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ATLANTA ,GEORGIA May 28, 2015--Police Officer Toure Heywood succumbed to injuries sustained 12 years earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop. As he spoke to the occupants of the vehicle a second vehicle struck the first car head-on and then struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in ICU for several days. His health continued to deteriorate as a result of the incident. On May 28th, 2015, he passed away while undergoing organ transplant surgery to replace his stomach, liver, pancreas, upper bowel and lower bowel. Officer Heywood was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had previously served as a corrections officer before joining the Georgia State University Police Department. Following the crash he became a member of the East Point Police Department where he served as a detective at the time of his passing. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Chief of Police Connie Sampson Georgia State University Police Department 15 Edgewood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30303 SOURCE OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE via www.odmp.org Read more →

JACKSON MS (May 25, 2015)--Sergeant Iris Smith was killed in a vehicle collision at approximately 3:15 pm when the prisoner transport van she was driving collided with the back of a tractor trailer on U.S. 49, at J M Tatum Industrial Drive, in Hattiesburg. She was following an ambulance that was transporting an inmate to a local hospital when the crash occurred. Sergeant Smith had served with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for 15 years and was assigned to the South Mississippi Correctional Institution. She is survived by her daughter, mother, brother, and a grandson. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Commissioner Marshall Fisher Mississippi Department of Corrections 633 North State Street Jackson, MS 39202 SOURCE OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL page via www.odmp.org Related articles OFFICER DOWN: Sergeant Iris Smith Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi Johnstown, Pennsylvania Wins Title of First-Ever "Kraft Hockeyville™ USA" MS Correctional Officer killed in the line of duty MDOC Officer Dies in Crash Read more →

LAKEWOOD CO (May 23, 2015)--Trooper Taylor Thyfault was struck and killed by a vehicle that was fleeing from other officers. Trooper Thyfault was riding along with a trooper as part of his required training and was at the scene of an unrelated vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 66, near Weld County Road 1. As they conducted their accident investigation, a vehicle pursuit approached their location. The trooper and Trooper Thyfault were deploying stop sticks when the offender swerved struck both of them with his vehicle. Trooper Thyfault was killed and the trooper was critically injured. The driver of the vehicle was apprehended near the scene. Trooper Thyfault was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Colorado State Patrol for several weeks. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Trooper from the rank of Cadet. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Colorado State Patrol 700 Kipling Street Lakewood, CO 80215 SOURCE OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL page via www.odmp.org Read more →

NJ State Trooper Anthony Raspa (photo NJ State Police) (CNBNews.net)The family of New Jersey State Trooper Anthony Raspa issued the following statement regarding the death of their son. "Today our family lost an incredible son, brother, grandson, cousin, friend and person. Anthony was a phenomenal young man with a heart of gold and a passion for life. While he is no longer physically with us, we are so grateful for the 24 years of love and loyalty we shared with him. Anthony was passionate about law enforcement and took great pride in being a NJ State Trooper. He will forever be in our minds and in our hearts. The family is so appreciative of all of the love and support. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time as we continue to grieve." Trooper Raspa was killed Saturday morning in a traffic accident. He and another officer were patrolling eastbound on Interstate 195 when the car they were in struck a deer and then ran off the right side of the road into some trees at at 12:48 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 . No other vehicles were involved. The 24-year-old Raspa was the driver. The second occupant,... Read more →

PINE HILL NJ--On Wednesday, May 27th, Kathleen Friess (Human Trafficking Program Coordinator at the NJ Division of Criminal Justice – Office of the Attorney General) visited Overbrook High School and presented the topic of Human Trafficking to students and staff members. The assembly was approximately 90 minutes, during which Mrs. Friess’ passion for the topic was demonstrated as she captivated the 600+ student and teacher filled auditorium. During the presentation, the audience was reminded that this horrible truth takes place every day in our communities. Mrs. Friess commented, “A victim of Human Trafficking may look like many of the people you see every day of your lives.” She urged everyone to ask the right questions and pay attention to the indicators she supplied. “…there may only be one opportunity to speak with a victim of Human Trafficking…” Casey Binkley a teacher at Overbrook High School stated, “It’s horrifying to think that students of mine may be taking place in such a shocking lifestyle.” After the presentation students commented on the information they learned. Dakota Grogan, a male senior at Overbrook High School stated, “I didn’t know that Human Trafficking was such a large issue in New Jersey. I was amazed... Read more →

This radio farewell can be heard here on GTPD’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/wYRyFphiapo Effective June 1, 2015 Lt. Stavola will retire after serving 25 years as a Law Enforcement Officer. Lt. Stavola served as a Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer and a Part Time Dispatcher for the Gloucester Township Police Department from 1990-1995, before being hired by the Gloucester Township Police Department. Lt. Stavola has served the Department honorably as a DARE Officer, a Field Training Officer, and was promoted to Sergeant of Police on July 2, 2001, where he served as a Deputy Platoon Commander. Lt. Stavola was promoted to Lieutenant of Police on August 3, 2009 and served as the Honor Guard Unit Commander and as a Patrol Platoon Commander. http://gtpolice.com/?p=4126 Related articles Gloucester Township Police- Farewell to Lt. Edward Bryant on GTPD Radio NSB Police Chief Promotes 3 Officers Local officer to take part in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Camden City Police Lt. Joseph Hoffman retires Millville deciding whether to promote lieutenant to help run police department Read more →

