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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--This is your chance to dispose of unused and expired medicine in a safe manner and keep them out of the hands of those who can abuse them. The event will be taking place at the Gloucester Township Senior Center located on Chews Landing Road next to the police station. If you cannot make the event the GTPD has two prescription Drug Drop boxes with 24 hour access. If you have any questions please contact the GTPD Community Relations Bureau at 374-3513 or email [email protected] Address/Location Gloucester Township Police Department 1261 Chews Landing Road Clementon, NJ 08021 Read more →

press release Three Airings Per Show The radio division of ACT, Inc., 29 Bala Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 has contracted to own and produce two 30-minute information/interview shows throughout 2015, Joe Ball, executive producer reported. They are entitled "Lifestyles" & "The Marketing of Business". They feature interviews of local business and organization owners and decision makers, speaking about their experiences in becoming successful leaders and individuals. The shows are broadcast over Beasley Broadcasting Company's Philadelphia station WWDB-860 AM, and are also rebroadcast constantly over the internet. "The Marketing of Business" is heard every Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMand on Thursday 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. The "Lifestyles" show is heard every Monday & Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM & on Thursday 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. There are different guest interviewees every week. Those wishing to speak about their business or organization - - for... Read more →

UPDATE April 23, 2015 by William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews.net)--Faced with a *$3.5 million budget gap the Gloucester City School District announced at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting that certain positions for economic and budgetary reasons will be terminated. Today, the district said in a press release that it has experienced significant underfunding in state aid for the 2015-2016 school year. According to the release, the district is not able to sustain the programs and staffing as it is for the current school year. The state economic shortfalls resulted in the Gloucester City School District Board of Education abolishing staff and administrator positions to remain within the budget framework for the next school year. The Gloucester City School District regrets that the following positions are affected: A. One Guidance Counselor position in the Gloucester City High School. B. One Social Worker position in the Highland Park... Read more →

Projects to help long-term and behavioral health care providers National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Karen B. DeSalvo, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., announced today the availability of $1 million in grant funds to support community projects for the Community Interoperability Health Information Exchange (HIE) Program. The funding will help support and enable the flow of health information at the community level, leading to better care and better health. The Community Interoperability and HIE program will provide funds to up to ten community organizations, state or local government agencies, or other community groups. The awards will help unlock health information and better integrate community resources advancing better care and healthier communities. “The flow of health information across the entire care continuum is a critical step to realizing a learning health system that results in not only better care, but healthier people and communities. The new Community Interoperability and HIE program will fund... Read more →

DOVER DELAWARE(April 20, 2015) – DNREC and Mallinckrodt Veterinary, Inc. have entered into a consent decree by order of DNREC Secretary David Small which requires the company to reimburse DNREC more than $2.75 million for past costs associated with an investigation and contamination cleanup near Millsboro. The site was a former poultry vaccine manufacturing plant where the contaminant trichloroethylene, commonly known as TCE, was used in certain aspects of the facility’s operations. The settlement amount is by far the largest in the history of Delaware’s Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) programadministered by DNREC’s Site Investigation & Restoration Section, and reverts to the HSCA program for further site cleanup as needed within Delaware. The consent order enables DNREC to recover all costs from Mallinckrodt and Intervet corporate entities incurred by the department at the site through March 31, 2014. Mallinckrodt also agreed to responsibility for any future unreimbursed oversight costs for... Read more →

ONE BIG FAMILY: Council members from the tiny Northeastern Pennsylvania borough of Throop have a history of hiring their family members. By Andrew Staub | PA Independent In the tiny borough of Throop, a five-square-mile patch of former hard coal country home to about 4,000 people in northeastern Pennsylvania, Charlene Tomasovitch needed just 726 votes to win her spot on the borough council in the 2011 municipal election. Getting on the borough payroll required even fewer votes for the rest of the Tomasovitch family. The councilwoman needed just four votes from her fellow council members for Throop to hire her father, husband and son after she took office in 2012. Those ties are far from an anomaly in Throop, where council members are quick to say they don’t use their official power to hire relatives, but are always more than happy to cast a vote in favor of employing a... Read more →

