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By KEVIN KOENINGER APRIL 16, 2013 MIAMI (CN) - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines kept a woman under guard in her room for days after her daughter fell overboard and died, and wouldn't even let her go to the chapel to pray, the mother claims in court. Vera Marion claims the cruise line didn't even bother to turn the ship around to look for her 21-year-old daughter until 2 hours after she fell overboard. Marion sued Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in Federal Court, on her own behalf and for her late daughter, A'riel Marion. Vera Marion won the cruise from her employer, as one of its top sales agents. "On the night of Sept. 16, 2012, only several hours into the voyage, twenty-one year-old A'riel Marion somehow fell overboard," the complaint states. "Immediately after A'riel fell overboard, a passenger from the deck below the Marions' cabin reported to the ship's crew... Read more →

On April 15, 2013. Age 92 (nee Hagan) Of Gloucester City. Beloved wife of the late Robert Yourison and the late Edward Daley, Jr. Loving mother of Marie Walters (Dave), James Daley (Pat), Michael Daley (Frances), Joan Reagan (Ed), Donna Williams (Bob), Bob “Snap” Yourison (Jo Ann) and the late Edward Daley (surviving Eileen). Cherished grandmother of 27. Also survived by many great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; her special niece, Sue Fox and many loving nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Mary Johnson (late Reds), William Hagan (Effie), Joan Gundle (late Robert) and Jean Eller (late Pete). Predeceased by her siblings, James Hagan (surviving Pat), Duncan Hagan (surviving Jane), Harry Hagan (late Betty), Margie Snyder (late Ralph), Emma McNutt (late John), Cassie Rusk (late Alfie) and Charles Hagan (late Anne Marie). Ida was a member and past President of the Gloucester City Fire Company 51 Ladies Auxiliary, a member... Read more →

This weekend! 5th annual Green Festival! Everyone can learn new ways to live greener this weekend. It’s the best eco-event in the region! The Collingswood Green Festival is this weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Irvin Ave. Learn how to recycle almost anything! Get a bike tune up! Buy a shade tree! Music, food, demonstrations, gifts, entertainment for kids and a LOT more – something for all tree huggers. Learn more about the Green Festival here! This year's festival is again held the same day as the Camden County Hazardous Waste Collection event in Collingswood. Details on that here. And on April 27, you can safely dispose of medications as well. More here. - - - - - Cruise Night We can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday. THURSDAY: Cruise Night revs up again on April 18! Catch classic cars, motorcycles, live music – FREE... Read more →

DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION, VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi today named Jorge Reina Schement, dean of the School of Communication and Information, to the newly created position of vice president for institutional diversity and inclusion. The new office will be devoted to addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion across the university. Barchi said the idea for the office arose from consultation with faculty and staff who, like the president, believe there is a need to build on the university’s robust history of diversity, with the additional focus of expanding upon research and scholarship already under way. A major priority will be to promote the attraction and retention of diverse faculty, staff and students, and support additional initiatives in the areas of diversity and inclusion. “Our diversity – which represents a wide range of... Read more →

English: Nashville, TN, May 24, 2010 -- After flood waters recede, dangerous mold spores can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours on a varity of household surfaces. FEMA and local health officials are providing mold remediation information to the public. Martin Grube/FEMA (Photo credit: Wikipedia) April 15, 2013 Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health today released a Mold Guidelines for New Jersey Residents pamphlet created to provide direction to residents on addressing mold in homes in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. In addition, the Department is announcing a series of training classes in cooperation with the UMDNJ School of Public Health to assist homeowners, volunteers and public health and building code officials in mold removal and assessment. “As New Jersey recovers and rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy, mold and its remediation may become a significant issue for many New Jersey residents,” said Mary E. O’Dowd, New... Read more →

The Massachusetts State-house in Boston, Massachusetts (Photo credit: Wikipedia) PRESS RELEASE APRIL 16 Remarks given by Special Agent in Charged Richard DesLauriers at press conference. I would like to start this morning by thanking the first responders from Boston EMS and Boston Fire Department and the volunteer physicians, nurses, and medical staff from the community who volunteered at the marathon. Their services and heroic actions saved lives yesterday afternoon. We continue to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our JTTF [Joint Terrorism Task Force] partners and the Boston Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police, as well as all of the other JTTF agencies. Our mission is clear—to bring to justice those responsible for the marathon bombing. The American public wants answers. The citizens of the city of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts want and deserve answers. This group of dedicated men and women standing before you today pledge to do everything... Read more →

press release April 16, 2013 A Franklin Township woman driving a Hyundai car collided with a school bus with no students aboard at the intersection of Rt. 47 and Williamstown Rd. in Franklin shortly after 9 a.m. today, resulting in the woman’s death. The bus, southbound on Rt. 47 and occupied by a driver and an aide, had a green light at the lighted intersection. The Hyundai entered the intersection from Williamstown Rd. and was struck by the bus, which overturned. The woman driving the Hyundai died at the scene. The driver and aide had minor injuries. The bus belonged to a private firm, STA Bus Co. of Williamstown. The crash was observed by a Franklin Township police officer. The identity of the deceased woman, who had no passengers in her car, is being withheld pending notification of family. The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and Franklin Township Police Department are... Read more →

