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by The Brooklawn Wizzard Exclusive for CNBNEWS.NET The 24th Shoprite of Brooklawn – Barth / Mc Carthy Wiffleball Reunion will be held this Saturday beginning 10 am at the Joe Barth Field (Rt 130 & Browning Rd). Former Brooklawn residents and friends of Brooklawn will converge on the Joe Barth field to relive the memories of their childhood. This year’s event begins with the 32 team double elimination at 10:00 am and ending with the 8:00 pm Championship game under the lights. During the day; Reunion Founder Tom Mac Adams will host a concert featuring local vocalist Rachel Dickerman (3pm – 4pm) followed by the Jonathn Ashe Band (direct from the Borgata 4pm – 7pm) performing music from the 60’s and the concert ends with Danny Beissel (7pm - ?). Proceeds from the days event will go to the ALS Society. Again this year it appears the CNBnews team will... Read more →

By IULIA FILIP /AUGUST 26,2013 SAVANNAH, Ga. (CN) - A federal judge Monday ended the lawsuit that has shattered Paula Deen's public image and cost the celebrity chef millions of dollars in business deals. In a lawsuit filed last year, former employee Lisa Jackson accused Deen's brother, Bubba Hiers, of sexual harassment and racial discrimination against employees. Hiers, who co-owns Uncle Bubba's Seafood & Oyster House with Deen, was Jackson's direct supervisor for five years, according to court filings. The lawsuit also alleged that Deen tolerated racial discrimination in her enterprises, and occasionally made racially charged remarks. After Deen's deposition in May revealed that she had once used the word "nigger" after a black man held her at gunpoint in 1987, the former Food Network star lost a reported $12.5 million in endorsement deals. U.S. District Judge William Moore Jr. dismissed the lawsuit early this morning, after the parties filed... Read more →

Vigilant Eagle (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2013 – Beginning tomorrow, fighter jets from the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Russian air force will scramble to track and intercept “hijacked” aircraft during an air defense exercise viewed as a steppingstone toward closer military-to-military cooperation in additional areas. Vigilant Eagle 13 kicked off today, with scenarios that present the United States, Canada and Russia with a common enemy: terrorist hijackers, Joseph Bonnet, director of joint training and exercises for NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, said during a telephone interview with American Forces Press Service. The exercise is the fifth in a series, based on a 2003 agreement between the sitting U.S. and Russian presidents to strengthen the two militaries’ relationship and their ability to work together. The threat of international hijackers served as a foundation to help advance that effort, resulting... Read more →

On August 24, 2013. Age 64. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Vineland. Cherished son of the late Calvin Austin Plecker and the late Mary Belle Meeker. Loving father of Scott Plecker, Kimberly McCleery (Howard) and Amanda Plecker. Cherished grandfather of Scott Jr., Justin, Brandon, Andrew, Alecia and Lillianna. Dear brother of Jan Cowperthwaite and the late Carol Bitterman. Dear cousin of Steve, Martin, Karen, Ingred and Eva. Craig proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam War and was previously employed as a rigger at the Naval Yard in Philadelphia. He had a love for race cars and racetracks and was an avid sports fan. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral Service 12:30 PM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle... Read more →

(April 7, 1961 - August 25, 2013) Ruth Parks “Ruthie” (nee MUENCH), got her wings on August 25, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old and lived in Bellmawr. Beloved daughter of James L. Muench and the late Ruth I. Beloved sister of Susan Muench. Also survived by many uncles, cousins, and dear friends. Ruthie was a devoted animal lover and also enjoyed working at Anthony’s in Haddon Heights, where she served for many years. There will be a viewing from 12 noon to 2pm Friday afternoon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 2pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, Ruthie’s sincere wish was for donations to be made in her memory to the non-profit Animal Lifeline, Inc., PO Box 894, Marlton, NJ 08053. Family and friends may share memories via gardnerfuneralhome.com Related articles... Read more →

Camden Diocese press release Starting this fall, four priests will serve as constant, living representations of the Catholic Church to students, faculty and staff at local Catholic high schools. Each will have the title of director of Catholic identity and will work full-time in the schools, teaching religion, leading school liturgical celebrations, encouraging vocations, and being a spiritual resource for the community.. The first four directors of Catholic identity are Father Allain Caparas (Gloucester Catholic, Gloucester City); Father Michael Goyette (Camden Catholic, Cherry Hill); Father Christopher Markellos (St. Joseph, Hammonton); and Father John Rossi (Paul VI, Haddon Township). “These priests will represent the priesthood and model the importance of Catholic high schools,” said Bishop Dennis Sullivan, who created the position after meeting with the Catholic Schools Office. “This is a major commitment on the part of our diocese,” he said, adding that the directors give the schools a “connection to... Read more →

