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Box Score Box Score (PDF) Press release March 22, 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Dr. John Giannini kept calling timeouts as La Salle's big lead kept slipping away, an 18-point halftime advantage wiped out by fourth-seeded Kansas State's frantic comeback. The coach's message every time was simple: Keep playing defense. The Explorers finally answered his challenge. Jerrell Wright made three foul shots in the final 30 seconds, and the No. 13 seed from the Atlantic 10 buckled down on defense in the closing minutes, allowing the Explorers to polish off a 63-61 upset win Friday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. "Every timeout, every time we came in, he was riding us on defense," said Ramon Galloway, who finished with 19 points for La Salle. "We had a good margin, and they came back and actually took the lead. We had to stick together, dig down deep... Read more →

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (March 22, 2013) – Junior southpaw Ryan Farabella (Vineland, NJ/Buena Regional) scattered 12 hits in a complete game performance to raise his record to 2-0 and lead the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team over McDaniel College, 5-3, here Friday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. The Scarlet Raptors improve to 10-6 with their third straight win, while the Green Terror falls to 9-6. Rutgers-Camden scored single runs in the first two innings on a sacrifice fly by sophomore first baseman Connor Hall (Delran, NJ/Delran) and a run-scoring single by senior leftfielder Nicco Esgro (Glassboro, NJ/Glassboro). McDaniel bunched four hits in a two-run third inning to tie the game, but the Scarlet Raptors took the lead for good in the fourth, responding with their own two-run rally. Senior catcher Shaune Collins (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East) poked a one-out single and scored on a triple by senior rightfielderDonnie Haines... Read more →

Hawks Open Conference Slate with Win for Fifth Straight Season AMBLER, Pa. – Senior righthander Kyle Mullen (Berwyn, Pa./St. Joseph’s Prep) broke the Saint Joseph’s record for career strikeouts on Friday afternoon as the SJU baseball team kicked off its Atlantic 10 slate with an 8-3 win over Temple at Skip Wilson Field. Mullen fanned five on the day, and his career total now stands at 216. Mullen eclipsed the record of 212, which had been held by Saint Joseph’s Athletics Hall of Famer John Butz for 47 years, when he caught Tyler Elko looking to end the bottom of the sixth inning. “I’m honored,” said Mullen. “Doing something like that is something I could have only dreamed about.” “That record has stood for a long time,” said head coach Fritz Hamburg. “It’s a real tribute to him and his ability to pitch.” Mullen struggled in the first inning as... Read more →

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday March 24, 2013 - March 31, 2013 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD - March 24th, 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Proclamation of the Passion. It marks the beginning of Holy Week. (no mult-box feed available) HOLY THURSDAY CHRISM MASS - March 28th, 9:40 a.m. (Procession) 10:00 a.m. (Mass) Charles J. Chaput (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist. All Archdiocesan priests gather to concelebrate with the Archbishop and to renew their priestly promises. During this Mass, Archbishop Chaput will bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, and consecrate the Oil of Chrism. These holy oils are used throughout the Archdiocese during the coming year in the... Read more →

Migraine (Photo credit: librarygrrrl) On this page: How the Patch Works What Causes a Migraine? FDA-Approved Drugs If you're one of the more than 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines, you know that calling them "just another headache" is like calling a hurricane "just another storm." Fortunately, says neurologist Eric Bastings, M.D., deputy director of the Division of Neurology at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are practical measures you can take to prevent painful migraines and FDA-approved medications to either stave off their onset or relieve their pain. There are two basic kinds of medications for migraine: abortive medications (also called acute medications) that treat migraines after they begin, and preventive medications that help keep migraines from developing in the first place. In January 2013, FDA approved an acute medication that uses a widely-prescribed drug for treating migraines (sumatriptan, name brand Imitrex), but delivers the drug through... Read more →

The leftist media are now officially shameless. Senator Harry Reid disgraced the Senate floor by linking the tiny budget cuts known as the sequester to seven Marines dying in a terrible accident. ABC, CBS, and NBC gave this outrageous lie ZERO seconds of coverage. They censored one of the most disgusting lies ever uttered by a Senator on the Senate floor. I never cease to be appalled by the stories the liberal media will censor in order to advance the radical Left's dangerous agenda. But this time they have gone too far. If Senator Reid had an ounce of honor, he would immediately resign. We know he does Harry Reid (Photo credit: Cosmic Smudge) n't, so he won't. If the liberal media had an ounce of integrity, they would be holding Harry Reid accountable. But they aren't because as the loyal propagandists for the far left, the media's main job... Read more →