Released: 4/15/2013 8:00 AM EDT Source Newsroom: Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) more news from this source Newswise — Get more sleep. Have another cup of coffee before you drive to school or work. It could save your life. A 100-car naturalistic driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has shown that fatigue is a cause of 20 percent of crashes, rather than the 2 or 3 percent previously estimated based on surveys, simulator studies, and test tracks. And 18- to 20-year-olds account for significantly more fatigue-related crashes than any other age group. Adolescents’ sleep patterns shift to later hours; however, the school day still tends to start early, resulting in daytime sleepiness. Older drivers can face similar issues with late nights and early work times, but have more experience coping with moderate fatigue – although, not always. “One of the most important results from... Read more →

April 12, 2013 source The Judicial Watch Obamacare set a nasty precedent in Washington: radical and unpopular legislation is developed behind closed doors and then passed quickly, without time for sufficient public scrutiny. Tragically, this is exactly what is happening on Capitol Hill as the so-called "bi-partisan Gang of Eight" Senators (four Democrats and four Republicans) is working with the Obama White House to craft broad, sweeping changes to our immigration enforcement system with a shocking lack of transparency. Some U.S. Senators don't like the backroom dealing on this so-called "comprehensive immigration reform." In fact, on March 19, 2013, Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee - sans two Senators from the so-called "Gang of Eight" (Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Jeff Flake of Arizona) - sent a letter to Chairman Patrick Leahy issuing a simple request: "provide all members of the Senate, and, most importantly, the public,... Read more →

IN 10,000M AT BISON OUTDOOR CLASSIC Szulewski Wins 5000m; Szulewski, Mohn, and McDonnell Qualify for IC4As Apr. 14, 2013 LEWISBURG, Pa. - Graduate student Kevin McDonnell (Moorestown, N.J./Camden Catholic) shattered Saint Joseph's 31-year-old school record in the 10,000m with a time of 29:16.01 at Bucknell's Bison Outdoor Classic this Saturday. McDonnell improved upon the original school-record time (29:43.50), set by John Crooke in 1982, by 27.49 seconds. The time earned McDonnell a second-place finish out of 56 total competitors. McDonnell qualified for the 2012 NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round last season with a 29:48.80 at the 2012 Bison Outdoor Classic before posting a 30:50.19 at NCAAs. McDonnell improves on his previous personal record, the NCAA-qualifying time, by 32.79 seconds. McDonnell also qualifies for the IC4A Outdoor Championships in the event as he ranks seventh of all IC4A-qualifiers and eighth in the entire NCAA. The graduate student standout leads the... Read more →

Rev. Barbara L. Harris went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Victoria, TX. She was born October 30, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late Samuel and Rose Stein. She attended school in Baltimore and graduated with a nursing degree from Sinai Hospital. She worked as a nurse for many years in Baltimore, MD and Cherry Hill, NJ but found her true calling while attending Grace Church in Haddonfield. Barbara attended The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church in New York. She then served in the Diocese of New Jersey as Assistant at St. John's, in Elizabeth; Rector of Trinity Church, in Swedesboro; Vicar of St. Stephen's, in Florence; and as Retired Priest Associate at the Church of the Ascension, in Gloucester City. Rev. Harris is survived by her three sons: Mark Harris of Victoria, Texas, Dan Harris of Park City, Utah, and Jeff... Read more →

Box Score Box Score (PDF) MERION STATION, Pa. – La Salle's bats remained hot on Sunday afternoon, banging out 11 hits while hanging a seven spot in the run column in a 7-4 Atlantic 10 series clinching win over Saint Joseph's at John Smithson Field. Senior Dan Klem paced the Explorer offense with a 3-for-4 showing at the plate while sophomore Kevin Conroy posted a 2-for-5 line while driving in two runs and scoring two more. Sophomore Shane Hollman earned his second victory on the season, twirling 5.1 innings of three run ball. The Blue and Gold improve to 14-19 (8-4 A-10) while the Hawks slip to (17-18, 5-4 A-10). Saint Joseph's got on the board first, tallying a run in the third, which the Explorers got back in the top of the fourth on a Mark Williams (2-4) RBI single. The Hawks added two more in the bottom half... Read more →

