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MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic City man was indicted for murder today for the fatal shooting of a man found dead inside his Atlantic City home in 2011, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced. Okese J. Smith, 21, of the 1300 block of Magellan Ave., Atlantic City, was indicted today on five criminal counts:  Murder, a 1st degree crime,  Felony Murder, a 1st degree crime,  Robbery, a 1st degree crime,  Possession of a firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, a 2nd degree crime, and  Unlawful Possession of a handgun, a 2nd degree crime. On Feb. 16, 2011, at 1:45 p.m., officers of the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the Lighthouse Plaza, 300 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, for the report of an odor emanating from a residence. Police found the body of Bruce Bowers, 48, dead inside his apartment. Atlantic City Police detectives, the Atlantic County... Read more →

At the age of 106, Mrs. Helen Gallagher passed peacefully on December 20, 2014 in Texas, near her close family. She was born on February 13, 1908 in Philadelphia, and lived in Runnemede, NJ for more than 80 years. After growing up in Philadelphia, Helen lived briefly in Blackwood, NJ, working in the Webber Hosiery Mill. Later, Helen met John E. Gallagher and they married in 1928. After a few years, they bought a home on 1st Avenue in Runnemede, and Mrs. Gallagher lived in this same home until 2013. In 1933, their son William J. Gallagher, was born at home. Helen deeply loved her family, her town, her church, her neighbors, and her many friends. She had fond memories of Runnemede, and recalled when the Black Horse Pike was a two-lane road, and horse drawn wagons would line up along the main thoroughfare to sell their wares to the... Read more →

Gathering onlookers reportedly cheered and chanted "[expletive] the police" near the Brooklyn crime scene where two New York Police Department officers were fatally shot Saturday. "A lot of people were clapping and laughing," Brooklyn resident Carlos, who would not give his last name, told The Daily Beast. A reporter with the website confirmed he, too, heard… Read more →

by Melissa Quinn/The Daily Signal Less than 24 hours after two New York City police officers were shot and killed in broad daylight Saturday, New York Jets player Nick Mangold and New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin publicly honored the slain officers. Mangold, a center for the Jets, sported a black NYPD baseball cap yesterday while walking into Metlife Stadium. The five-time Pro Bowler’s gesture followed the deaths of officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos in an execution-style shooting as they sat in their patrol car working overtime in Brooklyn. Coughlin, a two-time Super Bowl winner, displayed a more subtle tribute to the slain police officers during the Giants’ away game against the St. Louis Rams. We wore this because the New York Giants wanted to honor and mourn the assassination of the two New York City policemen that took place last night in our city,” Coughlin said after... Read more →

PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 22, 2014 Flanked by Department of Justice officials, FBI Executive Assistant Director Robert Anderson, Jr. speaks about the investigation of the French power and transportation company Alstom S.A. In what is being called the largest-ever foreign bribery resolution with the Department of Justice, a French power and transportation company today pleaded guilty to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and agreed to pay a record $772 million fine. The company, Alstom S.A., engaged in a worldwide bribery scheme for more than a decade that involved tens of millions of dollars in payouts. A significant part of the scheme was carried out from the company’s offices in Windsor, Connecticut. Alstom pled guilty to a two-count criminal information, acknowledging that its executives had falsified books and records and failed to implement adequate internal controls. “This investigation spanned years and crossed continents, as agents from the FBI Washington and New... Read more →

TRENTON - In yet another positive step for air quality in New Jersey, the Christie Administration today announced that the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has notified the state that New Jersey is in compliance with the new and more stringent federal health standard for fine particles, a type of air pollutant that can cause serious health problems, especially in vulnerable populations. In a Dec. 18 letter to Governor Chris Christie, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy states that New Jersey meets the strengthened standard of 12 micrograms per cubic meter that went into effect Dec. 14. This builds on New Jersey success in 2013, when for the first time the state was designated by EPA as meeting the then-federal standard of 15 micrograms per cubic meter. "New Jersey's compliance with this even more stringent federal standard is good news for the health of our residents, especially the young, the elderly, and... Read more →

HADDON TOWNSHIP NJ (December 22, 2014)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Haddon Township Police Chief Mark Cavallo are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a bank Monday. The suspect entered the Santander Bank on the 300 block of Haddon Avenue in Haddon Township and passed a demand note to the teller shortly before 2:40 p.m. The robber indicated he had a weapon, but none was shown. He fled on foot on Haddon Avenue with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described as a white man in his late 20s or early 30s with a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark sneakers. Surveillance photos of the robber are posted below. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Detective Vince McCalla at (856) 225-8684 or Haddon Township Police Detective Don Quinn at (856)... Read more →