POBUTKIEWICZ Leonard Leo On March 18, 2013. Age 70. Of Camden. Formerly of Jersey City, NJ. Survived by his sons; Mark Pobutkiewicz (wife Jody) and Kenneth Pobutkiewicz, his grandchildren; Jessica, Daniel, Jason, Henry and Samuel, his sister; Florence. Predeceased by parents; Joseph Pobutkiewicz and Helen (nee Klimisufski), his siblings; Stanley, Joseph and Celia. Born in Plymouth, PA, Lenny proudly served in the Army National Guard. He worked as a computer engineer for Shearson American Express before retiring in 1988. Lenny was an avid fisherman and hunter. At the request of family, funeral services will be private. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Leonard Pobutkiewicz. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

PUNIHAOLE Christina M. On March 18, 2013. Age 45. Of Voorhees Twp. Cherished Daughter of the late Herman K. Punihaole and Karen Anita (nee Wolf). Devoted companion of 6 years to Fred Newton of Voorhees. Loving Sister of Herman M. Punihaole and wife Belinda of Carlisle, PA., Lowell J. Punihaole of Kuwait and Rita Punihaole of Maple Shade. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation is private and there will be no services. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Christina M. Punihaole. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

As News Media Cut Back on Reporting, Nearly 1-in-3 Americans Say, They Have Abandoned an Outlet Due to Diminished Information On TV, Daytime Cable Offers Less Live Coverage; Local Stations Look More Vulnerable source: Pew Research Center Project for Excellence in Journalism March 18, 2013 – In the news media, a continued erosion of reporting resources has converged with growing opportunities for newsmakers, such as political figures, government agencies, companies and others, to take their messages directly to the public. The public, for its part, is not very aware of the financial struggles that have led to the news industry’s cutbacks in reporting, but nearly one-in-three (31%) say they have stopped turning to a particular news outlet because it no longer provides the news they were accustomed to getting. These are among the major findings in the Pew Research Center’s 2013 State of the News Media report, its 10th annual... Read more →

March 19 press release GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Korean War veterans, including Captain Andrew T. Jackson of Cherry Hill and Honor Guard Fred Connolly of Turnersville, paid a visit to Mr. Pat Beckett's social studies classes at Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School on Friday, March 8. The veterans showed a brief film about the Korean War and then made presentations on their participation in the conflict, which took place between 1950 and 1953. Gloucester Catholic students who accompanied the veterans throughout the day were Brandon Wethman, Connor Morgan, Luke Demas, Nick Marks, Devin McCall, and Rory McPeak. Related articles Help with Korean War book/Website Gloucester City: Joe Gallagher, High School Baseball Coach, teacher and GHS Business Administrator RI Korean War veterans honored Remember veterans of Korean War Read more →

Senator Buono on Governor Christie’s Comments on Legislation to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy ( MARCH 21, 2013)New Brunswick, N.J.– Today, State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono issued the following statement in response to Governor Christie’s statement that he was ‘of two minds’ and undecided on legislation to ban gay conversion therapy. "Gay children don't need to be 'cured,' they need to be loved and accepted for who they are, just like ALL of our children. Yet, Governor Christie says he's 'of two minds' on banning gay conversion therapy, a cruel and damaging process of trying to shame children into being someone they're not. It's an outrageous practice and it has no place in New Jersey. That Governor Christie would dignify this shameful practice is disgusting. I urge all New Jerseyans who value equality to speak out and make clear to Governor Christie that his intolerance has no place in... Read more →

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (March 21, 2013) – The Rutgers University-Camden baseball team put on its hitting shoes here Thursday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. The Scarlet Raptors pounded out 20 hits as they outlasted Gallaudet University, 14-9. The Scarlet Raptors improve to 9-6, while the Bison fall to 7-11. Junior second baseman Luis Maldonado (Ponce, Puerto Rico/Pennsauken), junior designated hitterGeorge Spingler (Gloucester City, NJ/Gloucester Catholic), senior leftfielder Nicco Esgro (Glassboro, NJ/Glassboro) and freshman shortstop Joe Sigismondi (Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional)collected three hits apiece for the Scarlet Raptors, with Sigismondi and Maldonado both adding two RBIs. Senior rightfielder Donnie Haines (Carneys Point, NJ/Penns Grove) went 2-for-4 with two runs and five RBIs, including a three-run home run in the fifth inning and a two-run double in the seventh. Haines’ home run sparked the Raptors’ four-run fifth inning, which gave Rutgers-Camden the lead for good at 7-3. The closest Gallaudet came after... Read more →

First Lady Mary Pat Christie Leads Nation’s First Spouses in Raising Awareness of Down Syndrome Cognitive Research March 20, 2013 (Trenton, NJ) – Recognizing the groundbreaking advances being made in the area of Down syndrome cognitive research, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today that Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Official Residence, will be lit in blue Thursday evening, March 21, to support the national Light the Way initiative. This year, Mrs. Christie is being joined by First Spouses from 22 states and territories, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming in endorsing this event. “I have been inspired by so many outstanding initiatives that are making a real difference in communities throughout the Garden State and the nation,” said Mrs. Christie. “That’s why I am pleased to once again support... Read more →

Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Team partners with local charity to promote Hurricane Sandy relief CAMDEN, NJ. The Camden Riversharks have announced a partnership with Hometown Heroes for the 2013 season opener at Campbell’s Field. The Riversharks will play their home opener against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:05 p.m. with proceeds from the night going to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The team will donate proceeds from the night to the New Jersey-based charity organization, Hometown Heroes, to benefit the “Restore the Shore” campaign. The Riversharks have agreed to donate $1 to Hometown Heroes for every ticket purchased on April 23 at the Campbell’s Field Box Office. Tickets are also available for purchase on Riversharks.com where fans can use the group code “Restore” with $5 per ticket purchased being donated to the cause. In addition to the donation from ticket sales, fans who present a drivers license... Read more →

(May 1, 1923 - March 20, 2013) Mafalda M. Loberto (nee Pampanini), on March 20, 2013, of Bellmawr. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late John L. Loberto. Devoted mother of Frank Loberto (Linda), Robert Loberto, Barbara Loberto and the late Patricia Loberto. Loving grandmom of Gina, Nicholas, Alyssa, and John. Dear sister of the late Florence Anastasia and Antoinette Carrabs. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 8:45 to 10:15am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. Read more →

Rowan University (Photo credit: Wikipedia) MARCH 21, 2013 source press releases ROWAN BASEBALL DEFEATS WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON, 9-1 WINTER HAVEN, FL – The Rowan University baseball team defeated Washington and Jefferson College, 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Chain of Lakes Field. Right-hander Steven Melchiorre (sr. Atco, NJ/Hammonton) threw eight innings for his second win on the season. He (2-1) only gave up three hits and one earned run. Melchiorre struck out five batters. Righty Tyler Dean was the losing pitcher. He (0-1) went four innings and allowed four hits and six runs, two were earned. Rowan has a 9-4 record while W&J is 4-4 overall. Profs’ catcher Stephen Petriello (fr. South Plainfield, NJ/South Plainfield) contributed with two hits (four at bats), two RBIs and two runs scored. Right fielder Nick Krieger (so. Manalapan, NJ/Manalapan) added two hits in three at bats and scored two runs. Center fielder Eric Perez (jr.... Read more →

Southwick Associates was also recently busy working with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to highlight another financial pillar of conservation, fishing, as described in the report, "Sportfishing in America: An Economic Force for Conservation." With the USFWS reporting that 33 million Americans age 16 or older went fishing in 2011, and ASA estimating there are potentially as many as 60 million Americans of all ages who consider themselves anglers in the country, fishing at least once every five years, the sportfishing community is undoubtedly vital to the economy and conservation. In fact, it is estimated that anglers spend approximately $48 billion annually on equipment, licenses, trips, and other fishing-related items or events with an economic multiplier effect of $115 billion impacting our nation's economy. Each angler spends roughly $1,441 per year supporting 828,000 jobs that account for as much as $35 billion in salaries and wages. Plus, through excise taxes... Read more →

Impressive ratings and attendance figures signal the sport's relevance in every corner of the country. IRVING, Texas, March 19, 2013- The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) showcased today three impressive facts from the 2012 college football season that emphasize the strong interest in the sport by millions of fans across the country, including: Exceptional Attendance Figures: The sport produced the third highest attendance figure ever with 48.96 million fans attending a game, including 1.7 million spectators for the bowl games. Outstanding Television Viewership: More than 216 million viewers tuned in to watch the regular season with another 126 million watching the bowl games. Powerful Bowl Ratings: The Discover BCS National Championship Game on ESPN between Alabama and Notre Dame produced the second most-viewed program in cable television history with 26.4 million viewers, only behind the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. The five BCS bowl games averaged... Read more →

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 20, 2013) – The spring break trip to the Snowbird Invitational is becoming a fun journey for the Rutgers University-Camden softball team. The Scarlet Raptors raised their record to 5-0 on their trip to Myrtle Beach as they swept the University of Minnesota-Morris, 8-0 and 3-1, here Wednesday. The first game ended after five innings due to the eight-run rule. Rutgers-Camden improved to 8-3, extending its winning streak to five games. The Scarlet Raptors also have won six of their last seven contests. Minnesota-Morris falls to 2-6. The Scarlet Raptors return to varsity action at the Snowbird Invitational Thursday with a 9 a.m. doubleheader against Clarion University. Game 1 Rutgers-Camden 8, Minnesota-Morris 0 Freshman rightfielder Lexi Fair (Deptford, NJ/Gloucester County Institute of Technology) sparked the Scarlet Raptors’ attack from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, while also stealing one base. Raptor... Read more →

