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July 2014

NJ: THREE-FIFTHS OF YOUR INCOME GOES TO PAY THE STATE’S BILLS

by L. Tierney WATCHDOG WIRE NEW JERSEY (click on image to enlarge) New Jersey’s new fiscal year began with a loan. According to the state Treasury Department, New Jersey received a $2.6 billion loan from J.P. Morgan on July 1, the first day of the new state budget. It’s common for states to take out bridge loans like this to manage their cash flow. The problem is that this loan adds yet another item in the debt column – a debt burden that is already overwhelming state residents. The nonprofit group Truth In Accounting estimates that New Jersey taxpayers owe... Read more →


Tips for Starting a Small Business

Roseland, NJ – The 23 million American small businesses are responsible for 54 percent of all U.S. sales, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Do you ever dream of launching your own company? If you do, the New Jersey Society of CPAs offers this advice to help you get off on the right foot. Scout the Market Why do you want to start your own company? Some people do it after they have lost a job or enter retirement. Others have a great idea that they want to turn into a reality. Those are all good reasons to... Read more →


CNBNEWS ARCHIVES: Mayor James Answers Questions About the 2008 Municipal Budget

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES APRIL 24, 2008 By WILLIAM E. Cleary I recently asked Gloucester City Mayor Bill James and the Finance Committee council members some questions on the proposed 2008 Municipal Budget that totals $16,439,000 or $613,313 more than last year's budget of $15,825,687. Under the proposed plan the local purpose tax will increase by 41 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. As such taxes will increase $287 on an average home assessed at $70,000. According to the advertised budget in the April 10 issue of the Gloucester City News, the City employs 105 fulltime workers and 74 part-time. The number... Read more →


Lewis C. Beaver, Jr., of Runnemede, age 42, Split Infinity Radio Broadcaster | cnbnews.net

Lewis C. Beaver, Jr., on July 21, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 42. Beloved son of Virginia (nee Snead) and Lewis Beaver, Sr. Loving father of Tyler, Lucas, Kayla and Megan Beaver. Devoted fiancé of Leslie Davidson. Dear brother of Heather Winnemore and her husband Dave. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Lewis was a broadcaster for Split Infinity Radio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday evening and from 9:30 to 10:30am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 10:30am Friday at the funeral home. In lieu... Read more →


WATCH: Dangerous Sex Advice for Kids (#3)

Kelsey Harkness / @kelseyjharkness / July 23, 2014 Another Planned Parenthood clinic was caught on camera providing X-rated advice to underage girls. >>> This report and video contains graphic language. This time, the incident took place in Portland, Oregon, where an employee at the Planned Parenthood Clackamas Center told a 15-year-old girl how to best "enjoy" sex and explore "different types of fetishes." Some girls like being "spanked," "hit," or "whipped," said the counselor. Other instructions ranged from encouraging the minor to read "Kama Sutra" books to watching "educational pornos" online. The undercover video, "SEXED: Dangerous Sex Advice for Kids... Read more →


Gloucester Township PD to Partake in National Night Out

Immediate Release On Sunday July 27th a taped radio show featuring GTPD Community Relations Officer Jenn McLaughlin, an interview featuring a National Night Out discussion, will air on 920 AM the Voice starting at 10AM. Communities throughout Gloucester Township will be participating in the National Night Out program on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Neighbors, family, and friends will be gathering at their homes, on their streets, and at their local community centers in recognition of their support of the community. National Night Out helps strengthen community support and our police partnership with you and your neighbors. Residents and communities that... Read more →


NJDEP Marine Water Monitoring - News

July 18, 2014 NJ DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Water Resource Management Water Monitoring & Standards Marine Water Monitoring Administrative Order to Prohibit Commercial Shellfish Harvest from the Sedge Islands Conservation Zone (SICZ) Pursuant to the authority at N.J.S.A. 13:1D-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 50:1-5, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has prohibited the commercial shellfish harvest, specifically the taking of more than 150 clams per day by any person, within the Sedge Islands Conservation Zone (SICZ), effective immediately. More information can be found in the signed Administrative Order . Any questions can be directed to... Read more →


CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Attack on Muslims Outside Mosque

300pxs (Photo credit: Wikipedia) NEW YORK, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on law enforcement authorities and public officials to investigate an alleged attack on Muslim worshippers on their way to prayers at a Brooklyn mosque as a possible hate crime. On Friday evening, witnesses say passengers in a Lexus drove by the Thayba Islamic Center shouting anti-Muslim slurs, including "This is for your Allah," and threw eggs at several members dressed in traditional Muslim attire. A 70-year-old Muslim in traditional Pakistani attire and wearing an Islamic Kufi... Read more →


Funeral Services Saturday for Albert Carracino, age 44 of Brooklawn

Albert Carracino on July 19, 2014, of Brooklawn, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 44. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Ferrara). Devoted father of Ashley, Alexiss, Albie, Salvatore and Aidan. Loving son of Theresa (nee D’Agostino) and the late Albert Carracino. Dear brother of Cheryllee Conigliaro, Deanna Conigliaro, and Lana Porter. Also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Saturday morning from 9 to 11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be... Read more →


Suspect Orders Dog To Attack Officer on Millbridge Road

Gloucester Township Police Dept. press release GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP--On July 17, 2014, Officers were investigating a theft of services at the Teppanyaki Grill and Restaurant, located at 1419 Blackwood-Clementon Road in Gloucester Township. During the investigation it was determined that three suspects fled from the restaurant after failing to pay the bill. Two of three suspects were taken into custody immediately. Officers were discovered that the third suspect was at an acquaintance’s residence nearby on Millbridge Road. While Officers were at this residence speaking to a resident to try to locate the suspect, the suspect was heard opening a door and... Read more →


The Online Tracking Device That is Virtually Impossible to Block | ProPublica

A new kind of tracking tool, canvas fingerprinting, is being used to follow visitors to thousands of top websites, from WhiteHouse.gov to YouPorn. Update: A YouPorn.com spokesperson said that the website was "completely unaware that AddThis contained a tracking software that had the potential to jeopardize the privacy of our users." After this article was published, YouPorn removed AddThis technology from its website. This story was co-published with Mashable. by Julia Angwin ProPublica, July 21, 2014, 9 a.m. A new, extremely persistent type of online tracking is shadowing visitors to thousands of top websites, from WhiteHouse.gov to YouPorn.com. First documented... Read more →


SEXED: DANGEROUS SEX ADVICE FOR KIDS (Video Episode 2)

x BY Kelsey Harkness “Choking,” “whipping,” and “tying up” are a few of the sadistic sexual behaviors Planned Parenthood staffers in Denver were caught on camera promoting to underage girls as part of Obamacare-supported “sex education” inside their facilities. >>> This report and video contain graphic language about disturbing practices. Today, in two undercover videos released by the pro-life group Live Action, counselors for Planned Parenthood are seen offering advice about “BDSM”— a practice in which sexual partners beat, lash, or otherwise inflict pain on each other — to girls who the staffers think are 15- and 16-year-olds. The videos,... Read more →


CNBNews Weekly Stats Report July 14 -July 20

Editor's Note: The Statcounter program was down for several hours on Monday, July 14, 2014 xGloucestercitynews.net - Weekly Stats Report 14 Jul - 20 Jul 2014 Returning Visits - Based purely on a cookie, if this person is returning to your website for another visit an hour or more later First Time Visits - Based purely on a cookie, if this person has no cookie then this is considered their first time at your website. Unique Visitor - Based purely on a cookie, this is the total of the returning visits and first time visits - all your visitors. Page... Read more →


Obituary: Margaret M. Geonnotti of Bellmawr

Margaret “Peggy” M. Geonnotti (nee Connors), on July 18, 2014 of Bellmawr. Age 81. Beloved and devoted mother of Steve Geonnotti (Cindy), Tom Geonnotti (Barbara), and Sue Walsh (Kevin). Loving grandmom of Stephanie, Lori, Andrea, Ryan, Kevin, Katie, and Brian. Great grandmom of Jordan. Dear sister of late Patrick, Michael and Thomas Connors, and Christina Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was an active member of Annunciation BVM Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm and Wednesday morning from 8:15 to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.... Read more →


