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Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Waterford Township Police Chief Daniel Cormaney reported a man has been arrested for the sexual assault of one teenage girl and the sexual contact of another in Waterford Township. Larry D. Holliday, 48, of Willingboro, is charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault, four counts of aggravated criminal sexual contact and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The victims are both females who are at least 13, but less than 16 years old. The alleged crimes took place on or about March 13 at a Waterford Township group home, where Holliday worked. The victims reported the alleged acts to staff members who then contacted the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency on March 13. Detectives were notified and arrested Holliday later that day. The investigation is ongoing and the group home has been fully cooperative with law... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ March 23, 2015--Ari Lleshi (DOB 8/21/89), of Pitman NJ pleaded guilty today to operating a methamphetamine production facility last year in a shed behind his parents’ Columbia Ave. home. LLeshi also admitted he was in possession of a hallucinogenic drug when stopped in a vehicle in Mantua Township NJ in March 2014 and acknowledged the two 2014 offenses violated the probation he’d been placed on in 2011 as a result of aggravated assault and burglary charges. In a negotiated plea, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Dianna Reed-Rolando will recommend that LLeshi be sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison on the methamphetamine case, to which he pleaded guilty pre-indictment. The sentence recommendation for the Mantua drug case and the probation violations will be three year prison terms, to run concurrently with the four-year term. According to complaints, LLeshi was in possession of about 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine... Read more →

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015 The 2015 season is expected to provide the normally superb trout fishing opportunities New Jersey anglers have grown to expect and appreciate. The average size of the trout stocked is greater than 10.5 inches, and the Bonus Broodstock Lakes and the breeder stocking programs provide plenty of trophy size fish within a short drive from anywhere in the state. Although snow and ice may continue to blanket the northern portion of the state our stocking trucks began rolling on March 16th on schedule. The late ice and snow melt is making for excellent stream flows this spring and the recent warming trend should help heat things up right before the season opener! New this year is all Trout Stocking Regulation signs are equipped with QR Codes! With just a quick scan from your smart phone the Division's entire Spring In-Season stocking schedule will download right to your... Read more →

Dear Editor, As a New Jersey physician, I am dedicated to my patients and the health of our state. My top priority is the health and well-being of the residents of New Jersey. Over the past several years we have seen too many New Jersey families impacted by addiction – addiction to opiate pain killers, some of which were accessed from a friend or relative, and some of which were first introduced through a prescription to treat chronic and acute pain. It is shocking that we are in a state where, last year, in New Jersey, drug overdose deaths outnumbered motor vehicle traffic fatalities. What is just as concerning is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for every one opioid overdose death there were 15 abuse treatment admissions, 26 emergency room visits, 115 people who abuse or are dependent, and 733 nonmedical users with a... Read more →

Washington, DC – Last week, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ01) voted to oppose two bills advanced by the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives intended to restrict the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from doing its job of protecting public health and the environment. The two bills make disturbing changes to the EPA. H.R. 1030, titled the Secret Science Reform Act, restricts the EPA from using the best available scientific information when writing policy. As written, this legislation prevents the EPA from relying on all sources of credible scientific data, even data that is legally protected from public disclosure or extremely costly to produce. H.R. 1029, entitled the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, attempts to weaken and distort the panel of experts that advises the EPA when establishing regulations by limiting the participation of academic scientists on the board. “These bills claim to make the EPA’s work more transparent, but in... Read more →

DOVER (March 23, 2015) – DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section begins its annual spring woodland-pool spraying today, treating wooded wetlands near select populated areas in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. About 8,000 forested acres that produce large numbers of early season mosquitoes will be strategically sprayed to treat immature aquatic larval stages, using larvicides applied by helicopter and possibly aircraft. “The colder weather this year has somewhat delayed development of larvae for these species,” said Mosquito Control Administrator Dr. William Meredith, “But it won’t much affect the numbers of adult mosquitoes that will eventually emerge. With woodland flooding conditions upstate running about normal so far but well above normal downstate, potential exists for lots of mosquitoes to emerge.” Aerial spraying of woodland pools must be completed before the forest canopy fills in with leaves, usually around mid-April, because leaves prevent the insecticide from reaching pools and other wet spots on... Read more →

