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CNBNEWS ARCHIVES Published Wednesday, February 25, 2009 $1000 Donation Helps Young Musicians Mount Ephraim, NJ – February 19, 2009 - Surrounded by young music students from RW Kershaw School Jazz Band in Mt. Ephraim, director, Mary Manion, was smiling. “This is a great day in the Music Department!” she said. The students agreed. This year, the Mt. Ephraim P.T.O. made a generous donation of $1000 to the Music Department to help meet its equipment needs. The administration and school board of Mt. Ephraim have a long tradition of special support for the district’s music program. This includes funding for regular performing ensembles such as the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choruses and the Garage Band. Mary Manion directs the instrumental program and Beth Egan directs the vocal music program. In addition to regular concerts, the music students are involved in many special projects throughout the year. “More than 50% of the... Read more →

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Inexcusable delays throughout 2009 and 2010 HARRISBURG - A review of the Jerry Sandusky investigation released today by Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane confirmed that the investigation took too long because of crucial missteps and inexplicable delays in bringing a serial child molester to justice. The facts in the report show: It took a full year, from March 2009 until March 2010, for the office to recommend charging Sandusky because basic investigative steps were not taken, including searching Sandusky's home. In March 2010, career prosecutor Jonelle Eshbach circulated a draft presentment that recommended filing multiple charges against Sandusky, based on statements by Victim 1 and other corroborating evidence. But senior leadership at OAG failed to act on that recommendation for five months despite repeated requests from Eshbach and the mother of Victim 1; Eshbach was informed in August 2010 that more victims were necessary for the case to proceed and... Read more →

GCPD Crime Report June 13th. – June 20th. June 13 (4:36 pm) A resident of the 200 block of Hudson Street reported her child’s bike was stolen from Mary Ethel Costello School. June 14 (12:33 pm) A vacant residence on Thompson Avenue was found to have been burglarized. Copper piping was reported missing. June 15 (12:38 pm) A resident of Thorofare reported her boat was stolen from the rear of the Maple Terrace Trailer Park. The boat is described as a red and white Seadoo Speedster with a blue tarp covering it. The boat was on a silver trailer with no license plate attached. June 15 (11:56 pm) Stephan M. Mullin Jr. (23), a resident of Westville, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Broadway for bench warrants. He was later released on bail. June 16 (10:42 pm) Westley Bishop (27), a resident of the 200 block of Essex... Read more →

CNBNews Archives published Tuesday, February 24, 2009 By Bill Bates, Mount Ephraim News Correspondent MOUNT EPHRAIM February 24, 2014--It a continuing effort to limit operating costs, the Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners (BOC) announced several resolutions that would help the borough control their day to day expenses as well as continue practicing shared services agreements. The BOC determined that it would be the best interest of the borough to purchase office supplies through Office Basics, Incorporated of Boothwyn, PA through the Camden County Cooperative Pricing System for the next two years at 74% off the catalogue prices specified in the bid agreement. Office Basics was awarded the contract following a detailed bid process with Camden County. The Uniform Shared Services Consolidation Act permits two local units to enter into a contract for any service which any party to the agreement is empowered to render within its jurisdiction. The BOC authorize... Read more →

A trip back in time to high school and the Class of 1959 Memories should bring back many fond memories for anyone that grew up in the 1950′s. Video was created by Tom Ziemianski for the 70th Birthday Bash of BHS Class of 1959 at Geneva on the Lake. The Best Of Times. SOURCE BIG GEEK DADDY: BigGeekDad.com Subscribe to the Video of the Day if you received this email from a friend and like to watch Funny, Cool, and Interesting Videos. There is no cost to subscribe and you can unsubscribe at any time so give it a try...you just might like it. Read more →