Mar 19, 2013 According to figures released by the Alzheimer's Association, deaths from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia rose 68 percent between 2000 and 2010. NPR: Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Now A Deadlier Threat To Elderly Alzheimer's disease doesn't just steal memories. It takes lives. The disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and figures released Tuesday by the Alzheimer's Association show that deaths from the disease increased by 68 percent between 2000 and 2010 (Hamilton, 3/19). The Associated Press/Washington Post: Beyond Memory Loss, Report Finds 1 in 3 Seniors Dies With Dementia That Can Impede Other Care A staggering 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says a new report that highlights the impact the mind-destroying disease is having on the rapidly aging population (3/19). USA Today: One In Three Elderly Have Dementia When They Die Deaths from Alzheimer's... Read more →

ELATED CATEGORY GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY BY CNBNews Staff Bill Tourtual, Butch Shaffer, and myself were talking A new look for Butch Shaffer photo credit Babe Tourtual recently about some of the characters we remembered growing up in Gloucester City, NJ back in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. Somehow the name of Albert "Monk" Schaffer, (no relation to Howard "Butch" Shaffer), came up in our conversation. Monk was a local hood who grew up in the 300 block of Morris Street. As a teenager he hung out at Augie's pool room (28 N. Burlington Street), Tuckers Corner (Cumberland and Atlantic Street) and the Pine House (200 block of N. Broadway). When he got older he could be found at the Sand Bar, 5th and Powell Streets, The Twin Bar, Broadway and Market Street, and The Crown Point Inn, Westville, to mention a few. My father-in-law, Tom Sarlo and I, bumped into... Read more →

Primary Logo''' 1996–present (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By: Anne Forline Gloucester City News The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and Eagles Radio, together with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, Jeremy Maclin, issued a challenge to New Jersey’s public school kids to get fit. The five-week program, from October 29 to December 2 of last year, challenged students to “Move Like Maclin.” More than 250 students at Mary Ethel Costello School, under the direction of physical education teacher, Lisa Triantafillou, with assistance from Patty Blaylock and Dana Fresolone, accepted the challenge. In order to “Move like Maclin” students walked, ran or jogged during recess their recess periods and outside of school. They were also responsible for keeping track of their minutes in an activity log. At the conclusion of the program, the most “active school” won a Pep Rally with a guest appearance from Maclin. Also, the top 200 children who clocked the... Read more →

LAKELAND, Fla. (March 19, 2013) – After knocking off a pair of ranked opponents in the last two days, the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team ran into a buzzsaw here Tuesday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. Worcester State University, of Worcester, Mass., collected 22 hits, two walks, one hit batsman and was aided by five Scarlet Raptor errors as it defeated Rutgers-Camden, 17-6. The Lancers improve to 4-4, while the Scarlet Raptors fall to 7-5. Rutgers-Camden, which knocked off #15-ranked Western New England University Sunday and split a doubleheader with #19 Trinity College on Monday, barely settled into Tuesday’s game before Worcester State hit the Raptors with a seven-hit, two-error, five-run second inning. The Lancers added another run in the third inning and then exploded for another five-spot in the fourth to build an 11-0 lead. That frame featured a bases-clearing triple by junior third baseman Dan Ubele (Tyngsboro, MA/Tyngsboro).... Read more →

March 16, 2013 Copyright Image Click to View Pope Francis arrives for a series of questions from the media on Saturday, March 16. He discussed his reaction to being chosen pope as well as his feelings on charity.(Alessandra Tarantino/AP) Pope Francis offered intimate insights Saturday into the moments after his election, telling journalists that he was immediately inspired to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi because of his work for peace and the poor — and that he himself would like to see "a poor church and a church for the poor." "Let me tell you a story," Francis said in a break from his prepared text during a special gathering for thousands of journalists, media workers and guests in the Vatican's auditorium. Francis then described how he was comforted by his friend, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, as it appeared the voting was going his way and it... Read more →

MAYOR NUTTER, STREETS DEPARTMENT COUNTDOWN TO THE 6TH ANNUAL PHILLY SPRING CLEANUP Philadelphia, March 15, 2013 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Philadelphia Streets Department announced that the 6th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 13 (rain date is Saturday, April 20). Mayor Nutter launched the countdown to the citywide cleanup at the Community Women’s Education Project (CWEP) in Kensington. Residents can volunteer for a Philly Spring Cleanup project online at www.phillyspringcleanup.com. “I’m continually inspired by the ongoing citizen engagement that is part of the Philly Spring Cleanup,” said Mayor Nutter. “Community involvement is the impetus for a successful cleanup season and a beautiful city. This idea also shines in the Philly Future program, in which participants are developing civic pride as a result of their daily work. In turn, the participants take this pride and instill it in their lives and their city.” The... Read more →