As previously reported on the Bellmawr Police Facebook page, a burglary suspect was apprehended early morning of 4/10. Mt Ephraim and other departments provided assistance in securing the neighborhood perimiter, and searching for the suspect. The Bellmawr Police have updated their Facebook post to include the following additional information: Update: Suspect information. Name: Lee M. Beckett 29 y.o. male Runnemede, NJ To date there have been 15 victims identified and charges of burglary (to a vehicle(s)) and theft have been filed. The suspect remains in Camden County Correctional Facility on $30,500.00 bail. The full Bellmawr Police post is available here. If you are a Facebook user, consider "liking" the Bellmawr Police page as they do a great job of using this platform to keep residents informed. Read more →

BY MARK MATTHEWS CNBNews.net While we didn't see much snow this winter, the cold weather seemed to hang around a little too long this year. Now that weather has finally gotten warmer, we are all happy to see the start of new life... Birds are chirping, grass is greener, flowers are blooming and we have the first swings of Little League bats this season. And this year spring brings us something very new to the Bellmawr Little League fields on Essex Ave... Our first signs of the start of the long awaited "Direct Connection" project, which as you should know, will redesign the crossroads of 295/76/42, including taking a lot of the curve out of the Al-Jo's curve in Mt Ephraim. What originally was a wooded backdrop to the Little League fields, has been cleared out straight to the highway. Workers are moving quickly to install a taller fence separating... Read more →

On April 11, 2013. Age 76 (nee Geoghegan) Of Gloucester City. Beloved wife of the late James E. Heisler. Loving mother of Michael (Theresa) of Wahiawa, HI, John (Patricia) of Bonita Springs, FL, Edward and Gregory of Gloucester City. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Mary Curry and her husband James and Rita Nardi and her late husband Joseph. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Helen was born in Pennsauken and was a 1954 graduate of Camden Catholic High School in Camden. Mrs. Heisler worked as a secretary in the Gloucester City Board of Education from 1977 to 2002. Helen was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City, a devoted member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Gloucester City Senior Citizens Association. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday evening from 6... Read more →

By Kevin J. Jones Boston, Mass., Apr 12, 2013 / 04:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An upcoming movie on the sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston has caused one screenwriter to worry that the film could exploit sex abuse for the sake of Hollywood awards. “I have very big concerns about making the molestation of children the subject of entertainment,” screenwriter Barbara Nicolosi told CNA April 10. “These are real people’s lives that have gotten ruined. We want to really pray that this movie doesn’t end up victimizing the victims all over again by turning their suffering into spectacle.” Nicolosi, a former religious sister, is the founder of the Act One training program for Christians seeking careers in the entertainment industry. She said she believes a movie about the abuse scandal is similar to screenplays about sex trafficking – both of which are not suitable for entertainment. “They're never... Read more →

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) April 11, 2013 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The Rutgers University Board of Governors has awarded a construction contract to build a 79,711 square-foot facility dedicated to fighting childhood obesity and associated adult diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health has existed in temporary quarters on the Cook Campus since 2010. Construction will begin this year and be completed in 2015, according to Peter Gillies, the institute’s founding director. The idea behind the institute is to create and physical space where research, teaching and outreach to the community can take place. “We want to bring together scholars who will pursue interdisciplinary research; policymakers who will apply that research to real-world problems associated with food and health; and parents, their children, as well as Rutgers students whose lives can benefit from wellness programs, health education and activities,” said Robert M. Goodman,... Read more →

Lions celebrate Mike Cox game winning single with 2 outs in 7th. photo credit Bruce Darrow (April 13, 2013)GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Trailing 1-0 in bottom of the 7th Albie Carracino led off with a double and tied the scored on a throwing error on a sacrifice bunt by Chris Walmsley. The Lion's loaded the bases with two intentional walks with 2 outs before Mike Cox singled to rightfield to score Walmsley. Austin Darrow recorded his second win of season with a complete game performance with 7 strikeouts, no walks and only three hits . The Lions will host Woodbury in the Championship game tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Lions pitcher Austin Darrow Related articles Gloucester City High softball hoping to reach finish line in state playoffs Stefano Reaches 2000 Mark Brooklawn Wiffleball Reunion Is Coming Back ClearysNoteBook: The City Rivalry between the Lions and Rams Manti Te'o drops by to... Read more →