Obituary: William G. Churchill, of Gloucester City NJ

CHURCHILL William G. On July 12, 2014, Of Gloucester City NJ, age 87. He was the beloved husband of the late Caroline. He is survived by his two sisters Theresa Podolski and Anne Serbin. Mr. Churchill was an Army Vet of World II and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #674 of Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday morning from 10:00am to 11:00am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City. A Catholic Prayer Service will be held 11:00am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience... Read more →


Consumer Affairs Cites 68 Home Improvement Contractors for a Total of $1.3 Million in Penalties and Consumer Restitution

Notices of Violation NEWARK – Approaching the height of the home improvement season, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued Notices of Violation to 68 home improvement contractors, seeking a total of more than $1.3 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution, based on complaints and referrals by consumers across New Jersey. "Home improvement disputes are consistently the number-one consumer complaint category the Division of Consumer Affairs receives year after year," Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said. "With this action we are demanding more than $1 million in restitution for consumers who paid for work that allegedly... Read more →


Explore the Jersey Shore by Bicycle

Sunrise in Cape May (Photo credit: WilliamMarlow) Explore the Jersey Shore by Bicycledownloadable tour routes Routes extend from Cape May to Sandy Hook (Trenton) - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced today the release of its newest bicycle tour route Explore the Jersey Shore by Bicycle to help promote recreation along the New Jersey Shore as towns and businesses recover from Superstorm Sandy. The tour route extends mainly along the shore and inland areas from Cape May to Sandy Hook. The route is broken up into four segments: Cape May to Somers Point (42 miles), Somers Point to... Read more →


COMMENTARY: Call it a Victory for Common Sense

BY JORDAN RICHARDSON City officials in Leawood, Kan., have reversed course after ordering a 9-year-old boy to tear down the little free library he built in his front yard for Mother’s Day. Late last Monday night, after Spencer Collins had appeared before the Leawood City Council to advocate for permission to share his love of reading books with his neighbors, the Council unanimously approved a temporary measure that would allow the free little library to stand in his yard. The Council has proposed a more permanent solution to allow little free libraries in Leawood. It will be taken up in... Read more →


CNBNEWS ARCHIVES: Alleged Food Fight Comes Back to Haunt Breakfast Club

By Daisy Daily CNBNews Gossip Columnist Gloucester City: The Gloucester City Breakfast Club was thrown a "curve" this past Saturday morning finding out when they arrived at the Dining Car Depot that their favorite restaurant was closed. The sign on the restaurant door read, "New Baby, will Re-Open on Tuesday, April 29". The organization has been meeting at the restaurant for over a year, the last Saturday of each month at 9 AM. Photo El Presidente Chalie Now this is where the story gets interesting. I have an inside source who works at the local eatery and he told me... Read more →


Obama Care Isn't All Bad

The Doctor Will Gouge You Now Related articles Friday Chuckles ~ Gas Gouging Comics ~ 'must share'! Obama Saves The World From Having To Gouge Their Eyes Out... The Obama Dallas Immigration Visit - The Curious Case of Obama's "Faith Leaders" and Obama's "Faith-Based Groups"... This Moment In Biden: 67-Year-Old Woman At Burger Joint Tells Obama She's "Partied With" Biden Read more →


Wasp Spray Great Defense Weapon | cnbnews.net

Pepper spray Demonstration; U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jerry Syrek, an instructor assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Security Department, sprays U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Joel Pichardo with pepper spray during the one week Auxiliary Security Force Academy held on board NAS Jacksonville. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (RELEASED) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat. Wasp Spray - A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about... Read more →


Two Atlantic City Residents Sentenced to 30 Years for Kidnapping and Murder

CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Atlantic City, N.J., residents were sentenced to prison today for their roles in the kidnapping and death of a 20-year-old Atlantic City woman, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Aziz Sanders, 21, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and DeShawn Hicks, 22, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Each previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez to separate, one-count informations charging them with use of a firearm, and aiding and abetting the use of a firearm, in furtherance of a crime of violence – specifically, the Hobbs Act robbery and kidnapping... Read more →