Pope Francis met with media (Photo credit: Catholic Church (England and Wales)) March 18, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on how two bicoastal newspapers are reporting on Pope Francis and the so-called Dirty War: No sooner had Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio been elected Pope Francis when the Los Angeles Times started reporting on his alleged “timidity” in fighting Argentina’s dictatorship during the Dirty War, 1976 to 1983. The newspaper also cited the rap that he was “too quiet” during this period. Similarly, the New York Times is saying that the pope is being accused of “knowing about abuses and failing to do enough to stop them.” What is particularly striking about today’s front-page story on this issue—the pope “faces his own entanglement with the Dirty War”—is that it took four journalists in four different nations to work on it. Anyone who thinks these newspapers want a more vocal Catholic Church would... Read more →

English: Louisville Slugger logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Communications Division SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. March 2013 Little League International has been advised that Louisville Slugger is recalling the entire current line of the OneX fastpitch softball bat (all lengths and weights) from the market. Model numbers affected by this recall are FP136, FP1369 and FP1368. Effectively immediately and until notified otherwise, these bats are no longer approved for play in any level of the Little League Softball program. It should be noted that both the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have taken similar action at the request of Louisville Slugger. For more information, please visit: http://www.slugger.com/fastpitch/oneX_faqs.html via www.littleleague.org Related articles Louisville Slugger TPX Dynasty-12 (Model: YB12D) Black/Red/Grey Fail Compliance Testing | cnbnews LOUISVILLE SLUGGER - Pals (Jun, 1940) Louisville Slugger Museum testing out new line of bats Picture Archives: Louisville Slugger... Read more →

I want to tell you about a terrific event that families and children should plan to attend. The Camden County Board of Freeholders is sponsoring a free interactive conference on parenting for families and kids called “Raising The Next Generation” on Saturday, April 13th, from 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Pennsauken High School. We created this conference to help families raise bright, healthy, happy children. It will be a day of learning, but one of fun interactive activities for all ages. Parenting expert, TV host, author and Courier-Post columnist, Lu Hanessian, from Cherry Hill, will be the keynote speaker and there will be a variety of workshops, from nutrition and exercise, Karate and bullying to fatherhood, being an advocate for your child, from how to do homework to how to have fun as a family. Top experts and authors will there to run workshops, many of them hands on. The day... Read more →

On March 17, 2013. Age 87. Of Magnolia, formerly of Gloucester City. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Hannold (nee Pine). Loving father of Mary Lou and William S. Adams of Gloucester City, Sandra Lee and Thomas Adams of Stratford, NJ, Terri Lynn and Paul Taggart of Fort Myers, FL, and his predeceased daughter, Lori Ann Hannold. Loving grandfather of Michelle and Kevin Biehl, Timothy and ''Missy'' Adams, and Jennifer Adams. Dear brother of Lois (nee Hannold) and the late John Shelton, Dolores (nee Hannold) and the late William Gifford , the late Frank W. Hannold, Sr. and the late Henrietta Hannold. Loving son of the late Frank E. and Doris Hannold (nee Stubbs) of Gloucester City. Loving son-in-law of the late John and Mary Pine. Loving brother-in-law of Olive Driscoll (nee Pine) and Joseph Driscoll, the late Jack Pine and the late Rosetta Pine. Also survived by many... Read more →

English: 17th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Chief Warrant Officer James E. Groves III, 37, of Kettering, Ohio, died March 16 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. This incident is under investigation. Related articles American Heroes: Five Soldiers Killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan | cnbnews AMERICAN HEROES: Chief Petty Officer Christian Pike, Spc David T. Proctor American Hero: Names of Seven Service Members Kiled in Helicopter Crash Announced AMERICAN HEROES: Capt. Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, 28, Staff Sgt Rex L. Schad/cnbnews Read more →

March 18, 2013 Ewing, NJ... Two players from both The College of New Jersey baseball and softball teams were recognized by the New Jersey Athletic Conference for their performances during the week ending March 17, 2013. Sophomore Josh Limon (Eastampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley) was named NJAC Player of the Week after going 10-for-20 over five games during the Lions’ spring trip down in Winter Haven, Fla. He also drove in eight runs during the week that included the game-winning in the hit in the bottom of the ninth in a 10-9 win over Rhode Island College. The first baseman was a five-for-five in that game and also went four-for-five with three runs batted in during an extra inning loss to Suffolk University. Limon is currently hitting .486 this season. Freshman Steven Volpe (Cherry Hill, NJ/Eastern Regional) tossed a complete-game shutout in his first collegiate start against Worcester State. He led TCNJ... Read more →

