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“Restoring Wetlands: Restoration Stories” – now on DNREC’s YouTube Channel DOVER (Feb. 19, 2016) – The sixth installment of DNREC’s “Wetlands 101” video series – “Restoring Wetlands: Restoration Stories” – premieres this week on DNREC’s YouTube Channel. The series is produced by the Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program within DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship to educate Delawareans about wetlands, while promoting the idea that everyone can make a difference in the continuing challenge of wetland preservation. Approximately 80 percent of Delaware’s wetlands are privately owned, and with the elimination of more than half the state’s original wetlands since the 1700’s, options for Delawareans to protect and rejuvenate their lands are vital. Part 1 of the “Restoring Wetlands” feature, titled “Restoring Wetlands: Facing Challenges,” addressed some of the common causes for wetland damage, degradation or loss. The new video highlights solutions for reversing that loss. Part 2, “Restoring Wetlands: Restoration Stories,”... Read more →

02/19/16 Every day in communities around the nation, the FBI works with its state and local partners to identify and arrest criminals who threaten public safety—including terrorist groups, violent gangs, drug trafficking enterprises, and producers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals, auto parts, and airplane parts. Most recently, the FBI, in conjunction with the Inspector General for the City of Chicago, conducted an investigation into a fraud scheme that involved the illegal use of salvage vehicles as taxis on city streets—a scheme that potentially put the riding public at risk. Last month, Chicago auto broker and taxicab operator Alexander Igolnikov was sentenced to a federal prison term after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to transport, receive, and possess a counterfeit security—in this instance, that “security” was an illegally obtained clean vehicle title for a salvage car. A vehicle can receive the “salvage” designation—usually from a state motor vehicle agency—for a number of reasons,... Read more →

Contact lenses have made our lives easier by giving us “20/20 vision” without having to wear a pair of glasses. Pure optical have the best range of contact lenses for you to look at. With this great freedom, comes great responsibility, and failure to take care of our lenses could potentially lead to blindness. In Gross Science's latest video, “What's Living On Your Contact Lenses?”, host Anna Rothschild explains, contact lenses wearers are more susceptible to having germs like bacteria, fungi, and amoebas “eat” our eyes out because extensive lens use can easily trap them in our eyes. Our eyes have developed lightning-quick defenses to kill germs that land on our eyes. These defenses are so strong, that scientists studying the human eye are starting to learn new information for how to keep other parts of our body pathogen-free. However, these germs are extremely prevalent, because their ability to adapt... Read more →

UPDATE PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 21,2016)— The Coast Guard oversaw the refloating of a barge and tugboat Sunday near Absecon Inlet. The 77-foot Miss Katie experienced a loss of power Saturday and ran aground north of the Absecon Inlet, and the 135-foot barge drifted and ran aground on the south side of the north jetty. Personnel from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City arrived on scene Saturday, but due to weather conditions, salvage operations for the tug and barge were suspended. "Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay's Incident Management Division oversaw salvage and pollution prevention operations of the tug and barge today on Brigantine Beach, New Jersey," said Lt. j.g. Terry Plank, the federal on-scene coordinator representative. "Both the tug and barge were successfully removed from the beach and jetty respectively. No injuries occurred, and no discharge of fuel or oil was observed during this incident. The local police and contractors played a significant... Read more →

STRATFORD N.J. FEBRUARY 20, 2016--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Stratford Police Chief Ronald Morello announced a borough man has been arrested and charged in the murder of his wife. Mario Flores, 33, is accused of fatally shooting 35-year-old Roxanne Flores at their Stratford home. Stratford Police responded at approximately 1:32 a.m. this morning to a residence on the unit block of Wright Avenue in Stratford in reference to a request for a well-being check. Officers entered the home and found Roxanne Flores deceased in her bedroom from a gunshot. Before police were called to the home, a sergeant on patrol in the area observed a blue Nissan Armada, later determined to belong to Mario Flores, pull out of the Flores residence around 12:50 a.m. and continue eastbound onto Route 30. Detectives spoke with family members and learned Mario Flores had dropped off his young daughter at a relative’s... Read more →