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BY CNBNEWS The people who owned Repost.Us closed their doors recently. There free services were used by this blog, CNBNews, plus thousands of other blogs to provide up to the minute news, sports, and commentary for South Jersey, and Philadelphia, along with other sections of the United States. Repost.Us helped publishers share and embed complete articles on the web, including the original publisher's advertising and branding. Repost.Us is no more: Repost is Shutting Down. When we created Repost, we recognized that the existing syndication models were broken and served only a fraction of the web. We set out to change that, and we achieved a lot – 8500 sites, 8 million articles in our system, and we served content to over 100,000 domains in more than 100 countries. Unfortunately, although the technology worked well, the business model didn’t. We’ve been unable to raise additional funding, and as a result we... Read more →

Posted on June 20, 2014 by City of Philadelphia Philadelphia, June 20, 2014 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability released theGreenworks Philadelphia 2014 Progress Report, which highlights a range of successes, including tripling the number of greened acres that capture the first inch of rainwater before it enters the City’s sewer network in the last year, from 102 in 2012 to 323 in 2013. “With the leadership and collaborative work of City staff, community partners and elected officials, Philadelphia has seen gains in all five of the Greenworks target areas,” said Mayor Nutter. “The pace and scale of implementation continues to grow, demonstrating that support for sustainability efforts is only getting stronger. Our Administration will continue to work to reach our goal of becoming the greenest city in America.” The report outlines the status of work on 15 measureable targets in five topic areas: energy,... Read more →

Public Corruption Update FBI Continues Efforts to Root Out Crooked Officials 06/17/14 The vast majority of public servants who work at the local, state, and federal levels of government are honest and dedicated folks who strive every day to do the right thing for their constituents, their communities, and their country. Unfortunately, there is a small subgroup of public servants who, whether elected, appointed, or contracted, are only concerned about a very specific constituency—themselves. And because this type of corruption strikes at the heart of government, eroding public confidence and undermining the strength of our democracy, the investigation of public corruption is the FBI’s top criminal priority. Currently the Bureau is working more than 4,000 public corruption cases around the nation with the help of our partners. Our investigative efforts pay off year after year—fiscal year 2013 alone saw approximately 1,200 federal indictments and informations against corrupt officials. Public Corruption... Read more →

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Robert A. Dankel, 85, of Woodbury, NJ, died on June 18, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Legacy A wonderful and loving gentleman who always had a smile on his face, Robert could always be counted on. He was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye. He and his love, Ethel were attached at the hip and enjoyed spending time in Atlantic City and the bingo halls. Born in Deptford, NJ, Robert was a longtime resident of Woodbury. Robert was a truck driver and a longtime member of the Teasmsters Local Union 676 in Collingswood, NJ. Family Beloved husband of 42 years to Ethel; devoted father of Thomas Sulpizio, William Sulpizio, George (Michelle) Williams, Gail (Clinton) Sprague, Carol (George) Holtz and the late Robin Fayer; dear brother of Dorothy Lopez and Alan (Marie) Dankel. Robert is also survived by many... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES POSTED February 27, 2008 BROOKLAWN NJ February 27, 2008--Congratulations to the Brooklawn ACES girls' basketball team, coached by Chuck Thomson, for winning the Camden County Elementary League championship. They were the winners of the Colonial division with a 12-2 record and went on to beat 3 opponents from both the Colonial and Suburban divisions to win the championship. Pictured are players Makenzi Cooper, Sydney Thomson, Brianna Murphy, Rachael Cowgill, Kathi Velez, Kate Boulden, Melissa Mackey, Meghan Ryan, Amanda Boulden, Taylor Farrow, and Taylor Blackiston. Coach Thomson was assisted by Pat McCrea in the championship game. Related articles Related articles Brooklawn fails to advance to American Legion World Series Brooklawn baseball walks into first loss at American Legion World Series Brooklawn Police Arrest Three Suspects for Allegedly Stealing AC Condensing Coils from Shopping Center Roof | cnbnews.net CNBNEWS ARCHIVES-- Furrever Friends To Fight Their Case in Court Shoprite of... Read more →