CNB ARCHIVES: published Sunday, June 28, 2009 Gloucester City in talks for troubled Chatham Square complex (Courierpost.com)— Gloucester City officials have launched formal discussions with a local developer who could convert the beleaguered Chatham Square apartments into spruced-up, owner-occupied residences, the city administrator said Friday. Administrator Jack Lipsett did not disclose the name of the developer and said any work at the 100-apartment complex, off Crescent Boulevard near Klemm Avenue, is likely to be months away. CONTINUE TO READ ORDINANCE TO PURCHASE CHATHAM SQUARE ClearysNoteBook: GLOUCESTER CITY: Maintenance Problems at Chatham... Comments 1 Interested in Gloucester said... To the Governing Body Is this another situation where you are entering into another project without a plan? Please take steps to dispell the rumors and claims that taunt your group. Display the minutes of the meetings leading up to your current decision. Show the advertisements that were used to attract qualified developers.... Read more →

at their 1st Annual United Nations Sports for Peace Forum and Awards Gala New York City, NY – Union National Culture and Sports Foundation (UNCSF) is pleased to announce that on May 26th, 2015, the foundation will host United Nations Sports for Peace Forum and Awards Dinner Gala Event at the United Nations. Top Champion Athletes from many of the top sports, United Nations officials from over 50 Countries and New York’s most influential tastemakers and game changers will be in attendance. The dinner festivities will feature special speakers and presenters including; TV talk show host, Wendy Williams, Four time Olympic Medalist and NBC Journalist Ato J. Boldon, John Wallace, Felipe Lopez, Tatum Reyes, Bobby Jackson, Anthony Avent, Andre Berto andHasim Rahman, Radio Personality Lenny Green, Former executive director of the players' union of the NBA Billy Hunter, UNICEF Italy, Davide Usai, Special Advisor of Ban Ki-Moon UN Sport for... Read more →

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey has new ambassadors to shout down drugs. Josiah Valerius, Millie Diaz, Carlos Duran, and Hennesis Encarnacion, members of the band Dominant Collective were named the first place winner for their song “The Drug PSA”, in the 11th Annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert. The statewide champions are students at Arts High School in Newark, Essex County. On Friday, April 17, thirty-eight New Jersey high school student finalists, representing 15 different counties, competed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey. Coming in second place was Jonathan Johnson, also of Essex County and in third place was Sarah Kertesz of Morris County. Dominant Collective’s song, “The Drug PSA”, was selected by online voters and a judging panel of prevention industry professionals, law enforcement, and past Shout Down Drugs participants. The song entries were evaluated by the... Read more →

Ed. Note: The following is a transcript of Bob Schieffer’s weekly commentary from the April 19 broadcast of CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “The best training to be a reporter or anything else is to work the police beat, because every story you cover is the worst moment in someone’s life. If you can learn to get the right information under those circumstances, you won’t be fazed by the high and mighty and certainly not by the on-the-make politicians and spin doctors. “Which is why I want to add a paragraph or two to the rash of stories lately about cops gone wrong. This is not about them. This is about all the cops you don’t read about. They deal much of the time with the dregs of our society. The schemers, the murderers, those who prey on the weak. And most of the time, the police deal with them humanely,... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ April 20,2015--Byron A. Sills (DOB 10/24/88), of Berlin NJ, arrested in Glassboro NJ in possession of more than an ounce of marijuana and a handgun, has been sentenced to eight years in New Jersey state prison. Sills pleaded guilty to third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a CDS offense. On the recommendation of Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Staci Scheetz, Superior Court Judge Robert P. Becker sentenced Sills Friday (4/16) to five years in New Jersey state prison on the weapons offense and a consecutive three-year term on the drug charge. Sills was stopped while driving in Glassboro on 6/21/13 after police received a report of a dog left in a closed car on an 85-degree day in the Crossings Apartments parking lot. The car left before police arrived, but Sills was stopped a short time... Read more →

Gloucester City Police Department CRIME REPORT released April 20, 2015 On April 14 at 6pm Gloucester City detectives and the patrol division along with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department S.E.R.T. Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Morris Street culminating an investigation into the distribution of CDS from the residence. As a result, a quantity of prescription medication and cash were seized. Deborah A. Elwell (58) and Edward G. Elwell (37) were both arrested and charged with possession of CDS (prescription medication), possession with intent to distribute, distribution within 1000 feet of a school, distribution within 500 feet of a park and distribution within 500 feet of public housing. Bail was set at $25,000 for each of them and they were released after posting bond. On April 16, at 6:18 pm City detectives and the patrol division along with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP (CNBNEWS)--On 4-20-2015 at approximately 1:34 AM, Gloucester Township Police officers on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle, a 2004 Silver Ford mini-van, exiting the parking area of a closed business. They attempted to stop the vehicle as the male driver failed to pull over and began to flee from the officers. A short vehicle pursuit began until the driver turned into a no outlet area of an apartment complex and abandoned the vehicle on Hamilton Avenue in Blackwood as he ran into a wooded area. The officers, now in a foot pursuit, were able to catch the driver who began to violently assault the officers and resist arrest. The male was sprayed with OC "pepper spray" that had little effect on his aggressive behavior. The driver was able to be secured in restraining devices, however, still ignored police commands, while spitting on officers, and continued his attempts to assault... Read more →