Voorhees, NJ -- Kennedy Health is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the second year in a row as one of the Philly.com Top Workplaces under the category of “Large Employers.” The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. Theemployee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 40 major publishing partners across the U.S. Over the past year, more than 5,000 organizations and 1 in every 88 employees in the U.S. have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the minds of their employees. Celebrating its 50th year in 2015, South Jersey-based Kennedy Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system with more than 4,000 employees at its three hospital campuses and numerous ambulatory facilities in Camden and Gloucester counties. “More than 900 of our associates were randomly selected... Read more →

(iStock photo) CASH GRAB: “A model originally designed for police and firefighters engage in arduous and dangerous physical activity has now evolved into a state-subsidized lifestyle choice for many public employees,” a study into New Jersey’s public pension program reports. By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog As New Jersey looks to fix a state pension system that’s billions in debt, Patrick J. Higgins and other double-dippers find new ways to squeeze it for every dollar they can. Higgins retired this month — for a second time. So the long-time law officer will begin collecting two state pensions, totaling nearly $100,000 a year, instead of one. A New Jersey Watchdog examination of the underlying circumstances illustrates how public officials can legally exploit the state’s troubled retirement system, which is underfunded by $170 billion. In 1999, Higgins retired as a state police detective. Since age 51, he has collected pension checks... Read more →

Concealed carrier saves lives at Falah Barber Shop in Philadelphia We don't know how many lives were saved but some probably were. A 40-year-old man began fighting with someone inside the Falah Barber Shop in Philadelphiane inside the Falah Barber Shop in Philadelphia just before 3 yesterday afternoon. When a barber asked the two to "chill out," according to a witness, the angry… Read more →

Darlene A. Burkhardt Age 66. Of Gloucester City. On March 21, 2015. Age 66, of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted mother to Louise Schultz, Bernadette Farley and Patricia Daly; 1 step daughter; 7 step- sons; grandmother of 9 including Nicholas and Michael Farley; 3 great grandchildren and 1 surviving sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Friday, March 27th from 2 to 4:00 pm at Darlene’s residence. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Darlene A. Burkhardt. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ March 23, 2015-- The Gloucester City Police Department released the following Crime Report today, for the period of March 14 through March 20. 3/14/2015 12:10 pm An officer responded to Holt Logistics on N. King Street for an industrial accident. One employee was injured. 3/15/2015 7:03 pm Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Washington Avenue for a domestic dispute. One arrest was reported. 3/16/2015 8:00 am An officer responded to a business in the 100 block of N. Broadway for an attempted burglary. It was determined sometime over the past several days, unknown person(s) attempted to pry open the back door of the business. The investigation is ongoing. 1:21 pm Officers responded to Broadway at Market Street for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. No injuries were reported. 4:44 pm Rosalie D. Puglisi (35), a resident of Swarthmore Avenue, was arrested at... Read more →

By Julie Appleby March 19, 2015 Executives at drug company Actavis knew they had to move fast to avoid a plunge in sales of their top-selling drug, Namenda, a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease which would lose patent protection in July. When that happened, generic knockoffs would flood the market and doctors and pharmacists could switch patients to the lower-cost equivalents. Memantine image by Sbrools via wikimedia commons With $1.5 billion in annual sales at stake, Actavis took action: Late last year, it touted a new, extended-release version of the drug, called Namenda XR, which can be taken once a day and carries patent protection until 2029. Such a move is not unusual, but Actavis took the campaign a step further by limiting distribution of the original tablet to a single mail-order pharmacy and requiring doctors to submit a note stating the old drug was “medically necessary” for patients. Those efforts... Read more →

press release At the St. Peter’s Church Senior Ministry in Merchantville, the group of 20 begin the day reciting prayers next to a portrait of Pope John Paul II. It is not the profile of the 50ish young pope, standing and basking in the adulation of a huge throng. It is, instead, the pope struggling in old age in a public way, contributing to the image that later won him the accolade of “Saint.” He is an octogenerian, face bloated by medications, his eyes sunken into his face, offering a weary gesture from a waving hand. It is a visual reminder that wisdom and holiness is frequently nurtured toward the end of a long life. “Jesus wants to be close to us no matter the situation,” says Bobbie Bradley, leading the short prayer service, acknowledging the physical ailments and the experience of the deaths of loved ones offered as intentions.... Read more →