Powerful Video From Ted Cruz Of Cuban Dissidents Warning Of Deal With Tyranny From 2013 Link submitted by Jorge' Ramos Related articles Chris Christie trails five other possible Republican 2016 prez hopefuls in Iowa visits, report says Official Democrats Facebook posted this Ted Cruz pic, goes horribly wrong Ted Cruz doesn't care what you think The Blaze: Ted Cruz's Tough Message to House Republicans: 'Do What You Promised' on Immigration Ted Cruz Apologizes For Making Senate Work Overtime Last Weekend Read more →

Press release December 22 EVENT MARKS ICONIC TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN REVOLUTION TRENTON - The New Jersey State Park Service invites residents and visitors to re-live a crucial turning point in the American Revolution with the annual re-enactment of George Washington's iconic Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day. Washington's daring 1776 Christmas crossing is considered to be a pivotal event in the War for Independence, leading to politically important victories in Trenton and Princeton that helped establish the Continental Army as a viable fighting force that could challenge the British and their Hessian supporters. The re-enactment begins at 12:30 p.m. Christmas Day with a brief lecture about the history of the crossing at the Nelson House in Washington Crossing State Park, located in Titusville, Mercer County. At 1 p.m., a cannon will be fired on the Pennsylvania side of the river, signaling the start of the crossing of... Read more →

Suddenly, on December 20, 2014. Age 60. Of Gloucester City. Cherished son of Rose Hutchinson and the late William Hutchinson. Loving companion of Karin Gulizio. Loving father of Elizabeth Hutchinson (Rocco), Kathryn Rimositis (John), Marc Gulizio and Victoria Caruso. Cherished grandfather of Jane Hutchinson, David Rimositis, Simon Cristinzio and Gemma Cristinzio. Dear brother of Maryanne Stewart (Tom), Barbara Kell (Bob) and Eileen Harris (Steven). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marty was a graduate of Gloucester City High School class of 1972 and Rutgers Camden class of 1977. He was a senior security officer at Holt Gloucester City Terminal and worked there since 1996. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday morning from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic funeral service 12 Noon in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial... Read more →

TRENTON, N.J. – Two members of a large-scale drug trafficking organization have admitted conspiring to distribute hundreds of grams of heroin throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Valerie Resendes, 27, of Beachwood, New Jersey, and Rashawn Ramos, 37, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, both pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton federal court. Resendes pleaded guilty today to an information charging her with one count of conspiring to distribute heroin. On Dec. 16, 2014, Ramos pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and 500 grams or more of cocaine. In March 2014, 21 alleged members of the “Britt-Young DTO,” a drug trafficking organization named after its leaders Robert Britt and Rufus Young, were charged by criminal complaint with conspiring to distribute heroin. Of those 21 individuals, 10 have... Read more →

CNBNews Archives posted December 2008 Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ--The following letter was received from Marcus Wild, a Mount Ephraim resident and an Army soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. “My name is Marcus Wild from Mount Ephraim and I would like to thank you guys very much for everything that I have received! I would like to go ahead and say thank you very much for all of the support over here in Iraq! It puts a smile on my face everyday to see the things that people back home do for us.” SENDING ITEMS TO OUR TROOPS – Members of the Tro op Support 08059 recently met to pack up new donated items to send over seas to local troops. The items were placed in gift bags and sent to arrive right before Christmas to brighten the spirits of the troops and to... Read more →

press release December 19, 2014 Stephen DePiro, Nunzio LaGrasso and Albert Cernadas, pictured left to right, pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges, after prosecutors said they extorted Christmastime "tributes" from longshoremen. (photo courtesy NJ.com) NEWARK, N.J. – Three North Jersey men today admitted conspiring to conduct or participate in the affairs of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra (the “Genovese family”) through a pattern of racketeering activity, including a conspiracy to extort members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) for Christmastime tribute payments, New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman and Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney Loretta E. Lynch announced. Stephen Depiro, 59, of Kenilworth, New Jersey, a Genovese family soldier, and two other Genovese family associates – Albert Cernadas, 79, of Union, New Jersey, former president of ILA Local 1235 and former ILA executive vice president; and Nunzio LaGrasso, 64, of Florham Park, New... Read more →