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press release via NIXLE GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--June 21, 2014 07:28 AM- Officers responding to a call of a disturbance at an apartment, discovered that a male subject, wanted on a $50,000 Failure to Appear warrant, had armed himself with a knife and threatened his ex-girlfriend with the knife while refusing to let her out of the apartment. The male began to barricade the front door of the third floor apartment with furniture while retreating further into the apartment. An immediate response was requested for the Gloucester Township Special Response Team as well as the GTPD Crisis Negotiation Team and GTPD Incident Management Team by the on scene supervisor. During the negotiations, the suspect stated he would release the female several times but continued to keep her inside of the apartment. At one point, officers were able to slightly open the apartment door and the female attempted to escape but was... Read more →

Moorestown Police Department press release MOORESTOWN NJ--Moorestown Police responded to a burglar alarm activation at a residence in the 100 block of Country Club Dr. on 6/20/14 at 10:25pm. Officers found that a screen had been removed from a rear window and the window was subsequently forced partially open activating the alarm. There was no apparent entry into the residence. The residents were not at home. Moorestown Police were contacted by a resident of the unit block of Bramley Rd. on 6/21/14 at 7:15am reporting that their residence had been burglarized sometime overnight. Entry was gained by prying a rear door. Numerous pieces of jewelry and two gift cards were stolen. The residents were not home when the Burglary/Theft occurred. Anyone who may have information in reference to these crimes is asked to contact Moorestown Detectives at 856-914-3092 or [email protected] Burglary prevention tips are available on the Township website under... Read more →

John Paff, Chairman New Jersey Libertarian Party's Open Government Advocacy Project On June 13, 2014, attorney Richard Gutman of Montclair filed a lawsuit on my behalf seeking "Brady letters" from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office. My Complaint and Certification in John Paff v. Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, Docket No. CPM-L-265-14 are on-line here. "Brady letters" are named after the United States Supreme Court's 1963 decision in the case of Brady v. Maryland. That decision, among other things, requires law enforcement officials to notify criminal defendants and their lawyers whenever they receive information that a police officer involved in the defendants' cases has been untruthful. For example, suppose that Officer Jones is found to have perjured himself in testifying against Defendant John Doe. Suppose further that at the time the perjury is discovered, three other defendants, Roe, Smith and Brown are all awaiting trial on separate charges and that... Read more →

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion has sentenced Jose Montalban, age 42, to 15 years’ imprisonment for assaulting a correctional officer and inflicting bodily injury. On February 12, 2014, following a three-day trial, a jury found Montalban guilty of the assault and the illegal possession of a weapon by an inmate of the United States Penitentiary at Canaan, Pennsylvania. According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, the evidence at trial established that on December 28, 2012, inmate Jose Montalban, who was serving a federal prison sentence for bank robbery, walked into an office at the USP-Canaan and took a six-inch sharpened plastic knife and began stabbing a correctional officer who was seated alone in that office. The correctional officer was stabbed three times in the face before he, and other correctional officers who responded... Read more →

Photo Credit: Kaster for Visit Philadelphia VH1 Presents Philly Fourth of July Jam When: Friday, July 4 Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway Cost: Free More Info: Click here. The Legendary Roots Crew have become the faces and sound for Independence Day in Philly. The hip-hop band and hometown favorites return as the concert curators for one of the biggest parties to hit Philly — VH1 Presents Philly Fourth of July Jam during Wawa Welcome America! The Roots always deliver with their handpicked lineup that will take over the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the largest FREE concert in America. So, who made the cut this year? The Lineup: The Roots | Nicki Minaj | Jennifer Hudson | Ed Sheeran | Aloe Blacc | Ariana Grand | Vicci Martinez And, the concert ends with a major fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Did we say that we're hype already? Look... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ--A Glassboro NJ man and a Blackwood NJ woman have been charged with committing human trafficking by prostituting a 16-year-old girl whose sexual services were offered on an Internet Web site. Levin Orr (DOB 8/5/89) of East High St., Glassboro and Jennie Norcross (DOB 7/27/88), of North Black Horse Pike , Blackwood were arrested Tuesday (6/17) following an investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Orr was arrested at his residence. Norcross was taken into custody at a North Broad Street address in Woodbury NJ. “Human trafficking is a terrible crime that destroys lives and threatens the safety of our communities,” said Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton. “I appreciate the work of our Major Crimes Unit, partnering with the Westville Police Department, in making these arrests.” Both suspects are charged with committing human trafficking “by knowingly holding, recruiting, luring, enticing, harboring, transporting or... Read more →