Atlantic City doomed by glut of casinos in region

How did this happen? The most immediate and powerful reason Atlantic City's casinos are struggling is because of a glut of casinos in nearby states. Since late 2006, when the first casino opened in neighboring Pennsylvania, Atlantic City's casino revenue has fallen from $5.2 billion to $2.86 billion last year. Casinos have now popped up all around New Jersey; in New York, a Manhattan casino could open before the end of the decade. The casinos failed for years to plan for the day when they wouldn't be the only game in town. For decades, they were content to offer gambling... Read more →


CNBNews Comics:
JEROME by Dave Wolfe

Vol. I No. 4 (July 20, 2014) Editors Note: Every Sunday evening at 7 pm we will post a weekly comic strip on CNBNews provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 13. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click on the image to enlarge) Related articles CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe JEROME by Dave Wolfe Calvin & Hobbes' creator has been secretly drawing this comic strip! 'Calvin... Read more →


Philadelphia: Mosque Leaders Applying Sharia Law, Try Cutting Thief's Hand Off

The City of Burka-ly Robberies is now stepping up it’s Islamic contributions to America with sharia amputations. via Police: Suspected thief almost gets his hand cut off Masjid Ar-Razaqq Ul-Karim mosque on 63rd Street (Google Maps) A leader at a West Philadelphia mosque was arrested for allegedly trying to chop off the hand of a member accused of stealing money from prayer jars, police said Friday. Merv Mitchell, 37, was arrested Thursday night when police executed a search warrant at Masjid Ar-Razaqq Ul-Karim in the 1100 block of North 63d Street, said Lt. John Walker of Southwest Detectives. The attack... Read more →


Margaret W. Robel of Runnemede, Longtime Member of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church.

Margaret W. Robel (nee Ewing), on July 19, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 77. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Robel. Devoted mother of Donna M. Sica (Edward). Cherished grandmother of Michael Frederico. Loving sister of Shirley Gillespie and the late Grace Ewing her identical twin. Dear Aunt of multiple generations of nieces and nephews. Margaret was a longtime member of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Thursday morning from 8:15 to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Runnemede. Interment New St. Mary’s... Read more →


Obituary: Anna B. Raroha of Audubon Park

Anna B. Raroha (nee Watson), on July 16, 2014, of Audubon Park. Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Raroha. Devoted mother of Roberta Shores (Charles Snyder) and Stan Ross (Lisa). Loving grandmom of Adam Shores (Amy Rink) and Jason Shores. Loving NaMaw of Stanley and Lydia Ross. Dear sister of the late Joseph Watson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Loving grandmom to many. Mrs. Raroha was an avid Bingo player at Mepri Hall in Mt. Ephraim. There will be visitation from 6 to 7:30pm Tuesday eve at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 7:30pm at the... Read more →


Mrs. Dorothy Durham of West Deptford age 76

Dorothy Durham of West Deptford, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 14, 2014, at the age of 76 years. Legacy Dorothy was a loving, outgoing, and fun woman with a big heart. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, shopping and playing BINGO. Dorothy’s real love in life was spending time at her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Family Dorothy was predeceased by her loving parents Herbert and Florence Johnson; Beloved wife for 44 years of the late Arthur; loving mother of Deborah Joseph (the late James... Read more →


South Jersey Business Scene: Haddon Heights Resident Joins Tastefully Simple Inc.

Haddon Heights, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) July 17, 2014 - Kristen James of Haddon Heights 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, James 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,... Read more →


Clerks Union Says Post Office and Staples are Lying

- A Staples announcement on July 14 indicating that the company is terminating its no-bid deal with the U.S. Postal Service and replacing it with an “approved shipper” program is a ruse. Staples and the USPS are changing the name of the program, without addressing the fundamental concerns of postal workers and postal customers. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. A USPS spokesperson has confirmed the APWU’s claim, telling the Boston Globe. “We look forward to continuing the partnership whether it’s called Retail Partner Expansion or approved shipper.... Read more →


CNBNEWS ARCHIVES: How soon we forget!

