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Born: February 23, 1942 Died: January 23, 201 George Walter Cross, on January 23, 2015, of Runnemede. Age 72. Beloved father of Marie Cross and Yvonnie Mott (Douglas). Loving grandfather of Steven George Mott and Tiffany-Ann Alicia Mott. Dear brother of Billy Cross (Dottie), Evelyn Hess (William) and Marie Sanders. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The American Diabetes Association at 1160 US 22 #103 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 or the Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. of America at 706 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill NJ 08002. Funeral services are private at the request of the family. Related articles Mr. Richard W. "Rick" Crawford of Deptford, Retired DCMA Employee, Gateway HS Alumnus Mrs. Concetta Ann Roccia, age 92, of Runnemede Faith Jerome, 76, Cherry Hill nurse and school board member Elizabeth Mattison- Martin, 84 Multi-vehicle crash on snowy road in Cherry Hill Read more →

WOODBURY NJ (January 23, 2015)--Eddie Ficara (DOB 11/12/61), of Paulsboro NJ, was sentenced today (1/23) to five years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to making terroristic threats to his wife on 2/8/14 when they lived at a Woolwich Township NJ residence. In sentencing Ficara, Superior Court Judge Kevin T. Smith ordered that the defendant not be eligible for parole until he serves one year of his sentence. Ficara pleaded guilty to the third-degree terroristic threats offense on 12/1/14. He has been free on $75,000 bail since his arrest on the day of the incident. A restraining order was issued barring him from contact with his wife, from whom he is separated. In complaints signed after the 2/8/14 incident, Ficara was accused of pointing a handgun at his wife and “demanding her to beg for forgiveness and apologize.” Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a medical doctor from Union County has been arrested on charges he conspired with a drug dealer and others to illegally distribute thousands of high-dose pills of the addictive painkiller oxycodone by writing fraudulent prescriptions for individuals he never treated or examined. Dr. Eugene Evans Jr., 56, of Roselle Park, N.J., was arrested yesterday by special agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Canandaigua, New York, where he does work in a hospital. Evans was charged by complaint-warrant with second-degree conspiracy, second-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, and third-degree obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud. He waived extradition from New York, and was transported yesterday to New Jersey, where he was processed on the state charges and lodged in the Monmouth County Jail with bail set at $50,000. The charges are the result of an investigation... Read more →

Troopers from Hamilton Station arrested Benjamin C. Evans, Jr., 53, of Hamilton, N.J., on January 16 for five separate burglaries that occurred between July and December of last year. Evans allegedly stole jewelry, batteries for farm equipment, scrap metal, and other items totaling more than $15,000. He was observed operating a silver, Toyota Rav4 at separate crime scene locations. Evans was arrested at his home without incident. He was charged with burglary, theft, criminal attempt, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (crack cocaine). He was lodged at Monmouth County Jail in lieu of $25,000 with a 10% option. Any person or agency with similar incidents is asked to contact Hamilton Station Detective Giuseppe Diodati at (609) 584-5000 extension 5286 or Trooper Jared Boyd at (609) 584-5000 extension 5287. source NJ State Police Read more →

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of Claire Risoldi of Bucks County and four members of her family who allegedly conspired to defraud insurance companies in excess of $20 million to live an "excessively extravagant lifestyle." Two co-conspirators, Mark Goldman, a private investigator; and Richard Holston, a fabric vendor; also are charged. The basis of the charges is evidence obtained by the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) and presented to a statewide investigating Grand Jury. "This family and their co-conspirators stole millions to fund a lifestyle of extravagance and excess," Attorney General Kane said. "Insurance fraud drives up the cost for everyone, including seniors and middle-class families. Even worse, the scheme was facilitated through threats, intimidation and falsely accusing first responders of serious crimes." The investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately $7 million in assets, which the Attorney General called "fruits of... Read more →

source news release February is Pet Dental Awareness Month, but your pet's dental health is imperative year round. Dental problems are top health issue for pets, yet dental health still tends to be overlooked. Like people, dogs need regular dental cleaning to prevent tartar and plaque. Good dental health is a key factor in preventing heart disease among pets. It's never too late or too early to start taking steps to give your dog a bright smile, pleasant breath and overall great health. The experts at Pet Valu, a leading retailer of pet supplies, have a few tips to keep your dog's mouth healthy: Clean your dog's teeth daily. It only takes a few minutes a day to clean your dog's teeth, but it will make years difference for their overall health. Pet Valu sells a variety of oral cleansing methods such as traditional toothbrushes, dental foams and sprays and... Read more →