The Top 10 Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Ocean County 2014 (via Shore News Network) 1. Beachwood Borough 4th of July Fireworks Dusk The Borough of Beachwood’s 74th Annual Fireworks is a spectacular display seen from the Beachwood Beach along the Toms River. Beachwood Beach 732-286-6000 2. Seaside Heights July 4 Fourth of July… Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES: Saturday, February 28, 2009 GLOUCESTER CITY(February 28,2009)-Mayor Bill James at Thursday council meeting presented James E. Pierce of Gloucester City with the American Red Cross Presidential Citation for Saving a Life. Pictured are: from left to right, Pierce, Mayor James, Red Cross Chapter Chairman Dr. Tom Tudor, Red Cross Chapter Vice Chair, Tracy Siebold, Esq., and Lisa Brassill, Red Cross Health and Safety Director. SEE STORY Related articles CNBNews Archives 2007: Gloucester City Mayor and Council, WHERE IS THE CHANGE?(gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucester City Residents: Community Garden Openings Are Available | cnbnews.net(gloucestercitynews.net) Gloucestershire's Museums Officer reveals some Gloucester museums(paulvdudman.wordpress.com) Read more →

SHAWNEE, Kan. – A father said if his 13-year-old daughter hadn’t taken a picture of a questionable public poster and shown him, he’d never have known the content. Now that he knows, he’s not happy. Mark Ellis says his daughter goes to Hocker Grove Middle School in the Shawnee Mission School District. She was so shocked by what she recently saw on a poster at school, that she took a picture of it home and showed her parents. Her dad initially assumed it was a student prank, until he called the school and found it was part of the curriculum. “Why would you put it in front of 13-year-old students?” he asked. He thought the poster, which lists things like “oral sex” and “grinding,” might’ve been a prank until he contacted the school principal. He was told it was a teaching material. But Ellis is now concerned that what’s on... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, arrested the owner of a network of diagnostic imaging centers for his alleged role as the leader of a criminal enterprise that provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks to medical practitioners in exchange for patient referrals to his testing facilities. In addition, the defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent applications to the New Jersey Medicaid program and Department of Health, and evaded paying income and franchise taxes, among other illegal activities. The enterprise allegedly generated millions of dollars in illegal profits. Twelve others were also charged in the alleged scheme. Rehan “Ray” Zuberi, 45, of Boonton Township, the owner of Diagnostic Imaging Affiliates (DIA) of Hackensack and the alleged leader of the criminal enterprise was arrested Tuesday (June 17). Zuberi’s bail was set at $1 million by Superior... Read more →

June 24 marks the 350th birthday of New Jersey. Not the State of New Jersey, of course, but the territory of New Jersey. In 1664, having just re-established monarchy rule in England, Charles II of the House of Stuart granted a huge piece of the New World to his brother James, the Duke of York (later King James II). James immediately divvied up the land among his friends. "The land between the Hudson and the Delaware rivers, he gave to Sir George Carteret of the Isle of Jersey and Lord John Berkeley," said Joseph Klett, director of the New Jersey State Archives. "Both of the noblemen had been loyal to the Stuart family during the British civil war." None of these people ever set foot in New Jersey. Nevertheless, the named "New Jersey" first appears in an agreement, written in graceful calligraphy on animal-skin parchment, granting the land to the... Read more →

The proboscis of an Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on human blood. Under experimental conditions the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, has been found to be a vector of West Nile Virus. Aedes is a genus of the Culicine family of mosquitos. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) WOODBURY NJ--The overall goal of the Mosquito Control Division (MCD) is to enhance the public's health and welfare by safely reducing mosquito populations to a reasonable threshold of annoyance and to maintain control of the potential for the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases. This goal is accomplished through the provision of an integrated pest management program incorporating physical, chemical and in warranted cases biological control methods based upon a sound, thorough, and accurate surveillance program. Furthermore, these methods are applied through the utilization of a countywide general maintenance or source reduction program among county waterways (such as: drainage, ditches, streams, roadside ditches,... Read more →