BY DAVID BOROFF/New York Daily News FACEBOOK Marcell Salters apologized for a controversial Instagram post of two black men pointing guns at a white police officer. A Philadelphia Fire Department paramedic has come under fire for posting an Instagram photo of two black men pointing guns at a white police officer with the caption "Our real enemy." The still was taken from a music video for the song "Hands Up" by Brooklyn rappers Uncle Murda and Maino. Paramedic Marcell Salters, who has apologized for the post, was criticized by city officials on Thursday. "We celebrate the exercise of our First Amendment right to expression," Mayor Michael Nutter told Philly.com, "but there are clear limits, and this posting went far beyond standards of decency. Inflammatory speech or behavior like this is simply irresponsible and could potentially incite others to inappropriate actions." A contrite Salters said the post was inspired to a... Read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA – Derrick Godfrey, 45, of Philadelphia, was sentenced today to 509 months in prison, for an armed robbery spree over two days in June 2012, involving three communities. Godfrey was convicted June 27, 2014 of three counts of Hobbs Act Robbery and one count of brandishing a handgun during the second robbery. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge J. Curtis Joyner ordered five years of supervised release, a $500 special assessment and restitution of $860. On June 1, 2012, shortly before 5:00 p.m., Godfrey robbed the Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Shoppe, at 7146 Ridge Ave, in Philadelphia. He ordered the employees to turn over the cash contained in the store’s three registers. He stole $1,074 from the store which he placed in a multi-colored bag he was carrying. The next day, shortly before noon, Godfrey robbed the Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Store... Read more →

CNBNews Archives December 30, 2008 Gloucester City Mayor and Council passed a resolution last night naming Jack Lipsett as the new administrator for the City. Lipsett will receive an annual salary of $95,000. He is presently the administrator of Washington Township in Gloucester County. Lipsett will begin his job with the City on January 5, 2009. He replaces Paul Kain, who was being paid the same salary for that position along with holding down the job of municipal clerk. Kain, who has tenure as the municipal clerk, will continue in that position at an annual salary of $65,000. Mayor Bill James said he will release further information on the appointment later today. According to information found on the Internet, Lipsett has held the position of Washington Township Business Administrator since 2007. Prior to then he worked for Woolwich Township, where he held the position of Township Administrator since 2006. Before... Read more →

Francine M. “Franki” LaGrotta, aged 42 years; passed away suddenly on December 18, 2014. Legacy Born in Woodbury; Franki graduated from West Deptford High School with the Class of 1990. She worked as an LPN for Manor Care in Voorhees. Away from her work, Franki’s passions were caring for her dog, Lukey; going to the beach, Riverwinds, concerts with her friends, camping, skiing, fishing and creating memories with her family and friends. Family Franki is the beloved daughter of Anna (nee Scuderi) and the late Anthony LaGrotta; dear sister of Anthony (Drema), Jr. and Nicholas (Melissa) LaGrotta; cherished aunt of Dominick, Rosalie, Melanie & Eric; best friend of Nicole, Dana, Debbie, Karen and many other friends that she cherished for years. Franki is also survived by her cherished dog, “Lukey”. Farewell Ceremony Relatives and friends are invited to join her family for her viewing Friday evening after 6:30 PM and... Read more →

DOVER DELAWARE(Dec. 19, 2014) – Looking for that perfect gift that benefits the environment as well as pleasing the recipient? Stumped on what to get for that outdoor enthusiast on your gift list? Here are a few suggestions for you from throughout the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. DNREC Public Affairs: Give that outdoor enthusiast or nature lover on your list a subscription to Outdoor Delaware. Gift price range: $8 for one year, $15 for two years and $20 for three years. For more information, please call 302-739-9902. Division of Air Quality: Give the gift of cleaner air through reduced automobile emissions via gifts ranging from a new commuter bicycle to public transportation passes (www.dart.org/fares/fares) to oil change gift certificates from your local garage. Or, if a new car is on someone’s wish list, consider a zero-emissions electric vehicle. Gift price range: $10 and up. Division of... Read more →

The role of the courts in deciding how New Jersey pays for its public schools has become a legacy in and of itself, most notably in the Abbott v. Burke litigation but also in its many offshoots. Most of the cases have ended on the side of the school districts and the state constitution's mandate that… Related articles Your Money: $17.5 Million to Improve Preschool Programs Throughout New Jersey State to offer QSAC waivers to high-performing districts Millburn superintendent latest to leave because of salary cap Gov. Chris Christie to visit Camden High School for announcement Read more →