Twenty-Three People Charged Since March 2014 TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that three additional individuals were charged criminally today with filing fraudulent applications for federal relief funds related to Superstorm Sandy. Since March 2014, the Attorney General’s Office has filed criminal charges against 23 people for allegedly engaging in this type of fraud, including the three individuals charged today. The Attorney General’s Office is continuing to aggressively investigate fraud in Sandy relief programs, working jointly with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Offices of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The individuals who have been charged are alleged, in most cases, to have filed fraudulent applications for relief funds offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In some cases, they also applied... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife in partnership with the Plainfield Division of Recreation will be hosting a free 2-day Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) training for adult staff and volunteers of youth-centered community and/or faith-based organizations looking to offer an ongoing or year-round youth fishing, conservation and aquatic education program. HOFNOD is a great way to introduce youth to fishing, learning about their local water and other natural resources while supporting positive outdoor recreation activities and life skills. The program is flexible enough to be tailored to fit most organizations. Participants of this training will be responsible for delivering the program to youth from beginning to end. Organizations that participate in the program are eligible to receive: additional professional development in conservation education and angling skills, in-kind support for program materials and supplies including subsidized educational field trips. Supplemental training and recreational opportunities can be requested. The... Read more →

Local experts encourage families to take action to help keep seniors out of the hospital MARLTON, N.J. – January 22, 2015 – As New Jersey plunges into the heart of the winter season, the risk of local seniors being hospitalized spikes to its highest of the year, despite the fact that almost half of these hospitalizations (49 percent) can be avoided with proper prevention.* According to a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, January, February and March are the height of hospitalization season for seniors due primarily to respiratory infections, such as flu or pneumonia, and other winter hazards. The critical factor in reducing this spike in area hospitalizations this winter is family involvement. Nearly all nurses (99 percent) surveyed say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community. Knowing that a... Read more →

New Jersey State Police Traffic Tip--Your ability to stop and control your vehicle is significantly decreased when roads are wet, snow-covered, and, of course, icy. Reducing your speed in these conditions gives you a much better chance of avoiding a collision. Source NJ State Police Read more →

PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 21, 2015)- Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced charges against 22 individuals accused of running a sophisticated prescription drug forgery ring that operated in 44 of the Commonwealth's 67 counties. It is estimated the ring obtained more than 59,000 oxycodone pills using forged prescriptions and stolen information from physicians for a profit of $1.7 million. Kane said dozens of law enforcement agencies and 17 District Attorneys worked collaboratively with her office on the nearly two-year investigation. "Together we have dismantled a prescription drug ring that was a major source of supply in Philadelphia," Attorney General Kane said. "The diversion of prescription narcotics in the Commonwealth feeds addiction to even deadlier street drugs, like heroin, and every one of our partners joined the fight to save lives." She noted that nine out of 10 heroin addicts her office debriefs following investigations report that their addiction began with prescription... Read more →

By MATT REYNOLDS Displayed here with permission http://www.courthousenews.com LOS ANGELES (CN) - Former officers from the defunct Office of Public safety have accused the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department of leaking confidential information to the Los Angeles Times, which used it to identify them in series of articles about problem hires. More than 40 former officers of the Office of Public Safety sued Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in Superior Court on Tuesday. The 12-page lawsuit cites a series of articles the Times published about alleged misconduct in the Sheriff's Department, by deputies and jailers. The Times reported that some of the officers they examined had been hired prostitutes, cheated polygraph tests used to during the hiring process and had a history of lying or falsifying police statements. Named as problem applicants in the story were David F. McDonald, Ferdinand C. Salgado, Linda D. Bonner, and Niles... Read more →

Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshal Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating fugitive sex offender, Edgar Gordon. Gordon is required to register as a sex offender due to a 1994 conviction in Caribou County, Maine Superior Court for Gross Sexual Assault on a victim under the age of 18. Under New Hampshire law, Gordon is considered a Tier III sex offender and is required to register for life while living in NH. A Tier III offender is the highest level of sex offender and deemed the most likely to re-offend. Additionally, Gordon is on parole for a 2008 burglary conviction, for which he is in violation and is also wanted on a parole warrant. Gordon last registered as a sex offender in Manchester, NH to an address of Amherst Street, but his current whereabouts are unknown. Edgar Gordon is a 48 year old white male, with brown hair... Read more →

Formerly of Gloucester City Suddenly, On January 18, 2015. Loving and devoted Son of Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Gloucester City. Cherished brother of Adele “Addie” Robinson of Gloucester City. Beloved grandson of Marie R. (nee Cooper) Fitzpatrick of Gloucester City and the late Gerald “Jerry” Fitzpatrick, Jr. Dear nephew of Karen M. (Sharon) Fitzpatrick of Washington Township, Mary (Joe) Elliott of West Deptford, Anne (Gary) Harter of Gloucester City. Adored cousin ofSean Saunders (Kristie), DavidSaunders, Ian Harter and Ryan Harter. Survived by numerous extended family and friends. Colin was a 2009 Graduate of Gloucester City High School and after graduation loved volunteering his time with all of the Gloucester City Youth Sports (Football and Baseball) especially. He lit up a room with his smile and sense of humor. Colin was proud to work as an Admissions Coordinator for Aide in Recovery in Florida. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend... Read more →

Frank "Reds" Grandizio December 2006 Breakfast Club Former Gloucester City resident Frank G. Grandizio (Reds), died on January 18, 2015 after a long illness at the age of 75. Reds was born and raised in Gloucester City. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Gloucester City Breakfast Club and the Ray Ford Old Timers. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter. He loved antique cars and enjoyed watching all the Philadelphia sports teams. Survived by his companion Barbara J. Thomas, his three children, his step-daughters Stephanie Bauer (Tim) and Jodie Aueber (Ron); his sisters Dolly Smith, Terry Taylor and Helen Turing; his sister-in-laws Gloria Grandizio (late John "Skip") and Dorothy Grandizio (late Louis) and his brother-in-law Joe Miller. Also survived by many grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday morning,... Read more →

ABSECON ISLAND--We’ve all heard the stories about the early days of Christendom, where members of the church practiced their faith in catacombs. And while this general practice is ancient history, Joe and Bunny Franco of Ventnor are doing something similar — not just for their faith, but out of a true sense of stewardship. For the past 15 years, Joe and Bunny have run the food bank ministry at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish, a 112-year-old church that grew from humble beginnings, when Augustinian Father Michael Sullivan celebrated Mass in a tiny wooden structure on Absecon Island in 1855, into the giant brick and mortar building that occupies a significant section of Pacific Avenue. The couple, married for 57 years, operates the food bank out of the church’s basement, a location they affectionately call “the catacombs.” A small door is located in the back of the church structure on Memorial... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 22, 2015)--Gloucester City Police apprehended a arm - robbery suspect on Wednesday, January 21, shortly after the suspect committed the crime. According to the police, At 4:16 p.m. a white male entered the Lucky 7 convenience store on Broadway at George Street, produced a knife and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk turned over the cash from the register and the male fled north on Broadway in a tan station wagon with no license plates. A city detective observed the vehicle traveling north on Broadway entering Camden City and followed the vehicle while patrol officers responded to assist. The vehicle was followed to Lakeshore Drive at Fairview Street in Camden where the suspect was pulled over and was arrested without incident. The knife and cash were recovered. The male later provided a statement to detectives admitting to the robbery and also admitted to an attempted... Read more →