Posted in Media Advisory Posted on March 15, 2013 by City of Philadelphia Philadelphia, March 15, 2013 – Since 2011, the City of Philadelphia experienced a population growth of 9,040 residents, a .6 percent increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These findings are the result of the 2012 Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program (PEP), estimating the change in residents from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012. The current estimated population is 1,547,607. In 2011, Philadelphia’s population was estimated to be 1,538,567. According the 2010 U.S. Census, Philadelphia’s population was 1,526,006. “Philadelphia keeps moving in the right direction,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “The dynamism, innovation and diversity of our population is attracting new people to Philadelphia and encouraging residents to want to stay in one of the greatest cities in America. We are proud of the increase in population and continue to take steps to ensure that people... Read more →

English: A white-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ) in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By RYAN ABBOTT MARCH 15, 2013 WASHINGTON (CN) - A federal judge approved the mass killing of deer in Rock Creek Park, the first authorized killing of animals in the D.C. park's 120-year history. Five Washington residents joined in Defense of Animals in suing National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar last year after it approved a plan to control the growing deer population in the park with decided a combination of methods both nonlethal and lethal, which involves shooting with guns and bows and arrows. "This unprecedented and extreme approach to reducing the population of native wildlife that, according to the Park Service's own data, has remained relatively stable for at least ten years and decreased in many years under natural conditions without any human interference, is unwarranted,... Read more →

Scott Chappelear/South Jersey Times March 17, 2013 6:00:00 AM EDT View full size Rutgers-Camden first-year head baseball coach Dennis Barth (center) smiles with his assistant coaches during a game against Penn State-Abington, Friday, March 15, 2013. He was the Gloucester Catholic baseball coach the past 19 years. (Staff Photo by Tim Hawk/South Jersey Times) Tim Hawk CAMDEN — Dennis Barth is not a man prone to change, and has little reason to be. His way of doing things bred maybe the best run of success with what’s considered by many to be the best high school baseball program in South Jersey. So if you go to Campbell’s Field to catch the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team play a home game, don’t be surprised if the pre-game warmup, and play thereafter, bears more than a passing resemblance to that which the team’s first-year coach got out of some of his best teams... Read more →

Article by Ben Romans. Uploaded on March 15, 2013 Last fall, we reported on one of the biggest yellowfin tuna ever caught—a 427 lb. fish big enough to land angler Guy Yocom’s name in the IGFA record books. Recently, the fish Yocom hauled in on September 18 off the shore of Cabo San Lucas also put his name in the “pay to” column on a $1 million check from Mustad for using one of their hooks to catch it. [World Record Yellowfin Tuna: Read The Full Story of the Catch Here] LINK SUBMITTED BY GARY DEVINE Read more →

(March 15, 2013- Pennsauken, NJ) - Camden County Technical School’s Pennsauken Campus (Penn Tech) was named a 2013 New Jersey School of Character by the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD). School representatives will attend a special recognition ceremony during the NJASECD Annual Conference at Rider University in Lawrenceville on March 18 at 9:00 a.m. “The Camden County Technical School’s students and staff members truly deserve this recognition. The culture of respect fostered among students and their proactive approach to character development is unprecedented,” said Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison to the Camden County Technical School. “They provide a meaningful and challenging academic curriculum that includes all students and engages families and community members as partners.” As a New Jersey School of Character, their application has been forwarded to the Character Education Partnership in Washington, D.C. for consideration in the National Schools of Character program. Representatives from... Read more →

English: Calvin Coolidge. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) From the city council to the statehouse, from the mayor’s office to the governor’s office, Coolidge’s career was a frenzy of realized ambition. But he was not always the tax-cutter and small-government champion of conservative lore. Originally a mild supporter of Theodore Roosevelt’s progressivism, and an advocate of Republican unity at all costs, Coolidge often made it a priority to hold the middle ground. He didn’t hesitate to support his party, even if it meant more public spending. “There should be no parsimony in the care of our unfortunates,” he declared in 1916. But as he progressed from office to office, Coolidge began to see firsthand the destructive power of overzealous regulation and legislation, careless public budgeting, and stifling taxation, both on businesses and individuals. In time, he fought off demands to build new city halls, consolidated 100 state government departments, and, most famously,... Read more →

AUBURNDALE, Fla. (March 17, 2013) – Freshman Steve Keane (Mantua, NJ/Clearview Regional)singled home the eventual winning run in the top of the 15th inning as the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team outlasted nationally-ranked Western New England University, 7-6, in its opening game here Sunday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. In a game that took 5:02 to play and featured 28 hits, 17 walks, five hit batsmen and six errors, the Scarlet Raptors were able to raise their record to 6-3 against a team which is ranked No. 15 nationally this week in the D3baseball.com Top 25 poll. The Golden Bears, who fall to 5-2, had defeated another team from the New Jersey Athletic Conference earlier in the day with a 4-1 win over William Paterson University. The two teams were tied at 6-6 after Western New England scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth, and matched scoreless frames... Read more →