By Mary Agnes Carey KHN Staff Writer APR 10, 2013 The Obama administration is trying once again to convince Congress to provide more funding for the health law’s insurance exchanges, which are set to begin enrollment this fall. According to figures released in the fiscal 2014 budget request Wednesday, the administration estimates that the federal government will spend about $4 billion on those federal- and state-run marketplaces for individual and small businesses purchasing insurance coverage. President Barack Obama and acting OMB Director Jeffrey Zients discuss the president's 2014 budget in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) “This budget supports the operation of the federally facilitated marketplaces and provides for the assistance and oversight needs of the state-based and state partnership marketplaces as well,” Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday. The money would fund exchange operations as well as education and... Read more →

LaSalle Tallies Season-High 21 Hits MERION STATION, Pa. – After notching only four hits the day before, the La Salle baseball team tallied a season- high 21 base knocks in a 10-2 victory over Saint Joseph's on Saturday afternoon at John Smithson Field. Freshman Joey Ravert (4-5, 2 RBI, run) and sophomore Kevin Baron (4-5, RBI, run) paced the Explorer offense with four hits apiece while junior Shawn O'Neill picked up his third win of the season after tossing 6.2 innings of two-run ball. With the win, the Blue and Gold improve to 13-19 (7-4 A-10) on the season while the Hawks slip to 17-17 (5-3 A-10). The Explorers began the scoring frenzy with two in the second when Ravert tripled home sophomore Mark Williams (3-5, 3 RBI, 2 runs) from first followed by an RBI single from sophomore Ryan Welling (3-4, RBI, run) to plate Ravert from third. La... Read more →

MACAU (AFP) April 7, 2013, 1:57:02 PM EDT Scott Halleran/Getty Images/AFP/File Bob Arum, founder and CEO of Top Rank, waits on stage as Nonito Donaire of the Philippines and Jorge Arce of Mexico have their official weigh-in at the PlazAmericas Mall on December 14, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Boxing was banned in Chinaunder Mao Zedong because it was deemed too Western and too violent. But if top promoter Bob Arumgets his way -- and he usually does -- the country will be the future of the sport. "For any serious business person... it's a country of 1.4 billion people and it's a country that's emerging economically to be a real super power," said Arum, founder and chief executive of Las Vegas-based Top Rank promotions. "It's a country where people are just starting to have the opportunity to sample what we in the West are used to, like professional boxing. "I... Read more →

Dear Friends: I have something truly disturbing to share with you that can't wait. We may be of the verge of revealing the largest cover up by a President since Watergate and we need to get to the truth. Countless important questions remain unanswered about the horrific terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, and you deserve to know why when the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and heroic Navy SEALs were fighting for their lives against a mob of terrorists, politicians in Washington ignored their calls for help and left them to die. Here is what you need to know: More than 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored House Resolution 36 to create a Select Committee on the Terrorist Attack in Benghazi that will investigate what happened and reveal the absolute truth we all deserve -- but more than 160 Members of Congress have not yet signed on to the co-sponsor bill.... Read more →

APRIL 8, 2013 HARRISBURG - A Schuylkill County funeral director was charged today following allegations that he forged life insurance documents by appointing his business as the owner and beneficiary of the policy. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane identified the defendant as Stephen Oravitz, 58, 135 Brandonville Road, Ringtown. Oravitz is the owner of Oravitz Home for Funerals, 40 North Jardin St., Shenandoah, which is also charged. According to the criminal complaint, Oravitz submitted change of ownership and change of beneficiary forms to Mutual of Omaha in July of 2011, making the Oravitz Home for Funerals the new owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. The charges state that the individual who owned the life insurance policy filed a complaint with the local police department and reported that she had never authorized any changes to her life insurance policy. Kane said that the woman who owned the policy had... Read more →

Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) JORDAN ELLIS AMONG FOUR INVITED TO RIVERSHARKS’ SPRING TRAINING CAMDEN, N.J. The Camden Riversharks invited four players to Spring Training after the team hosted open tryouts this past Saturday. Under the supervision of Manager Ron Karkovice and coaches Chris Widger and Brett Bonvechio, nearly 100 hopefuls took part in drills and competitions at open tryouts with hopes of landing a spot on the roster for the upcoming season. Jordan Ellis, Nicholas Tyson, Wander Nunez and Burt Reynolds were granted invites to Camden’s Spring Training upon the completion of the tryouts. Right-handed pitcher Jordan Ellis, a West Chester, Pa. resident and Villanova University alumni, will vie for a pitching spot with the Riversharks after he was released from the Philadelphia Phillies organization in March. Ellis started playing professionally with the Phillies in 2008 and played for the Reading Phillies in 2011. Nicholas Tyson, a right-handed pitcher... Read more →