FBI and Partners Working to Combat This Cyber Threat 01/20/15 Your computer screen freezes with a pop-up message—supposedly from the FBI or another federal agency—saying that because you violated some sort of federal law your computer will remain locked until you pay a fine. Or you get a pop-up message telling you that your personal files have been encrypted and you have to pay to get the key needed decrypt them. These scenarios are examples of ransomware scams, which involve a type of malware that infects computers and restricts users’ access to their files or threatens the permanent destruction of their information unless a ransom—anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars—is paid. Latest Ransomware Threat A fairly new ransomware variant has been making the rounds lately. Called CryptoWall (and CryptoWall 2.0, its newer version), this virus encrypts files on a computer’s hard drive and any external or shared drives to... Read more →

by John Paff Stratford cop writes up fellow cop for drunk driving. I often report of incidents where police officers give preferential treatment to fellow officers. This is not one of those times. From reading a Camden County Prosecutor's Office "Special Prosecutions Summary Report" on-line here, I learned that an unidentified Camden Metro Police Officer was suspended for 47 days for having a motor vehicle accident while allegedly driving intoxicated in Stratford Borough (Camden County) on October 26, 2013. On January 16, 2015, I submitted an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request to Stratford Borough and learned from documents provided that the police officer charged with drunk driving was Michael L. Harper, Jr. (Since drunk driving cases are routinely reported to newspapers' "police blotter" section by local law enforcement (example here), I don't feel that it's inappropriate for me to publicly identify Officer Harper.) Harper was charged with drunk driving... Read more →

Significant, positive associations between walnut consumption and cognitive function discovered across demographics FOLSOM, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating walnuts may improve performance on cognitive function tests, including those for memory, concentration and information processing speed according to new research from the David Geffen School of Medicine at The University of California, Los Angeles, led by Dr. Lenore Arab. Cognitive function was consistently greater in adult participants that consumed walnuts, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. This cross-sectional study is the first large representative analysis of walnut intake and cognitive function, and the only study to include all available cognitive data across multiple National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) surveys. The NHANES surveys draw from a large sampling of the U.S. population, typically ages 1 to 90 years old. In this study, participants included adults ages 20-59 as well as 60 and over. Dr. Arab and co-researcher Dr. Alfonso... Read more →

CAMDEN COUNTY NJ--Three people were killed around 7:30 AM Thursday on the New Jersey Turnpike when their vehicle crashed after running off the highway. New Jersey State Police said the accident happened just south of Exit 4 in Cherry Hill. According to the NJ New Jersey State Police the Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed after veering off the right side of road. The vehicle's three occupants were all pronounced dead at the scene. Further information about the victims wasn't immediately available. Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery Tuesday of the Republic Bank branch located at 1601 Walnut Street. At approximately 6:45 p.m. yesterday, the subject entered the bank and handed a teller a demand note that referenced a bomb. He then produced a box with wires hanging out of it. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject fled the area of the bank on foot. The box with wires was not an actual bomb. The subject is described as a black male, approximately 5’10”-6’1” tall, medium build, with eyeglasses. He wore a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black boots, and a knit winter cap. Read more →

(January 22, 2015--Yesterday, troopers from the Atlantic City Expressway Station arrested Angelo Otchy, 39, of Toms River, for impersonating a police officer on the Atlantic City Expressway in Pleasantville City on January 13. The suspect was operating a blue 2013 Hyundai Elantra when he pulled up next to the victim and displayed a badge in an attempt to get her to pull over. The victim became fearful and called 911 to report the incident. The encounter lasted for approximately four miles until she pulled over at the Pleasantville Toll Plaza, while the suspect continued through the tolls. Through various investigative means, troopers were able to identify Otchy as the suspect. He was arrested at his residence and charged with impersonating a police officer and harassment. He was processed at Atlantic City Expressway Station and released pending a future court date. A State Police spokesman said "The victim did the right... Read more →

EDGEWATER \'97 Firefighters were battling a massive blaze at an apartment complex on Russell Avenue late Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The flames were reported around 4:30 p.m. at the Avalon Edgewater complex on Russell Avenue, according to police. Mutual aid fire crews were also called to assist. Residents were evacuated to a nearby school, a spokesman\'85 \ \ \ \ } Read more →