Priscilla Wright allegedly used her position to steer $900,000 in contracts to her friends and family By City Of Philadelphia Philadelphia District Attorney makes arrest and is proceeding with prosecution PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2015) – Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams today announced that a grand jury has recommended charging Priscilla Wright with Conflict of Interest and Perjury for using her position at the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) to steer a $900,000 contract to her friends and family. In March of 2013, the SDP was in the process of closing 23 schools when it issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to find vendors to move school property to other locations across the district. Wright, who at the time was a Manager of Small Business Development, used her position to make sure a vendor and related subcontractors – all friends and family – were paid with the public’s funds. “Priscilla Wright used her employment at the School District of Philadelphia to not only position herself as the ‘ringleader’, but she steered a lucrative contract to her friends and family and stayed involved with the contract to make sure that everyone she wanted got paid as schools closed across the city,”... Read more →

English: The eastern entrance to the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal at Reedy Point, Delaware. Fort Dupont State park is at the right. The Reedy Point Bridge, carrying Delaware State Route 9, is visible in the distance. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopper dredge McFarland is exiting the channel. View is to the east. The channel entrance is located on the Delaware River in New Castle County, Delaware, USA. IMO Number: 7739856 MMSI Number: 338997000 Callsign: AEGB Length: 100 m Beam: 24 m (Photo credit: Wikipedia) May 18-24 Reminder for the week: Tautog season closed through July 16, possession prohibited DOVER (May 29, 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 May 18-24 made 2,784 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 667 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 108 complaints and issued 94 citations, six 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.... Read more →

Last weekend, Congress had a chance to reform mass surveillance under the USA Patriot Act. Ultimately it was blocked by a small but powerful minority in the Senate. In 48 hours Congress will take up the issue of mass surveillance again -- and it's our best chance yet to see meaningful reform. The Senate fell just three votes short of advancing real reforms to the NSA's sweeping surveillance programs last weekend. But the fight's not over yet -- and we need to influence just a few votes. Click here to tweet your demand for real reforms so the Senate will hear us loud and clear. We've even written a tweet for you. Mozilla supports the USA FREEDOM Act as do privacy advocates, tech companies, the U.S. Attorney General, and the Director of National Intelligence. The Senate will return on Sunday afternoon with just hours left before the deadline. Use Twitter now to tell the Senate it's time for real reform. This Sunday at midnight three sections of the PATRIOT Act will expire, including Section 215, which has been used to collect the call records of millions of people who have never been suspected of a crime. Some think we should... Read more →

May 28, 2015, at 2:32 PM 5/28/2015 | By Dan Guernsey | The Cardinal Newman Society G.K. Chesterton once wisely suggested that a child should not be subjected to an educational philosophy younger than he is. Such wisdom would relegate the Common Core to preschool—and a public preschool at that, but certainly not America’s Catholic schools. In a saner world the Common Core State Standards, which were first unveiled in June 2010, would just be coming out of beta testing in a small-scale study to determine their efficacy. If data proved they were significantly successful, then various states would begin to consider adapting the proven elements into their own standards. Of course, this is not what actually happened. When the Common Core was first unveiled during the height of the “great recession,” states in pursuit of federal funding quickly signed onto the untested Common Core—for some of them, sight unseen. Forty-six states signed on to the Common Core, with only Alaska, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia refusing to jump on the band wagon. Many Catholic dioceses in the Common Core states followed suit, wanting to ensure consistency with state standards and national tests. It was only in 2012, as the Standards... Read more →

Vol. I No. 49 (May 31, 2015) Editors Note: Every Sunday morning a 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 CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe WELL, THAT HAPPENED: The Golden Age of Women Twitter Q&A with Andrew Paavola of "Bully" Read more →

May 30, 2015 at 9:45pm Vice President Biden late Saturday announced the death of his son Beau Biden. Here is his statement: It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life. The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau’s spirit will live on in all of us—especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter. Beau's life was defined by service to others. As a young lawyer, he worked to establish the rule of law in war-torn Kosovo. A major in the Delaware National Guard, he was an Iraq War veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star. As Delaware’s Attorney General, he fought for the powerless and made it his mission to protect children from abuse. More than his professional accomplishments, Beau measured himself as a husband, father, son and brother. His absolute honor made him a role model for our family. Beau embodied my father's saying that a parent knows success when his child turns out better than he... Read more →

Irene J. Beebe (nee Hojlo), on May 28, 2015, formerly of W. Collingswood Heights. Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Edmond. Devoted mother of Diane Lodgson (Wayne), Herbert Beebe (Dolores), and Mary Collins (Terry L.). Loving grandmother of Pauline Sbinault (Jon), Keith Cowgill, Gregory Beebe, Dan Beebe (Andrea), and Dave Beebe (Elisha) and dear great grandmother of Jonny, Mackenzie, and Madelyn. There will be a visitation from 10am to 11am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Service 11am Monday at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocation, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053. www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

BELLMAWR NJ MAY 28, 2015--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Bellmawr Police Chief William Walsh reported a Missouri man is facing charges for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting his estranged girlfriend. Jose C. Amaya-Vasquez, 30, of Kansas City, Mo., is alleged to have kidnapped the 27-year-old mother of his child at knifepoint in the Kansas City area on Saturday. He is also accused of sexually assaulting the victim at a vacant house in Missouri, a motel in Ohio and a motel in Bellmawr. Their 2-year-old daughter was present with them during the alleged crimes. Amaya-Vasquez was arrested in Bellmawr early Tuesday morning after detectives in Kansas City received cell phone evidence that aided them in determining the victim was at the Super 8 Motel on the 300 block of the South Black Horse Pike and alerted Bellmawr Police. It is believed he had been passing through New Jersey with the victim and their child on the way to New York City. When Bellmawr Police responded to the motel, the victim opened the door and officers learned Amaya-Vasquez had fled the room through the tile ceiling. Police observed the suspect outside and chased him into a wooded area. The suspect... Read more →