Early registrants for the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament avoid delays entering the park, save on the adult registration fee and are eligible for special prizes - the deadline is this Friday, April 24. After this date, anglers will be required to register at the tournament on Sunday, May 17 at Island Beach State Park. For registration information please visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/gsft.htm on the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife website, or call 609-748-4347. Read more →

"I would like to think we won't have any cuts or layoffs but unfortunately I don’t think that is the case.” John Rodden, president of the Gloucester City Education Association by William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews.net)Gloucester City residents should prepare themselves for another increase in school taxes. According to School Board member William Johnson Jr., a member of the Finance Committee, the district has a $5 million deficit. He said that amount has been reduced some as the district used several million from the budget reserve. Johnson said even so the remaining deficit is still high. Johnson said this is his first year on the finance committee and he is still learning about the budget process. “At this time I don’t have the exact amount that we were able to reduce this year’s budget using the surplus funds.” Gloucester City school taxes have increased each year for... Read more →

Stratos G. Marmarou, on April 19, 2015, of Bellmawr; formerly of Phila., PA. Age 83. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Argerakis). Devoted father of George, Demetrios, Christopher, Angela Basara (Robert), and Karen Makin (Kevin). Loving Pop Pop of Crystal, Alexis, Christyna, Robert, Valerie, Nicole, Robbie, Christopher, Connor, and Dominique. Dear brother of Frank (Marianne), Anne Trantas, and the late Dr. Anthony. Dear son of the late George and Irene. Also survived by many loving family members. Mr. Marmarou proudly served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Stratos was an avid golfer who not only loved hitting the links but enjoyed making golf clubs. He once made a hole in one with the prize being a trip to the Bahamas for his family. There will be a viewing from 9:30am to 11am Saturday at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, 615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Funeral Mass 11am... Read more →

FREEDOM TO BRAID: Salamata Sylla, the owner of an African hair braiding business Washington, has won licensing freedom for all African hair braiders in the state. By Melissa Genson | Watchdog Arena In the current political climate where government agencies shut down small businesses for irrational reasons, an African hair braider’s recent victory in Washington state could signal a turning point for entrepreneurial freedom. The mission of the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is to advance public safety and consumer protection. So how did this agency get tangled up in a federal lawsuit about hair braiding? In June 2014, hair braider Salamata Sylla filed a federal lawsuit against the Washington DOL, because the agency had ordered her to either get a cosmetology license, or shut down her business. Sylla was represented in her lawsuit by the Institute for Justice. Sylla sought a judicial order requiring the department to adhere... Read more →

First published Thursday, June 25, 2009 GLOUCESTER CITY-Drive down Route 42 South to the Bellmawr Creek Road exit. What you will find there is the same disheartening thing that I have found…someone else’s progress. Progress in the form of the Bellmawr Waterfront development. When completed, this massive complex will have a marina on Big Timber Creek, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, an Imax Movie Theater, the new Comcast Spectrum Stadium (yes, a stadium) and a whole host of other various economic advances. (Who knows, maybe they too will buy a schooner?) Take a similar tour through West Deptford to Riverwinds. Try riding past the Echelon Mall, now known as the Voorhees Town Center. Go down Route 70 in Cherry Hill. Haddon Ave in Collingswood. Through Deptford, Woodbury Heights, Audubon, Runnemede, Mantua, and Camden. You will find economic growth and development in all of these surrounding communities. So, what is Gloucester City’s... Read more →

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) College Softball Saint Peter’s University 12, Rider University 8 Rider University 9, Saint Peter’s University 2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference JERSEY CITY—The Rider University softball team scored four runs in the third and seventh innings to snap a nine-game losing streak and salvage a split in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and hOURglass rivalry doubleheader at Saint Peter’s University on Sunday afternoon. Rider (9-27, 4-8 MAAC) won the second game 9-2 after losing the opener 12-8. “We hit the ball hard today,” said head coach Tricia Carroll. In the nightcap, senior Gina McCool (Marlton/Cherokee) had three of Rider’s 11 hits and added two RBI to pace the offense with McCool compiling four hits on the day. Trailing 1-0 after a first inning infield RBI single for the Peacocks, Rider took a 4-1 lead in the top of the third inning on three... Read more →