An Osprey preparing to dive at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA. It stares intently at prey as it extends its talons. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) NREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to hold training workshops March 5 and 6 DOVER (Feb. 19, 2016) – Delaware’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is seeking volunteers to participate in this year’s Delaware Citizen Osprey Monitoring Program. Ospreys build distinctive nests on nesting platforms, utility and other tall poles or trees, the nests often prominently visible along many Delaware waterways, especially Sussex County’s Inland Bays. These majestic raptors depend on a healthy and abundant food supply, and since their diet consists primarily of fish, annually monitoring their population and activities statewide provides a good indication of water quality and the general health of Delaware’s waterways. This year, the Division of Fish & Wildlife is merging Delaware’s Citizen Osprey Monitoring Program with OspreyWatch, a worldwide osprey... Read more →

Genevieve Marchiafava Born: March 21, 1945 Died: February 20, 2016 Genevieve “Gerri” Marchiafava, on February 20, 2016, of Runnemede. Age 70. Loving daughter of the late Albert and Theresa (nee Mirabella) Marchiafava. Devoted sister of Anita Panichelli (Joe) and the late John Marchiafava. Beloved aunt of Nicole, Anthony, John, Gina, and Michael. Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Marchiafava. There will be a memorial mass 10am Wednesday at Holy Child Parish, St. Maria Goretti RC Church, Runnemede. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Genevieve’s memory to the American Lung Association, 3001 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011. via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

On February 20, 2016 at home in Audubon, NJ and also a former resident of Ocean City, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita M. Sikora. Loving father of Margaret (Thomas) Wigglesworth of Galloway, NJ, Charles A. (Holly) Sikora, III of Sicklerville, NJ, Barbara (Martin) Baumgartner of Mt. Ephraim, NJ and Joseph (Shirley) Sikora of Venice, FL. Devoted grandfather of Charles IV, Christopher, Amanda (Dan), Michael, Jeannine and the late William. Dear brother of Helen Sikora, the late Elaine Smith and the late Mary Jane Beaumont. A special thanks to his caregiver, Michael for his years of care and friendship. Mr. Sikora was a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as a turret gunner on a B17, 303 Bomb Group, Hell's Angels. He retired after many years as a purchasing agent in the electronics industry. Charles and Rita were former longtime parishioners of Holy Maternity... Read more →

The Pope's ill-considered comments about Donald Trump are of a piece with hysterical overreactions to him and his candidacy in this and other countries. No pope has ever overtly intervened in an American political campaign before. Such interventions are not historically uncommon in some places. Pius IX called the founder and chancellor of the German Empire,… Related articles Pope Francis and Donald Trump: When Popes Play Politics It Isn't Pretty World › Pope vs Trump: 'Not Christian' to only build border walls Pope Says Trump Is Not A Christian A sampling of Pope Francis merchandise Your Weekend Briefing Pope Francis: Donald Trump is "not Christian" if he wants to build walls along the border N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie debate performance praised; Menendez trial delayed N.J. Politics Roundup: Walker drops out; Christie criticizes Pope Francis AP-NORC Poll: Pope Francis popular, but influence limited Read more →

Which bottles improve with age? I’m asked that question all the time, so I thought I’d address it here. Although well over 90 per cent of wines on shelves are bottled at their peak and decline from then, some do reward patience — even without a fancy wine fridge or cellar. A simple wine rack placed… Read more →

SAN DIEGO, February 19, 2016 – Baseball has its minor leagues. The National Football League and National Basketball Association have the NCAA system. In boxing, the equivalent of the minor leagues are local events featuring regional prospects. This is where boxing fans can see the potential stars of tomorrow, frequently in small venues where they can… Read more →

Anne Forline | South Jersey Observer Coolidge Avenue, Bellmawr (photo credit South Jersey Observer) BELLMAWR N.J. (February 21, 2016)--The traffic study was brought up in response to a resident who asked the mayor for a status of the landfill on Creek Road. According to the August 27, 2015 minutes, a 20-year resident of Bellmawr asked: “[I] would like to know what is going on with the mountain of dirt on Creek Road as it is getting higher and higher.” Mayor Filipek responded by saying: We are fighting with the State, filing for State approval of roads and there is no contamination. I will tell you that I am here as Mayor to see the first building go up as I have been fighting this for the past 7 years. There are 7 businesses that would like to come to Bellmawr that you will be very happy with. It is proposed... Read more →