Vol. I No. 26 (December 21, 2014) Editors Note: Every Sunday evening at 7 pm we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 14. 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 CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe A Simpons Animator Has Created A Comic Strip You'll Want To Follow Yourself Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES Sunday, April 15, 2007 So many mistakes; no wonder taxes have increased year after year after year By William E. Cleary Sr. Watching the Channel 19 broadcast of the March Gloucester City council meeting I am amazed how the "Lame-Duck" incumbents (Loebell, Kaye, and Kormann) tried to defend their practice of giving some city employees longevity pay increases and vacation bonuses. For years certain employees have been receiving vacations bonuses of between four and nine percent. Do the math; a vacation bonus for some supervisors at the tune of $9,000 or more would be quite possible. Research by Councilman Jay Brophy revealed that practice was done away with years ago by the majority of communities in the state. The outgoing office holders said those employees should continue to receive the perk. The hell with the residents, Kaye, Kormann and Loebell, voted "No" against the City's new spending plan.... Read more →

Volume XIX No.51: December 19, 2014 Sine Die. That’s the Latin phrase for spells the end of the 113thCongress. Phew. While we have a couple weeks before the 114th is sworn in it is worth reviewing what this Congress accomplished … and didn’t. The most frequent descriptors you hear about this Congress are dysfunctional and do-nothing. Well, they did do something, but they also left a lot to be taken up by the 114th. By the numbers, 351 pieces of legislation (bills, resolutions, joint resolutions) were passed by both the House and Senate. 25 were simple resolutions that are more about Congressional housekeeping and never get sent to the President. These cover things like minor corrections in passed legislation as it is engrossed and authorizing the use of the Capitol for ceremonies. That leaves you with 326. All legislation isn’t created equal. Congress just passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill,... Read more →

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Lindenwold Police Chief Thomas Brennan are seeking information on an overnight shooting in Lindenwold. Police were called shortly before 12:20 a.m. Saturday to Kennedy University Hospital in Stratford for a gunshot victim who arrived in a private vehicle. The victim, a 25-year-old Philadelphia man, was shot once through the cheek. He was transferred to Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he was treated and released. Investigators believe the victim may have been shot in the area of the Arborwood apartment complex shortly after midnight. There are no suspects and police are asking for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Laurence Wachter at (856) 225-8467 or Lindenwold Police Detective Michael Cavalaro at (856) 784-7566. Information may also be emailed to [email protected] or texted to CCTIP. Released Saturday, December 20, 2014. Related articles Camden County... Read more →

Reminder for the week: Be cautious when boating icy waters or walking on frozen ponds, and know where to go to try out new ATVs, firearms DOVER (Dec. 21, 2014) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 8-14 made 1,125 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 74 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 38 complaints and issued 35 citations, two of which were related to the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail, where there is an increased Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence. An incident of particular note was: · On Dec. 8, following an investigation, Fish & Wildlife Enforcement officers charged three Delmar men in connection... Read more →

When he was arrested on New Year’s Eve day in 2013, Aubrey Lee Price had been on the run for nearly 18 months. To manage his life as a fugitive, Price created fake ID cards for himself like the ones shown here. Inside the Aubrey Lee Price Case 12/18/14 When a federal judge recently sentenced Aubrey Lee Price to 30 years in prison for bank fraud, embezzlement, and other crimes, it closed a chapter on the once successful businessman’s sensational criminal saga. Price went from a devout Christian minister and trusted financial adviser to a schemer who wiped out many of his clients’ life savings and then faked his own death to avoid taking responsibility for what he had done. When a routine traffic stop in Georgia resulted in his arrest on New Year’s Eve in 2013—nearly 18 months after his disappearance—Price acknowledged that he had become a drug dealer.... Read more →

DOVER (Dec. 20, 2014) – DNREC reminds Delawareans that holiday time is the right time to trim your “wasteline” while helping the environment – by recycling all those extra mail order boxes, gift-wrapped packages, tags and cards. It’s easier than ever to recycle these holiday items and more through Delaware’s Universal Recycling program, and keeping them out of the state’s landfills is a holiday gift to the earth. Delaware’s Universal Recycling program is single stream – meaning holiday season recycling is easier because no sorting is needed: simply toss all your recyclables into your recycling container for curbside pickup or drop them off at a DSWA recycling drop-off center. Single-stream recycling is now available to all single and multi-family residences and to all businesses, non-profits, organizations, municipalities, and schools in Delaware. An updated “How to Recycle” guide is available on DNREC’s website at www.recycling.delaware.gov. The guide’s center page features a... Read more →