Common Core - Coring Out Your Child's Brain (Photo credit: rich_french77Amber) June 10, 2014, at 3:14 PM | By Kelly Conroy | Congress should investigate the role Bill Gates and the U.S. Department of Education played in drafting and imposing the Common Core State Standards, according to both a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) and a former education official appointed by the Clinton administration. Just recently, the Washington Post ran an article on “How Bill Gates pulled off the swift Common Core revolution.” In response, Diane Ravitch, former member of the National Assessment Governing Board, wrote on her blog and Stanley Kurtz, senior fellow at EPPC, wrote at National Review Online that a congressional investigation into the background of Common Core is necessary. “I may not always share Ravitch’s take on Common Core—although often I do—but I agree with her that a congressional investigation is... Read more →

Source: http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov Kadejha L Cummings DOB: 09/03/72 Ht: 5'7" Wt: 150 Hair: Black Eyes: Black More Information Tony E Colon DOB: 11/28/73 Ht: 5'11" Wt: 230 Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown More Information Rosel O Gonzalez DOB: 08/21/77 Ht: 5'4" Wt: 175 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown More Information Ahmed N Ismail DOB: 09/09/90 Ht: 5'11" Wt: 180 Hair: Black Eyes: Brown More Information Jose L Huerta DOB: 08/19/68 Ht: 5'5" Wt: 165 Hair: Black Eyes: Brown More Information Ann M Pelosi DOB: 1/31/79 Ht: 5'0" Wt: 107 Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue More Information Maurice Jackson DOB: 02/14/68 Ht: 6'0" Wt: 175 Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown More Information Tolga Top DOB: 12/14/81 Ht: 5'11" Wt: 220 Hair: Brown/Shaved Eyes: Brown More Information Shepperd Powell DOB: 07/30/89 Ht: 5'6" Wt: 125 Hair: Sandy Eyes: Blue More Information Tyrone M Smith DOB: 12/11/69 Ht: 5'9" Wt: 220 Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown More Information GLOUCESTER... Read more →

If you’re bored with you’re usual running course try going for a run with a black bear in Alberta, Canada.These two runners had to “pawz” their workout while they figure out how to get away from a black bear that decided he needed either a run before breakfast or breakfast itself. I couldn’t help but laugh as towards the end of the video the younger runner leaves the older guy behind as he races towards his car. It reminded me of the saying that to survive a bear attack just make sure you can outrun someone else. source Big Geek Daddy Funny, Cool, & Interesting Videos Read more →

Sewell resident joins award-winning direct seller of simple and delicious foods SEWELL, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) June 17, 2014 - Marianne Perazzelli of Sewell 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, Perazzelli 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 laughter with your family and friends," says Jill Blashack Strahan, Tastefully Simple Inc. founder and CEO. "That's why we're proud to offer great experiences, easy-to-prepare products and an exciting business opportunity for people who are looking for something more."... Read more →

TRENTON FISHING DERBY FOR YOUTH A SUCCESS DEP and the City of Trenton kicked off summer by co-sponsoring a successful and sunny Fishing Derby for youth on Saturday, May 31, at Stacy Pond in Trenton. An estimated crowd of 175 kids, parents, volunteers and staff were on hand to compete in the derby, learn about fishing basics, watersheds and aquatic insects, and enjoy a day in a park-like setting along the Delaware River. To learn more about the derby visit: Youth Fishing Derby Website Fish Health Study in Ken Lockwood Gorge In mid-May the Division of Fish and Wildlife conducted a preliminary fish health study in the South Branch Raritan River, specifically the Ken Lockwood Gorge, in response to a fisherman capturing an apparently diseased rainbow trout from the river. Pictures of the diseased fish showed skin and muscular lesions, consistent with clinical disease signs of furunculosis. Confirmation of furunculosis... Read more →