MERION STATION, Pa. - The Saint Joseph's baseball team earned a pair of victories on Sunday, finishing off Saturday's suspended game with a 14-5 win over Wagner before taking the nightcap, 6-5, over the Seahawks at Smithson Field. Anthony Cirillo scored four runs and drove in three over the course of the two games, while Quinn Renner and Stefan Kancylarz had four RBI apiece. In the resumption of Saturday's game, the Saint Joseph's bats exploded for 10 runs over the course of the fifth and sixth innings as the Hawks cruised to a 14-5 win. Kancylarz was 3-for-4 with a run scored and four runs batted in, while Daniel Thorpe tossed six shutout innings in relief. Wagner (2-12) struck first on Saturday afternoon, scoring four runs in the top of the second inning as light snow began to fall. The Hawks answered in the bottom half, tying the game at... Read more →

VATICAN CITY (AFP) March 17, 2013 12:07:21 PM EDT Giuseppe Cacace/AFP Pope Francis appears from the window of the apartments at St Peter's Square on March 17, 2013 at the Vatican. Francis appeared before some 150,000 pilgrims for his first Angelus prayer and asked the faithful to pray for him. Pope Francis on Sunday underscored his man-of-the-people approach with his firstAngelus prayer as pontiff, taking a folksy tone in front of 150,000 enthusiastic pilgrims in St Peter's Square. "Brothers and sisters, hello," said the Argentine pope, using the same formula as when he greeted the faithful for the first time after his surprise election on Wednesday. "Thank you for your welcome, and for your prayers," the firstpope from Latin America said from a window of the papal apartment high above the square. "Pray for me," he urged. Many pilgrims in the square waved the flag of Argentina as the former... Read more →

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) March 17, 2013 1:28:57 AM EDT Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP/File Vinnie Pestano of the US walks off the pitch after giving up a two RBI double during their WBC game against Puerto Rico on March 15, 2013. The Americans' 4-3 loss meant that for the second time in three events, the US squad didn't make it out of the second round of the global showcase featuring elite MLB talent. The World Baseball Classic was thrown a curve ball earlier this week when Puerto Rico shocked the star-studded United States team 4-3, dashing the Americans' hope of reaching the semi-finals. The Americans' stunning loss meant that for the second time in three events, the US squad didn't make it out of the second round of the global showcase featuring elite Major League Baseballtalent. Netherlands manager Hensley Meulens said not having a US team in the final four at San... Read more →

Lighthouse Parishioners celebrate GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--On March 10, 2013 Lighthouse Baptist Church celebrated 20 years of ministry to the Gloucester City, Camden area with a big HOMECOMING ANNIVERSARY DAY. Dr. Fred Schindler of Darlington Maryland, who was instrumental in helping to start the church, was the guest preacher and the Sweitzer Family from Secane, PA provided special music. The Lord provided excellent weather, the attendance was excellent and the church enjoyed a fantastic day. Dr. Fred Schindler After the morning service all in attendance enjoyed a "Dinner-On-The-Grounds" with a huge assortment of homemade food, truly a feast to be seen! Everyone had more than their fill and the bounty was delicious. During the morning service, Miss Cathleen Darigo, of Philadelphia joined the church by baptism and in the evening service, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elder (Bob & Becky) joined the church by Believer’s baptism. Pastor Doster, the church’s Founder addressed... Read more →

AND THE LEGACY OF A NAME BY REVEREND CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. Cap., D.D. Archbishop of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA PA (March 15, 2013)--Francis is the name of several extraordinary saints. Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuits, is one of history's greatest missionaries. Francis Borgia, a member of one of the most famous (and infamous) families of the Renaissance, turned away from wealth and privilege, joined the Society of Jesus and rose to become its superior general. And Francis De Sales, the great mystical writer, ascetic and bishop, founded a religious order of women with St. Jane De Chantal. He also worked closely with the Capuchin Franciscans to preach a renewed Catholic faith in his diocese in the wake of the Reformation. But the Francis most people remember when they hear the name, including many non-Christians and non-believers, is thePoverello, "the poor one" - St. Francis of Assisi. This is the saint... Read more →

A woman was having a passionate affair with an Irish inspector from a pest-control company. One afternoon they were carrying on in the bedroom together when her husband arrived home unexpectedly. 'Quick,' said the woman to the lover, 'into the closet!' and she pushed him in the closet stark naked. The husband, however, became suspicious and, after a search of the bedroom, discovered the man in the closet. 'Who are you?' he asked him. 'I'm an inspector from Bugs-B-Gone,' said the exterminator. 'What are you doing in there?' the husband asked. 'I'm investigating a complaint about an infestation of moths,' the man replied. 'And where are your clothes?' asked the husband. The man looked down at himself and said, 'Those little bastards! ' submitted by Gary Marcucci Read more →