The Great American Cleanup of PA Continues through May 4 HARRISBURG, Pa., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in a local cleanup or beautification event as part of the Great American Cleanup of PA. "Celebrate Earth Month by organizing or participating in a cleanup in your hometown," DEP Acting Secretary John Quigley said. "Thanks to the thousands of volunteers who donate their time and efforts each year, every Pennsylvanian has great opportunity to make a big impact in communities across the state." Local cleanups are taking place in every county between now and May 31. Anyone can organize and register their cleanup event to receive free cleanup supplies such as bags, gloves and vests. Registered cleanups taking place during "Pick It Up, PA days" April 11 to May 4 have access to reduced or free disposal at participating landfills. The... Read more →

Athletics logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) College Baseball Marist College 7, Rider University 6 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—The Broncs lost a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference series for the first time this season, falling to Marist on Sunday and losing the series two games to one. “Today’s game was a good game,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “We just didn’t close the door when we needed to.” Marist (11-18-1, 6-6 MAAC) scored three runs in the seventh inning, all with two outs, on a single, two walks and a three-run double to take a 7-6 lead. “Marist battled and kept plugging away,” Davis said. “They scored three with two outs.” Rider (15-17, 6-3 MAAC) scored two runs in the seventh inning on a pair of hits, including an RBI single by sophomore Lee Lipinski (Glen Arm, MD/Calvert) and a Marist error to take a 6-4 lead. Marist scored four runs in the sixth... Read more →

Open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Plenty of Healthy Rainbow Trout Ready for Spring Stocking - NJDEP News Release Visit Pequest Schedule a Group Program Attend an Event Open House Become a Volunteer Directions The Pequest facility includes a Natural Resource Education Center for environmental education as well as the only state-owned and operated trout hatchery. Pequest began operations when trout production was transferred from the Charles O. Hayford Hatchery in Hackettstown in 1981. Pequest produces up to 700,000 trout annually for stocking in the public waters of New Jersey. Visitors to the site use the area to learn about trout and how they are raised, as well as to use the nearly 5,000 acres of land that surrounds the hatchery for recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting and bird watching, while great fishing opportunities abound in the nearby Pequest River. Pequest is open for visitation Monday... Read more →

by William E. Cleary Sr. The driver of this large truck got lost in Brooklawn on Friday night (photo provided) ONE BIG TRUCK!—The driver of a large tractor and trailer got lost on Friday night in Brooklawn ending up on Paris Avenue. According to Scott Halliwell, a Paris Avenue resident, the driver was heading north on Paris from New Broadway around 10:30pm. Halliwell said a police officer was on the scene, “almost immediately”. Halliwell said tractor trailer drivers have gotten lost on this street in the past. He said his husband’s car was parked in front of their house when it was hit in April 2014 by the driver of a Rite Aid tractor trailer. “We have asked the Borough for ‘No Truck Traffic’ signs to be placed at the entrance to Paris Avenue several times,” he said. “We are still waiting.” Brooklawn Police Officer John Stires III, spokesman for... Read more →

on April 17, 2015, of Williamstown; formerly of Bellmawr. Age 68. Beloved mother of Nicholas (Colleen), and Anthony, and Valentine (Wendy McElven). Loving Grand mom of Vincent and Christian. Dear sister of Joan Guida (Eric) and Steven Bada. Loving Companion of Stephen Cohen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy worked for Zallie’s Shop Rite of Williamstown for 27 years. There will be a visitation from 7PM to 9PM Wednesday evening at Gardner Funeral Home RUNNEMEDE. Memorial mass Thursday 10am St. Mary’s Church, Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carroll Ave, Williamstown, NJ. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Samaritan Hospice at 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053. Read more →

on April 18, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Albert Petrongolo for 66 years. Devoted Mother of Ronald (Debra), Joseph (Anita), Michael (Angela), Albert, Jr. (Nancy), Alan (Robin), A. Thomas, Marianne Pierce (Robert), and Paschal (Ann). Loving grandmother of Daniel, Amedeo, Anthony, Michelle, Christine, Joseph Jr., Nina Marie, Michael, Suzann, Gina, Nicole, Domenic, Rocco, Maria, Charlie, Julia, Alisha, Nicholas, Paschal, John, and Mary and great grandmother of Natalie, Veronica and Megan. Dear sister of Mary Zahm, Carol Burke, and the late Carmen, Dominic, Anthony, Harold, Pasquale, Joseph, Nicholas, Mildred Busch, and Anne Croce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, and Thursday from 8:45am to 9:45am to at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday at the Church. Interment SS... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP APRIL 19, 2015 (CNBNews.net)On April 18, 2015 at approximately 1:21 AM, it was reported to a Gloucester Township Police Officer, who was investigating an unrelated incident at the nearby Wawa store, that a male had robbed three woman in a room at the Howard Johnson's motel. The male allegedly was in possession of a knife, took their cell phones, and fled the area. The suspect was described as a black male wearing all black clothes, approximately 5'-10" tall and 24 years old. He was reported to have a thin build with a goatee. Further investigation revealed that the three adult females were engaging in prostitution during the robbery. At this time, they were detained for investigation and as a result, two other males were subsequently identified and charged with Promoting Prostitution of these three victims. The case is actively under investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department's (GTPD)... Read more →