West Trenton, N.J. – Colonel Rick Fuentes will join the 14 State Police and Highway Patrol agencies, in addition to other local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction along the Interstate 95 corridor, in an effort to decrease traffic crashes and the resulting injuries and deaths. The effort has been named the “I-95 Challenge” and is part of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) “Drive to Save Lives” campaign, which is a national effort aimed at significantly reducing the more than 33,000 highway deaths that occur annually on U.S. roadways. This year’s initiative will be a joint effort by multiple agencies aimed at increasing awareness of traffic safety issues by increasing traffic enforcement along the corridor, with an emphasis on large truck and bus operation, as well as unsafe driving behaviors of all motorists. The challenge will involve three enforcement periods commencing in March 24-29, August 4-9, and December... Read more →

Dear Editor: Several times each week I work with my local food pantry to help distribute food to those who can’t afford to put dinner on the table. I see single mothers, working families and the elderly struggling and I can’t help but question how we can make sure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. That’s why I’m working with the American Heart Association on the NJ Healthy Corner Stores initiative which helps provide resources and education to bring better food choices to local stores—especially in areas where there aren’t many other shopping options like supermarkets. Local stores serve as a main food source for our neighbors across the state—many of which are not equipped to provide healthy options like fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, the boxed, processed foods which do fill the shelves are loaded with unhealthy ingredients that can lead to major health issues like high blood... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ March 20, 2015--Andrew Kramer (DOB 7/27/90), of Deptford NJ was sentenced today (3/20) to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for his admitted home invasion armed robbery of a 69 year-old Mantua Township NJ woman who told the sentencing judge “when you have a gun pointed at you… it has an effect on you that just doesn’t leave.’ After Kramer tied her up, took her bank card and forced her to provide a PIN number, he said “”if it’s not right, I’ll come back to kill you,” the woman told Superior Court Judge Kevin T. Smith. “It makes you a little paranoid,” she said. Also taken was an irreplaceable item- the engagement ring her late husband gave her in 1964, she said. “To have it taken away has brought so much grief because of what it signified to me.” An acquaintance of a relative of the victim,... Read more →

Vol. I No. 39 (March 22, 2015) Editors Note: Every Sunday morning at 7AM 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 Things We Fully Support: City Paper's New Weekly Comic Strip CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Read more →

On March 17, 2015, (nee McNutt) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 58. She was the loving and devoted wife of Robert L. Anders, beloved daughter of the late Jack & Pat McNutt, and dear sister of Patrick McNutt (Marie) and the late Jack McNutt. She is also survived by her nephews Jack and Matthew, niece Megan and uncle Joseph R. Murphy. Cath loved her husband, her family, children and life. She truly was a “caregiver”. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 426 Monmouth St. in Gloucester City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, NJ 08312. Funeral services under the direction... Read more →

On March 18, 2015, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 88. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris E. (nee Blow) and dear brother of Joseph B. McDonnell (Ginger), and the late Anne Manelski and Francis McDonnell. He is also survived by his loving caregivers Linda Baile and Hansen Burgesson and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Tom was an active and devoted member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. He spent many hours taking care of its building and grounds. He also liked to travel and play golf. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 110 Sussex St., Gloucester City, NJ. A Mass of Resurrection and Burial Office will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Episcopal Church... Read more →

Wildcats and Lady Monarch Square Off at 2 PM March 21, 2015 All-Access | GameTracker | Notes VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Villanova Wildcats will host the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs in the second round of the WNIT on Sunday, March 22. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. Villanova enters play with a 20-13 overall record, while Old Dominion is 21-12 on the season. Villanova advanced to the second round with a 71-60 win over Maine in a first round game on Friday evening. Freshman guard Alex Louin led four Wildcats in double figures with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including a 5-of-7 effort from three-point range. Senior forward Lauren Burford was a perfect 5-of-5 from three-point range for 15 points, while junior guard Caroline Coyer had 12 points and sophomore forward Samantha Wilkes added 10 points. The Wildcats and Lady Monarchs will be meeting for just the second time and... Read more →