Hawks Take First Conference Crown Since 1999; Earn First NCAA Berth Since 2000 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Trailing by as many as 12 early in the game, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team roared back to earn a 47-46 victory over Fordham in the final of the 2013 Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship at the Barclays Center on Saturday night. The win gives the Hawks their first Atlantic 10 title since 1999, and punches SJU’s ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Natasha Cloud was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Championship, while Chatilla van Grinsven joined her on the All-Championship Team. Saint Joseph’s (23-8) held a 37-36 lead before Ashley Prim hit a three-pointer with 4:25 left in the second half to give the Hawks a 40-36 lead. Fordham responded with six straight points, taking a 42-40 lead on a three-pointer by Abigail Corning with 3:12 to go. The Hawks answered... Read more →

(By Nikki Philpot) PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's A-10 All-Conference Second Team selection Michelle Baker led all scorers with 20 points on 10-of-16 shooting to lead #5 Saint Joseph's over #12 Fordham, 63-52, in the opening round of the 2012 Buick Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship on Friday afternoon at Hagan Arena. With the win, Saint Joseph's (20-9) advances to the quarterfinals to face off against fourth-seeded Richmond Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30pm. Baker led four Hawks in double digits as junior guard Ashley Prim added 13 points for Saint Joseph's and senior guardKatie Kuester and sophomore forward Ashley Robinson chipped in 10 points apiece. On the defensive end, senior forward Kelly Cavallo pulled down six rebounds for the Hawks. Kuester tallied a career high two blocks and junior guard Mireia Vila dished out a career high five assists in the win. Down 2-0 in the first four minutes... Read more →

update 8PM ROWAN BASEBALL EDGES NUMBER ONE RANKED CORTLAND, 5-4 LEESBURG, FL – The Rowan University baseball team edged number one ranked SUNY Cortland, 5-4 on Saturday at Lake Sumter Community College. It was Rowan’s second game at the RussMatt Tournament during spring break. The Profs are 7-2 overall while the Red Dragons are 10-4 on the season. On Friday, Rowan lost 12-8 against Cortland. Right-hander Jeff White (sr. Medford, NJ/Sterling) earned the win on the mound. White (1-0) went six innings and gave up six hits and four earned runs. He struck out four batters. Righty Nick Henderson (jr. Pemberton, NJ/Pemberton Twp.) earned the save. Right-hander Mike Hughes had the loss. He (1-1) allowed eight hits and five earned run. Third baseman Kevin McMenamin (so. Maple Shade, NJ/Maple Shade) and center fielder Eric Perez (jr. Fords, NJ/Woodbridge) each totaled three hits (four at bats) and one RBI for the... Read more →

FEBRUARY 2013 Brooklawn Police Press release: On 2/23/13 officers responded to a found burglary at the Planet Fitness building in the Brooklawn Shopping Center. Sometime during the overnight hours unknown actor(s) removed approximately 60 feet of copper water piping from the building. Anyone with any information regarding this incident please contact police. In othe rmatters, On 2/1/13 at 9:06am officers responded to the Days Inn Room 124 for a report of a female being held against her will at gunpoint by two unknown males. After the room was secured by officer’s it was determined that there was no weapon involved nor was there anyone being held against their will. Through the course of the investigation Tirrelle Hymad Concepion, 32, of Atco was found to be wanted out of Atlantic City for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes. He was arrested and transported back to Police headquarters.... Read more →

MARCH 15 Papi ties game with RBI single in ninth, wins it with HR in 11th CLEMSON, S.C. – Mike Papi (So., Tunkhannock, Pa.) hit a pinch-hit, game-tying single in the ninth inning and the go-ahead solo home run in the 11th as the No. 12 Virginia baseball team rallied to top Clemson, 6-5, Friday evening at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Virginia (16-1, 3-1 ACC) trailed 5-2 with one out in the ninth inning before staging a comeback to force extra innings. Virginia has won nine straight games against Clemson (10-6, 2-2) dating to 2010, marking its longest win streak ever over the Tigers. UVa mounted a big ninth-inning comeback, scoring three times to tie the game. Brandon Downes (So., South Plainfield, N.J.) doubled off the top of the left-field wall to start the inning against Clemson closer Matt Campbell, and Joe McCarthy (Fr., Scranton, Pa.) followed with... Read more →

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Chief Paul E. Hartstein lost his battle with cancer. Paul was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing and expressed his wish for the following. Viewing- A public viewing to held on Friday evening, March 15, 2013 at the Healy Funeral Home, # 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, New Jersey from 18:00 – 22:00 hours. Services- A Saturday morning viewing will be held at the St. Vincent Polotti Church, 901 Hopkins Road, Haddon Township, New Jersey from 09:30 AM till 10:45 AM with a Christian Mass at 11:00AM. Interment will be at the New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Browning Road, Bellmawr. Legacy- Chief Fire Marshal Paul E. Hartstein began his career with the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office in December of 1981. Paul started out as a Deputy Fire Marshal serving in that position for ten years, of which his duties included... Read more →