Next Exit Shore Guide (week of June 19-25) (via NewsWorks) Summer is officially here. The solstice is upon us and that is plenty reason for heading to the Jersey shore. Daylight hours are at their peak with 15 hours of sunshine. Atlantic City Building sand castles at the shore is a classic summertime activity… Read more →

Ruth E. Ross (nee Armbrecht), of Tabernacle, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2014 at the age of 93. Ruth grew up in Runnemede where she lived for 55 years before moving to Tabernacle in 1985. She was the beloved and devoted wife for 63 years of the late Chester F. Ross and the loving mother of Ginger Warren (Don) of Tabernacle and Richard Ross (Linda) of Voorhees. She was the proud grandmother of Bonnie Bhasin (Aaron), Dan Warren, David Ross (Lauren) and Johanna Murphy (Jim) and her four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Evelyn Unruh of Runnemede. She was preceded in death by her brother Harvey Armbrecht, formerly of Audubon. There will be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Family... Read more →

Gualtiero G. Focaccia “Giovanni”, age 66, of West Deptford, NJ passed away on June 15, 2014. A talented musician, Giovanni was an easy going, compassionate gentleman. He had a laid back approach to life and would often be heard telling people, especially his love, Nancy, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Giovanni loved photography, traveling and playing with the computer. He adored his family and his granddaughter, Megan was the apple of his eye. Giovanni was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1984. A professional guitarist in Europe, he came to the United States to continue spreading his love of music. He played 3 instruments and composed his own music. He was part of bands that played on cruise lines such as Queen of Bermuda, Atlantic, Homeric, Oceanic and Daphne, More recently, Giovanni played with Bill Haleys Comets, Good Times Band and was part of the duo Les... Read more →

press release NEWARK – The Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners has obtained the voluntary, temporary license suspension of Dr. Liviu T. Holca, a Manahawkin physician accused of illegally distributing highly addictive opiate painkillers with no medical justification. The suspension was obtained in lieu of a disciplinary hearing by the Board, and will remain in place pending further order of the Board. “Ocean County has seen the worst of New Jersey’s deadly opiate epidemic, with an alarming number of recent overdose deaths. This doctor allegedly pocketed large sums of cash while perpetuating his own county’s public health crisis,” Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. “This swift enforcement action is part of our effort to halt the deaths and ruined lives caused by opiate abuse.” Holca was arrested in January by Ocean County law enforcement personnel and charged with prescribing quantities... Read more →

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By Michelle Andrews JUN 10, 2014 Although the school nurse is a familiar figure, school-based health care is unfamiliar territory to many medical professionals, operating in a largely separate health care universe from other community-based medical services. Now, as both schools and health care systems seek to ensure that children coping with chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma get the comprehensive, coordinated care the students need, the schools and health systems are forming partnerships to better integrate their services. In these projects, some funded by the health law, school health professionals gain access to students' electronic health records and/or specialists and other health system resources. Such initiatives currently exist or are on the drawing board in Delaware, Miami and Beaverton, Ore., among other locations. School nurses today do a lot more than bandage skinned knees. They administer vaccines and medications, help diabetic students monitor their blood sugar, and prepare... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY NJ--ICAN is a new and innovative community watch program through which Camden residents can report their crime tips and quality of life issues in their neighborhood to the Camden County Police Department in real time and can orient CCPD Eye in the Sky cameras to focus on incidents in progress. The web-based system is restricted to authorized users only; to apply for an ICAN user account with the Camden County Police Department, visit https://camden.ican-system.com/ For information about the system call (856) 757-7590. via camdencountypd.org Related articles Camden County Police Department Needs Public Help to ID Suspects | cnbnews.net(gloucestercitynews.net) Camden County Police Department - Metro Update(gloucestercitynews.net) LETTERS: Camden County Police Department Growing in Numbers(gloucestercitynews.net) Camden ATM thieves used crowbar to gain access, police say(nj.com) Read more →