On March 16, 2015. Age 40. Of Bellmawr. Survived by his children, Ryan McGee, Jason McGee, Carlei McGee and Nikki McGee; his parents, Francis L. McGee and Rebecca J. McGee (nee Stafford); his brother Kevin L. McGee (Kristina); 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 1 to 1:30 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: 325 South White Horse Pike at Lafayette Rd., Audubon, NJ 08107 (across from Audubon Wawa). Memorial Service will be celebrated at 1:30 pm in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at the above church address. Please write in memo: Matthew F. McGee. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Matthew F. McGee. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street,... Read more →

Born: September 28, 1931 Died: March 20, 2015 Antoinette L. Veneziani “Toni” (nee Petrone), On March 20, of Bellmawr, formerly of Camden, age 83. Beloved wife for 61 years of Michael J. Veneziani. Devoted mother of Michael J. Veneziani, Esq. (Angela R.) and Richard Veneziani (Marleen). Loving grandmother of Michael A., Stephanie “Stevie” (fiancé David DiValerio), Lauren, Erika and Nicolas. Dear sister of Josephine Caramanna and the late Charles Petrone. There will be a viewing from 8 to 9:45 am Wednesday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ. Funeral mass 10 am in the church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Toni’s memory to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 150 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078. via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Related articles Runnemede Nj Police Officer and son awarded by CVS for stopping robbery Multiple construction projects... Read more →

Cherry Hill, NJ (March 20, 2015) – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross announced that Rowan University was awarded a $612,823 grant to provide 30 scholarships over the next 5 years to academically strong engineering students. Awarded by the National Science Foundation, an independent federal agency created and funded by Congress, the grant will fund Rowan’s “Scholarships to Enhance Southern New Jersey High-Tech Workforce” project, providing tuition assistance to outstanding students who may not otherwise be able to afford college. The scholarship program will support full-time students who meet financial need and academic merit criteria. The program allows Rowan to offer scholarships to directly address an area of national concern: the shortage of US graduates trained in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields. Most importantly, the scholarships will help ensure that a quality engineering education is attainable for hardworking, talented students who can join South Jersey’s growing high-tech workforce after... Read more →

March 9-15 Reminder for the week: Wildlife, fishing and boating area visitors asked to respect our natural resources DOVER (March 20, 2015) – 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 March 9-15 made 681 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 11 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 22 complaints and issued four citations. This week, with an expanded Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence deployed as a deterrent, no citations were issued at the C&D CanalConservation Area and associated recreational trail. Citations issued by offense type included the following, with the number of charges in parentheses: Wildlife Conservation: Trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area (2), Kent County. Public Safety:... Read more →

HAMILTON NJ--Friday, at approximately 1:29 p.m., New Jersey State Troopers responded to a serious crash on the westbound side of the Atlantic City Expressway, at milepost 20.4, Hamilton Township. Sean McBride, 35, of Egg Harbor Township, was driving a 2003 Jeep Liberty with passenger Gabrielle Lynnes, 31, of Marmora, N.J., when he lost control of the vehicle and subsequently crashed into a 2003 BMW that was stopped on the right shoulder. Scott Lerario, 38, of Linwood, N.J., was outside of the BMW checking on a flat when the crash occurred. He was struck and thrown by the Jeep Liberty. When troopers arrived, Sean McBride and Gabrielle Lynnes were being removed from the Jeep, which had caught fire. All three individuals were transported to AtlantiCare Medical Center. Sean McBride and Gabrielle Lynnes were pronounced deceased at the hospital. Scott Lerario was listed as stable. The cause and circumstances of this crash... Read more →