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES APRIL 29, 2008 by William E. Cleary Sr. Earlier this month I wrote a column about the Pimp your Prom contest sponsored by the radio station 102.Q FM. At first I was hesitant to post the contest because of the word Pimp. I thought it was strange for a radio station to use that word for a contest. After all I remember the word to mean whoremaster. It must be a generation thing I thought. And because of the number of schools participating in the event I felt I was over reacting and went ahead with listing it... Read more →


Month Long Investigation Nets Two Lindenwold Residents, Both Face Numerous Charges

LINDENWOLD NJ--On 07/18/2014 the Lindenwold Police Department with assistance from Camden County Sheriff’s Department Tactical Team executed a search warrant at the 100 Building of Summit Place Apartments. The search warrant was a result of a month long investigation into the distribution of narcotics from a unit in the 100 building. As a result of the search warrant two males were arrested and one 45 caliber handgun, a large quantity of narcotics, and US Currency were seized. The males are Shaque K. Trusty (22) and Richard A. Williams (47) who are both from Lindenwold. Both males were charged with possession... Read more →


Chickie's & Pete's Hosts 5K "Boardwalk Run"

English: Picture of the Tropicana from the Boardwalk. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) July 16, 2014 PHILADELPHIA, July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chickie's and Pete's, the Philadelphia-area sports bar and restaurant chain, will be hosting its first annual "Boardwalk Run" 5K race on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The event will take place on Saturday August 23rd and will begin promptly at 8:00am. The race will start and end at the Chickie's and Pete's restaurant located inside the Tropicana Casino & Resort. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Autism New Jersey. Chickie's and Pete's is not only giving each runner a free... Read more →


Obituary: Mrs. Clinnie E. Barnett of Woodbury

Clinnie E. Barnett (nee Gibson), aged 76 years, of Woodbury, NJ peacefully passed away on July 14, 2014. LEGACY Born in Bolivar, PA, Clinnie met, fell in love and married a young man by the name of Thomas Barnett and shared 54 years of marriage together. Clinnie worked as an Operator with Bell Telephone. Clinnie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for American Legion Post 100. She enjoyed playing BINGO, bowling, spending time at Bell Haven Camp Ground, fishing and traveling with Tom. Most of all, Clinnie enjoyed the time she spent with her family creating the memories that... Read more →


Alleged "Bookie" From Sewell Charged with Filing False Tax Return

USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Pennsylvania Albert A. Riccardi, 64, of Sewell, NJ, was charged today by Information with filing a false tax return, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. The Information charges that from 2009 through 2012, Riccardi operated a sports bookmaking operation and accepted payments from his bettors in the form of checks, money orders, and cash. The Information alleges that in 2010 and 2011, Riccardi failed to report the income from his bookmaking operation, thereby underreporting his income for each year by over $98,000 and $185,000, respectively. If convicted, the defendant faces a... Read more →


Dangers of Leaving Your Child In A Vehicle

Gloucester Township Police Department Bullentin : Nixle So far in 2014 there have been at least seventeen heatstroke deaths of children in vehicles; twelve confirmed heat stroke and five are still pending official findings by the medical examiner. Last year, 2013, there were at least forty-four deaths of children in vehicles. ; thirty-nine confirmed heat stroke. Since 1998 there have been at least 623 documented cases of heatstroke deaths of children in vehicles. Stats provided by http://www.ggweather.com/heat/ Safety tips from Kidsandcars.org: Signs of Heat Illness. Confusion (Photo credit: PNASH) • Never leave children alone in or around cars; not even... Read more →


SJ Business News: SERVPRO Honors Owners & Employees at Annual Convention

Gloucester City, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) July 15, 2014 —A record-breaking group of more than 2,400 owners and key employees of SERVPRO Franchises nationwide, including Keith & Michelle Jackson of SERVPRO of Mount Ephraim/Bellmawr, recently attended the company’s 45th Annual Convention. The event was held June 24 to June 27 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Each year, SERVPRO®, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, offers Convention attendees an extensive program of workshop sessions on a variety of topics with two goals in mind: updating Franchisees on the most advanced disaster mitigation... Read more →