Portland, Oregon, home to all things craft and micro, is emerging as the hub of a potential construction revolution that relies on materials from a century ago. Buildings as high as 12 stories made from wood—or, more specifically, multilayered wood panels such as cross-laminated timber engineered from Douglas fir cut down in the state’s forests—are cropping… Read more →

Eating foods that contain saturated fat, like red meat, can increase risk for cardiac events. Now, new research published in Heart suggests another substance commonly found in red meat can increase risk for acute heart failure: trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). "Our study shows that higher levels of TMAO, a metabolite of carnitine derived from red meat, is… Read more →

Reminder for the week: Anglers need fishing license, trout stamp, FIN number for trout season DOVER DELAWARE(Feb. 19, 2016) – 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 Feb. 8-14 made 1,172 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters and the general public, including four vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 18 complaints and issued 110 citations, 27 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. An item of particular note: [if !supportLists]· [endif]On Feb. 13, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers coordinated with the family of missing Airman Keifer Huhman to conduct a ground search of the C&D... Read more →

Vol. 2 No. 35 (FEBRUARY 21, 2016) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning 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 image to enlarge) Related articles Zen Pencils - Inspirational Quotes Adapted Into Cartoons CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Garth - 19th Feb 2016 Daily Quiz for February 17, 2016 Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Scalia in Heaven Read more →

February 19, 2016 For Immediate Release WOODBURY NEW JERSEY --Darryl J. Senior (DOB 12/14/66) of Williamstown NJ was sentenced today to six years in New Jersey state prison for endangering the welfare of a child, a charge to which he pleaded guilty on 10/5/15, acknowledging he failed to report to the state Division of Child Protection and Permanency that a minor had told him she had been sexually assaulted for years in Monroe Township NJ by a man Senior knew. In sentencing Senior, Superior Court Judge Robert P. Becker ordered that he must serve 30 months of the prison term before becoming eligible for parole. Senior’s agreement with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office called for Judge Becker to decide the period of parole ineligibility in a range from 24 to 30 months, and Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Dianna Reed-Rolando today asked for 30 months. Upon release from prison, Senior will... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY -- A New Jersey man who alleged he was beaten by Atlantic City police in a hotel room has settled his excessive force lawsuit for $195,000. Tyler Graves said police entered the room he was staying in at the Super 8, assaulted him for no reason and then brought him to police headquarters. Police… Related articles VIDEO: Coast Guard medevacs injured fisherman 70 miles off Barnegat Light, NJ Despite push from Christie, Atlantic City still in trouble North Jersey casinos may do well, but NYC competition looms Christie says he favors expanding casinos to northern N.J. 10 things to know in N.J. on Friday morning New Jersey Politics Roundup Read more →

(U.S. Coast Guard photo) PHILADELPHIA — Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is investigating two ships Saturday, which ran aground in the Atlantic Ocean near the Absecon Inlet. Personnel from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City arrived on scene, but due to weather conditions, salvage operations for the tug and barge have been suspended until Sunday. The 77-foot Miss Katie experienced a loss of power and ran aground north of the Absecon Inlet, and the 135-foot barge drifted and ran aground on the south side on the inlet. No injuries or pollution have been reported. Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790. The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future. press release Related articles Inside A Minimal Hamptons Home That's The Epitome Of Luxury "Finest Hours". . . . . A Film Rainbow Trout Fishing As Well As Hints U.S. Navy to use parts of Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean... Read more →

Forecasters remain confident that a storm system will be heading towards New Jersey next week but, based on the latest projections from computer models, they are expecting most of the Garden State to end up with more rain than snow. The storm, which is expected to form Tuesday in the Gulf Coast and move up along… Read more →