Thomas "Cozy" Morley of Haddon Township and North Wildwood died on August 23, 2013 at the age of 87. Morley was a stand-up comedian who performed a music and vaudevillian variety act at Club Avalon, North Wildwood, and other venues for decades. He was famous for his popular rendition of “On the Way to Cape May,” Beloved husband of Roberta "Bobbie" Morley (nee Hawthorne). Brother of William Morley (Rose) and the late James "Hoagie" Morley. Brother-in-law of Caroline M. Smith (Francis), Andrew J. Hawthorne (Bobbie Anne) and Mariellen Hawthorne (James H. Furey). Also will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews: Ellen Shackleton (Ken), Thomas A. Morley, Kathleen Morley, Francis L. Smith (Dee), James M. Smith (Jean), Marianne Hennessey (Joe), Brian A. Smith (Sandy), Caroline M. Crouse (Greg), Andrew J. Hawthorne Jr., Leah Furey Bruder (Steve), James A. Furey and Alicia Furey Jenkins (Jason). Relatives and friends are invited... Read more →

WASHINGTON—An indictment was unsealed today charging nine people in a loan sharking and illegal gambling ring allegedly run out of several Philadelphia businesses. The charges were announced today by Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Edward J. Hanko, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division. Ylli Gjeli, 48; Fatimir Mustafaraj, 41; George Markakis, 43; Gezim Asllani, 34; Rezart Rahmi Telushi, 40; Eneo Jahaj, 26; and Ardit Pone, 35, all of Philadelphia; Erion Murataj, 35, of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania; and Brian Jackson, 35, of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, were arrested this morning. The defendants are named in an indictment charging racketeering conspiracy, racketeering collection of unlawful debt, making extortionate extensions of credit, collections of extensions of credit by extortionate means, operating an illegal gambling business, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of... Read more →

August 23, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on the movie, “Paradise: Faith,” which opens in New York and Los Angeles today: A “devout” Catholic woman masturbates with a crucifix, flagellates herself, walks around the house praying on her knees, goes door-to-door with a statue of the Virgin Mary, and fights off her paraplegic Muslim husband who tries to rape her. The New York Times finds it “riveting,” and NPR declares it “recommended.” Last year, it won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival. It is not certain whether the filmmaker, Ulrich Seidl, who is Austrian, is related to another Austrian, Mr. Adolf Hitler, though he could be. Like Hitler, Seidl is a vicious anti-Catholic ex-Catholic. When questioned why it was necessary to show the “devout” Catholic woman profaning a sacred symbol, he said, “it is right to show her masturbating using a cross, as she is making love to... Read more →

press release A male attendant at the Garden State Fuel gas station, 958 North Broad St. Woodbury NJ was fatally shot Sunday night (8/25) by an assailant who then fled from the station. Surinder Singh (DOB 11/72), who lived in Woodbury with his wife, two children and other family members, was pronounced dead at Inspira Medical Center, Woodbury at 9:37 p.m. The shooting was reported to the Woodbury police at 9:03 p.m. by a motorist. An autopsy will be conducted today by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner's Office. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. Greg Malesich at the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office (856) 384-5626 or Dt. Tom Ryan of the Woodbury Police Department at (856) 845-0065. Read more →

In a scathing editorial published August 18, titled, A Flawed Background-Check System, the New York Times takes to task the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the detrimental effect the agency’s inability to conduct accurate checks has had on job seekers. The Times notes that “F.B.I. background checks are widely viewed as the gold standards but are in fact woefully flawed, often based on fallible and incomplete data.” Of particular concern to the editorial board are inaccurate or incomplete records of those who were arrested, but not convicted, or those who had their cases dismissed or expunged. The Times cites “examples of workers who were either turned away from jobs or fired based on faulty F.B.I. background information,” and contends that the system has caused some to be “unfairly locked out of the job market.” The Times is right to be critical of the FBI’s –apparent inability to conduct accurate or... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, PA (08/22/2013) The Sisters of Joseph of Philadelphia today announced the installation of Sister Carol Zinn SSJ, Ph.D., as President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Sister Carol assumed the office of LCWR President for 2013-2014 at the conclusion of the annual assembly on August 16, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. LCWR has nearly1,400 members who are elected leaders of their religious orders, representing approximately 57,000 Catholic sisters. The conference develops leadership, promotes collaboration within church and society, and serves as a voice for systemic change. More than 820 participants attended this year’s assembly. LCWR has a unique team leadership model, where there are three Presidents. As the President, Sister Carol joins the Past President Sister Florence Deacon, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and President-‐elect Sister Sharon Holland, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Monroe Michigan. Sister Carol... Read more →