LINDENWOLD NJ--On May 27, 2015 Detectives from the Lindenwold Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Suburban Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at the Belmont Apartments on the White Horse Pike. The search warrant resulted from a month long investigation into the sales of narcotics at that location. The warrant was executed by the Camden County Sheriff’s Department Special Emergency Response Team. The search of the apartment yielded 273 packets of heroin and 41 jars of marijuana (a combined street value of approximately $3500). Also located were many items associated with the packaging and sales of narcotics. The resident of the apartment Renee E. Santiago 35 y/o female was charged with possession and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on a Summons. Related articles Trenton police find crack in toilet during drug raid U.S Marshall's Arrest Brooklawn Resident for Attempted Murder; Gloucester City Police Arrest Pennsauken Man for Narcotic Distribution Indictment: North Plainfield man had 515 oxycodone pills Evesham K-9 sniffs out drugs during traffic stop, police say OFFICER DOWN:Det. Paul J. Koropal, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office - Investigative Division, PA. Read more →

May 28, 2015, at 3:06 PM 5/28/2015 | By Justin Petrisek, CNS Staff Five years after the official release of the Common Core State Standards on June 2, 2010, The Cardinal Newman Society has released two new reports on the experimental reform and remains convinced that the English language arts (ELA) and mathematics standards by themselves are insufficient and even potentially harmful for Catholic schools, which must keep Christ and the Catholic faith as the true core of education. Even more disconcerting are the many curricula and textbooks that have been labeled “Common Core” but depart from the successful practices and principles of Catholic education, as well as standardized tests adjusted to Common Core standards that have been widely criticized. “It may at some point be possible to use parts of the Common Core in isolation in Catholic schools,” allows Dr. Dan Guernsey, the Newman Society’s director of K-12 education programs, “but it will be years before we know if it is effective in what it claims to deliver. The first testing on the Common Core just occurred this spring, and we are awaiting first results.” The Cardinal Newman Society, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and individual bishops... Read more →

College Softball LAWRENCEVILLE—The Rider University softball team has announced the addition of two players who will continue their athletic and academic careers as members of the class of 2019. Coming to Rider University this fall are Kiera Swank and Ellie Oruska who signed National Letters of Intent (NLIs). Swank, is a 5-8 catcher/outfielder from Bear, Delaware (Caravel Academy) where she was a three-year starter and team captain for the perennial state champions as an All-State honoree. “Kiera has a good bat,” said head coach Tricia Carroll who just completed her 21st season at Rider. “She will definitely fight for playing time at both positions.” Oruska is a 5-6 first baseman, third baseman and outfielder who comes to Lawrenceville from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. “Ellie played primarily first base in high school,” Carroll said. “She has a big bat and we expect her to be a player that opposing pitchers aren’t going to want to pitch to.” For Garnet Valley, Oruska was an All-Central Team selection, leading her squad in extra base hits and home runs three years in a row. “We are excited about both these players,” said Carroll. “They both come from good high school and travel programs. They are... Read more →

May, 30,2015 Upper Freehold Twp, Monmouth County, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police are deeply saddened to report that a troop car accident early this morning resulted in the death of one of the two troopers who were in the vehicle. The Ford Crown Victoria was patrolling eastbound on Interstate 195 when it struck a deer and then ran off the right side of the road into some trees at at 12:48 a.m. today. No other vehicles were involved. The driver, a 24-year-old male trooper who is not being identified yet, was killed in the crash. He was taken to CentraState Hospital in Freehold where he was declared by doctors. The second occupant, Trooper Gene Hong, 29, was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton where he was treated for lacerations and a neck injury. He is expected to be released soon. Both troopers were assigned to Hamilton Station and on duty at the time of the accident. The name of the deceased member will be released after all notifications have been made. This is the first line of duty death in the New Jersey State Police since James Hoopes died in 2012. The last traffic related death... Read more →

by Nathan Rubbelke-Saint Louis University Saint Louis University has removed a statue on its campus depicting a famous Jesuit missionary priest praying over American Indians after a cohort of students and faculty continued to complain the sculpture symbolized white supremacy, racism and colonialism. Formerly placed outside the university’s Fusz Hall in the center of the private Catholic university, the statue will go to the university’s art museum, a building just north of the bustling urban campus. The statue features famous Jesuit Missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet S.J. praying over two American Indians dressed in traditional clothing. Last Monday, just two days after graduation, it was removed from the location it has called home on campus for decades. A university spokesperson told St. Louis Magazine the statue will be placed within the “historical context of a collection that’s on permanent display in our SLU Museum of Art.” The statue is set for the museum’s “Collection of the Western Jesuit Missions.” “In more recent years, there have been some faculty and staff who have raised questions about whether the sculpture is culturally sensitive,” SLU spokesman Clayton Berry said. Berry did not respond to The College Fix’s request for comment. The De Smet statue... Read more →