by Jeanna Henry Permeable pavement products can be used together with other green infrastructure. When it rains, or as snow and ice melt, I frequently notice streams of water running off of my lawn, onto the street, into the storm sewer, and ultimately to a local waterway. I’ve also noticed an increase in flooded roadways and neighborhoods in my area even after a moderate to heavy rain. Unfortunately, stormwater is not just a localized issue, it is a problem across the country. As the saying goes: when it rains, it pours. Flooding results in economic costs, human health impacts, and environmental damage in its wake. A major factor in more frequent flooding events is the increasing cover of impervious surfaces, such as roadways, parking lots and rooftops. Since these hard surfaces do not allow stormwater to naturally seep into the ground, most rainfall turns into runoff. With continuing development and... Read more →

Uploaded on Feb 4, 2012 The Rams rout St. Aloysius 73 to 51 for the 1964 state championship. GCHS ends the season as the number one ranked team in South Jersey. source: bdoc 1964 channel Read more →

Dr. John Murphy (photo provided) (CNBNews.net)--Dr. John Murphy, 68, of La Jolla, California, died suddenly Friday, March 13, 2015. John is a former resident of Gloucester City NJ, and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1964. In high school “Murph" was a star basketball player. In 1964 he played on the team that won the state championship beating St. Aloysius 73-51. Gloucester Catholic High School ended that season as the number one ranked team in South Jersey. Dr. John Murphy was an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 40 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife Courtney, and is survived by his sons Christopher and John from his first marriage, a daughter Tara, and his children Quinn, Danny and Henry from his marriage to Courtney. John is also survived by... Read more →

CLARK, NJ – Erin Heaning, Ryan Pittari, and Ryan Petela, students at Kumpf Middle School, were selected as statewide winners for their entry in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Annual Middle School PSA Challenge. As first place winners, their script was professionally produced and aired on television stations across New Jersey. The Middle School PSA Challenge encourages 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students across New Jersey to create a script for a 30 second Public Service Announcement with a peer-to-peer substance abuse prevention message. Entries are judged on creativity, message content, and ability to be produced. “We were very pleased at the level of quality in all the submissions,” said Angelo M. Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. “The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has consistently believed that peer-to-peer messages such as the ones displayed in this year’s submissions are effective means... Read more →

Fishing is an activity that can be started at any age by any person regardless of gender, physical size or athletic ability. Fishing can also be enjoyed individually or with family and friends. A great way to introduce youth to fishing is through the "Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs" (HOFNOD) Program. "Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs" is a unique, nationally recognized program created by the Future Fisherman Foundation. In 2012, Governor Christie signed legislationestablishing the statewide implementation of the HOFNOD program. The legislation provided initial funding through an appropriation of $200,000 from the state's Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund. (See below for the identical State Assembly and Senate bills.) The goal of New Jersey's program is to encourage school-aged children to avoid tobacco, drug and alcohol usage by providing alternative activities that involve learning to fish, appreciating aquatic and environmental resources, and developing positive life... Read more →

424 OFFERS ACCEPTED AND 280 CLOSINGS IN CONTINUING EFFORT TO MOVE HOMES FROM REPEATEDLY FLOODED AREAS TRENTON - The first Woodbridge demolitions in the post-Sandy Blue Acres residential property buyout program are occurring this week, marking another major milestone in the state's continuing efforts to move homeowners out of harm's way, the Department of Environmental Protection announced today. Demolitions in the township started last week when homes on Watson Avenue and Crampton Avenue, all of which are adjacent to the Heards Brook, were razed. Today, a repeatedly flood-damaged home at nearby 560 Heidelberg Avenue was taken down. Additional demolitions will be scheduled in the township over the next several months. Sayreville, South River, East Brunswick and Woodbridge were the first municipalities approved by the DEP's Blue Acres program to purchase Sandy-damaged dwellings in flood-prone areas from willing sellers at pre-storm values, with the properties to be returned to open space.... Read more →