View Finders Lindsay [email protected] August 21, 2013 By Kimberly Paynter, @KPaynter CHESTER, PA--Davon Williams, 12, is a regular at the House of Pain Boxing Gym at Third and Yarnall streets in Chester, Pa. Under the supervision of volunteer trainers, he's learned how to jump rope and throw a jab, cross, hook and uppercut. Williams hopes one day to be a "teacher, a wrestler, a boxer or a doctor," and says he's also learned how not to get involved in the fighting he sees on the street where he lives. "I see people fighting a lot, but I try to get away from it," Williams said. "Some people try to put you in situations that have nothing to do with you." Chester Mayor John Linder has become a big supporter of the gym. He said that anything that gives children something constructive to do with their time will curb the gun... Read more →

Box Score HARRISONBURG, Va.- La Salle women's soccer scored two second half goals to come from behind and defeat James Madison University, 2-1. With the win, the Explorers claimed the 2013 Fairfield Inn by Marriot Invitational title outright, only the second tournament title during head coach Paul Royal's tenure. Junior Kelsey Haycook scored her second goal of the season in the 71st minute, knocking in her own rebound as the equalizer. Haycook's goal came less than a minute after James Madison nearly took a 2-0 lead, burying a goal that was called back due to an offside call against the Dukes. Just over seven minutes later, senior Renee Washington buried a pass played from Ana Dolhansky who received a through ball from Haycook and found Washington primed for the shot within the 18. "The game is all about momentum shifts," head coach Paul Royal said. "Two [goals] obviously was enough... Read more →

(Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion) Carl Hennell kept a journal on the 2013 World Series Journal to keep Legion Baseball fans updated on all the action surrounding the 2013 Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C., Aug. 16-20. Hennell currently resides in Kalispell, Mont., was a parachute infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, and a former sports reporter and assistant coach for the Kalispell Lakers AA Legion Baseball team. He too played American Legion baseball in Hamilton, Mont., for the Bitteroot Bucs from 1991-93. Click on the following World Series Journals to read highlights from each game. Pre-game World Series Journal, Aug. 16 Day 1 World Series Journal, Friday Aug. 16: Day 2 World Series Journal, Saturday Aug. 17 Day 3 World Series Journal, Sunday Aug. 18 Day 4 World Series Journal, Monday Aug. 19. Brooklawn, N.J., awaits rival. RELATED CATEGORIES: BROOKLAWN ................GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC ................RAMS ALUMNI ....................SPORTS Related articles 2013... Read more →

John Kerry looked at the Benghazi attack, considered the possible political ramifications of coming clean on it, and reached the same conclusion as Hillary Clinton before him: “What difference does it make?” Sign our petition to create a Watergate-style Congresssional Committe with the power to expose the Kerry, Clinton, Obama cover-up and get to the truth about Benghazi. That was Hillary’s line last January when the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings that looked into how the administration could basically abandon four Americans as they were attacked, killed and dragged through the streets by terrorists. Last week, Kerry showed he agrees with her, ordering the only four people punished in any way for this massive failure of leadership to simply return to work. No explanation; no briefing, said one of the four. Just report on Tuesday. And why? Because it’s more important, said a State Department spokesman,“to turn the page... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ--Honesty J. Keener (DOB 2/27/76), formerly of 304 Hazel Ave., Newfield was found guilty today of breaking into a neighbor’s home and threatening to rub open sores she claimed were contagious on the neighbor’s daughter unless she received money. After the conviction on third-degree burglary and fourth-degree harassment and attempted theft charges, Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall set sentencing for 9/27 and revoked Keener’s bail, based on her record of six felony convictions. Relating to the jury the 17th century phrasing that one’s home is one’s castle, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Dana Anton said on April 28, 2011, “that sanctuary was forever violated for Donna Schwartz,” the adult daughter of 304 Hazel Ave. homeowner Rhoda Saul. Schwartz testified she was awakened by the barking family dog and found Keener rummaging through her mother’s bureau. Keener, who Schwartz said was wearing gloves and groping at her crotch, came running... Read more →