Born: September 04, 1925 Died: December 19, 2014 Marie E. Gallagher (nee Janac), on December 19, 2014, of Bellmawr, NJ; formerly of Juniata Park, Phila., PA. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Diamond Jim Gallagher. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Fahey (Michael), Joan Recigno (David), James Gallagher, Jr. (Angela), and Ann Zarnawski (Thomas). Loving Mom-Mom of Amy, Meghan, Michelle, David, Peter, Alicia, Ian, Tommy, and Jordyn and great Nana of Tyler, Kaitlyn, Julia, and Alanna. Dear sister of Irene Janac and preceded in death by 6 siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation from 8:45 to 9:45am Tuesday morning at Holy Innocents Parish, 1337 East Hunting Park Ave., Phila., PA 19124. Funeral Mass 10am at the Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s name to the Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Rd.,... Read more →

WASHINGTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a former Rite Aid Corporation Vice President and a New Jersey businessman have been charged in connection with a $14.6 million, surplus inventory sales/kickback scheme. According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, Jay Findling, age 54, of Manalapan, New Jersey, is charged in a Criminal Information filed today in the United States District Court in Harrisburg with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Former Rite Aid Vice President Timothy P. Foster, 65, of Portland, Oregon, is charged in the same criminal information with making false statements to authorities. The charges are based upon Foster’s and Findling’s alleged nine year conspiracy to defraud Rite Aid, a publicly-owned national drug store chain with its headquarters located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, via a surplus inventory sales scheme that took place between 2001 and 2010. As the Vice President for Quality... Read more →

In response to 11 cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning which sent four New Jersey families to hospital emergency departments in November and December, New Jersey Commissioner of Health Mary O'Dowd is reminding residents to reduce their risk of carbon monoxide exposure. "As the cold weather of winter approaches, it is important for families to take precautionary measures to prevent CO poisoning," said Commissioner O'Dowd. "There are three steps every family should take: 1) have your oil or gas furnace inspected every year; 2) use battery-operated CO detectors near every sleeping area in your home, and check them regularly to make sure they are working; and 3) never use a generator inside your home or garage." Most CO exposures in homes that occur during the winter months are caused by problems with heating systems. In fact, this past November, three of the New Jersey families who were treated for CO... Read more →

We've curated a list of the top 10 holiday locations in Greater Philadelphia shared by your neighbors. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and head out to celebrate the holidays at these festive locations. 10. Holiday Garden Rail East Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 9. Canigiani Christmas Light Show Weller Ct, Gilbertsville, PA 8. Christmas Lights at Longwood Gardens Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 7. Lights and Music Marcella Lane, Media, PA 6. Butler Pike Light Display E. Butler Pike, Philadelphia, PA 5. Candy Cane Lane Garth Road, Oreland, PA 4. Marques Family Display Brookwood Rd, Wynne, PA 3. Frankford Hall Santa Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 2. Shady Brook Farms Lights Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville, PA 1. Twinkling House Cohee Circle, Wilmington, DE Read more →

Angeline M. Ricciardi, on December 19, 2014, of Bellmawr. Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Devoted mother of Joseph (Susan) and Anthony (Susan). Loving grandmother of Mark, Stephanie, and Jacob. Dear sister of Charles Libertella, Rose Shannon, and Virginia Dillon and sister-in-law of Clementine DeAngelis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Angie served as a past president of Delaware Valley Antiques Association. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11am Tuesday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral mass 11am. Internment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Angeline’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Read more →