Born: September 02, 1937 Died: January 18, 2015 Mary L. Shearer-Schailey (nee Hicks), on January 18, 2015, of Nichols, SC, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 77. Beloved wife of Frank. Devoted mother of Jamie M. McDaniels (William), James M. Shearer and Joseph M. Shearer (MaryLou). Loving grandmother of five and great grandmother of six. Sister of Bettyjo and Melinda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Friday eve and 10 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am Saturday at the funeral home. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, Woodbury. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Schailey’s memory to the Medical University of South Carolina Stroke Center, 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. Read more →

January 21, 2015 DASHCAM FOOTAGE SHOWS FATAL POLICE SHOOTING IN BRIDGETON The dashcam footage of a Bridgeton traffic-stop-turned-police-shooting has been released following an Open Public Records Act request from the South Jersey Times. The video shows the fatal shooting of Jerame Reid by Bridgeton Police officers Braheme Days and Roger Worley after they spotted a gun in the glove compartment of the car. The use of deadly force is under investigation by the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. TRANSPORTATION CHIEF ORDERS IMMEDIATE REVIEW OF NJ BRIDGES Following an interstate bridge collapse in Cincinnati on Monday, State Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox has ordered immediate safety inspections of every state and local bridge in NJ, reports The Record. The inspection order comes as the Transportation Trust Fund remains $18.2 billion in debt. RU-HARVARD TEAM: SEAS RISING FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT A team of researchers and scientists from Rutgers and Harvard say that sea... Read more →

By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is refusing to release nearly $800,000 in American Express credit card bills for the travel costs of his state police security detail. The governor’s staff rejected a New Jersey Watchdog reporter’s request for the monthly statements, contending releasing the records would jeopardize Christie’s safety. The denial follows a New Jersey Watchdog report last week revealing the travel costs of the Executive Protection Unit have grown by 1,800 percent since Christie became governor in 2010. Those expenses have totaled $959,856, not including unreleased expense information for the fourth quarter of last year, according to state records. Much of the increase can be attributed to Christie’s frequent out-of-state trips for political and personal purposes. Last year, Christie traveled out-of-state more than 100 days while visiting 36 states, Mexico and Canada, primarily to help raise $106 million in campaign contributions as... Read more →

Eleven of the 12 game day balls provided by the New England Patriots were found by the NFL to have much lower air pressure than the rules require, according to ESPN. The deflated balls were for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, which the Patriots went on to win 45-7. The NFL\'85 \ \ \ \ } Read more →

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Kenneth H. Pierce, Jr.; aged 49 years, of West Deptford, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2015. LEGACY Ken was an upbeat, funny guy with a serious side. He was born in Camden and raised in West Deptford. Ken graduated from West Deptford High School with the Class of 1983. He worked as a Truck Driver for Interstate Aerials in Paulsboro. Away from his work, Ken’s passion was working on and racing his car. Spending time with his family creating fantastic memories and eating out at his favorite restaurants were what completed his life. Ken will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. FAMILY Ken is the beloved husband of Dana (nee Friars); loving son of Kennth H. Pierce, Sr & his wife Carole and the late Mary (nee Novick) Pierce; devoted father of Lauren Pierce,CJ Ennis, Ron Proto, & Danielle Proto; dear brother of Jeanette Pierce-Blizzard... Read more →

Catherine M. Peacock (nee Kelley), age 90, died January 19, 2015. Born in Gloucester City, she lived there her entire life. She was a 1942 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. Cass was a member of the Gloucester City Historical Society. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry F. Peacock Sr. Cass is survived by two sons, Henry (Karen) Peacock and Thomas (Barbara) Peacock; her brother, Raymond (Emmeline) Kelley; two grandchildren, Jennifer (George) Hayes and Jeffrey (Lauren) Peacock; and five grandchildren, George, Catherine, Maren, Thomas, and Lucy. Viewing will be Friday 10-11am at St. Mary's Church 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am. Burial New St. Mary Cemetery Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to St. Mary Church at the above address. Arr. by NORTON FUNERAL HOME Williamstown. To sign the guestbook visit www.nfhnj.com. Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Spiritual Director-Rev. Joseph F. McGarvey, Scoutmaster Charles Grieco Sr. Bottom row: C. Cogan, T. Wilson, J. Davidson, Wm. Lee, D. Cleary, Wm. Crowthers, J. O’Donnell, Second row: P. Hinchliffe, R. Cann, L. Reader, A. Long, T. Reed, M. Shaw, D. Robertson, John Durkin, J. Miller Third row: R. Purbeck, Wm. Fredhoff, V. Dailey, J. Barnett, F. Costello, C. Klaus, James Durkin, G. Fitzpatrick, G. Thomas, G. O’Lear. Top row: B. Emery, C. Barber, R. Lee, Wm. Reinhart, C. Reilly, S. Skokowski, Fr. Haas, R. Fredhoff, T. Herbett RELATED: Gloucester City History St. Mary's Submitted by Joe O'Donnell photo and Bunny Sullivan Bailley Read more →