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(July 6, 1941 - August 23, 2013) Reba G. Hearn (nee Taylor), on August 23, 2013, of Bellmawr Park. Age 72. Beloved wife of John V, Sr. for 53 years. Loving mother of John V, Hearn Jr. and his wife Karen and Christopher Hearn Sr. Devoted grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 10. Mrs. Hearn retired from Ohio Casualty after 15 years of service. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday afternoon from 12noon to 1pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 1pm at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Share memories/condolences at gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – La Salle women's soccer player Renee Washington has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award, it was announced yesterday. She is one of 30 NCAA Division I women's soccer student-athletes selected for excelling both on and off the field. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. Washington enters her senior season with a full trophy shelf, including NSCAA All-America, first team All-Atlantic 10 honors, and all-region recognition during her career. Entering the 2013 season Washington is among the leaders in several all-time categories at La Salle including third in goals, fourth in points and eighth in assists, and has thrice been recognized as an Atlantic 10 All-Conference Team member. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in... Read more →

PRESS RELEASE No, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has not been clinically proven to cure or be effective in the treatment of cancer, autism, or diabetes. But do a quick search on the Internet, and you'll see all kinds of claims for these and other diseases for which the device has not been cleared or approved by FDA. HBOT involves breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared hyperbaric chambers for certain medical uses, such as treating decompression sickness suffered by divers. HBOT has not, however, been proven to be the kind of universal treatment it has been touted to be on some Internet sites. FDA is concerned that some claims made by treatment centers using HBOT may give consumers a wrong impression that could ultimately endanger their health. "Patients may incorrectly believe that these devices have been proven safe and effective for uses not... Read more →

Gloucester Township Police Media Advisory case #13-35929 On August, 20, 2013 at approximately 7:33 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) was conducting directed saturation patrols in various neighborhoods as a result of a recent increase in vehicle burglaries. During the operation, officers observed a suspicious occupied vehicle parked on Santalina Drive, in Gloucester Township and contacted the occupants. During the investigation officers arrested Matthew Boccaleri, and Tiffani Gattinella for possession of drug paraphernalia and also seized some property which was believed to be stolen. A follow-up investigation was conducted by GTPD Investigation Bureau detectives that resulted in charges being filed against Matthew Boccaleri for burglary and theft from a vehicle in the Mayfair Woods development in Gloucester Township, which occurred on August 14, 2013 and Tiffani Gattinella being charged with receiving stolen property for possessing the stolen property from that vehicle. Matthew Boccaleri, age 25, from Santalina Drive in... Read more →

By Alex Smith Head coach Chip Kelly has explained that he will not do anything simply because that was the way it had been done in the past. He will question everything to make sure that he was doing what was best for his football team. With that thought-process in mind, Kelly has made a number of changes to the way things are done within the organization. From playing music during practice, to implementing new sleep and nutritional programs, Kelly has made a fair number of changes inside the NovaCare Complex. Another change that Kelly made was the shuffling of the locker room. He replaced the pre-existing way that grouped players' lockers together by position by intermixing players from all three phases. "We spend so much time together as an offensive line and we didn't really need to be spending any more time sitting next to each other," center Jason... Read more →

BATTERSBY (DUNN) Ruth E. On August 16, 2013, (nee Stone) a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 71 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Battersby and the late Charles Dunn. Loving mother of Tammy Munyon, Linda McClaine and Charles Dunn. She was the devoted grandmother of Kenny, Billy, Steven, Charla, Katy, Corey, CJ, Brittany and Emily and cherished great grandmom of Dylan, Melanie, Jayden, Blake and Brayden. Ruth was a member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post #3620 in Gloucester and enjoyed going to the Casino’s and fishing. Funeral services were under the direction of the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Memorial Services will be held 12:00noon at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Related articles Joe Battersby, Past President of Sportsman AC, Former Member of IUPAT Union Local 1331 Sean J. Murphy, of Gloucester City, Gloucester Catholic Alumnus, Class... Read more →

press release Spokane Police Major Crimes Detectives are investigating homicide of 88 year-old male, which occurred N. Spokane August 21. Police are looking for two suspects in relation to the incident. On 08-21-13 around 8:15pm Spokane Police responded to Eagles Lodge, 6410 N Lidgerwood on a call of an assault. When officers responded they located a 88 year-old man in his car with serious injuries to his head. He was transported to a local hospital where he died this morning as a result of his injuries. Spokane Police are looking for two suspects in the incident. They are described by witnesses as young African American males of average build. Major Crimes Detectives are investigating the incident and are asking that anyone with information about the crime to call Crime Stoppers 800-222-TIPS. Solve this Crime Read more →

