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Camden County man who lived above day care sentenced for child porn distribution (via NJ.com) TRENTON — A Camden County man who lived above a day care center was sentenced to prison Friday for distributing child pornography on the Internet, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced. He was among 27 defendants arrested in 2012 in “… Read more →

eBay: How not to handle a security breach (via The Inquirer) PRIVACY has been thrown back into the spotlight this week by the eBay database breach. eBay is not the only firm to have suffered at the hands of hackers, and nor is the breach the worst financially or by the amount and type of data that was compromised… Read more →

Mistrial declared in Anthony Nicodemo trial (via NewsWorks) A mistrial was declared today in the murder trial of Anthony Nicodemo due to issues involving a juror. A status listing to determine a new trial date is scheduled for July, according to a Phialdelphia Police Department spokesperson. There is also… Read more →

CNBNews Archives posted Tuesday, December 04, 2007 We as residents were told change was going to happen when new candidates were elected? It is obvious Gloucester City needs a City Planner and a Beautification Committee. Also, Mayor and Council need to take a walking tour of surrounding communities, such as Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, Station Avenue in Haddon Heights, and Merchant Street in Audubon – to name a few, and then come back to Gloucester and walk down Broadway. Need I say anymore? Personally, I would be embarrassed if I were in their shoes, representing a City that looks like... Read more →

UPenn researcher: Place and poverty influence HIV risk (via NewsWorks) University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing professor Bridgette Brawner says public health researchers have been making the case for decades: Inequities in education and income matter to health. Her new analysis adds to what many have known for some… Read more →

GTPD Media Release: RUNNEMEDE NJ (May 24, 2014)--Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the South Jersey Self Storage facility on a request from the Runnemede Police Department in an attempt to locate a subject who may have had a change in mental status. Officers confirmed that the subject was at the facility and when they approached the subjects unit, they discovered that the male had barricaded himself inside of the 10' X 8' storage unit. (photo provided by GTPD) Officers immediately established a perimeter around the unit and placed a nearby business in a "Shelter-In-Place" for the... Read more →

Camden County Library System has a new delivery van - watch for it as it makes its rounds around the county! When looking through old photos, we found a fascinating coincidence. Check out these two photos: our first library director in 1928, and our current director in 2014. (Click on the photos to see them larger). Mildred Brown, First Library Director of the Camden County Library, 1928 Linda Devlin, Library Director of the Camden County Library System, 2014 Related articles Camden County Library System Would Like Your Opinion Camden County Library Offers Help and Services for Victims of Hurricane Sandy... Read more →

19 Pounds Of Marijuana, Assault Rifle, Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine, Discovered During Harassment Investigation Officers following up on a harassment investigation discovered an alleged marijuana distribution operation during a search for an assault firearm at a local residence on Jarvis Road in Erial, NJ. Officers originally responded to the Timber Creek High School after receiving a report that an adult non-student male made a comment that he had an assault firearm in the trunk of his motor vehicle as he was leaving the school following a meeting with school administration. This comment was overheard by a school staff member who... Read more →

NJ Monthly Editor: Jersey Shore Beaches Ready for Visitors (via NJTV News with Mike Schneider) New Jersey Monthly has just issued its annual look at the Jersey Shore. Editor Ken Schlager told NJTV News Anchor Mary Alice Williams that there have been many renovations made along the Jersey Shore and the beaches look great, fresh and ready for visitors… Read more →

(November 30, 1964 - May 13, 2014) Rocco A. Santoro, on May 13, 2014, of Glendora. Age 49. Beloved husband of Diane M. (nee Schmidt) for 26 years. Loving son of Sandy Santoro (nee DeBeasso) and the late Joe. Loving brother of Lou and Cris Santoro and Joe and Linda Santoro. Dear son-in-law of Bill and Eileen Schmidt. Loving brother-in-law of Bill and Ceil, Eileen, Jim and Denise, Karen and Mark, and Theresa and Marc. Dear uncle of Carolyn, Nick, Marie, Anthony, Nicole, Matt, Erika, Amanda, Jackie, Cecelia and Angelina. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, Godchildren and best... Read more →