PUBLISHED FIRST Wednesday, June 24, 2009 TIPS AND SNIPPETS By Bill Cleary TIP-Seven firemen will take the oath of office at Thursday’s Gloucester City Council meeting. Six of these individuals have been on the city’s payroll for sometime listed under the category of Provisional. The seventh individual was hired within the last month. Presently he is attending the Camden County Fire Academy to learn how to become a fireman. According to Fire Chief Brian Hagan there are 33 employees in his department, 23 full-time firemen and 10 full-time officers including him. HOW Many Chiefs?- Besides Chief Hagan the department has 5 Battalion Chiefs and 4 Lieutenants. The total operating budget for the fire department is an estimated $4 million annually with $190,000 set aside for overtime. A rumor has been circulating in the City recently that one of the paid firemen has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). If... Read more →

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 MORRISTOWN, NJ – A symposium aimed at educating medical professionals on New Jersey’s opioid abuse epidemic is coming to Morristown. Physicians who work in or with correctional facilities across New Jersey will have the opportunity to learn more about the prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic in New Jersey’s prison system and have the ability to discuss solutions. The Do No Harm Symposium will feature expert speakers from law enforcement, medical community, and treatment and prevention professionals. Among those scheduled to appear are Former Governor James McGreevey, director of Jersey City Employment and Training Program, Dr. Sindy Paul, medical director of the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, and Dr. Rusty Reeves of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Angelo M. Valente, executive director of PDFNJ, explained, “with prescription drug abuse at catastrophic levels in our state, the Do No Harm symposium allowed leaders and stakeholders from... Read more →

TAXPAYERS FOR COMMON SENSE Volume XX No.16: April 17, 2015 Before getting into the substance of this wastebasket, a little history is in order. In the wake of the 2010 election, Congress passed the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011 as a way to resolve the standoff between the new Republican House majority and President Obama over raising the debt ceiling. Among other things, the BCA created the Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (a.k.a. "Super Committee") to find at least $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction savings over 10 years. Congress would have to vote up or down on the cuts by the end of 2012 or face automatic, across-the-board cuts, known as sequestration, to achieve the deficit reduction target. The Super Committee could not come up with a plan, and the automatic cuts went into effect in 2013. In the years that have passed since the original failure... Read more →

Study Finds That Clot Removal Plus Medication Yields Better Outcomes Than Drug Alone Newswise — Stroke is the leading cause of severe long-term disability in the United States, and less than 40 percent of patients who experience the most severe form of stroke regain functional independence if they receive the standard drug intervention alone. Now a study by an international group of stroke physician-researchers has found that removal of the clot causing a severe stroke, in combination with the standard medication, improves the restoration of blood flow to the brain and may result in better long term outcomes. The findings of the Swift Prime trial (Solitaire With the Intention For Thrombectomy as PRIMary Endovascular treatment) were reported April 17 in the online edition of theNew England Journal of Medicine and are scheduled to be published in the journal’s June 11 print edition. “These findings are a game-changer for how we... Read more →

Stephen Depiro NEWARK, NJ—A Kenilworth, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for his role in the affairs of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra (the “Genovese family”), including engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity by extorting Christmastime tribute payments from members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). Stephen Depiro, 59, a Genovese family soldier, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to Count One of the second superseding indictment charging him with racketeering conspiracy. Depiro admitted to predicate acts involving conspiracy to commit extortion and bookmaking. Judge Cecchi imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Since at least 2005, Depiro has managed the Genovese family’s control over the New Jersey waterfront – including the nearly three-decades-long extortion of port workers in ILA Local 1, ILA... Read more →

