent several key reorganizational changes that included one board member’s resignation, two new School Board members being sworn in, and the naming of a new President, Vice President and Business Administrator. Newcomers Mike Eckmeyer and Chris Concannon were sworn in to the Board, while Jody Mangus was elected as the Board President and Eric Hoban was named Vice President.... Read more →

Press release CAMDEN, N.J. (February 13, 2013) – The Rutgers University-Camden baseball program features a new coaching staff, practically a whole new team and a new direction as it heads into the 2013 season. The Scarlet Raptors, however, still have to build a new reputation on the field and, after an eighth-place finish in the New Jersey Athletic Conference last spring, they have been tabbed ninth in the pre-season poll by NJAC coaches, which was... Read more →

PRESSLEY Jesse T. On February 10, 2013. Of the Cramer Hill Section of Camden. Age 86. Loving Godfather of Marie Benjamin of Camden. Survived by many devoted caregivers and friends. Jesse proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post # 473 in Camden. Service 12 Noon Friday at McCANN –HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Burial BGWCD Cemetery. Condolences and Memories... Read more →

Atlanta native brings a strong track record of success and a deep understanding of all the local forces in the region. IRVING, Texas - Feb. 12, 2013 - The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today that John Stephenson has been named the president and chief executive officer of Atlanta Hall Management, Inc., (AHM) the Georgia not-for-profit corporation tasked with constructing and operating the national College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The announcement was made... Read more →

Dr. Anthony Silvestri, Class of 1954, was recognized by the Gloucester Catholic Alumni Asociation on Monday Dr. Anthony Silvestri '54 (center) is congratulated by Gloucester Catholic Principal John Colman (left) and Alumni Association President Tom Iacovone '70. night, January 28 with a major honor. The Alumni Association and Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School, formally dedicated the high school science lab as: “The Anthony Silvestri/Sr. Martha Mary Science Lab” The retiring Alumni Association Board member... Read more →

English: Picture of the medal of honor (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 - A U.S. Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save his comrades during an ambush in Afghanistan has been inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presented the... Read more →

CHERRY HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS & INFORMATION Companies performing roof cuts Cherry Hill Fire Department received permission to conduct training exercises from the owner of a dwelling that was to be torn down. Companies were rotated into the dwelling to complete several different tasks during the work week. Each platoon rotated their companies in each day to meet with training and train on various tasks. Instruction prior to cutting roof Companies completed hose stretches, searches,... Read more →

Diocese of Camden welcomes Bishop Dennis Sullivan Jason Laday/South Jersey Times February 12, 2013 3:03:37 PM EST GLOUCESTER TWP. – A capacity crowd of 1,400 cheered within St. Agnes Church as they witnessed the installation of Bishop Dennis Sullivan as the spiritual leader of the approximately 475,000 Catholics within the Diocese of Camden Tuesday afternoon. High ranking church officials from all six of New Jersey’s dioceses, as well as Catholic leaders and civic groups from... Read more →

ELLIS Gary A. On Feb 8, 2013, of Gloucester City, NJ, Age 47 years. Beloved husband of Cindy Ellis (nee Merrill), Loving father of Lauren, Justin and Zachary Ellis and like a father to Daniel Doyle, Jr. Cherished son of Joanne Gurick (Tom) and Gerald Ellis. Dear brother of Kimberly Hagan, Rebecca Snyder and Matthew Gurick. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Gary was a hard worker, who could fix... Read more →

ROMANOWSKI Elizabeth “Lee” Age 90, of Gloucester City, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. She had 4 sons, John Romanowski (Barb) of Harrisburg, Eddie Roman (Irma) (1940-2007), William Romanowski (Peggy) of Gloucester City, and Andy Russell (Barb) of Mullica Hill. Elizabeth also had 5 wonderful grandchildren JohnnyRomanowski, Billy Romanowski (Lil), Mindy Freedman (Mark), Chrissy Romanowski (Scott), and Becky Horn (Tim), plus 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.... Read more →