By Julian Ryall, Tokyo May 28,2015 North Korea has deployed a new generation of high-speed, radar-evading warship designed to infiltrate special forces into South Korean territory. The Very Slender Vessel sits low in the water and is designed to pierce waves instead of riding over them. Capable of travelling at nearly 60 mph, the craft are armed with heavy machine guns and torpedoes, with the JoongAng Ilbo quoting South Korean military officials as saying the ships pose a "new threat" to its security. South Korea first learned that its neighbour was developing VSVs late last year when satellites caught images of early tests with the new technology in the East Sea. Intelligence officials in Seoul now estimate that at least seven of the vessels have been put into service on the west coast of the peninsula, with one of the craft recently sighted off Yongmae Island. The island is just seven miles from the South's Yeonpyeong Island, which North Korean artillery batteries bombarded in November 2012, killing two civilian residents and two military personnel. Continue http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/11634933/North-Korea-deploys-new-generation-of-fast-warships.html Read more →

Susan and Tom Jelinski presenting Rep. Donald Norcross with Coalition for Medicare Choices’ 2015 Medicare Advantage Champion Award (photo provided) Cherry Hill, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ01) was named 2015 Medicare Advantage Champion by the Coalition for Medicare Choices. Presented by longtime Voorhees residents Susan and Tom Jelinski on behalf of the 1.8 million members of the Coalition for Medicare Choices, the award recognizes the Congressman’s commitment to protect Medicare Advantage for the millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities who currently depend on its coverage, as well as his efforts to preserve choice and quality for future beneficiaries. “Our seniors are simply asking for some peace of mind and certainty when it comes to their benefits,” said Congressman Norcross. “ I am thankful to receive the 2015 Medicare Advantage Champion award but I am proud to say that protecting Medicare has been a real team effort that included members of both parties. Not only did we advocate against Medicare Advantage cuts, we put together a bipartisan bill to replace a flawed Medicare payment system. Now that it’s law, we are finally delivering some certainty to our seniors and their doctors and strengthening Medicare for future beneficiaries.” In February,... Read more →

Route 295 northbound lane closures tonight in Bellmawr (Trenton) May 29, 2015-- New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced lane closures on Route 295 northbound tonight to set up a new traffic pattern as part of the Direct Connect Project in Bellmawr, Camden County. Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Friday May 29, NJDOT’s contractor PKF Mark III, Inc. will close two lanes on Route 295 northbound to set up a new traffic pattern to set up a safe work zone. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. The lanes are scheduled to be reopened by 7 a.m. Saturday with the new configuration in place. The new traffic pattern on Route 295 northbound just prior to the Creek Road Bridge is expected to be in place for two months and will include: · Shifting the Left and Center lanes to the left · Shifting the right lane to the far right, in a single lane “cattle chute” separated from the center and left lanes by a construction barrier for approximately 1,000 feet · All three lanes will rejoin shortly past the split and continue to Exit 26 The work is part of the $900 million Direct... Read more →

DOVER DELWARE (May 28, 2015) – Fawning season for white-tailed deer in Delaware has begun, with most fawns born during the last week of May through the first week of June. Every year at about this time, well-meaning individuals call DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife about “abandoned” fawns, thinking that “doing the right thing” means “saving” these newborns by bringing them home or to a wildlife rehabilitator. Actually, that’s the wrong thing to do, according to Division of Fish & Wildlife Program Manager and biologist Joe Rogerson: “People who remove fawns from the wild may not realize some wildlife facts,” he said. “First and foremost, the fawn hasn’t been ‘abandoned’ at all. “So even if a fawn appears to be alone, the mother is likely bedded close by. Newborn fawns need to feed every few hours so the doe never strays far,” Rogerson said. “Fawns don’t become active enough to start traveling with their mothers until they are about two months old, so the survival instinct of a newborn fawn is to stay very still and ‘hide’ from predators.” Furthermore, research has shown that many fawns cared for by people have a greatly decreased chance of survival once they... Read more →

Stratford, NJ --Staff members from Kennedy University Hospital in Stratford, NJ – including hospital Chief Administrative Officer Bob Aulicino (4th from right, top row)and Chief Nursing Officer Marianne Kraemer, MSN, RN (4th from left, front row) -- gave up some of their free time over the Memorial Day holiday weekend to beautify the Stratford, NJ, Borough War Memorial at the intersection of Union Avenue and East Laurel Road. The Kennedy – Stratford associates, pictured, decided to undertake this community outreach project to tie with the hospital’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, in June 2015. Kennedy Nurse Manager Bill Quick (4thfrom left, top row) spearheaded the effort by recruiting associates to take part; about 25 employees and their family members helped out. Kennedy donated $10,000 in materials for the beautification project, which included paving, landscaping and planting of flowers and plants at the monument, which honors those who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Related articles The True Meaning of Memorial Day 92-year-old Woodstown woman honored for WWII military service (VIDEO) Woodbury coalition to hold observances throughout city on Memorial Day Reisterstown Ceremony Honors Those Lost On Memorial Day Dougherty honors longtime Legion members Read more →

The FBI today is announcing a reboot of its popular Child ID App, which provides parents with an easy way to electronically store their children’s pictures and vital information to have on hand in case their kids go missing. The application, which works on most Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, allows users to store up-to-date images and physical descriptions—like height, weight, birthmarks, etc.—that could help responders in the event of an emergency. The information is stored only on your device—not with your mobile provider or the FBI. The latest version of the Child ID App contains updated features, including high-resolution image capability, a default recipient field (where you can enter your local police department’s e-mail address, for example), and optional automatic reminders to update your children’s profiles. Current users of the Child ID App are encouraged to download the latest version for improved performance and capabilities. Please note that if you had been using an older version of the app (prior to 2.0), you will need to re-enter all relevant information after installing the update. The app has been downloaded more than 250,000 times since it was released, first on iTunes in 2011 and then for the Android operating... Read more →