In Final USA Today/Coaches Poll Explorers one of three Atlantic 10 teams ranked PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men’s basketball team has finished the 2012-13 season ranked #24 in the final USA Today/Coaches Poll, it was announced today. The Explorers received 97 points and are one of three Atlantic 10 teams in the polls joining Saint Louis and VCU. La Salle won three NCAA Tournament games in five days over Boise State, Kansas State and Ole Miss to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The Explorers concluded the season with a 24-10 record. Only six La Salle teams have won more than 24 games (1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1989, 1990). During the 2012-13 season, La Salle knocked off three ranked opponents in #9/9 Butler, #19/16 VCU and #12/14 Kansas State. The Blue and Gold also compiled a school record 11 Atlantic 10 wins which tied it for third in the league.... Read more →

WHITTEN HENRY EARL, JR. On April 9, 2013, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 78. He is the beloved husband of Sarah J. (nee Williamson), loving father of Linda Dewechter (Daniel), David Whitten (Charmaine), Judy Whitten, Gary Whitten (Lisa), and Lori Kraft (Jeffrey) and dear brother of Mildred Smith (Jack). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. For 35 years Earl owned and operated Earl’s Auto Repair in Gloucester City. He loved his cars and was a member of the Rollin Rods of South Jersey. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Earl’s Funeral Service will be held 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers his family would appreciate memorial donations in Earl’s name... Read more →

ANGUS Margaret M. “Peg” Surrounded by her loving family, on April 9, 2013. Age 82. (nee Stiles) Of Bellmawr. Loving wife of 27 years to the late Robert W. Angus. Loving mother of Debbie Angus-Anderson (Blake) and Cindy Angelucci (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Wendy, Lisa (Ed) and Paul. Also survived by her sister Madelyn Dorris and many nieces and nephews. Peg was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church and a past officer of the Gloucester City Senior Citizens Association. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, April 13, 2013 morning from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM in the church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to St. Vincent DePaul Society:... Read more →

.04/09/2013 02:12 PM CDT By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 - With tensions on the Korean Peninsula reaching their highest level in the 60 years since the war there ended, the United States and South Korea are prepared to defend against a North Korean attack, should one come, the U.S. Pacific Command commander told Congress today. "I am satisfied that we are ready today," Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Locklear expressed confidence in the capabilities of U.S. and South Korean forces and their ability to intercept a North Korean ballistic missile if one is launched in the coming days, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened. But expressing concern about any steps that could cause miscalculation and quickly escalate, Locklear said he would recommend such an action only after confirming where it was headed and to... Read more →

Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) APRIL 9, 2013 CAMDEN, N.J. The Camden Riversharks have announced the signing of six players, including former Phillies’ draft pick Chris Duffy and major leaguer Brian Bass. The Camden Riversharks continued filling out their roster in advance of the 2013 season with the signing of Chris Duffy, Brian Bass, Erik Hamren, Adrian Martin, Ronald Uviedo and Juan Martinez. Drafted out of the University of Central Florida in 2010 by the Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Duffy spent three seasons playing first base in the Phillies organization. Hitting an impressive .384 average for the Single-A Lakewood Blue Claws in 2012, Duffy has averaged .304 at the plate over his three years of professional service. Pitcher Brian Bass returns to professional baseball after playing in the Major Leagues from 2008 to 2010. Bass, a sixth-round draft pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2000, spent three seasons playing for... Read more →

HELMER TOSSES NO-HITTER Ewing, NJ... Pitcher Ashtin Helmer (Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury) tossed the second no-hitter of her young career as The College of New Jersey softball team remained undefeated in New Jersey Athletic Conference play by sweeping Rutgers University-Camden on Tuesday afternoon at Dr. June Walker Field. Helmer notched both wins, opening with an 8-0 triump, allowing no hits in five innings. She finished with four strikeouts and allowed only one runner to reach second base for her 12th straight victory. With the five scoreless innings, Helmer’s earned-run-average dipped below one to 0.96. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Lions came from behind to win 9-2 in seven innings. After going behind early, TCNJ rallied in the bottom of the 4th inning when 5 runs crossed the plate and the Lions never looked back. Helmer came on in relief in the second inning to help the Lions grab the... Read more →