LeRoy E. “Lee” Ek III, on April 15, 2015, of Lindenwold; formerly of Cramer Hill. Age 63. Beloved husband of 44 years to Kathleen (nee Petitte). Devoted father of LeRoy E. Ek IV (Colleen) and the late Donna Kramer. Father-in-law of Edward Kramer. Loving Pop-Pop of DeAnna, Carley, Ryan, Colton, and Kevin. Dear brother of Patty Heino (Mike) and Jack Ek (Jane). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ek was a member of the Executive Board and a past Shop Steward and Shop Chairman for Local 134, Bellmawr. He was a PYAA coach in Pennsauken during the 70s and early 80s. There will be a viewing from 10am to 11:30am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11:30am at the funeral home. Interment Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. http://www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Related articles Joe... Read more →

Vol. I No. 43 (APRIL 19, 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 May 1-2: The Comic Strips Come to Broadway by Starlight Players New “Comic Strip Only” Newspaper Launched on Kickstarter 10 Of History’s Most Beloved Pets CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Read more →

DOVER (April 17, 2015) – Wildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, anglers, birdwatchers and wetland conservationists will gather at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 23 at the Delaware Agriculture Museum and Village in Dover for the judging of Delaware’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp contests. Entries will be on display at the museum through Friday, May 8. Sponsored by the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the annual waterfowl stamp contest draws entries by renowned and emerging artists from across the country. The winning artwork will be reproduced on a stamp which must be carried by most waterfowl hunters. Waterfowl stamps are also purchased by collectors and other conservation-minded citizens. This year will mark the 36th anniversary of the contest, which began in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including acquiring and improving the wetland habitats that are vital for the... Read more →

Taylor Nichols...two of the three Raptor hits in the doubleheader 4/18/2015 5:59:00 PM Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 WAYNE, N.J. (April 18, 2015) – The Rutgers University-Camden softball team entered its New Jersey Athletic Conference doubleheader here Saturday tied in the standings with host William Paterson University. The Raptors left Paterson two games behind the Pioneers and sixth in the NJAC standings after Paterson held Rutgers-Camden to a total of three hits and no runs in a 5-0, 3-0 doubleheader sweep. The sweep improves to Pioneers to 22-9-1 overall and 9-5 in the NJAC, while Rutgers-Camden falls to 17-11-1 and 7-7. The Scarlet Raptors return to play Wednesday when they host Ramapo College in a 3 p.m. NJAC game. William Paterson 5, Rutgers-Camden 0Raptor junior Brittany Scott (Buena, NJ/Buena Regional) and Pioneer senior Kerrin Dys (North Arlington, NJ/North Arlington) were locked in the scoreless duel until the bottom... Read more →

April 18, 2015 Final Stats 1234567RHERutgers (24-13) 1001010381Ohio State (23-19) 0001100283 RU BattingABHRRBIBBSO2B Huang, Stephanie 300000LF Howard, Chandler 301112CF Bates, Jackie 4111003B Whitley, Jordan 403000SS Slowinski, Melanie 3000101B Hall, Rebecca 301010RF Todd, Carly 400000DH Maddox, Sierra 300010C Adams, Elizabeth 222000 OSU BattingABHRRBIBBSOCF Conrad 401001C Prantl 401000SS McIntyre 2121201B Leonard 400000RF Watkins 4110012B/3B Kirk 201001LF White 3020003B Goodwin 100000DH Sturgeon 100000PH/DH Saibene 200000 RU PitchingIPHRERBBKMaddox, Dresden 6.182122Landrith, Alyssa 0.200001 OSU PitchingIPHRERBBKSpringer 7.083242COLUMBUS, OHIO (April 18, 2015) -- Wrapping up its weekend series, the Rutgers softball team split its doubleheader against Ohio State on Saturday afternoon at Buckeye field. The Scarlet Knights captured a 3-2 victory in the first game, followed by an 8-4 loss in the next. OSU claimed the series win, 2-1, marking only the second Big Ten set that RU has faltered in. Rutgers moved to an overall record of 24-14 and a conference mark of 8-7, while Ohio... Read more →