CNBNews Archives: Saturday, November 08, 2008 Bill's Point of View: Last month the City of Gloucester City announced it was seeking applications for several professional positions that are renewed each year. The names of the successful applicants will be announced at the January Council Reorganization meeting. The most important job out of all those being advertised is the position of City Administrator presently held by Paul Kain. He is also the City’s municipal clerk, a position he has held long enough to give him tenure. Between the two positions he is paid a salary of approximately $95,000 plus. Not included in his salary is his benefit package. Administrator Kain has been working without a contract for the past two years. One of his requests was fulfilled in the summer when the City hired a secretary to assist him. Gloucester City, a community of 11, 484 has an operating budget of... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ (December 19, 2014)Donald D. Segar (DOB 4/22/92), of Newtonville NJ was sentenced today to eight years in New Jersey state prison following his conviction on assault and weapons charges resulting from a February 17, 2013 confrontation with his girlfriend in her Woodbury NJ apartment in which witnesses told police she was choked and he fired shots into the unit’s ceiling in the presence of the girlfriend’s year-old daughter. Segar was convicted in a jury trial on 10/2/13 of aggravated assault with a firearm, threat to kill, endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and certain persons not to have weapons because of a prior criminal conviction. On the certain persons charge (resulting from an Atlantic County narcotics conviction), Superior Court Judge Paul Porecca sentenced Segar to eight years in state prison, ordering that he not be... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ (December 18, 2014)--A judge today denied a motion to dismiss an indictment against a Mickleton NJ woman charging her with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in a 2010 incident that left her seven-month old child with fractured femur. An attorney for Laura McKenna (DOB 7/30/74) argued that the legal principle of “collateral estoppel” - barring re-litigation of a case- applies to the criminal charges, since the state’s Child Protection and Permanency agency had already investigated the injury and a Family Court ruling had resulted. Defense attorney Bridget Green noted that the state child welfare agency is represented in court by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and that office also oversees county prosecutor’s offices, including Gloucester County’s, which is prosecuting McKenna. “This criminal litigation should be barred by collateral estoppel,” Green said. Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Temperance Williamson told Superior Court Judge... Read more →

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (CN) - President Obama's executive order on immigration violates the Constitution, which gives Congress "exclusive authority to ... set immigration policies," 27 Republican congressmen claim in an amicus brief. Led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, State of Texas et al. filed the brief Tuesday. The brief supports a lawsuit filed Dec. 3 by 18 Republican-controlled states against Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and top officials of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In that lawsuit, the states object to President Obama's Nov. 14 announcement that he would, the states claim , "unilaterally suspend the immigration laws as applied to 4 million of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States." Obama's directive applies to around 4 million undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and lawful residents, who will not face deportation for the remainder of his term under... Read more →

Bernard A. Lasoski “Bernie”, aged 85 years of West Deptford, NJ peacefully passed away on December 17, 2014 with his family by his side. LEGACY Bernie retired after more than 40 years of service with DuPont where he worked as a Senior Research Chemist. He graduated from Kings College, Wilkes Barre, PA where he was a member of the Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and served as President of King’s Chemical Society. Bernie received his MS in Chemistry from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia and was a Professors of Chemistry at St. Joseph’s University for 15 years. Away from his work, Bernie was a Founding member of The West Deptford Lions Club for more than 30 years and was Past President. Bernie was a member of the Phillies Welcome Committee for 6 seasons and was an active member of Christ Epsicopal Church where he served as an usher. He... Read more →

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holidays rapidly approach, specialty sporting goods retailer Sport Chalet offers consumers budget-friendly stocking stuffers for the whole family. From fun items for the kids to the perfect present for significant others, Sport Chalet is fully stocked with items that are sure to please even the most discerning recipients. "Sport Chalet strives to deliver the best products for fitness fanatics, music enthusiasts, winter sports lovers and more," said Sport Chalet Expert Julie McMaster. "Not only do we offer a wide variety of gifts for holiday shoppers, but we also provide expert recommendations and insight into the newest gadgets and gear for everyone on the list." McMaster lists the season's best stocking stuffers: For the water sports warrior. With water sports typically dying down during the winter, give underwater athletes the TankH2O Scuba Tank Shaped Water Bottle. A gift reminiscent of scuba diving... Read more →

By Hans von Spakovsky PHILADELPHIA PA (DECEMBER 19, 2014)--A grand jury convened by Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has indicted two Democratic state legislators for accepting bribes in exchange for voting against a voter ID bill, among other legislative actions. The grand jury findings also represent a withering rejection of the unjustifiable behavior of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who shut down the three-year investigation that caught state Democratic legislators on video and audio tapes taking bribes. Williams stepped in and successfully prosecuted the case. As the grand jury reported, it had 26 recordings featuring Rep. Ronald G. Waters, who accepted nine cash payments from a confidential informant totaling $8,750. The grand jury had 24 recordings of Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown accepting five cash payments totaling $4,000. Waters agreed to vote against Pennsylvania House Bill 934, a voter ID bill, in exchange for $2,000. Brown also agreed to vote against... Read more →