Following execution of a search warrant at the Da Da Da Spa at 465 Woodbury-Glassboro Road in Mantua Township NJ late Wednesday (3/18), officers of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office charged one woman with promoting prostitution and another with engaging in prostitution at the spa. Charged with promoting prostitution was Kyong Stolow (DOB 2/4/55), of the Woodbury-Glassboro road business address where she was arrested. Also arrested there and charged with engaging in prostitution was Esther S. Kim (DOB 4/15/81), of Philadelphia. Both women were released on their own recognizance. Assisting in the investigation and search warrant execution were officers of the Mantua and West Deptford township police departments. Items seized in the building included cash, computer equipment, a credit card machine, ledgers and a large number of condoms. Five women were found at the spa. None are believed to be human trafficking victims. In addition to the criminal charges, Mantua’s... Read more →

DOVER (March 19, 2015) – Delaware’s spring 2015 upstate trout season will open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Portions of six designated trout streams in northern New Castle County – White Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek – will be stocked and ready with thousands of rainbow and brown trout, including some trophy-sized fish. The designated trout streams are closed to all fishing two weeks prior to opening day, with the closure starting Saturday, March 21. Following opening day (April 4), trout stocking will continue weekly through Thursday, April 30. Downstate trout season remains in full swing at Tidbury Pond in Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood, both of which opened March 14. Trout are a cold water species and survive only while water temperatures in the ponds remain cool, so anglers are encouraged... Read more →

DOVER (March 19, 2015) – Delaware confronts climate change and faces the challenge of preparing for it in a new video airing this week on the DNREC YouTube Channel. Governor Jack Markell has made meeting the challenges of climate change in Delaware one of the top priorities of his administration. Under Gov. Markell’s leadership, and building on the best available science, the State of Delaware is working with federal agencies, conservation organizations, academic institutions, businesses, county and local governments, communities and residents to take action. As the new video details, climate change already is impacting Delaware, bringing higher temperatures, rising sea levels and increasing rainfall. Scientific evidence shows that average temperatures in Delaware have increased over the last century, and are expected to continue to rise. Meanwhile, sea levels rose an average of 13 inches over the past 100 years, threatening Delaware as SLR accelerates as expected over this century.... Read more →

Frank P. Menaquale Sr., on March 18, 2015, of Bellmawr; formerly of Medford. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Anna Jane Menaquale (nee Auletto). Devoted father of Dr. Mark R. Menaquale, Frank P. Menaquale Jr., Esq., and Guy D. Menaquale. Loving grandpop of Frank, Geena, and Julianna. Dear brother of the late Rosemarie “Tot” Grasso. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Menaquale proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Crescent Park VFW Post #9563, Bellmawr. There will be a visitation from 9am to 10am Tuesday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Mary Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ. Memorial Mass 10am at the Church. Inurnment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s memory to Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, Attn: Kate, 2070 Peachtree Court, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30341. via... Read more →

BROOKLAWN NJ--(March 15, 2015)At approximately 5:12 PM, Brooklawn Police Officers were dispatched to the Metro Diner for a report of an unconscious female. The first arriving officer quickly determined that the female was unresponsive and was unable to detect a pulse. The officer radioed for additional support, an expedited response from Emergency Medical Services, and initiated cardio pulmonary resuscitation(CPR) efforts. Brooklawn Police Officers were quickly assisted by officers from the Mount Ephraim Police Department after hearing the call for help. Shortly after CPR was initiated an automated external defibrillator was utilized, at which time a shock was given. CPR was continued until the arrival of Brooklawn Emergency Medical Services and Virtua Paramedics where the patient was turned over to their care with a strong pulse. The patient was later transported to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital for further medical treatment. The quick response by officers and their ability to work... Read more →

Newswise — Air pollution has been linked to a dangerous narrowing of neck arteries that occurs prior to strokes, according to researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center. The scientists analyzed medical test records for more than 300,000 people living in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. They found that people living in zip codes with the highest average levels of fine-particulate-matter pollution were significantly more likely to show signs of narrowing (stenosis) in their internal carotid arteries, compared to those living in zip codes with the lowest pollution levels. The study will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session as a poster presentation and published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Fine particulate matter pollutants, also called “PM 2.5 pollutants,” are particulates with diameters less than 2.5 millionths of a meter. They are mostly by-products of combustion engines and burning... Read more →