Source Big Geek Daddy Click Here to get the Video of the Day A wonderful story from Texas Country Reporter and the work being done to support our Veterans by Lori Stevens and her organization Patriot PAWS. She and her staff spend two years training each service dog at a cost of roughly $30,000 before it is placed with a Veteran at no cost to the Veteran. The Veterans aren’t the only ones who benefit though as a big part of the dogs training is conducted by prison inmates who are able to use their time to do something positive for someone else. If you’d like to learn more about this awesome organization or make a donation to their effort checkout the Patriot PAWS website. Please also consider sharing this video with a friend or two. Related articles (PHOTOS) Tom Sullivan's SERVICE DOGS (or pets)! Dog shot in the face in Trenton gunfire that also wounds two men Veteran's service dog kicked out of 7-Eleven on Memorial Day Seizure Sniffing Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Children living with service dogs Read more →

press release The Holy Year of Mercy will be an opportunity to encourage Christians to meet people’s “real needs” with concrete assistance, to experience a “true pilgrimage” on foot, and to send “missionaries of mercy” throughout the world to forgive even the most serious of sins, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella. The yearlong extraordinary jubilee also will include several individual jubilee days, such as for the Roman Curia, catechists, teenagers and prisoners, said the president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization, the office organizing events for the Holy Year of Mercy. During a news conference at the Vatican May 5, Archbishop Fisichella unveiled the official prayer, logo, calendar of events and other details of the special Holy Year, which will be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, 2016. The motto, “Merciful Like the Father,” he said, “serves as an invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure.” Pope Francis announced in March his intention to proclaim a holy year as a way for the church to “make more evident its mission to be a witness of mercy.”... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES POSTED Thursday, May 07, 2009 By Lois Staas Most of the history of St. Mary School in Gloucester City is the history of the Order of the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary. With great care and dedication, they have taught the children of Gloucester City for 126 years. In 1873 at the request of Father Egbert Kars, the first four sisters arrived from Newburgh, NY, to become an enduring part not only of the Catholic Community of St. Mary’s, but all of Gloucester City and environs. In the early days laity taught at St. Mary’s. Some of them were Henry Conaty, Mary Gorman, Katherine Murphy, Henry Phepoe, Hattie Thompson, and Annie Whittington. PHOTO: THE FORMER ST. MARY CONVENT, Sussex and Ridgeway Streets With the purchase of a small house by Mother Augustine, Sister Superior M. Josepha, Sister M. Josepha, Sister M. Ignatia, Sister M. Vincentia, and a lay sister, Sister M. Gabriel, set up housekeeping. Joining these pioneers were Sister M. Philomena, Sister M. Baptista, Sister M. Evangelista, Sister M. Magdalena, and Sister M. Patricia. All of these sisters with the exception of Sister Josepha, a native of Germany, were born in Ireland. Four of these sisters... Read more →

On May 20, 2015. Age 62. Of Gloucester City. Born in Hanover Twp., NJ, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Lavenia R. (Yarbrough) O’Brien. Donna worked for many years in the accounting profession with several local businesses and was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church. She is survived by her many loving and devoted friends including Ryan Schultz and her feline and canine companions. Donna lived her life in a way that showed the best way to have friends is to be a friend. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 30th at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, followed by burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gibbsboro, NJ. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Donna O’Brien. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Related articles Coach Herb Neilio Founder of Westville Midget Football and Touchdown Club of South Jersey A Memorial Day Tribute to Sgt. Patrick Reilly and Spouse Bridgette Reilly, of Gloucester City NJ Frank S. Crossan Sr., of Bellmawr, age 88, World War II Naval Veteran Patrick 'Pat' McCann Dorothy A. Hoffman Read more →

by William E. Cleary Sr. PHILADELPHIA PA May 28, 2015 {CNBNews.net}—The Commonwealth vs. Nathaniel Maybin Jr. trial scheduled for today before Judge Sean F. Kennedy was continued as a result of last minute evidence being presented by Maybin’s attorney Allan Jeffrey Sagot. Maybin is charged with allegedly attacking Gloucester City resident David Woods Sr. with a hammer on February 20, 2014 around 5PM as he walked out of a West Philadelphia store, at 49th and Lancaster. The 47-year-old Woods was rushed to the Hospital of the University of Penn (HUP) where he underwent three hours of surgery to repair an eight-inch hole in his skull. He now has a titanium plate in his head. As a result of the attack, he is permanently disabled. Today’s trial was scheduled for 9AM, but it didn’t begin until 1:25 PM. When the court was out for lunch Sagot presented into evidence a videotape that allegedly shows his client in a Chinese Deli on 41st Street in Philadelphia. Assistant District Attorney Kristen Strentz objected to the tape being introduced on such short notice and asked the Judge to proceed with the trial without this tape. But, the Judge denied her request and said he... Read more →