April 18, 2015 Box Score 123456789RHEMichigan State (21-16) 20001327015151Rutgers (12-25-1) 000140002782 RU BattingABRHRBIBBSOLF Zarrillo, Vinny 4101102B Suseck, Chris 512301RF Marcinczyk, Tom 512101DH Walker, Kyle 201200PH Perkowski, TJ 100001C Devish, R.J. 301000PH/C Folinusz, Chris 1000003B Freeman, Milo 401001CF Carter, Mike 210010PH Feeney, Sean 1000011B Campbell, Christian 210001PH deMarrais, Doug 010010SS Jennings, John 200011PH Anderson, Jeff 111000 MSU BattingABRHRBIBBSOLF Gibson, Cam 422210PH/LF Mohr, Connor 1010001B Krill, Ryan 6111003B Weist, Mark 533300DH Salter, Blaise 310001SS Richardson, Ryan 421111CF/RF Hughes, Brandon 511400C Roskelly, Chad 422100PH/C Zilli, Lucas 100000RF Troop, Alex 411002PH/CF Toth, Chase 1000002B Nate, Johnny 423300 RU PitchingIPHRERBBKBrey, Howie 7.078724Herrmann, Max 0.146300Yakopec, David 0.221100Bohnert, Colin 1.020000 MSU PitchingIPHRERBBKVanVossen, Mick 4.024334Mockbee, Joe 0.131100Misiewicz, Anthony 4.232213 PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers baseball scored four runs to take a two-run lead in the fifth inning, but Michigan State rallied back to claim a 15-7 victory Saturday at Bainton Field. It was the middle game of a Big... Read more →

Rider University 7, Marist College 4 Marist College 6, Rider University 5 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—The Broncs split a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader at Marist Saturday. “We didn’t play a complete two games,” said Rider head coach Barry Davis. “The first game we did a good job. We want to sweep the series every weekend but it is hard to do.” Rider’s All-MAAC first baseman, senior Justin Thomas (Richboro, PA/Council Rock South), had five hits, including two doubles, and two RBI in the twin bill. Senior Mike Parsons (Liverpool, NY) had four hits, including two doubles and two RBI on the day. “Thomas and Parsons had big days today,” Davis said. “They played well,” Davis said. “Mike played solid defense as well.” In the first game Rider senior Zach Mawson (Magnolia, DE/Caesar Rodney) pitched six innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out four, improving to 3-2 on the season. Sophomore... Read more →

Fairfield University 4, Rider University 3 Fairfield University 6, Rider University 4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference LAWRENCEVILLE—Trailing 3-2 in the top of the sixth inning, Fairfield University scored four times to take a 6-3 lead and sweep the Rider University softball team in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Herb and Joan Young Field. The Stags won the opener 4-3. “Fairfield is a very tough team and they made us make some mistakes,” said head coach Tricia Carroll. “The team battled and we were right there. We were one or two hits short. Give Fairfield credit for take advantage of the mistakes.” In game two, Rider (8-26, 3-7 MAAC) took a 2-1 lead in the second inning on the fourth home run of the season by senior Allysen Breeden(Hagerstown, Md./North Hagerstown). Senior Gina McCool (Marlton/Cherokee) hit an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning,... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ APRIL 15,2015 (CNBNews.net)--Jeremy P. .Cooke (DOB 2/1/76) of Pitman, who had failed to appear for a 9/17/14 Superior Court pre-arraignment interview on a child abuse charge, turned himself in to officers of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Cooke was taken into custody Wednesday (4/15) at Sunset Auditorium in Pitman. He was turned over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department and is being held without bail. Cooke is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and becoming involved in a 5/23/14 crash that injured his three-year-old son. Read more →

Conchetta “Sue” Petrongolo (nee DiSantis), on April 18, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Albert Petrongolo for 66 years. Devoted Mother of Ronald (Debra), Joseph (Anita), Michael (Angela), Albert, Jr. (Nancy), Alan (Robin), A. Thomas, Marianne Pierce (Robert), and Paschal (Ann). Loving grandmother of Daniel, Amedeo, Anthony, Michelle, Christine, Joseph Jr., Nina Marie, Michael, Suzann, Gina, Nicole, Domenic, Rocco, Maria, Charlie, Julia, Alisha, Nicholas, Paschal, John, and Mary and great grandmother of Natalie, Veronica and Megan. Dear sister of Mary Zahm, Carol Burke, and the late Carmen, Dominic, Anthony, Harold, Pasquale, Joseph, Nicholas, Mildred Busch, and Anne Croce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, and Thursday from 8:45am to 9:45am to at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday... Read more →

This GTPD Crime Stoppers VIDEO can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/r-JxKeWvXMo An unknown white male suspect, driving a white SUV (possibly a Nissan Rogue), parks on a dead end street in the Clementona Development in the Erial section of Gloucester Township. The suspect exits his vehicle, walks through a neighborhood park/ lake area, and attempts to break into a nearby home. To the suspect’s surprise, the resident was home and screamed as he attempted to force entry into the home. The suspect then fled from the home, and is captured on video running back to his white SUV and fleeing the area. If you have any information or can identify the suspect in the video or photos, please call our GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword TIP GLOTWPPD and your tip message to 888777 . You... Read more →