MAYS LANDING – A Franklin Township woman was sentenced to State prison yesterday in connection with a 2011 motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an 81-year-old woman, and injured two others, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced. Yesterday, January 15, Amanda Dean, 28, of the 500 block of Old Harding Highway, Franklin Township, Gloucester County, was sentenced in Atlantic County Superior Court to 5 years in prison for vehicular homicide. On June 18, 2011, Dean was driving north on Tuckahoe Road in Buena Vista Township with two passengers in the car: Charles Palmieri, 25, of Williamstown in the front passenger seat, and a 2-year-old boy, seated in a child car seat in the rear of the vehicle. The State alleges that, while operating the car at a high rate of speed, Dean entered the southbound lane and collided head-on with an oncoming car. New Jersey State Police and... Read more →

http://kaiserhealthnews.org The law's complexity is causing many problems for people and employers trying to navigate what they need to do, and when. Politico Pro: Survey: Many Employers Aren’t Ready For Obamacare Mandate Most companies are not prepared for Obamacare’s employer mandate, and nearly two-thirds of large employers are increasing workers’ share of their health care costs, according to a report released Thursday. (Norman, 1/15) Politico Pro: Obamacare Reform Effort Hampered By Technology An Obamacare program that was supposed to spearhead movement toward prioritizing health over medical procedures is stuck with the same big problem as the rest of the health care system: The information isn’t flowing smoothly, so doctors have trouble coordinating the care of their patients. Doctors and hospitals who work in accountable care organizations, which were created under the Affordable Care Act, are finding it hard to share electronic records with each other or with other hospitals and... Read more →

By BARBARA LEONARD WASHINGTON (CN) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to hold a hearing for four states that do not want to recognize same-sex marriages or grant licenses to such couples. Though the justices broke gay-rights ground in June 2013 with United States v. Windsor, that case dealt only with a federal law that the court found was unconstitutional for defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Many courts have since used that case as precedent for overturning state bans against same-sex marriage, and the latest crop of challenges concern whether these states violate the equal-protection rights of same-sex couples. In a brief order consolidating four cases for oral argument, the Supreme Court agreed to answer two questions: "1) Does the Fourteenth Amendment require a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex? 2) Does the Fourteenth Amendment require a... Read more →

MALE FOUND BURGLARIZING VACANT SIXTH STREET RESIDENCE JANUARY 16, 2015 at approximately 1935 Hrs., an alert resident called 911 and reported a suspicious male entering a vacant residence on the 100 block of Sixth St. Sergeant Ellis and Patrolman Mason responded and found an open sliding door to the rear of the residence. Once inside they located, Emanuel Fifis in the basement and secured him. Fifis was found to be in possession multiple cutting tools, which he was using to cut copper wiring and piping out of the residence. Fifis was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later lodged at the Camden County Correctional Facility in default of $16,000.00 bail. Charges: Burglary Criminal attempt - theft Possession of burglary tools Arrested: Emanuel Fifis(47) of the 100 block of Sixth Street in Brooklawn IN OTHER MATTERS PEDESTRIAN STOP RESULTS IN TWO WARRANT ARRESTS On 01-17-2015 at approximately 1030... Read more →