Entry forms available now online DOVER (May 26, 2015) – As part of its activities for National Fishing and Boating Week, June 6-14, the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police will hold its 29th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Wyoming Pond in Wyoming and at the dog training area of Lums Pond State Park in Bear. The tournament is open to youths ages 4 through 15. An adult must accompany youths under age 12 and contestants must bring their own fishing equipment. Prizes will be awarded at 1:30 p.m. in three age groups: 4 through 7, 8 through 11 and 12 through 15. The tournament is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to arrive before 10 a.m. to register for the tournament. The tournament was established to introduce youth to the sport of fishing and to teach the catch-and-release approach to conservation. “Since the tournament’s first year in ‘86, the event has grown tremendously and has exposed more than 200 youths each year to sport fishing,” said Cpl. John McDerby of the Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, which... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ May 27, 2015--Determining that the convicted killer of a 79-year-old Paulsboro NJ woman qualified for an extended prison sentence because of a criminal record that included two rapes, a judge has sentenced Samuel K. Davis (12/5/66) of Paulsboro to life in prison with no possibility of parole in the death of Thirza Sweeten, whose body was found beaten, strangled and stabbed in her 1563 South Delaware St. home on 3/19/12. “The defendant preyed upon an elderly and infirm victim who was alone in her Paulsboro home,” Superior Court Judge Kevin T. Smith said, according to the court’s recording of the 5/21/15 proceeding. The victim “was physically incapable of defending herself from such a vicious attack,” Judge Smith said. “The defendant is a persistent offender,” Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor told Judge Smith in arguing for an extended prison term for Davis. AP Williamson presented the prosecution’s case against Davis in a trial that ended with his conviction for first-degree aggravated manslaughter by a jury on 2/4/15. Citing Davis’ record of five prior felony convictions, Judge Smith said “I do believe recidivism is a given if the defendant were on the street.” The judge said he found no factors in... Read more →

SOURCE GCHS GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Congratulations to all Gloucester Catholic Junior High School recipients during the 26th Annual Academic Honors Banquet on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Masso's Crystal Manor in Glassboro. In this photo, (L to R) Devon Tindley, Megan Laskowski, and Lauren Parker proudly display their awards certificates! Complete photo highlights from a memorable evening may be found on the Gloucester Catholic Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gchsrams! Related articles Junior high choir concert to be held Thursday 'Not just blossoming, but flourishing:' Glassboro elementary school builds teaching garden Monrovia Journal: Liberia's Military Tries to Remedy Tension Over Ebola Quarantine Behind the Scenes: Cooking A Feast For Students At North Junior High School [VIDEO] Delaware middle school, junior high students "sun their engines" in 2015 Junior Solar Sprint Read more →

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and the New Jersey Department of Health is highlighting the devastating health effects of the condition and encouraging residents to be alert for the signs of stroke. "Stroke is an important public health challenge and despite advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, stroke remains the 3rd leading cause of death in New Jersey and it is the number one cause of disability in our state," said New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd. A stroke is caused when a blood clot blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. If the supply of blood or oxygen is not quickly restored permanent brain damage or death can occur. "The best way to prevent a stroke is to watch your weight, avoid smoking, drink alcohol at minimal levels, and keep your blood pressure under control," added O'Dowd. "By making healthy choices, you help protect yourself against a possible stroke." "Someone in New Jersey has a stroke every 30 minutes and 39 percent of stroke patients die or become severely disabled while hospitalized, said... Read more →

The cash, weapons, and drugs seized from a hidden compartment in the so-called “trap car” used by California drug trafficker and gang leader Luis Manual Tapia. Operations Financed Through Drug and Firearms Trafficking Luis Manuel Tapia was a high-powered leader of one of Ventura County’s largest and deadliest gangs—the Colonia Chiques. He was often heard encouraging younger gang members to assault rival gang members, kill suspected informants, enhance the gang’s drug and weapons trafficking operations, and maintain territorial dominance by any means possible. But after an extensive investigation by the Ventura County Violent Crimes Task Force—made up of FBI agents and officers from the Oxnard and Ventura Police Departments—Tapia, 39, was convicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles and sentenced last month to six life terms without parole plus an additional 55-year consecutive term. Four other key Colonia Chiques members and associates who were charged with Tapia previously pled guilty. (A fifth person charged is a fugitive believed to be in Mexico.) The Colonia Chiques became the focus of the Ventura County Violent Crimes Task Force because of the vast number of violent crimes committed by its members and because of the group’s alignment with the extremely violent... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES PUBLISHED Monday, May 11, 2009 CNBNEWS TIPS and SNIPPETS By William E. Cleary Sr. SNIPPET -In January two laptop computers and a computer monitor went missing from the Gloucester City Water Department office on Johnson Blvd... Recently I asked Police Lt. George Berglund if anyone was charged with the crime. His answer was no, “the trail went cold”. I also asked if there were any important files on those computers since a Water Plant would come under United States Home Land Security. His answer to that question was also no. TIP-Gloucester City Mayor and Council appointed Steve Ciachetti to the vacant position of Supervisor for the Gloucester City Highway Department. Prior to his promotion “Spags” was a heavy equipment operator in the City Water Works Department. Ciachetti replaces John Gorman who retired some time ago. Incidentally the other supervisor position, formerly held by retiree Don Souder is now being held by Alex Tedesco. He was elevated to that provisional title last year. The head of the department is Superintendent John “Bowie” Johnson. How many employees in the public works department do the two supervisors and department head oversee; eleven. The City Water Department also has 11 employees along... Read more →