(May 19,2014)--An information was filed today charging Airmatic, Inc., a company located at 284 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA, with one count of mail fraud for allegedly defrauding the City of Philadelphia of approximately $556,633. Airmatic allegedly supplied unapproved, off-contract products to various City departments in violation of its agreements with the City. The case was announced by United States Attorney Zane David Memeger and City of Philadelphia Inspector General Amy Kurland. According to the information, Airmatic submitted false and fraudulent invoices to the City’s accounts payable department in order to conceal that it was providing off-contract products. Instead of... Read more →

Mark Knight, on May 19, 2014, of Audubon, formerly of Magnolia. Age 65. Beloved husband of Jeanne C. (nee Campbell). Loving father of Jason (Jennifer), Mark (Jacqualynn), Jeremy (Nicole), Stephanie Mertz (Todd), Cynthia Lowden (Dean Marco) and Jaclyn Lowden (Leonard Robinson). Dear grandfather of Megan, Michaela, Liam, Scarlette, Brandon and Layla. Brother of Wayne (Beverly), Gary (Dorothy) and the late Robert. Brother-in-law of Linda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 9 to 11am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.... Read more →

Small-Town Mayor, Grad Student Fight Democratic Machine in 1st District (via NJSpotlight) When 13-term Congressman Rob Andrews (D-1st) suddenly resigned in the face of a House ethics investigation last February, state Sen. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) announced his candidacy to replace him the next day. Norcross, brother of political kingmaker… Related articles BREAKING: Norcross to Run in Three Districts; Move May Be Unprecedented U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews Resigns, State Sen. Donald Norcross Will Seek Seat Another Top Dem Bails From Congress... Donald Norcross kicks off congressional campaign, may still face challenge from Logan Township mayor Logan Township Mayor Minor, Donald Norcross... Read more →

Family Fun Things to do in Cape May for Memorial Day Weekend (via www.capemayresort.com) Family Fun Things to do in Cape May for Memorial Day Weekend Celebrating Memorial Day in Cape May NJ with your family Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Memorial… Read more →

Philly PHLASH Has Returned And Is Here To Stay (via PR Newswire) New funding structure rejuvenates bus loop with an extended schedule, new vehicles, a new stop and more Download image The Philly PHLASH returns just in time for high tourism season to transport visitors and locals all around town to key sights and… Read more →

Gloucester County OKs move to sue West Deptford over late payments (via NJ.com) Gloucester County freeholders approved a resolution to allow the county to pursue legal action against West Deptford Township at its meeting on Wednesday night. The move comes after county officials say West Deptford has neglected to pay the county… Read more →

(February 9, 1926 - May 18, 2014) Dorothy H. “Dottie” Urban (nee Zebrowski), age 88, loving wife of 58 years of the late Charles S. Urban, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Care One Harmony Village, Moorestown. Dottie was born in Camden and previously resided in Audubon and Barrington prior to moving to Brigantine in 1985. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Her family was her greatest treasure. Family and friends will fondly remember more than 40 summers spent in Brigantine where she and Charlie hosted wonderful parties, barbeques and seafood festivals. She... Read more →

Your Daily Dose of Conservatism The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in December of 1791, reads as follows: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Billionaire software tycoon Bill Gates has poured millions of dollars into efforts to develop and promote the Common Core State Standards Initiative, a set of K-12 math and language arts curriculum benchmarks and high-stakes standardized tests now being implemented in 46 states. Oddly enough, the children of Bill Gates attend ultra-expensive private... Read more →

Bucks County Caterer, Modern Palate, Announces Event Design and Décor Division (via PRWeb) Modern Palate takes catering to the next level by offering couture event design and décor services to their clients. Colmar, PA (PRWEB) May 19, 2014 Modern Palate’s unique and creative approach to cuisine has been the driving force behind creating… Read more →

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Judge Overturns Pennsylvania Gay Marriage Ban (via AP Video) Pennsylvania's ban on gay marriage was overturned Tuesday by a federal judge in a decision that makes same-sex marriage legal throughout the Northeast. (May 20) Read more →

John Heim, of Woodbury, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 18, 2014 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Marie; loving father of Sean, Justin (Bonnie Cho), and the late Christopher; dear brother of Beth Hoffman (Lynn); loving grandfather of Christian; John leaves behind his sweet dog, Chloe. John was a loving, devoted husband and father. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp, 2nd Force Recon. John will be missed by many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Thursday morning from 10:30AM – 11:30AM at Holy Angels Parish at St. Patrick’s... Read more →