By: Anne Forline Gloucester City News Photo Courtesy of Gina Catrambone and Carol Holt. Charitable Students - Eighth Grade students, under the direction of teachers Carol Holt and Gina Catrambone, are pictured at the Fourth Annual Bell Oaks Fashion Show, which was dedicated in memory of Officer "Bobby" Swanson. By participating in the Fashion show, students are taught life skills and raise an awareness for charity. The annual Bell Oaks Fashion Show is a popular, highly anticipated event at the middle school for both students and staff alike. It is the brainchild of physical education teacher, Carol Holt, who came up with the idea after she observed that students did not know basic etiquette. Four years ago, Holt sought to host an event that would teach students necessary life skills, such as setting a table. That idea has blossomed into the major production that it is today: a combined fashion... Read more →

Posted on April 9, 2013 by FDA Voice By: Bernadette Dunham, DVM, PhD, and Carmen Stamper, DVM Holidays and chocolate seem to go together. For birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day and many other holidays — chocolate is everywhere. But, there is someplace chocolate should never be, and that’s in your dog. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and can kill them. And since a lot of the chocolate treats might be the kids’, make sure to pass along the message to them to never give chocolate to Rover. Here’s why chocolate is so dangerous for dogs: Bernadette Dunham, DVM, PhD Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound in the same family as caffeine. In certain quantities, theobromine is toxic to dogs. In general, the minimum toxic theobromine dose in dogs ranges from 46 to 68 milligrams/pound (mg/lb). Half the dogs that consume 114 to 228 mg/lb or greater of theobromine will die. Lots of... Read more →

BELLMAWR NJ-- Members of the Lego Maniacs club, grades five and up, at the Bellmawr Branch Library build their creations for the library’s special display case on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Teen Librarian Barbara Ayes (aka Ms. Barbara, seated on floor in back) organizes and participates in the program each month. The next scheduled meetings of Lego Maniacs at Bellmawr are Wednesdays, April 10 and May 1. ### Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Bellmawr, Camden, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees. The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the Camden County Library Commission. Read more →

By: Anne Forline Gloucester City News During its recent meeting, the Bellmawr Board of Education (BOE) paused to acknowledge the passing of Sergeant Robert “Bobby” Swanson with a Moment of Silence. Swanson had served the Bellmawr Police and Fire Departments and was the district’s lead DARE instructor of two decades. Board President Jody Mangus remembered Swanson as a former board member and friend of the Bellmawr learning community. During the business portion of the meeting, the Board voted to approve the $13,702,425 budget for the 2013-14 school year. The Tax Impact will be an increase of 0.039, or approximately $66.44, for an average home assessed at $170,366. Business Administrator, Amy Capriotti, outlined the budget and highlighted various appropriations, which included $10,449,110 in personnel costs, $891,927 for out-of-district tuition, and $471,979 in instructional costs. Capriotti said that the anticipated local tax levy is $8,063,489 and the anticipated revenue from State sources... Read more →

SHORT TAKES ON NEWS & EVENTS When hospitals commit to stopping the delivery of babies before 39 weeks gestation unless there is medical cause to do so, they can dramatically lower rates that can put babies at increased risk for serious health problems. A study published Monday in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology showed a group of 25 hospitals in five states were able to cut their rates of elective early deliveries from nearly 28 percent to under 5 percent in one year. The March of Dimes, which partly funded the study and assisted the hospitals in setting up new policies and procedures, said the findings show hospitals can overcome cultural and economic barriers to lower their rates. “We are really moving the goal line for hospitals and doctors who may have thought delivering a baby at 37 weeks was going to be fine,” said Dr. Edward R.B. McCabe, medical... Read more →

April 5, 2013 Marketing Efforts Focus On 14 Neighborhoods Surrounding Center City PHILADELPHIA, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) today announced the launch of a new campaign -- Philadelphia Neighborhoods -- that spotlights 14 of the visitor-ready areas surrounding Center City. The campaign encourages locals and visitors to explore the neighborhoods' storied streets, buzzed-about restaurants, emerging art galleries, independent shops, intimate music venues, plentiful parks and annual festivals. Components include a highly visual and compelling neighborhood section onvisitphilly.com/neighborhoods, strong social media programs and promotions, extensive press outreach and research. The campaign is supported in great part by the William Penn Foundation. "Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality and attractions from museums and music to restaurants and historical venues, not to mention great shopping," said Mayor Michael A. Nutter . "Our goal is to encourage visitors and residents alike... Read more →

TOKYO (AFP) April 8, 2013, 12:56:36 PM EDT Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP l A referee separates World Boxing Council bantamweight defending champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (R) and challenger Malcolm Tunacao of the Philippines (L) during the 12th round of their title bout in Tokyo on April 8, 2013. Yamanaka defeated Tunacao by technical knockout to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title. Japan's Shinsuke Yamanaka defeated Malcolm Tunacao of the Philippines by technical knockout to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title on Monday. Yamanaka, 30, floored the challenger twice in the third round with a straight left. And it was the same straight left shot that knocked a bloodied Tunacao to the canvas one minute and 57 seconds into the 12th, for the referee to top the fight. "I was ready to knock him out, but my opponent was also fighting pretty well. I went for it in... Read more →