May 27, 2015 Northern New Jersey has received less than half of the normal amount of rainfall over the last two months, which could soon lead to minor drought conditions. The Record says reservoir levels are currently below normal, but water utilities in Bergen and Passaic counties have yet to call for conservation efforts. US ATTORNEY WANTS TO KEEP 1.5M PAGES OF GWB DISCOVERY FROM PUBLIC US Attorney Paul Fishman filed a request last week calling for a protective order that would keep roughly a million and a half pages of discovery material in the George Washington Bridge case from being disclosed to the public, reports NJTV. Fishman says he wants to protect the privacy of third parties, but others say the move is ridiculous and unprecedented. PIPELINES AND FRACKING ARE RADICALLY ALTERING THE LANDSCAPE OF NJ'S NEIGHBORS NJ Spotlight and WHYY public radio in Philadelphia are teaming up to tell the story of the upheaval occurring across New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to the discovery of massive natural gas reserves beneath the Marcellus Shale. The story is the first in a series that will follow the gas – and the effects that its production has on the surrounding areas... Read more →

May 26, 2015 Bill Donohue comments on remarks made today by Sen. Marco Rubio: Sen. Rubio told Rev. Pat Robertson that anyone who supports traditional marriage is being labeled "a homophobe and a hater." He said "the next step is to argue that the teachings of mainstream Christianity, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, is hate speech...." Rubio does not exaggerate. As if to prove him right, he was immediately branded as "anti-gay" by People for the American Way. Mediaite also sounded the alarm. Gay organizations and publications that routinely brand traditional marriage advocates as bigots include the Human Rights Campaign, GayStarNews, the Advocate, lgbtqnation, Towleroad, and GLAAD. Non-gay groups that do the same include Media Matters, Salon, Huffington Post, and Think Progress. The Southern Poverty Law Center is the most irresponsible: an entity that believes in marriage as a union between a man and a woman runs the risk of being called an "anti-gay hate group." The lunacy never ends. Last year, a traditional marriage conference at Stanford University was condemned as "anti-gay." Moreover, just staging the event was enough to provoke warnings that it might occasion a "significant increase in suicide" among homosexuals. Two years ago, the CEO... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that Mark Milici of Doylestown, PA, made his way onto the state record fish list recently by landing a new state record Gray Tilefish. Mark was fishing off a boat when he reeled in the 23 pound, 4 ounce fish, eclipsing the old record caught last year by 4 ounces. Mark was bottom fishing off the boat, Last Hooray captained by himself on May 15. The boat was fishing in the Lindenkohl Canyon when the fish hit. For more information on the Record Fish Program, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/recfish.htm Related articles Minnesota Fishermen Reel In Catch Of A Lifetime Adam's Outdoor Adventures in Bucks County Missouri Angler "Bear Hugs" Record Striped Bass Read more →

It’s a tradition of the New Jersey press corps to hold an annual fundraiser for scholarships. It's all supposed to be in lighthearted fun. The reporters wear costumes and perform dances; the governor gives a speech. Lobbyists, media organizations and politicians buy tables for the fundraiser. WASHINGTON -- Gov. Chris Christie, assuring reporters that he is still planning a 2016 presidential campaign, delivered a profanity-laced tirade about the New Jersey press corps on Wednesday night at the annual New Jersey Legislative Correspondents Club Show, according to an audio recording of the speech obtained by International Business Times. Even attendees used to Christie's… Read more →

Inspector Robert James Bowling North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau, North Carolina End of Watch: Thursday, May 21, 2015 RALEIGH, NC--Inspector Robbie Bowling was killed in a vehicle crash on Old Hillsborough Road, near Longleaf Pine Place in Mebane, at approximately 11:30 am. His department vehicle collided head-on with a cement mixer after crossing the center line. The vehicle became engulfed in flames and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Inspector Bowling had served with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau for 24 years and was assigned to District 4. He is survived by his wife. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Director Steven Watkins North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau 1100 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, NC 24699 SOURCE www.odmp.org Related articles NFL Draft analyst Mike Mayock calls Detroit Lions' Michael Burton 'one of my personal favorites' What undrafted free agent rookies did the Eagles sign? Here is the complete list Johnstown, Pennsylvania Wins Title of First-Ever "Kraft Hockeyville™ USA" Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes' quest for fire Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES POSTED Tuesday, May 12, 2009 A crowd of several hundred people attended the opening day of The Gloucester City Farmers Market on Sunday, May 10. Kelly Erlink a spokesperson for the Market said,”We had almost 600 people come thru. Not bad for being the first week and being Mother's Day. We had 5 vendors, 10 crafters, music, and fund raiser table. It was a nice day - a little windy but everyone had a great time. The vendors did very well. This coming Sunday (May 17) the flower people along with one of the Organic Food vendors will be making an appearance. And the vendors that were there this past Sunday as well. The beginning of June our Organic Farmer will be starting and the Corn Man will be starting the beginning of July. We are adding vendors all the time. Kettle Korn, coffee, cheeses and seafood, etc. It will only get better as the season progresses. We will have music every week thanks to Mary Lou Adams and the Cultural Arts Society. Crafters are every second Sunday of the month. Look for our opening day on Channel 19”. Reusable shopping bags will be on sale at the... Read more →