FBI Files:
Operation Bodyguard

FBI Recognizes WWII Counterintelligence Landmark in New York 06/09/14 In honor of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, the FBI last weekend celebrated a landmark that was home to one of the Bureau’s intelligence successes during World War II. At a ceremony in recognition of the effort of FBI employees during World War II, the Society of Former Special Agents, the Episcopal Diocese of New York, the Suffolk County Historical Society, and the FBI’s New York Division placed a plaque at a quaint building known as Benson House in Wading River, New York, overlooking Long Island Sound. A plaque... Read more →


Tavern on the Edge News, Harris Goes to Rowan, Rams Pep Rally, Et Cetera, Dock Work

CNBNEWS TIPS AND SNIPPETS: BY CNBNEWS The Tavern on the Edge photo credit CNBNews BIG MOVE FOR CHEF DOLSON— The Tavern on the Edge, 4th and Jersey Avenues, Gloucester City has announced the addition of Richard Dolson as the day to day managing partner of the tavern. According to their Facebook page, “Rich brings his vast experience as a chef, small business owner and in bar restaurant management. Rich has an exciting and creative menu planned that will bring your taste buds right to the EDGE! Stay tuned for updates!” Forefront-Chef Richard Dolson, in the background is his assistant Bill... Read more →


CNBNEWS ARCHIVES:
Haddonfield Lumber Yard Demolition Underway

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES Sunday, March 30, 2008 Photos and captions By Bill Bates MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ--The concrete floor of the former steel building that sat in the back of the Haddonfield Lumber Yard property near 8th and Pennsylvania Avenues is all that remains as crews work on the middle buildings that are being demolished quickly. The former Haddonfield Lumber Site that sits on Kings Highway and Centre Avenue in Mount Ephraim had a new occupant starting last week, the wrecking ball. Crews from a demolition company have started tearing down the buildings that have been vacant for almost 4 to 5... Read more →


Kenneth Lee Mayo of Audubon Park, Age 83

Kenneth Lee Mayo (May 20, 1931 - July 13, 2014) Kenneth Lee Mayo, on July 13, 2014, of Audubon Park. Age 83. Beloved husband of 64 years of Lillian E. (nee Getzinger). Devoted father of Ronald Mayo, Sandra Rodgers (Kevin), Kenneth Mayo, Joseph Mayo (Valerie), and Robin Mayo. Loving grandfather of Eric, Jennifer, Christy, Kyle, Kenneth Jr., Keith, Antoinette, Kingston, Matthew, Patrick, Julia and the late Joseph, Jr. and great grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Thomas Mayo (Audrey), William Mayo (Betsy) and the late Joseph “Bud” (the late Mary Lou). Also survived by sister-in-law Mary Jones and many nieces... Read more →


Indictment Filed Charging Lehigh County Prison Medical Director with Fraud and Other Charges

PRESS RELEASE JULY14 A superseding indictment was filed today charging the former medical director of Lehigh County Prison with financial aid fraud to get Pell Grants for his four eldest children. Dennis Erik Fluck Von Kiel, 58, of New Tripoli, PA, also allegedly tried to file fraudulent claims for social security disability insurance. Von Kiel was awaiting trial on conspiracy and tax evasion charges. The superseding indictment contains 11 new counts. Von Kiel was originally charged with six counts including conspiracy to defraud the United States and five counts of attempting to evade or defeat federal taxes. The new counts... Read more →


Obituary: Kathryn Giacobbe of Runnemede

Kathryn Giacobbe (nee Irrera), on July 14, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 97. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of Frank Giacobbe, Rita Grace Evans and Mary Centritto. Dear sister of Anna Saiia and the late Grace Varra. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 1 niece, 1 nephew and 2 great nieces. There will be a viewing from 8:15 to 10:15am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, Runnemede. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.via... Read more →