Carmella Campbell (nee Symes), of the Oak Valley Section of Deptford passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 14, 2014. Aged 67 years. Legacy Carmella was a warm, loving woman with a big heart. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and enjoyed social media websites. Carmella enjoyed her trips with her husband to the shore and up to the mountains. She will be missed by many. Family She is the beloved wife of 46 years to William; dear sister to Eleanor (Oscar), Rosemary (Ken), Charlie, Billy (Rose), Patty (Jack), George, Wesley, Frank (Helaine), Elwood, and Charlotte (Jerry). Carmella is the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Farewell Tribute Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday from 9:30-10:45 AM in the Infant Jesus Parish at Saint Margaret’s Church, Woodbury Heights. Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM. Interment private at the request of the family. via... Read more →

The Gloucester Township Police Department held their fifth grade Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation at the Gloucester Township Elementary School on June 10th. On June 11th, Ptl. Frank Pace and Ptl Kevin Schultz attended the MADD New Jersey Law Enforcement recognition ceremony at Middlesex County College. They were recognized with the MADD 2013 Law Enforcement Distinguished Service Award for the top DWI arrest in Gloucester Township in 2013. The Gloucester Township Police attended the Relay for Life on Saturday, June 14th at the Veterans Memorial park in Gloucester Township. The Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon raising nearly $5Billion to fight cancer. On Monday June 16th,, the Gloucester Township Police Traffic Safety Unit held an alcohol server education seminar at by Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country Club. Attendees received information on responsibilities of alcohol servers, drinking and driving laws, identifying underage persons, identifying fraudulent identification, the designated... Read more →

West Deptford police: Gloucester City duo burglarized Red Bank Estates home (via NJ.com) WEST DEPTFORD TWP. — Police have charged a Gloucester City man and woman with the daytime burglary of a township home last month. Bryan Cutuli, 35, and Courtney Dixon, 29, entered a house in the Red Bank Estates development through an unlocked door… Read more →

PRESS RELEASE June 13, 2014 TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a Hudson County man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for placing bets at craps tables at three different Atlantic City casinos after the winning number had already been determined at each of the tables. Derek Bethea, 57, of Bayonne, was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in state prison, including seven years of parole ineligibility, by Superior Court Judge Donna Taylor in Atlantic County. Bethea was convicted at trial last month of charges of swindling and cheating at casino gaming. The conviction followed a week-long jury trial in front of Judge Taylor in Atlantic County. The charges were contained in a Nov. 20, 2013 indictment. Deputy Attorney General Kelly Biringer tried the case and represented the Division of Criminal Justice at the sentencing. In convicting Bethea on May 13, the jury determined that... Read more →

By Anna Gorman KHN Staff Writer JUNE 16, 2014 This KHN story also ran in . It can be republished for free. (details) As soon as Deb Emerson, a former high school teacher from Oroville, Calif., bought a health plan in January through the state’s insurance exchange, she felt overwhelmed. She couldn’t figure out what was covered and what wasn’t. Why weren’t her anti-depressant medications included? Why did she have to pay $60 to see a doctor? The insurance jargon - deductible, co-pay, premium, co-insurance - was like a foreign language. What did it mean? Jessie Yuan, physician at the Eisner Pediatric & Family Health Center in Los Angeles, treats diabetic patient Oscar Gonzales. Gonzalez was unaware he had been switched to Medi-Cal until Yuan informed him about the change (Photo by Anna Gorman/KHN). “I have an education and I am not understanding this,” said Emerson, 50. “ I wonder... Read more →

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP NJ--Funeral services for Kristopher Caban, 18, of Washington Township will be held on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Township and Thursday, 9:15 – 10:15 am at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, 176 Stage Coach Rd., Washington Township. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am. Interment private. Beloved son of Richard and Lillian (nee Toledo). Loving brother of Brielle and Kelsey. Dear grandson of Mariano Toledo, Juanita Toledo and Perfecto Caban. Cherished nephew of Gary Caban and Wilfredo Delgado (Senta) and cousin of Logan, Jacob and Isolina. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, friends make donations to the Kristopher C. Caban Coalition - For Educational Awareness; keeping youth drug, violence and weapon free, C/O EIRC, 107 Gilbreth Pwky., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. The Philadelphia City Police Department's homicide division said Sunday that Mr. Caban, was found dead around 4... Read more →