NCAA.com Last Updated - Jan 19, 2015 11:19 EST Contact |Archive |RSS The Road to Omaha doesn't begin in the spring; coaches already are driving their players toward the College World Series. It's the rise-n-grind that players tweet about; it's the workout pictures that are shared on social media. It's the day-in, day-out work that coaches and players hope will separate their team in June. Before the first pitch in February, NCAA.com is highlighting teams that may reach the Mecca of college baseball: Omaha. USC Trojans • 2014: 29-24 (16-14 Pac-12) • Head coach: Dan Hubbs (third season) Hubbs previews season Trojans' team website 1. What can fans expect from this squad in 2015? Fans can expect to see a USC team that plays hard from the first pitch to the last. This team is unselfish and has confidence that anyone can get the job done and does not have... Read more →

http://scarletraptors.com Current Record OverallPct.StreakHomeAwayNeutral 0 - 0 .000 --- 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 Follow this schedule: iCal Download | iCal Subscribe | RSS Subscribe DayDateNJACOpponentH/ATime/ResultDetails Fri. 2/27/2015 Oneonta Home 1:00 PM Details Thu. 3/5/2015 Penn State Abington Home 1:30 PM Details Sat. 3/7/2015 The College at Brockport Home 1:00 PM Details Tue. 3/10/2015 Neumann University Away 3:00 PM Details Wed. 3/11/2015 Widener University Away 3:30 PM Details RussMatt Central Florida Invitational Sun. 3/15/2015 Amherst College (DH) Neutral TBA Details Sun. 3/15/2015 Amherst College (DH) Neutral TBA Details Mon. 3/16/2015 SUNY Cortland Neutral TBA Details Tue. 3/17/2015 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Neutral TBA Details Wed. 3/18/2015 Bowdoin College Neutral TBA Details Thu. 3/19/2015 Centenary College (New Jersey) Neutral TBA Details Fri. 3/20/2015 Trinity College (Conn.) (DH) Neutral TBA Details Fri. 3/20/2015 Trinity College (Conn.) (DH) Neutral TBA Details Sat. 3/21/2015 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Neutral TBA Details... Read more →

Extreme Case of Witness Intimidation This Philadelphia row house was firebombed by individuals who worked for Philadelphia drug trafficker Kaboni Savage. Four children and two adults, family members of a federal witness, died in the fire. The adjacent row homes were also damaged. 01/15/15 As far as witness intimidation goes, Philadelphia drug trafficker Kaboni Savage and members of his criminal enterprise appeared to corner the market on how far they’d go to silence anyone willing to testify against the organization. The most horrifying example of this was the brutal firebombing that resulted in the deaths of six members of a federal witness’ family in retaliation for his cooperation with law enforcement. But a long-term, multi-agency investigation eventually proved that Kaboni Savage was responsible for those six murders—and at least six others—and that he headed a drug trafficking enterprise that excelled in using violence and other criminal tactics against anyone who... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that 12 New York residents were indicted yesterday for allegedly using 52 stolen credit cards in five Atlantic City casinos to perpetrate a cash advance scheme that stole $293,600 from banks that guaranteed the transactions. The Division of Criminal Justice obtained the indictment from the Atlantic County grand jury, which charged each of the 12 New Yorkers with second-degree conspiracy, second-degree identity theft, second-degree theft by deception and third-degree fraudulent use of a credit card. The indictment alleges that over the course several days in May 2011, 10 of the defendants entered the casinos and conducted the cash withdrawals at the Showboat, Tropicana, Caesars, Harrah’s and Bally’s casinos. When they allegedly conducted the transactions, they presented their legitimate identification but used the fraudulent credit cards; those credit cards were embossed with their name, but the magnetic strip embedded on the card... Read more →

Ricardo L. Noce, “Ric”, on January 17, 2015, of Bellmawr, NJ; formerly Brooklyn, NY. Age 81. Beloved husband of 58 years to Lucille (nee Popolizio). Devoted father of Rick (Alice), Robert (Joy), Maria Costante (Ed), and Thomas (Judy). Loving grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Jerry, Albert, and Carl. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ric proudly served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of VFW Post 9563, Essex Avenue, Bellmawr. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Tuesday evening and 8:15 to 9:15am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR. Funeral Mass 10am Wednesday, St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, Woodbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Related articles Records Are Being Broken at 41st Annual Colgate... Read more →

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Vol. I No. 30 (January 18, 2015) 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 26: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics 27: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics 28: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Read more →