source American Legion The nine-player 2013 American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team was announced during the 87th Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. The team captain will receive a $5,000 scholarship and the other eight players will receive a $2,500 scholarship, sponsored by Diamond Sports. The players were initially nominated by their Legion Baseball team manager or head coach, and then each respective state department’s baseball committee reviewed the submitted applications and selected an overall state winner. The state winners were reviewed by the World Series Scholarship Committee, which consists of Legionnaires and academic representatives. The nine players are entering their freshman year of college. See photos of the 2013 All-Academic Team players here. The scholarship winners are: Team Captain – Matthew Attig of York, Penn. Attig played Legion Baseball for Post 605 and is studying at Pennsylvania State University. Northeast Region – Dylan Morris of West Barnstable, Mass. Morris played... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA - The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 190 student-athletes from 68 different institutions with inclusion in the 2013 Academic Honor Roll. All student-athletes were nominated by their schools and have achieved at least junior status academically. Graduate student Meghan McDevitt and current seniors Brittany Hanrahan and Val Paolucci have been selected for their dedication and commitment to academic excellence. McDevitt, a graduate student working toward her masters degree in education to become a reading specialist, makes her second consecutive appearance on the IWLCA honor roll having also been selected in 2012. The Lancaster, Pa. native recorded a standout final season as a Hawk as she led the team with 30 goals and 21 assists for a team-best 51 points. McDevitt, who also earned Atlantic 10 and Philadelphia Inquirer All-Academic honors this past season, concludes her career as SJU's all-time leader in career games played (67) and ranks... Read more →

By Jay Hancock KHN Staff Writer AUG 21, 2013 This KHN story was produced in collaboration with Partly blaming the health law, United Parcel Service is set to remove thousands of spouses from its medical plan because they are eligible for coverage elsewhere. Many analysts downplay the Affordable Care Act’s effect on companies such as UPS, noting that the move is part of a long-term trend of shrinking corporate medical benefits. But the shipping giant repeatedly cites the act to explain the decision, adding fuel to the debate over whether the law erodes traditional employer coverage. A United Parcel Service driver delivers packages in 2010 in Glendale, Calif. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Rising medical costs, “combined with the costs associated with the Affordable Care Act, have made it increasingly difficult to continue providing the same level of health care benefits to our employees at an affordable cost,” UPS said... Read more →

JULY 2013 PRESS RELEASE: The Brooklawn Police Department released the following crime report for the month of July 2013. On 7/1/13 officers observed two suspicious people sitting in the rear parking lot of the Days Inn. Officers identified the two suspects as Michael Lee Renaud, 27, of Thorofare and Darla Jean Boncich, 31, of Woodbury Heights. Through further investigation the two were found to be in possession of hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and transported back to headquarters. The two were then charged accordingly and released. On 7/1/13 officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Browning Road at the Jug Handle. During the course of the investigation the passenger of one of the vehicles was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Katie Marie Miller, 18, of Audubon was placed under arrest, transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released. On 7/1/13 officers... Read more →

So much hate. So sad. It is no wonder the world is so divided. Instead of getting better it seems to be getting worst! ~ Bill C. The New Black Panther Party opened its radio program earlier this week with audio calling for the murder of all white people in South Africa, The Blaze reported Thursday. The shocking audio featured the late Khalid Muhammad, a former spokesman for Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam. "We give them 24 hours in South Africa to get out of town by sundown. I say, if they don’t get out of town, we kill the men, we kill the women, we kill the children, we kill the babies, we kill the blind, we kill the cripple, we kill the crazy, we kill the fa**ots, we kill the lesbians, I say god d****t we kill them all," he said. "If they are white, kill ‘em all,"... Read more →

English: Gross appearance of the cut surface of a pneumonectomy specimen containing a lung cancer, here a Squamous cell carcinoma (the whitish tumor near the bronchi). (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Released: 8/19/2013 12:00 PM EDT Source Newsroom: UT Southwestern Medical Center more news from this source Newswise — DALLAS – Aug. 19, 2013 – For the two-thirds of lung cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease, tumor size is not used currently to predict overall survival times. A new study, however, led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has shown that even in advanced stages total tumor size can have a major impact on survival. Using data from a National Cancer Institute-sponsored Phase 3 trial involving 850 patients with advanced lung cancer, Dr. David Gerber, assistant professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern, and colleagues from other academic medical centers reviewed the recorded total tumor dimensions – which may include... Read more →