As Oklahoma City and the country prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing on April 19, 1995, FBI.gov looks back at the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in the nation’s history through the eyes of special agents who were there and a survivor who continues to honor the victims by sharing her remarkable story. Read more →

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who unsuccessfully tried to rob a bank on Friday. The suspect entered the Fulton Bank located at 6 Haddonfield-Berlin Road in Voorhees shortly before 2:45 p.m. and passed a demand note to a teller. The robber claimed he had a gun, but did not show a weapon. He fled the bank without getting any money. The suspect is described as a white male, standing about 5-foot-8 and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black and white jacket and dark pants. Surveillance photos of the robber are posted below. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Paul Audino at (856) 225-8449 or Voorhees Police Detective Derek Hawkins at (856) 428-5400. Information may also be emailed to [email protected]. Released Friday,... Read more →

PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2015 WOODBURY NJ (CNBNews.net)As more of America’s “Baby Boomers” turn 65, the problem of senior citizen abuse in all its forms becomes a greater concern, Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton told a group of 60 law enforcement, health care and financial services officials and advocates for the elderly. “This problem is only going to increase as Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) become senior citizens,” Prosecutor Dalton said in a meeting today at Auletto Caterers in Deptford NJ. “There’s ten thousand people a day who reach the age of 65 in the United States, and that trend will continue for the next 15 years. “As a result, we need to focus more on this problem. It’s very similar to the issue of domestic violence or child abuse maybe 30 years ago, when it was looked upon as more of a family problem. Now it’s recognized for the... Read more →

DNREC April 6-12 Reminder for the week: Harvest of river herring, use of nets near spillways, retaining striped bass during spawning season unlawful in Delaware DOVER (April 17, 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 Natural Resources Police officers between April 6-12 made 1,254 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 110 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 41 complaints and issued 26 citations, five of which were related to the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail, where there is an increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence. Citations issued by offense type included the following, with the number of charges in parentheses: Wildlife Conservation: Operating a motor vehicle off an established... Read more →

Asthma Obstruction of the lumen of the bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, epithelial basement membrane thickening and severe inflammation of bronchiole. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Nothing to Sneeze At: Five Tips for Spring Allergy Relief Newswise — ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 10, 2015) – Spring is upon us, and if you have seasonal allergies, you may be less excited about that than most. After all, what fun is finally freeing your face from that scarf if you’re just going to bury it in a tissue? It’s no fun at all, but allergies don’t have to make you miserable. “The key to surviving spring allergies is knowing what triggers your symptoms,” said allergist James Sublett, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “Because there can be millions of pollen particles in the air, finding allergy relief can seem nearly impossible for some. But by knowing... Read more →

Surrounded by her loving family at home, on April 16, 2015. Age 97. (nee Maul) Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by her husband of 77 years Louis W. Stief, her son Jack L. Stief and his wife Dolly, and her grandson Louis D. Stief. Survived by her loving children, Mary Lou Stone (late Bill), Louis Stief (Frances) and Susan Collison (Dutch). Cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 18 and great-great-grandmother of 1. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic service 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. No Evening Viewing. Family requests memorial donations in Mary’s memory to her late grandson, Louis D. Stief Scholarship Fund: 325 Rosalind Ave, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo of check: Mary Stief. Condolences and Memories may be... Read more →

George N. Brandt, Sr., on April 10, 2015, of Runnemede. Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Myrna (nee Evans). Devoted father of George, Jr. and Nicole R. Weal (Anthony). Loving grandfather of Dante and Kayla. Dear brother of Martha Davis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was the owner of Alva Vacuum Cleaners in Runnemede. There will be a visitation from 4pm to 6pm Saturday, April 25th, at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 6pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com. via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

View Settlement Agreement TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Division on Civil Rights announced today that Planet Fitness Ewing has paid a former employee $25,000 to resolve allegations that the health club discriminated against her -- first by denying her a promotion, then by dismissing her for an infraction other employees had committed without being fired. In addition to paying former employee Rachel Bronner $25,000, Planet Fitness Ewing also must provide the Division with evidence of a current anti-harassment/anti-discrimination policy, and must arrange training on the policy for all management and supervisory staff at the health club. “Having fair and equitable employment practices – from hiring to compensation to promotions -- is not only good business, it is the law,” said Acting Attorney General Hoffman. “This case should serve as a message to employers throughout the state that we are committed to ensuring equality in the... Read more →