Kelsey Harkness / @kelseyjharkness / June 14, 2014 Four letters are topping headlines around the world: ISIS. Pinned at the center of the crisis in Iraq, it’s hard to read or watch the news without hearing the name. Despite shaking up global security, the group remains a mystery to many Americans. So who are they? The short answer: the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (or al-Sham). But that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of this complex, brutally violent terrorist group. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, The Heritage Foundation’s expert in Middle Eastern affairs, James Phillips, breaks down the basics of ISIS, explains how they came to power, and discusses the threat they pose to Americans both at home and abroad. The Daily Signal: First off, who and what is ISIS? Phillips: The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is an al-Qaeda offshoot that seeks... Read more →

(June 13, 204)HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the breakup of a marijuana ring that stretched from California to central Pennsylvania and allegedly distributed at least $700,000 worth of high-grade marijuana over the past three years. The joint investigation with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and local police, known as "Operation Rise Up," began in October 2013, and focused on the trafficking activities of Thomas McEvoy and Amanda Smith. Evidence and testimony regarding the alleged activity was presented to a statewide investigating grand jury, which recommended the criminal charges being filed today. click on thumbnail for larger image Thomas McEvoy Amanda Smith Sean Russavage Bradley Snyder Keith Crebs Henry Foulds II Danielle Bell Sandra Miller According to the grand jury, McEvoy used the Internet to develop multiple marijuana sources in the Eureka and San Francisco areas of California. McEvoy allegedly placed orders for various amounts of marijuana... Read more →

BY GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY | JUNE 16, 2014 BY BRIAN HEATON Town officials of Oyster Bay, N.Y., likely aren’t scoring points with transparency advocates after clamping down on how the town’s information is released through social networks. But legal experts believe the more cautious approach is a good one for many local governments. The Long Island town revised its information technology policy to prohibit employees from communicating official documents through social media applications without prior authorization, according to Newsday. Although the move may slow interaction between residents and the town, Chuck Thompson, general counsel and executive director of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, felt the decision might help address one of the biggest issues local governments are currently struggling with -- disclosure requirements. For example, if a local government has a bond issue outstanding and sends information out in a way that might get to one investor before another, Thompson believes... Read more →

Grace R. Caputo (nee Varallo), on June 14, 2014, of Bellmawr. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of the late Patricia. Dear sister of Robert Starzinski and his wife Joan. Devoted aunt of Joseph Starzinski and his wife Phyllis, Linda Beltrant, Silvia Rizzo and her husband Phil. Dear friend of Helen Kosmidis and her husband Taso. Faithful companion of Gracie. Services private at the request of the family. Family and friends may share memories via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Related articles Denise T. Porter, of Bellmawr, Area Nurse(gloucestercitynews.net) Raymond J. DeMarco, of Bellmawr, World War II Army Veteran, Retired Printer | cnbnews.net(gloucestercitynews.net) Dominick Carbone of Bellmawr, WW II Army Vet, worked at Camden Storage Battery & Glou. Auto(gloucestercitynews.net) MARGARET M. MARONSKI, employee of West Jersey Hospital, of Bellmawr(gloucestercitynews.typepad.com) SIGMUND J. SPIEWAK of Bellmawr(gloucestercitynews.typepad.com) Read more →

By John Paff, Chairman New Jersey Libertarian Party's Open Government Advocacy Project While it is clear that non-exempt, government-related e-mail communications from and to public officials are subject to OPRA, a question remained as to whether a log showing the sender, recipient, date and subject line of those e-mails must be publicly disclosable. On June 10, 2014, Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Nelson C. Johnson ruled that such logs of e-mails are government records disclosable under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). See the decision in Paff v. Galloway Township, et al, Docket No. ATL-L-5428-13 which I've placed on-line here. Galloway had argued that while it was required to produce the e-mails themselves (provided that they weren't otherwise exempt), producing a log would require it to create a new record that did not already exist. Galloway maintained that OPRA does not require agencies to create a record but only to... Read more →