Play begins on Wednesday evening PHILADELPHIA – La Salle senior Ramon Galloway (Philadelphia, Pa. / South Carolina) has been selected to play in the 61st annual Portsmouth Invitational, which begins on Wednesday. “We are excited to have Ramon join the other top senior NBA prospects in the country at the Portsmouth Invitational,” head coach Dr. John Giannini said. “We are extremely proud of Ramon and look forward to his future accomplishments following his appearances in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, the College Slam Dunk Contest and the NABC Senior All-Star Game. It is a great opportunity for him to continue to demonstrate his NBA potential.” Galloway averaged a team-best 17.2 points per game and dished a team-high 127 assists in helping lead the Explorers to a 24-10 record and a trip to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. He earned first team All-Atlantic 10 recognition and first team all-district honors from the USBWA.... Read more →

Released: 4/1/2013 3:40 PM EDT Embargo expired: 4/9/2013 8:00 AM EDT Source Newsroom: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) more news from this source Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy was associated with a higher incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and two rare childhood cancers, according to data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013, held in Washington, D.C., April 6-10. “The main reason for undertaking this study was that we know much more about the causes of adult cancers than we do of the causes of childhood cancers,” said Julia Heck, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant researcher in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health. “We studied pregnancy exposures because the fetus is likely to be more vulnerable to environmental factors during that time, and we also know that certain childhood cancers originate in utero.” Heck... Read more →

SS United States - Image Public Domain Wikipedia BY MARK MATTHEWS CNBNews.net If you've been to the Ikea in South Philadelphia, next to the Walt Whitman Bridge, you've definitely noticed the SS United States docked directly across from the shopping center. On its maiden voyage in 1952, it broke speed records for crossing the Atlantic Ocean.. records which stills stand today. It's been sitting at the dock for 17 years, at a cost of $80,000 per MONTH, waiting for a grander plan to form. Now its getting too costly to keep. According to a new CNN.com article, the scrap heap looms very soon... Two months, to be specific. If you google the ship, you'll find a LOT of articles and publicity on the ship over the years, most in the last few years include the doomsday scrap scenario. Many people seem to want to save it, but no one can... Read more →

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Funeral services for Michael R., Goodwin, Sr., will be held on Wednesday and Thursday under the direction of the John F. Givnish Funeral Home. Battalion Chief Goodwin, Philadelphia Fire Department, Badge # 2773, passed away tragically serving the citizens of Philadelphia on April 6, 2013. Captain Goodwin was posthumously promoted to Battalion Chief. Beloved husband of Kelly (nee McDonnell). Loving Dad of Dorothy Dunn (Timothy) and Michael R., Jr. Loving Pop of Timothy Jr. and Bailey Dunn. Dear son of Elizabeth and the late James Goodwin, brother of James (Kelly), Robert (Brenda) and Deborah Goodwin, brother in law of Thomas McDonnell (Joann). Also Surviving are many nieces and nephews. Mike was a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department for over 29 years. He became a firefighter on September 9, 1983, Class # 153. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an E-4 and was honorably discharged on August 27,... Read more →

released April 8, 2013 Firefighter Andrew Godlinski Injured in Attempt to Rescue Captain Goodwin Philadelphia, April 7, 2013—Mayor Michael A. Nutter has issued the following statement on the death of Captain Michael Goodwin and the injury to Firefighter Andrew Godlinski: “Today, we mourn the loss of Captain Michael Goodwin of the Philadelphia Fire Department and the injury to Firefighter Andrew Godlinski who tried to save him. Captain Goodwin was a leader who for 29 years put on the uniform of our respected department and risked his life on a daily basis in order to protect all of us from the ravages of fire and destruction. On Saturday, while leading his ladder company in the suppression of a raging fire, Michael Goodwin, husband, father of two, brother to three siblings, perished in the inferno. “I ask all Philadelphians to join me in prayer for this heroic man, for his wife Kelly... Read more →

By Dan Weber AMAC Among the newest revelations is that subsidies for low and middle income families have ‘strings attached’ - English: Barack Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the White House Español: Barack Obama firmando la Ley de Protección al Paciente y Cuidado de Salud Asequible en la Casa Blanca (Photo credit: Wikipedia) BOHEMIA, NY, Apr 5 – “Nancy Pelosi warned that there would be plenty of surprises in the Affordable Care Act and she was right. It’s almost as if we hear about new and unpleasant revelations each week,” according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Among the newest disclosures is that the government subsidies Obamacare will provide starting in 2014 for those who need help buying private health coverage have strings attached, Weber warned. He explained that the size of your subsidy, if you are eligible, is directly... Read more →