Josephine Talla (October 14, 1919 - August 20, 2013) Josephine Talla (nee Battaglia), on August 20, 2013, of Bellmawr. Age 93.Beloved wife of the late Joseph Talla. Loving mother of Georgine and her husband Tom. Josephine was very active in the Bellmawr Community and school system. She was a past president of Women’s Auxiliary, VFW Post 9563. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 8:15 to 9:15am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Monday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com Read more →

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (August 21, 2013) – Rutgers Athletics and concessionaire partner, Sodexo, are bringing back the popular “Family Two Pack” for the football home opener against Norfolk State, Sept. 7 at High Point Solutions Stadium. The deal includes two tickets in the upper sides, two hot dogs and two soft drinks for $40. The game between the Scarlet Knights and Spartans is scheduled to start at noon. Season ticket plans and single game tickets are on sale now. To order tickets, including the money-saving “Family Two Pack” for the Rutgers-Norfolk State game on Sept. 7, call the Rutgers Ticket Office at 866-445-GORU (4678) or visit the Rutgers Athletics website, www.scarletknights.com. Family Two Pack ($40) Two tickets in upper sides Two hot dogs Two soft drinks Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding football, follow the program on... Read more →

source American Legion SHELBY, NC-- Tuesday night, in front of a crowd of more than 6,000, the Brooklawn, N.J., Post 72 American Legion Baseball team claimed what it lost during the 2012 American Legion World Series (ALWS): the championship title. It was the third ALWS title in the program’s history. Last year, Brooklawn remained scoreless against New Orleans in the championship game. But the 2012 runner-up defeated Petaluma, Calif., off a 10-run mercy rule during the 2013 ALWS in Shelby, N.C. In Tuesday’s opening game, Petaluma eliminated 2011 World Series team and crowd-favorite Waipahu, Hawaii, with an 8-2 win to secure a spot in the doubleheader championship game against Brooklawn. Brooklawn pounded 17 hits, scoring in every inning except the third and ending the game with four runs in the bottom of the seventh. Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion-- SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Three earned runs at the bottom of... Read more →

press release Stanley Lunger Brian McLellan (Harrisburg) Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane says police officers with the Berwick Police Department serving an arrest warrant yesterday at 137 Summerhill Avenue in Berwick, Pennsylvania, discovered an apparent meth lab. Those officers called the Office of Attorney General, which sent agents to the scene to help with the investigation. OAG agents and police officers got a warrant and searched the home on Wednesday afternoon. They recovered three "one pots" of methamphetamine, three gas generators and other items used to make meth. "One pots" are a rudimentary system of cooking methamphetamine, which uses a plastic water bottle to mix all precursor ingredients. "Materials used to make meth are highly toxic and potentially dangerous," Kane said. "They should only be handled by trained personnel. Police in Pennsylvania who uncover apparent meth-making operations, and who would like help with their investigation, are encouraged to contact the... Read more →

Brent Johnson/The Star-Ledger August 21, 2013 8:37:00 AM EDT View full size Google Maps Even the mayor says his taxes are too high. Egg Harbor Township Mayor James "Sonny" McCullough is selling his waterfront home because he says he can't afford theproperty taxes, according to a report by the Press of Atlantic City. McCullough, 71, said he has been priced out of thehome by local rates and by a township-wide revaluation last year, the report said. "It's more than what I can afford," the mayor told the newspaper. "It's kind of disappointing. I thought I would be able to live and die in my home, but it's gotten to the point where it's gotten up so high." McCullough has lived in the township's Seaview Harbor section since 1974, and he and his wife bought land and built their home in 1985 for $360,000. The property was valued at slightly more... Read more →

English: PAS stain of a coccidioidomycosis spherule. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Funding helps build epidemiology and laboratory capacity Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an award to states of about $75.8 million through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases Cooperative Agreement (ELC). This funding helps states and communities strengthen core epidemiology and laboratory capacity needed to track and respond quickly to a variety of infectious diseases. Through the ELC mechanism, CDC provides funding to all 50 state health departments, six local health departments (Los Angeles County, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Houston and the District of Columbia), and eight territories or U.S. affiliates. Funds provided through the ELC mechanism help pay for more than 1,000 full- and part-time positions in the state, territorial, local, and tribal health departments. These positions include epidemiologists, laboratorians, and health information systems staff. The annual ELC investment provides public health... Read more →

press release August 22, 2013 WOODBURY NJ--The Fugitive Investigation Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office this morning (8/22) arrested a Glassboro fugitive who had been staying at the Woodbury home of an acquaintance. Acting on information that Raheem Holland (DOB 10/31/79), of 105 Roosevelt La., Glassboro was in the home of an acquaintance at 465 Morris St., Woodbury, members of the fugitive unit attempted to serve a bench warrant on him at that address for failure to appear in court for sentencing 8/16/13 on burglary charges. A search warrant had been obtained to enter the home to apprehend Holland. When there was no response to a verbal command to come out of the house at about 7:30 a.m., the county’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was activated and remained at the house for several hours. Fugitive unit officers eventually breached the door of the home, but did not... Read more →