12:30hrs December 31, 2008 206 Middlesex St Gloucester City Chief of Department Hagan (501) reported smoke showing from the basement of a 2 story M/O/R occupied dwelling, Squad 51 arrived and went into service, all hands were placed in service, the fire was contained to the basement. Mutual aid from Westville, Collingswood, Mt. Ephraim, and Bellmawr. No injuries were reported. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating. photos: Steve Skipton Photography ........ SEE VIDEO - See more at: http://www.gloucestercitynews.net/clearysnotebook/2008/12/index.html#sthash.ioV4lj2Q.dpuf Related articles George F. Cleary Jr. Succumbs, Gloucester City Letter Carrier, Army Intelligence/Security Command Veteran, GCHS Alumnus Class '59 Money Matters: Avoid Not-So-Jolly Holiday Scams William Pfeffer; owned S.J. telephone-services company Rutgers wrestler Anthony Ashnault drops first intercollegiate match, finishes 4th in Las Vegas tournament The Takeaway: Blake Sims and the Tide roll into playoffs, TCU does what it can and bedlam in Oklahoma Read more →

Today, the FBI would like to provide an update on the status of our investigation into the cyber attack targeting Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). In late November, SPE confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that destroyed systems and stole large quantities of personal and commercial data. A group calling itself the “Guardians of Peace” claimed responsibility for the attack and subsequently issued threats against SPE, its employees, and theaters that distribute its movies. The FBI has determined that the intrusion into SPE’s network consisted of the deployment of destructive malware and the theft of proprietary information as well as employees’ personally identifiable information and confidential communications. The attacks also rendered thousands of SPE’s computers inoperable, forced SPE to take its entire computer network offline, and significantly disrupted the company’s business operations. After discovering the intrusion into its network, SPE requested the FBI’s assistance. Since then, the... Read more →

On December 16, 2014. Husband of Brenda K. Lane (nee Buscemi) and predeceased by his first wife who passed away on January 7, 1999, Patricia K. Lane (nee Stires). Cherished father of Jennifer (Christopher) DeMuro and Crystal Lane. Beloved grandfather of James Storms, Joanie Storms and Savana Storms. Dear Brother of Carol (John) Sawicki. Loving Uncle of Michael (Linda) Pantaleo, Anthony (Shannon) Pantaleo and Cheryl Pantaleo. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery: 300 South White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ. Thomas will be buried with his first wife, Patricia, his mother and grandparents. Cremation private at the request of the family. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Thomas J. Lane . Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester... Read more →

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- It may have premiered 75 years ago, but it would appear that Wind has still got legs: when asked to name their favorite movie of all time, the septuagenarian Civil War epic Gone with the Wind is Americans' top pick again (the film was also America's favorite movie in 2008). With six movies in the can and a much-discussed trailer now making the rounds for Episode Seven, Star Wars soars into the same runner up position it held in 2008. Meanwhile, Titanic is doing anything but sinking; after not making the top 10 in 2008, the 1997 love story may not quite be king of the world this time around – but surely rounding out the top three is none too shabby. (Full results, including data tables, available here) These are some of the results of The Harris Poll® of 2,276 U.S. adults... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that the former treasurer of the Seaville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, whose dismissed chief was accused in September of stealing funds from it, pleaded guilty today to charges that he stole approximately $19,000 by using fire company funds to reimburse himself for personal expenses.Michael Petrella, 26, of Seaville, pleaded guilty before Cape May County Superior Court Judge John Porto to one count of third-degree misapplication of entrusted property. As part of the plea agreement, the Division of Criminal Justice recommended 364 days of jail custody. Petrella will pay restitution in the amount of $19,308.18 to the fire company, and he also will be permanently barred from holding public employment. Sentencing for Petrella is scheduled for February 27, 2015. Petrella joined the fire company as a member in 2006 and was made treasurer in 2010. He admitted that from 2010 to... Read more →

According to Reuters, only eight days before the Taliban faction known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) brutally massacred over 130 school children in Peshawar Pakistan on Tuesday, Obama released the terror group’s second in command, Latif Mehsud. U.S. forces captured Latif Mehsud, the former number two commander in Pakistan’s faction of the Taliban, in October 2013, in an operation that angered then Afghan president Hamid Karzai. Mehsud, a Pakistani, and his two guards were secretly flown to Pakistan, two senior Pakistani security officials told Reuters. The U.S. military confirmed it transferred three prisoners to Pakistan’s custody on Saturday, but would not reveal their identities.Taliban terrorist-led attack on Pakistan school leaves at least 141 dead, including 132 children Taliban: “We Slaughtered 100+ Kids Because Their Parents Helped America.” Muslim Terrorists who attacked an army-run school in Peshawar claim it’s retaliation for U.S.-backed efforts to crush a group that’s helped protect al Qaeda.FOX... Read more →