Mosquito Shield of Southern New Jersey expands with innovative Tick Shield offering (via PRWeb) Local team’s mosquito control service adds tick product to help protect residents from both mosquito and tick-borne diseases. Mosquito Shield This intensive tick control solution also controls fleas and is developed specifically to help stop the spread… Read more →

Salem County Rewind: Pennsville's 1984 prom queen; barber shops closed early on Memorial Day in 1914 (via NJ.com) In this new weekly online feature which debuted a week ago, we're presenting together the popular Salem County Picture From The Past and the Salem County history tidbits which appear daily in the South Edition of the Times. SALEM COUNTY PICTURE FROM… Read more →

CRIME REPORT May 1st. – May 15th. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--May 5 (2:36 pm) An officer responded to the area of Lane Avenue at Thompson Avenue for a report of a male and two females engaged in drug activity. As a result, the following individuals were arrested: Leanna G. Kurnel (22), a resident of Maple Shade, was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lauren Gardner (18), a resident of Maple Shade, was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. The male, a resident of Thompson Avenue, was... Read more →

May 15, 2014 HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of five Pennsylvania men on unrelated charges as part of ongoing efforts to target the online sharing, downloading and distribution of child pornography. The defendants are identified as: Michael Hadam, 59, 515 Indiana Ave., Glassport, Allegheny County; Joseph Bailey, 42, 2681 Carnegie Road, Apt. 103, York, York County; Bryan Zaharko, 32, 904 Bockstoce Ave., Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; Christopher Blackwell, 32, 1228 Veto St., Pittsburgh, Allegheny County; and Matthew Cooper, 25, 160 Paris Colliers Road, Burgettstown, Washington County. Michael Hadam Agents from the Office of Attorney General's... Read more →

Hispanic community in the Catholic parishes VINELAND NJ--Why did standing room only crowds fill church halls last week to hear a Boston College professor quote statistics from a study? The answer seems to be that — after years of seeing the swelling numbers of Hispanic Catholics and their increasing influence on the church — church leaders understand the importance and the urgency of effective parish ministry to this group. No less than the future of the church in the U.S. is at stake, said Hosffman Ospino of Boston College. And no one is arguing with him. Ospino, assistant professor of... Read more →

GTPD Media Release On May 17, 2014 at approximately 4:02 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) Operations Response Unit was conducting directed police patrols on bicycle in the area of Loch Lomand Drive. These officers heard the noise of all terrain vehicles (ATV's) being operated in the residential area. Upon observing one four wheeler ATV rider, driving illegally and not wearing a helmet, the officers ordered him to stop. The male rider pulled up next to one bicycle officer, ignoring his request, and took off at a high rate of speed. The rider, later identified as Elgin Buchanan, drove... Read more →

TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE May 16, 2014--The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee just approved the latest $265 billion Highway Bill in less than 20 minutes on a voice vote. That’s almost $14 billion a minute. Now it goes to the full Senate. The bill is meant to be a blueprint for funding the nation’s roads for the next six years. Unfortunately, it is yet another example of Congress’ head-in-the-sand mentality that explains the poor condition of our roads, and our budget. The bill mostly increases the funding amounts for the nation’s core highway programs over the coming years, further... Read more →

CRIME REPORT May 1st. – May 15th. May 5 (2:36 pm) An officer responded to the area of Lane Avenue at Thompson Avenue for a report of a male and two females engaged in drug activity. As a result, the following individuals were arrested: Leanna G. Kurnel (22), a resident of Maple Shade, was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lauren Gardner (18), a resident of Maple Shade, was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. The male, a resident of Thompson Avenue, was released from... Read more →

Gosnell Movie: Indiegogo’s Most Successful Fundraising Campaign (via http://the-american-journal.com) Undaunted by Kickstarter’s censorship, film makers raise over $2 million for their Gosnell film on Indiegogo. Need a little something to restore your faith in humanity? Check this May 13, 2014 report from Crowd Fund Insider: The Gosnell Movie… Read more →