Bleacher Creatures (photo courtesy Bruce Darrow) GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 17, 2015)– Decked out in gold T-shirts and on their feet for the entire game, the Bleacher Creatures student section from Gloucester Catholic High School filled the stands behind one basket. The River Rats from Gloucester City High School formed a whiteout standing on the stage at the other end. In between, there was not an available inch of real estate in any of the four rows of bleachers that extended the length of the court on each side, and spectators not lucky enough to snag a seat stood three-deep in the four corners of the gym and strained their necks to catch a glimpse of the action. It is one of the best atmospheres in South Jersey girls basketball: Gloucester vs. Gloucester Catholic. CONTINUE TO READ Lions Kylar Coughlin (photo courtesy Bruce Darrow) Rams Maggy Mc Intyre Lions Nikki... Read more →

photo courtesy of Bruce Darrow GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 17, 2015)--Gloucester Catholic honored its girls state championship basketball teams from 1981 to 1983 prior to Saturday's game against Gloucester Hih. The Lady Rams were coached by Jeff Cohen and Tony Ettore in that time period and once compiled an 82-game win streak over three years. Some of the returning players included Trish McNutt, Mary Klinewski, Michelle Jensen, head coach Lisa Angelotti Gedaka, and Kathy Klinewski. source https://www.facebook.com/gchsrams Read more →

PHILADELPHIA (January 16,2015)—Michael Lowry, 59, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for lying to a grand jury in connection with a ticket fixing scheme at the former Philadelphia Traffic Court. Lowry was a sitting traffic court judge at the time. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Stengel ordered one year of supervised release and ordered Lowry to perform 100 hours of community service. Lowry and co-defendants Robert Mulgrew and Thomasine Tynes were convicted at trial, on July 23, 2014, of committing perjury before a federal grand jury. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Denise Wolf and Anthony Wzorek. Read more →

by Bill Donohue On October 13, 1998, I held a demonstration in the street outside the theater that hosted "Corpus Christi," the Terrence McNally play that depicted Christ having sex with the apostles. I did not seek to have the government censor the play, but there was a protest of my right to protest the play. The New York Times commented on my demonstration: "The protest began with a fiery speech from William A. Donohue, the president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. Holding a bullhorn inside an area barricaded by the police, Mr. Donohue shouted criticisms at the opposition. 'You are the real authoritarians at heart,' he said. 'We're the ones that believe in tolerance, not you phonies.'" The Times noted that I assembled 2,000 people on a rainy night and was greeted by a counterdemonstration of 300. Who protested my right to protest? People for... Read more →

Volume XX No.3: January 16, 2015 Article II of Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution directs that the President “… shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” President George Washington gave the first State of the Union speech in 1790. And whether delivered in writing or in person (as has been the case since early in the 20thCentury) it’s an opportunity for the Chief Executive to expound on their principles and policies and argue for their approach to governance over the next year. One thing you can almost be certain of is that at some point the President will indicate that the state of the union is strong. Then there will be various stories about certain people sitting in the gallery above the House floor that can help... Read more →

Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – Depression and other behavior changes may show up in people who will later develop Alzheimer’s disease even before they start having memory problems, according to a new study published in the January 14, 2015, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “While earlier studies have shown that an estimated 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s experience behavioral or psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety and agitation, this study suggests that these changes begin before people even have diagnosable dementia,” said study author Catherine M. Roe, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at 2,416 people age 50 and older who had no cognitive problems at their first visit to one of 34 Alzheimer’s disease centers across the country. The participants were followed for up... Read more →

Suddenly, On January 5, 2015. Age 62. Loving son of the late Marie L. Matlack. Devoted nephew of Alexandria Durbin, Ruth King and the late Joseph and Irene Phillips. Cremation and services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of George Matlack. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Related articles Nicole Lynn Wagner age 35, of Gloucester City Mrs. Theresa L. Thompson, of Gloucester City, Active with SJ Storm Competitive Cheerleading and Mustang Football Cheerleading Mrs. Linda "Bernice" Light, Known For Her Smile, Generosity, Laughter, Southern Hospitality Joseph D. Thielke Read more →