VATICAN CITY (AFP) February 11, 2013, 9:26:52 PM EST Filippo Monteforte/AFP People gather in front of Saint Peter's dome at the Vatican on February 11, 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI announced he will resign. The Catholic Church entered uncharted waters on Tuesday after Pope Benedict XVI's shock announcement. The Catholic Church entered uncharted waters on Tuesday after Pope Benedict XVI's shock announcement that he would become the first pontiff to resign of his own free... Read more →

Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Camden Riversharks continue building for 2013 season CAMDEN, N.J. – The Camden Riversharks have signed former New York Mets first baseman/outfielder, Valentino Pascucci. Pascucci, a 1999 draft pick by the Montreal Expos, had a brief stint with the Camden Riversharks in 2010 and was a midseason signing by the New York Mets. In 2011, Pascucci went 3-for-11 with a home run in a September call-up from AAA-affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons.... Read more →

February 12, 2013 Yesterday marked another milestone in the buildup of the Camden County Police Department’s Metro Division with the arrival of seven new officers. The hiring of these officers signal the continued increase of our regional law enforcement organization formed to bolster public safety in Camden County. These men and women started assisting a contingent of officers and civilians at the Police Services building where they are preparing for the orientation and training of... Read more →

published on Youtube Dec 21, 2012 A funny song sung to the tune of Margaritaville and inspired by Rush Limbaugh. This parody has original lyrics by Rick White and sung by Jack Anderson. Both of Charleston, West Virginia. related category chuckles Related articles Sandy victims still freezing their butts off in Obamaville Obamaville: Minorities Hardest Hit by Bloomberg Soda Law and Post Office Cuts Grammys 2013: Jack White Drops F-Bomb During 'Love Interruption' Performance Saturday... Read more →

Local High School Students Show Consumer Savvy Students from Audubon High School, Haddon Township High School and Winslow High School tested their knowledge of consumer laws and regulations while familiarizing themselves with their rights in the marketplace for the annual Consumer Bowl competition, which took place this past Wednesday at the Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River. Presented by Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services and the New... Read more →

(cnbnews.net)Two former teachers and the former principal of Triton Regional High School in Runnemede, implicated last fall in a sexual-abuse case, pleaded guilty Monday to official misconduct and failing to report the incidents to authorities. The teachers, Jeff Logandro, 32, and Dan Michielli, 27, both of Blackwood, were accused in October of having improper personal and physical relationships with female students between November 2011 and June 2012. Logandro and Michielli each agreed to 30 days... Read more →

ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) February 11, 2013, 5:43:59 PM EST Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP/File Major League Baseball right-handed ace pitcher Justin Verlander, pictured here on October 28, 2012, said Monday that he has turned down an offer to join the United States team at next month's World Baseball Classic. Major League Baseball right-handed ace pitcher Justin Verlander said Monday that he has turned down an offer to join the United States team at next month's World Baseball... Read more →

English: Pope Benedict XVI (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February 11, 2013 Bill Donohue offers seven good reasons why the pope’s legacy is secure: Religion for Pope Benedict XVI is as much a public issue as it is a private one. In 2008, he warned American bishops against “the subtle influence of secularism,” holding that “any tendency to treat religion as a private matter must be resisted.” The pope made it clear that religious freedom was not... Read more →

Every Friday, retired buddies Mario Chiodi and Joe Boulden visit Favorites at Vineland, an off-track wagering parlor. This summer the pair will have a betting facility much closer to home when a new wagering site gallops into Camden County. Penn National Gaming Inc., of Wyomissing, Pa., recently signed a lease with the owners of the building that formerly housed the Stone Grille eatery in Gloucester Township. Penn plans to open the betting facility by Labor... Read more →

February 10, 2013 Press release Former Paulsboro standout football quarterback Kevin Harvey and former Clayton High School basketball star Al Anderson will be among the 15 new inductees to the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame during the 33rd Annual Induction Banquet on March 19, 2013 at Auletto’s Caterers in Almonesson, the Executive Committee has announced. This year's inductees also include: Harry Dilks (Pitman); Fran Iacovone (Gloucester Catholic); Ryan Knight (Delsea); Fred Powell (Williamstown); Laura... Read more →