Gibbstown man dies after Paulsboro hit-and-run (via NJ.com) PAULSBORO — Police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a Gibbstown man early Sunday morning. Eddie Lee Warthen, 31, was hit by a car on East Madison Avenue at about 4:30 a.m. Warthen was taken to Cooper Hospital, where he was pronounced dead… Read more →

Gloucester Township PD Alert The Gloucester Township Police Department wants to encourage residents to attend the Community Summit on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM at the Collingswood Ballroom. It is an interactive summit about the current Opiate and Heroin Crisis. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Parents • Middle & High School Kids • Concerned Citizens • Physicians • Nurses • Pharmacists • Addiction Treatment Providers • Social Workers • Law Enforcement • Prevention Specialists • Educators • Government Officials Please see attached bulletin for more details or email the GTPD Community Relations Bureau at [email protected] or call... Read more →

George M. Benson, age 44, of West Deptford, NJ, suddenly on May 15, 2014. George will be remembered as a talented and hardworking man who was devoted to his family, willing to help any friend in need, and always kept a melody in his heart. He was employed with SunOil for 15 years and recently with the Paulsboro Refinery. He leaves a legacy of pride for his children, and a wonderful musical talent with them. Beloved husband to Angelique C. (née Seccia); Devoted father of Alexia and Aidan; Cherished son of George and Kathleen (née Horan); Dear brother to Jennifer... Read more →

Mitch Williams Takes Leave Of Absence From MLB Network Mitch Williams Takes Leave Of Absence From MLB Network (via NewsLook) Video News by NewsLook Former MLB pitcher Mitch Williams is taking a leave of absence from the MLB Network after allegedly ordering a beanball pitch in a youth game. Related articles Mitch Williams curses out umpire at youth baseball game, gets ejected as coach, report says Witnesses: Mitch Williams Called Child "A Pussy," Ordered Beanball More tales of Mitch Williams being the most awful kind of little league coach Witness Recaps Mitch Williams' Ejection, Argument With Ump At Little League... Read more →

CNBNews Archives posted Friday, December 21, 2007 Photo & Story by Bill Bates GRAND OPENING HELD - Pictured L to R are Mount Ephraim Firefighter Keith Kalbach, Business Partners Amin Khalifa, Tommy Whitman, and Sam Khalifa posing in front of the firefighter memorabilia that was put on display over the front counter of the Canal's Store prior to the Grand Opening. Mt. Ephraim: An old helmet, outdated firefighter coat, some photos and plaques were hung by Keith and Amin to give a little community warmth to the store. Amin, Tommy, and Sam have always been very gracious and willing to... Read more →

Eric A. Ulak GCPD photo GLOUCESTER CITY NJ --On May 16th. at 4:15 a.m. an officer on patrol observed a suspicious male walking with a backpack in the 800 block of Chambers Street. The male then walked up onto the porch of a residence and stood on the porch. The officer approached the male and asked him if he lived there and he replied that he did not. The male was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. While searching the backpack, the officer recovered camera equipment and a pay stub belonging to a resident of the 900... Read more →

Gloucester County grand jury indicts 36; several credit card thefts alleged (via NJ.com) WOODBURY — A Gloucester County grand jury indicted the following people during the week of May 12: — Kelley B. Nayda, 33, of Mays Landing, charged with receiving stolen property and criminal attempt to obtain a controlled dangerous substance (CDS… Read more →

Sent in by a USAPrepares.com Student Pay attention or not – it’s YOUR money!!! This is true. It happened three weeks ago somewhere in Pomona on our way to Pechanga Casino. The pump should have totaled $68 (and change). When the receipt was printed, she checked and it was $77 (and change). She got mad, went inside the store, asked for a calculator and let them do the math. They refunded her. She told them that if they cheat, they had better be prepared to make it right. Normally, her husband would skip printing the receipt. Not her. Plus, we... Read more →

Blind Man Robbed, Beaten In Broad Daylight As Bystanders Do Nothing (via http://crooksandliars.com) By Diane Sweet October 10, 2013 10:00 am - Comments Hello, Philly? City of Brotherly Love? As you'll see in the police surveillance video above, a 33-year-old blind man walking alone in the Germantown section of Philadelphia was shoved, beaten, and… Related articles Blind Man Beaten in Philadelphia While Witnesses Just Stand There ANOTHER SENSELESS MUGGING IN PHILADELPHIA, THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE | cnbnews.net No Brotherly Love In North Philly When Will This Madness Stop? Read more →