Mar 17, 2015 02:00 PM The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is offering a $5 million reward in the case. It was 25 years ago, on March 18, 1990, that two men dressed as police officers gained access to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole 13 objects valued at approximately $500 million. In addition to artwork by Degas and Rembrandt, they took a Vermeer painting that was one of only 36 in existence. In 2013, the museum offered a $5 million reward “for information that leads directly to the recovery of all of our items in good condition.” The FBI’s Boston Field Office has diligently investigated the case—in partnership with the museum and the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office—following leads around the world. The case represents the largest property crime in U.S. history. Two years ago, FBI.gov profiled the theft and interviewed officials about the investigation and released high-resolution... Read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross joined his colleagues on the House Budget Committee to markup the FY 2016 Budget Resolution. During his opening statement, Congressman Norcross delivered the following remarks detailing his priorities for the budget: “In Congress we talk a lot about the American dream. The American promise, that if you work hard you can make a better life for yourself and your children. At the center of that dream is opportunity. Yet this opportunity only exists if the American people are given the tools to succeed. Today we are marking up a budget that falls short in advancing the cause of economic opportunity by making strategic investments in those tools. “Today, we on this Committee will have the choice to give hardworking families these tools by voting for changes to this budget that adequately invest in putting people back to work repairing our... Read more →

On March 12, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Harvey and Rebecca McCullough. Dear Sister of Sandra, Gloria and Margo. Graveside Service Friday 2 pm officiated by Pastor Clarence Washington at Land of Canaan Cemetery: 674 South Fairview Road, Elk Township. (Section Martin Luther King) Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Theresa McCullough. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Read more →

Newswise — Toronto, ON (March 17, 2015) – A comprehensive study examining clinical trials of more than 95,000 patients has found that glucose or sugar-lowering medications prescribed to patients with diabetes may pose an increased risk for the development of heart failure in these patients. “Patients randomized to new or more intensive blood sugar-lowering drugs or strategies to manage diabetes showed an overall 14 per cent increased risk for heart failure,” says Dr. Jacob Udell, the study’s principal investigator, and cardiologist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network (UHN) and Women’s College Hospital (WCH). “This increased risk was directly associated with the type of diabetes therapy that was chosen, with some drugs more likely to cause heart failure than others, compared with placebo or standard care,” he says. The results of the study were presented today at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session and published... Read more →

Reminder for the week: Time for anglers to purchase 2015 fishing licenses DOVER (March 16, 2015) – 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 March 2-8 made 835 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including one vessel boarding for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 33 complaints and issued 18 citations. This week, with an expanded Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence continuing to be deployed as a deterrent, no citations were issued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail. Incidents of particular note were: · On March 2, Fish & Wildlife Enforcement officers arrested Richard L. Moore, 44, of Delmar and charged him with seven counts of possession of a firearm/ammunition... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and its partners will be offering teenage students three exciting summer programs based at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center, located within NJ's first Marine Conservation Zone. The facility is located just off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay and provides a beautiful location for these unique, educational, fun and exciting experiences for teenage students. Sedge Island Fishing Experience — June 25-28, 2015 The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, is offering a 4-day 3-night program open to students going into grades 8 and 9 in the fall of 2015. Students will spend the first three days fishing the area while learning about the surrounding ecosystem. On the final night a parent or guardian will join the group and spend the last night learning from the students, and the following day fishing... Read more →

Related: Brooklawn Residents Upset with Boro Police Dept. BROOKLAWN NJ--Last night around 10:30 pm a car overturned after hitting several cars on Paris Avenue. We do not know at this time if anyone was hurt or how the accident happened. CNBNEWS asked Paris Avenue resident Scott Halliwell what happened, "A drunk neighbor hit a parked car, flipped her car and then landed on another parked car. She crawled out the back window and sat on the curb. No injuries as far as I know. The driver was given a breathalyzer test by police and arrested. A bottle of alcohol rolled out of her vehicle when the car was flipped back on its wheels. It's just never a dull moment on Paris Avenue!" The Brooklawn Police released the following information about the accident: On 03/17/2015 at approximately 10:44 PM, Brooklawn Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Paris Avenue... Read more →