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Heart Association (AHA) and Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards' Title Sponsor Marathon Oil Corporation are pleased to announce the contenders for the 2014 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award. Based on these coaches' performance on and off the field in 2014, the following college football coaches are finalists for the coveted award: Bryan Harsin, Boise State University Jimbo Fisher, Florida State University Hugh Freeze, University of Mississippi Gary Patterson, Texas Christian University Nick Saban, University of Alabama As finalists, these coaches join an elite group of men recognized for their outstanding leadership in the college football arena. At the 29 th annual event on Wednesday, January 14 in Houston, a season of hard work and triumph will culminate with the finalists narrowed to one when the 2014 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award winner is announced live. The event is... Read more →

Left to right: Former head coach (now assistant) Ryan Murphy, coach Bill Keane, Principal Ed Beckett By gostrum / 5 December 2014 / GLOUCESTER – Bill Keane, founder and coach of the South Jersey Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, has been appointed varsity boys’ lacrosse coach for Gloucester Catholic, Athletic Director Pat Murphy has announced. Mr. Keane takes over for Ryan Murphy, who stepped down as head coach but will remain as an assistant coach after compiling 51 career victories for the Rams. Coach Keane, a graduate of Father Judge High School and Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science has been coaching throughout South Jersey for the past 12 years primarily in West Deptford, NJ. In 2007, he formed the South Jersey Shamrocks Lacrosse Club and has recruited and coached hundreds of the region’s top lacrosse stars who have since competed in Division 1, 2 and 3 collegiate programs. The South Jersey... Read more →

News release December 17, 2014 LINDENWOLD NJ--The Lindenwold Police Department is proud to announce a new Police-Community Partnership Program. The Police Department is trying to make a registry of homeowners’ surveillance cameras that could be used to catch criminals. The Lindenwold Police Department Citizens Electronic Eye Program, or CEE Program, would map out the locations of the cameras, so officers can find possible evidence faster. The directory would not allow officers to tap into private cameras, as it would just indicate where the cameras are located. The Lindenwold Police Department is committed to our partnership with residents and business owners. Many business owners and residents currently operate surveillance systems at their businesses and/or homes. As crimes occur nearby, they are not always aware that their system may have captured information that could help solve the crime, thus keeping our community safer. In turn, the police are also not always aware... Read more →

(NewsUSA) - Grandparents love spending time with their grandchildren. Grandbabies bring so much joy. However, it's not unusual for the curious, tiny fingers of youngsters to end up in places they shouldn't. Putting precious or breakable objects out of reach is important, and so is keeping medicines and vitamins up and away and out of sight of young children. More than 70,000 children end up in emergency departments each year after getting their hands on medicines left within reach. That's 165 kids -- or roughly four busloads of kids -- per day. Far too often, that medicine belonged to a grandparent. Where are young children getting their hands on medicines? From countertops and bedside tables, purses and pockets, and loose pills on tables or floors. Weekly pill minders can help you keep track of multiple medications, but they rarely have child-resistant features so a curious child can't get into the... Read more →

(NewsUSA) - Looking to stretch your dollars this holiday shopping season? We're not talking anything as gauche as pretending you'll be out of town so you can buy everyone's presents at after-Christmas sales. No, we're talking ways to get more bang out of the bucks you do spend on holiday-related items. With the National Retail Federation reporting that the average shopper will spend nearly $750 on holiday-related items, every little bit of saving can help. Here are some ideas you may not have thought of: * Download retailers' discount apps/newsletters. Many retailers now offer special mobile apps that you can download for exclusive discounts and offers on not only specific items, but even your entire purchase. Others have free email newsletters that send weekly digital coupons you can use. And since they're on your mobile phone, you don't need to bring in flyers or coupons! * Sell or trade in... Read more →

TRENTON — A leading New Jersey journalism organization today called on acting state Attorney General John Hoffman to formally ban police from posing as the media after it was disclosed that a State Police trooper posed as a photographer at a Gov. Chris Christie town hall in March. "New Jersey needs a formal ban keeping police… Read more →