Substance Abuse Becoming Normalized Behavior Among Latino Youth By Cassie Goldberg | August 20, 2012 News Releases ~Increase in Hispanic Teens Who Have Misused or Abused a Prescription Medicine At Least Once In Their Lifetime~ The Partnership at Drugfree.org today released new research from the latest Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), a nationally projectable survey that tracks teen drug and alcohol use and parent attitudes toward substance abuse among teens. The research, sponsored by MetLife Foundation, shows that Hispanic teens are using drugs at alarmingly higher levels when compared to teens from other ethnic groups. It confirms that substance abuse has become a normalized behavior among Latino youth. According to the new PATS data, Hispanic teens are more likely to engage in substance abuse when compared to teens from other ethnic groups and are more likely to have abused the following substances within the past year: More than half of... Read more →

(November 22, 1928 - August 20, 2013) Mary Frances Hoopes (Bennard), on August 20, 2013, of Mt. Ephraim, formerly of Barrington. Age 84. Beloved wife of Robert J. Hoopes. Loving mother of Albert Bennard, Jr. (Elaine), Linda Tucci, Patricia Bender (Joseph), Thomas Bennard (Cheryl), Kathleen Tucci (Rocco), Theresa Glancey (John), Albert Hoopes (Elizabeth), Anna Mae Migliaccio (the late Thomas) and James Hoopes (Carla). Devoted grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 20. Dear sister of Jenny Rosencranz (the late Stanley), Joseph Pavone and the late Irene, Ralph and Macy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 8:15 to 9:45am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10:30 am Saturday at Emmaus Catholic Community, Sacred Heart RC Church, Mt. Ephraim. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Donations may be made in Mary’s name to American Cancer Society, 1851... Read more →

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UPDATED AUGUST 22, AT 3PM UPDATED AUGUST 22, at 10PM Photo by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion KEETER STADIUM, SHELBY, NC-Members of the Brooklawn American Legion team pose with the championship banner shortly after beating Petaluma, Calif. , 10-0 BROOKLAWN AMERICAN LEGION 2013 WORLD SERIES TROPHY By CNBNews Staff BROOKLAWN NJ--The Brooklawn American Legion baseball team arrived at the Post 72 home from Shelby, North Carolina, last night. On hand to welcome them were their family and friends. The winner of this year's "Bob Feller" Outstanding Pitcher Award was Mike Shawaryn. He pitched two games in the series. In the team’s first game against Waipahu, Hawaii, Shawaryn threw for all nine innings and struck out 12. On Tuesday night, in the championship game, Shawaryn and his teammates held Petaluma, California scoreless. He recorded eight strikeouts in that game, which was shortened to seven innings by the 10-run mercy rule. photo (s)... Read more →

In 1961, Robert B. Hawley opened the first FBI legal attaché in Manila in rooms 416 and 418 of the U.S. Embassy office building. In 1962, Hawley moved the office next door (left rear) to the old U.S. High Commissioner’s residence, converted to the Chancery. Manila Bay is in the background. 08/20/13 In August 1961—52 years ago—Special Agent Robert B. Hawley reported to the new U.S. Embassy office building on Manila Bay to open a small legal attaché (or legat) office that would cover criminal and intelligence matters in the Philippines. It was not the first time FBI agents had served in the Philippines, though. In 1939, the Bureau had considered opening a regular domestic resident agency there, as the Philippines was still technically part of the United States. But it wasn’t until March 1, 1945—two days shy of finally wresting Manila from Japanese troops—that General Douglas MacArthur invited an... Read more →

Chronic Wasting Disease signage (Photo credit: BC Gov Photos) Certain parts from harvested cervids cannot be brought back into Commonwealth. The thousands of Pennsylvania hunters who soon will be heading off to hunt big game in other states can do their share to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in the Commonwealth. Those who hunt out-of-state are reminded that Pennsylvania prohibits importing specific carcass parts from members of the deer family – including mule deer, elk and moose – from 21 states and two Canadian provinces. The parts ban affects hunters who harvest deer, elk or moose in: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland (only from CWD Management Area), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York (only from Madison and Oneida counties), North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia (only from CWD Containment Area), West Virginia (only from CWD Containment Area, which includes parts of three counties),... Read more →