On March 12, 2015. Age 57, of Blackwood, NJ. He was a former resident of the New Lisbon Developmental Center and the Constitution Group Home in Berlin. Michael is survived by his devoted mother, Kathryn Sack; Dear sisters, Tracy White, Audrey Shaw (Carl), Sandy Pertuit, Carolyn Sack-Zannoni; brothers, Walter and James Sack. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Interment will be private in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Moorestown, NJ. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Michael R. Sack. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Read more →

NEWARK, NJ—Ten members and associates of the DeCavalcante organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra were arrested today and charged with various plots to commit murder, distribute drugs and run a prostitution business, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Charles Stango, 71, of Henderson, Nevada; Frank Nigro, 72, of Toms River, New Jersey; and Paul Colella, 68, of Toms River, were arrested this morning and charged by complaint for their roles in a plot to kill a rival gang member. Charles Stango was also charged along with his son, Anthony Stango, 33 of Brick, New Jersey, with conspiring with members of his New Jersey-based “crew” to distribute cocaine and run a prostitution business. John Capozzi, 34, of Union, New Jersey; Mario Galli, 23, of Toms River, New Jersey; and Nicholas Degidio, 37, of Union, New Jersey, were also charged with cocaine distribution. “Though its ranks have been thinned by countless... Read more →

press release March 16, 2015 Adam L. Mayr (DOB 3/3/78), of Washington Twp., NJ has been arrested and charged with invasion of privacy, endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct, all related to the creation of images of private areas of students at the Gloucester County Institute of technology in Deptford Township NJ without their knowledge. The GCIT administration became aware of the allegations Thursday (3/12) and notified law enforcement the same day. Mayr, an English teacher at the GCIT high school, was arrested late Friday (3/13). Bail on the charges- nine counts on each of the three offenses alleged- was set at $300,000. Mayr was placed in the Salem County Jail in default of bail. The acts are all said to have occurred in the school. The allegations, initially reported by GCIT students, were investigated by the Major Crimes Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Assisting... Read more →

Newswise — NEW YORK, NY – Researchers have built a new computational tool that identifies 800 different ways people are at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), permitting for the first time a personalized prediction guide. Results from the study out of NYU Langone Medical Center are published online in the journal BMC Psychiatry. “Our study shows that high-risk individuals who have experienced a traumatic event can be identified less than two weeks after they are first seen in the emergency department,” says Arieh Y. Shalev, MD, the Barbara Wilson Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone and a co-director of NYU’s Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center. “Until now, we have not had a tool – in this case a computational algorithm -- that can weigh the many different ways in which trauma occurs to individuals and provides a personalized risk estimate.” Presently, all that clinicians... Read more →

Claim Awarded Turkey Permits By Monday, March 23 Deadline March 16, 2015 Hunters who were awarded Spring Turkey Hunting Permits have until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23 to claim their awarded permits. Those who applied for permits through the lottery should have received notification of their results in the lottery. The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds applicants who did not receive an e-mail or postcard notification that they can check if they were successful in obtaining a permit through the online license and permit website. Awarded permits that remain unclaimed after 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 23 will become available via over-the-counter sale. All leftover and unclaimed permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Leftover permits can be purchased at license agents and/or via the license website. Permits will be available as long as the permit supply... Read more →

DIOCESE OF CAMDEN PRESS RELEASE ATLANTIC CITY NJ--Diane Jannone sits beaming behind her desk at Catholic Charities’ Family and Community Services Center in Atlantic City. She has good reason to smile. Just last week she finished spending the last of $250,000 state housing grant — well before the March 31 deadline. But outside the world of social services, the weight of that accomplishment might seem a little opaque. To put it in perspective, these kinds of grants are highly competitive and renewed from year to year. They come with strict qualifying requirements for potential beneficiaries. The clients must have received an eviction notice, with a court date and docket number, fall within a specific income level, have a particular kind of need, and never have received the assistance before. Jannone had just 12 months to spend the money and if she failed to do so by the deadline, the agency... Read more →