By Michael Ollove, Staff Writer Inmates get health care while they’re in prison, such as this prisoner at San Quentin. Starting in January, ex-convicts will be eligible for health care provided through Medicaid. (AP) Newly freed prisoners traditionally walk away from the penitentiary with a bus ticket and a few dollars in their pockets. Starting in January, many of the 650,000 inmates released from prison each year will be eligible for something else: health care by way of Medicaid, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. A sizeable portion of the nearly 5 million ex-offenders who are on parole or probation at any given time will also be covered. The expansion of Medicaid, a key provision of the health care reform law, is the main vehicle for delivering health insurance to former prisoners. Expanding Coverage Medicaid is the federal-state health insurance partnership for the poor. Under federal law, states must provide... Read more →

youtube/photos by Bruce Darrow MARCH 4, 2013--Gloucester City High School (seeded #2) beat Haddon Township (seeded #1) this afternoon by a score of 51 to 25. Leading scorers: Mackenzi Cooper and Alisha Fox, each had 12 points, Madison McClintock 19 points, 21 rebounds. Related articles Gloucester City High softball hoping to reach finish line in state playoffs CNBNEWS: CHEERS AND JEERS FOR March 2013 S. Jersey Girls: Gloucester City defeats Haddon Twp. in OT Read more →

CNBNEWS Tips and Snippets BY BILL CLEARY (cnbnews.net)The new Planet Fitness gym, at the Brooklawn Shopping Center, opened last week in a section of the former K-Mart store. K-Mart closed the store two -years ago. Located in the same plaza as the ShopRite food market, the gym is opened and staffed 24 hours, seven days a week. It also appears the long awaited repairs on the shopping center's parking lot are finally nearing completion. Last November CNBNews reporter Mark Matthews broke the story about the gym opening in Brooklawn before it was announced publicly. Late Saturday afternoon, November 17, 2012, Matthews saw smoke coming from behind the old K-Mart. A fire had broken out in a trash container. After investigating it further Matthews wrote about what he saw that evening, “Why would there be anything in the compactor when the store (K-Mart) has been closed for two years? And why... Read more →

April 7, 2013 PHILADELPHIA PA--Philadelphia firefighters mourned the loss of one of their own in the Michael Goodwin, Captian Philadelphia Fire Department photo via www.iaff22.org line of duty for the third time in less than a year, saluting the body of a veteran captain as it was carried from the ruins of a three-story building that collapsed underneath him during a blaze. At an emotional news conference late Saturday after the fire in the city's Fabric Row section was extinguished, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers told reporters that the victim, 53-year-old Capt. Michael Goodwin, was his friend and "a ladder man. A firefighter's firefighter." "He's the kind of guy who looked out for his folks - a big guy," Ayers said. Goodwin had been with the department for 29 years. A colleague of the fallen firefighter, 28-year-old Andrew Godlinski, was burned on his hands while trying to rescue his comrade and... Read more →

BY ANNE FORLINE WriteStuff My Aunt found out that the Beach Boys were performing in concert on April 5th at the TD Arts Centre in Washington, Township - Sewell and she asked me to go with her. I was never there before and didn't realize they hosted concerts like this, but it is a great venue. We had a lot of fun at the show. It was a great crowd. I regret that I didn't bring my real camera because I didn't think cameras were allowed at concerts. I'm so sorry that I didn't. We were about 20 rows from the stage. The crowd was mixed and the band had original members Mike Love and Al Jardine. The band had the crowd on their feet dancing and singing the whole time. For concert photos and videos click link below CONTINUE TO READ...... Related articles Beach Boys Win First Ever Grammy... Read more →

Despite its distinct appearance, the Wild Turkey is actually a very close relative of pheasants (Photo credit: Wikipedia) HARRISBURG – The cool spring so far throughout much of Pennsylvania may lead to increased gobbling for hunters planning to take part in the state’s spring wild turkey season. The state’s one-day youth spring gobbler season is April 20, and will run from one-half hour before sunrise until noon. The general spring gobbler season is April 27 to May 31, with the traditional noon closure for the first two weeks – through May 11, and from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset the remainder of the season, beginning May 13. Hunters who purchase a second spring gobbler season license may harvest up to two bearded turkeys, one per day. Second tags must be purchased by April 19; they’re available from any license-issuing agent. “Unlike last year’s warm early spring... Read more →