John Charles Fritz, of Bellmawr died on August 17, 2013 at the age 66. John grew up in Gloucester City where he learned early on to tinker and fix engines and other machines. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Trenton State University and later dedicated over 25 years sharing his skills as an industrial arts teacher with students of the Washington Twp. High School and enjoyed being the Head Coach of the boys and girls track teams. John graduated from Gloucester City High School, class of 1965. Beloved brother to Ellen Kilborn (the late Ray), Robert (the late Barbara), Rose Freundlich (the late Gunther), and Daniel (Terry); Adored uncle to many. Viewing Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 - 10:00 am at McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ 08096; Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am at St. Mary's RC Church, Gloucester City; Interment New... Read more →

August 20, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on the three-part PBS documentary, "The Life of Muhammad," which debuts tonight: No one likes to see his religion trashed, and from everything we have learned about "The Life of Muhammad," Muslims have nothing to worry about. The New York Daily News says the film could be subtitled "Islam 101," boasting that "If it helps with greater understanding, it has done its job." A professor who appears in the series praises it for its "balance." However, a look back at PBS' treatment of the Catholic Church yields few films that could reasonably be dubbed "Catholicism 101," or that could in any way be praised for promoting "greater understanding." In fact, most of the films were flagrantly imbalanced. Nowhere is Muhammad depicted in the series. This is said to be in keeping with Koranic prohibitions against showing images of the prophet. But the Koran only... Read more →

For Immediate Release August 13, 2013 The Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention plans to release a Spring 2014 grant solicitation to encourage replication of successful violence prevention programs, sources tell Children and Youth Funding Report, an online grant service monitoring federal and private funding developments for organizations serving the nation's young. The program's goal is to replicate efforts such as the Boston Gun Project, the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model, and the Chicago CeaseFire model, all of which seek to reduce violence in targeted communities. Applicants must focus their proposed interventions on the high-risk activities and behaviors of a small number of carefully selected community members who are likely to become involved in violent activities, such as gang and gun violence, in the immediate future. Funding for the Community-based Violence Prevention Demonstration Program (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number 16.123), has yet to be determined, but in... Read more →

U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin’s recent decision in Floyd v. City of New York found that the NYPD’s proactive policing strategy—usually known as “stop and question” or “stop and frisk”—violates the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and is unfair to minorities. Judge Scheindlin sought to remedy these alleged failings by imposing new restrictions on police operations and by calling for better-trained police officers. Pages 11 and 12 of Judge Scheindlin’s opinion cite a “particularly telling” example of “poor training.” During the trial, two police officers struggled to describe the “furtive movements” that may prompt the NYPD to stop and frisk certain individuals. Among the officers’ descriptions: “Changing direction,” “acting a little suspicious,” “making a movement that is not regular,” being “very fidgety,” “going in and out of his pocket,” “going in and out of a location,” “looking back and forth,” and “getting a little nervous, maybe... Read more →

press release August 21, 2013 GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School salutes Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 on capturing its third baseball national championship with a 10-0 victory Tuesday night over Petaluma, Calif. in seven innings in Shelby, NC. University of Maryland-bound pitcher Mike Shawaryn, a 2013 GC graduate, allowed just four hits and struck out eight to highlight the win. He received plenty of offensive support with John Theckston and Nick Cieri collecting three hits apiece to lead the way while Fran Kinsey and Anthony Harrold added two hits to the offensive effort. The Brookers, managed by former Gloucester Catholic coach and current Rutgers-Camden skipper Dennis Barth, avenged a 14-4 defeat to the same team the night before to capture their first Legion national crown since 2001. They finished second last season. Congratulations once again to our national champions! RELATED: BROOKLAWN AMERICAN LEGION POST 72 WINS photo... Read more →

(Harrisburg) Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced today the filing of theft charges against a state worker. Investigators say Marylinda Freyermuth stole more than $15,000 in state money, and spent it on herself and her family. She has been suspended from her job. Freyermuth is a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources employee working at the Bald Eagle State Forest office located in Laurelton, Union County. In that capacity, she collected money from people for wood and stone permits. She was supposed to turn the funds over to the state, but investigators say instead she pocketed the money. In this way, investigators say, she stole more than $12,000 in cash that she had collected for the permits. In addition, Freyermuth used a state credit card to make $2,614.24 in purchases for herself and her family, according to investigators. Freyermuth faces these charges: One count of Theft By Failure to Make... Read more →