CLAYTON NJ--In 2013, the Monastery of the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary in Camden closed, bringing to an end 113 years of continuous prayer in the city. The sisters eventually relocated to one of their communities in Springfield, Ill. One of the things they left behind was a statue of St. Michael the Archangel. It was given to the saint’s namesake elementary school in Clayton, ensuring that Lorraine M. Murphy and her family will continue to be remembered in South Jersey. The St. Michael statue, a Daprato statue from Italy, was donated to the monastery by the parents of Lorraine M. Murphy, who died on May 24, 1926, at 6 years old, two days after she made her first Communion. The statue now rests on the grounds of St. Michael the Archangel School, intact with the memorial plaque honoring the Murphy family. Bishop Dennis Sullivan blesses a statue of St. Michael the Archangel in the memorial garden of St. Michael the Archangel Regional School, Clayton, on May 6. The statue previously stood on the grounds of the Monastery of the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary in Camden, which closed in 2013. (Photo by James A. McBride) So a... Read more →

Sergeant Iris Smith Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi End of Watch: Monday, May 25, 2015 JACKSON, MS--Sergeant Iris Smith was killed in a vehicle collision at approximately 3:15 pm when the prisoner transport van she was driving collided with the back of a tractor trailer on U.S. 49, at J M Tatum Industrial Drive, in Hattiesburg. She was following an ambulance that was transporting an inmate to a local hospital when the crash occurred. Sergeant Smith had served with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for 15 years and was assigned to the South Mississippi Correctional Institution. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Commissioner Marshall Fisher Mississippi Department of Corrections 633 North State Street Jackson, MS 39202 Read more: http://www.odmp.org RELATED: Blue Line Read more →

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May 26, 2015 An investigation by WNYC has revealed that black children are four times more likely than white children to enter foster care in New Jersey. The investigation showed that 41 percent of those entering foster care in NJ are black, despite the fact that black children make up just 14 percent of children in the state. COUNTY POLICE FORCE IS A HARD SELL TO MUNICIPALITIES Camden County has been trying to expand its police force beyond the city of Camden, but most of the other 36 municipalities in the county don't want any part of it. Philly.com says the municipalities feel that replacing their local police departments with a county-run department would erase their local identities, as well as the relationships between officers and residents. EXPLAINER: WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE DELAWARE RIVER PORT AUTHORITY? NJ Spotlight takes a closer look to find out what's going on at Delaware River Port Authority. The DRPA is a smaller, southern version of the Port Authority of NY/NJ, both in its responsibilities and its questionable behavior. While amount of money and political clout the agency commands are certainly smaller than its sister agency to the northeast, the alleged shenanigans at the... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ May 26,2015--Joseph Zambuto (DOB 3/13/81), of Williamstown NJ has been charged with the fatal stabbing of his 70-year-old father during an argument in the suspect’s Meade Court home early Monday ( 5/25) afternoon. Joseph Zambuto was arrested at his home shortly after the death of his father, also named Joseph. The elder Zambuto lived with his wife in a home next door to his son. The younger Zambuto owns both homes. Joseph Zambuto, a stock trader, is being held in default of $1 million bail. He lived with a girlfriend and their year-old child. The suspect is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. According to the complaint signed against him, the weapon was a “Rambo 3” knife. An autopsy conducted by the Gloucester County Medical examiner’s office today determined the cause of death was a knife wound to the chest and the manner of death was homicide. source press release Read more →

RELATED: Blue Line Officer Gregg "Nigel" Benner Rio Rancho Police Department, New Mexico End of Watch: Monday, May 25, 2015 RIO RANCHO, NM--Officer Nigel Benner was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Pinetree Road and Southern Road at approximately 8:15 pm. After making contact with the two occupants the vehicle fled and Officer Benner pursued it a short distance before it stopped again in the area of 900 Pinetree Road SE. One of the subjects opened fire on Officer Benner, wounding him, before fleeing again. Officer Benner was transported to UNM Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. One of the subjects was arrested by members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office later in the night. The other subject remains at large. Officer Benner was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Rio Rancho Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and three stepchildren. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Police Chief Michael Geier Rio Rancho Police Department 500 Quantum Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 SOURCE : http://www.odmp.org RELATED: Blue Line Related articles Unknown dangers: Fatal shooting... Read more →

From Millville to Montville, NJ.com will be covering 38 New Jersey proms this week. Only one can be Prom of the Week and have its pictures featured on NJ.com's homepage as well as our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts. Which prom is it going to be? From Millville to Montville, NJ.com will be covering 38 New Jersey proms this week. Only one can be Prom of the Week and have its pictures featured on NJ.com's homepage as well as our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts. Which prom is it going to be? PLUS: Best-dressed students at last weekend's proms Vote for your… Read more →

press release BOSTON – A 57-year-old man convicted in Brazil for hiring a hitman to kill the mayor of Nacip Raydan, Brazil, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers May 11 in Boston. Evandro Sergio Pais Franca, of Brazil, was convicted in absentia Nov. 5, 2012, after being found guilty of hiring a hitman to kill Maria Aprecida Vieira, the mayor of Nacip Raydan, Brazil. According to court documents, Franca ordered the assassination of Vieira April 5, 2000. She was subsequently murdered the same day by a fatal gunshot wound. Franca, who was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment, fled to the United States to avoid serving his sentence. ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Attaché Office in Brasilia worked with ERO Boston officers to obtain an Interpol Red Notice for Franca. On May 8 of this year, HSI Brasilia confirmed the issuance of the Interpol Red Notice and advised ERO officers that it had been published. Three days later, ERO officers tracked Franca down and arrested him. Franca illegally entered the United States without being admitted or paroled. As a foreign fugitive, he is an ICE priority. He was placed in removal proceedings... Read more →