Ex-Pa. sportscaster denied public defender (via NewsWorks) A judge has rejected a request from former Philadelphia television sportscaster Donald Tollefson to have a public defender represent him. Tollefson is charged in the alleged theft of more than $100,000 meant to go to charitable organizations. The Bucks… Read more →

RUNNEMEDE, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) May 14, 2014 - Sonaya Brown of Runnemede has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare foods. As an independent business owner, Brown offers delicious food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple's products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients. "In today's world, 'staying in' has become the new 'going out!' You don't have to leave home to enjoy wonderful food, fun and... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--On May 16, 2014 at approximately 2:12 P.M., the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) responded to the PNC Bank at 900 Black Horse Pike in Glendora for a report of an armed bank robbery. Several officers quickly responded to the area and met with the bank employees. A black male approximately 35 to 40 years of age, 5'-09" to 6'-00" tall, wearing a 3/4 length, light tan jacket, tan hat, white shirt, and rust color glasses, who was reportedly armed with a black handgun and demanded money from a bank teller. The male then fled the bank on... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES Sunday, December 23, 2007/submitted by Tony Thornton A young cowboy walks into a seedy cafe in Western Oklahoma. He sits at the counter and notices an old cowboy with his arms folded staring blankly at a full bowl of chili. After fifteen minutes of just sitting there staring at it, the young cowboy bravely asks the old cowpoke, 'If you ain't gonna eat that, mind if I do?' The older cowboy slowly turns his head toward the young wrangler and in his best Okie manner says, 'Nah, go ahead.' Eagerly, the young cowboy reaches over and slides the... Read more →

Lawyer: Philly newspaper auction set for May 27 (via NewsWorks) The feuding owners of Philadelphia's two largest newspapers will vie for the company at a head-to-head auction set for May 27. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are being sold for the fifth time since 2006, as the industry struggles… Read more →

No Plans for Stewart’s in 2014 in Toms River (via Shore News Network) TOMS RIVER-Despite rumors that the owners and family members of the iconic Route 37 Stewart’s franchise are seeking a new home, there will be no Stewart’s in Toms River this summer. Former owner Carol Kartikis said today there is nothing in… Read more →

Time is like a river. You cannot touch the water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Written by a USMC Vet. (I can't argue with any of it. Passing it along as it was received.) He wrote: The American Dream ended on November 6, 2012 in Ohio. The second term of Barack Obama will be the final nail in the coffin for the legacy of the white Christian males who discovered, explored, pioneered, settled and developed the greatest Republic in the history of mankind. A coalition of Blacks, Latinos, Feminists, Gays, Government Workers, Union Members,... Read more →

CNBNews archives posted December 31, 2007 EDITOR.S NOTE—The year 2007 was the first full year for ClearysNoteBook(CNBNews). Where did the time go? This was also the first year of the James Administration who ran against the Democrat Party Machine in the November 2006 election as so called "Independents". Looking back it makes you wonder what happened to all those campaign promises that the James Ticket made? Were they fooling us all along? Or did the position turn them into die hard politicians? Over the past seven years they have actually become the same people they replaced in that heated November... Read more →

EDITORS NOTE: The year 2007 was the first full year for ClearysNoteBook (CNBNews). Where did the time go? This was also the first year of the James Administration who ran against the Democrat Party Machine in the November 2006 election as so called "Independents". Looking back it makes you wonder what happened to all those campaign promises that the James Ticket made? Were they fooling us all along? Or did the position turn them into die hard politicians? Over the past seven years they have actually become the same people they replaced in that heated November 2006 election. As for... Read more →

press release The Gloucester Township Police Department remembers and honors all Law Enforcement Officers killed in the Line of Duty during National Police Week, May 11-17, 2014. The Gloucester Township Police Department also partners with Gloucester Township Public Schools and participates with students in the following programs and activities during the week of May 19–22, 2014: Pre-school and kindergarten: McGruff The Crime Dog visit 1st and 2nd grade: Police vehicle visit 3rd Grade: traffic and bicycle safety program 4th grade: K9 demo 5th grade: DARE Lessons In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as... Read more →