February 19, 2016 Weekly Wastebasket Volume: XXI No. 7 In the current fiscal climate only the Pentagon receives so much money they have to invent new programs to spend it all. Just a couple of years ago – when Congress was larding up the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account far above the Administration’s request – a brand new program was born to absorb some of the tsunami of cash. Enter the so-called European Reassurance Initiative (ERI.) Less than a billion dollars when the Obama Administration first proposed it, this year’s request is for $3.4 billion. You might wonder how this new program differs from what the United States already does to “reassure” our European allies – pay 22% of the total bill at NATO, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. (The next closest contributor to overall costs is Germany at 14.6%. You can find the full list of what percentage each of... Read more →

Special Agent Lee Tartt Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi End of Watch: Saturday, February 20, 2016 BYRAM MISSISSIPPI--Special Agent Lee Tartt was shot and killed while as he and other members of a Mississippi Department of Public Safety SWAT team attempted to make entry into a home during a barricade at a home near Iuca, Mississippi. A male subject had taken his wife and child into the home during a domestic dispute. During the standoff the woman and child were allowed to leave the home. The man opened fire on the SWAT team members as they entered the home. Special Tartt was fatally wounded and three other members of the team were wounded. The subject was shot and killed. Special Agent Tartt had served with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics for 16 years had served in law enforcement for 22 years. He is survived by... Read more →

For Immediate Release – February 19, 2016 Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor, Middle Township Police Chief Christopher Leusner and Lower Township Police Chief William Mastriana announce the arrest of two individuals in the homicide of 15 year old Nicole Angstadt in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township. On December 14, 2015, Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Lower Township Police Department, while conducting a missing person’s investigation, went to 100 Vermont Avenue and discovered the body of a white female, later identified as Nicole Angstadt. Angstadt was reported missing by her mother on December 1, 2015. An exhaustive investigation conducted by members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Middle Township Police Department and Lower Township Police Department has led to the arrest of Derrick Powers, 23 year old male of Rio Grande, NJ and Charles... Read more →

at Local Automotive Technology Competition WHAT: 24 high school seniors will compete in a hands-on automotive technician skills challenge for more than $900,000 in scholarships, tools and prizes, and the chance to compete at the National Automotive Technology Competition. WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2016 Competition begins at 8:40 a.m. and runs until 1:10 p.m. Great visuals all day long! Awards ceremony at 1:45p.m. WHERE: Automotive Training Center, 900 Johnsville Blvd., Warminster, PA 18974 DETAILS: The 23rd Annual Automotive Technology Competition, produced by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation (the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Auto Show), provides the opportunity for elite teams of the finest automotive technical students from Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties and southern New Jersey to work against the clock in a timed, hands-on automotive technical skills competition. Students will test their knowledge at 10 workstations and perform a Pre-Delivery Inspection of a... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet (CNBNewsnet) GLOUCESTER CITY N.J. (February 19, 2016)If you travel around the City of Gloucester City you can’t help to notice a large number of city-owned trucks and cars driving past. Gloucester is not a big city; it is about 2.78 square miles. No doubt that is one of the reasons why you will always see a police car, a fire engine, a highway department vehicle, a public works vehicle, water department vehicle, housing vehicle drive by. Even so there are times when so many city cars/trucks are going up and down Broadway you think it is a parade. It also makes one wonder if there might be too many vehicles in use. For example, during the summer, there were five public works employees putting together the new playground equipment at Martins Lake. Parked nearby as they worked on the project were five city trucks,... Read more →

On February 13, 2016. Age 73. Longtime resident of Gloucester City. Survived by his children, Lorie A. Siber, Christine L. Keron, Georgia Ruth Lain and George H. Jones, IV and their mother Bernadette Henry; grandchildren, Johnny, Matthew, Danny, Drew, Alina, Chloe, Nicole and Kai; sister, Georgia R. Glowfeski and her son Joey. At the request of family, services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of George H. Jones, III. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City, NJ. Ph:856-456-1142 Read more →

30-day Public Comment Period Extended to March 1, 2016 The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has partnered with the NJ Audubon Society to revise the existing Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for the 3,461-acre Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Sussex County. The primary goal of the plan is to maintain ecosystem health, diversity, and integrity by creating a greater balance among the stages of forest succession throughout the property, minimizing further distribution of invasive exotic species, and enhancing biological diversity through responsible silviculture and mimicking natural "gap disturbances". Sparta Mountain WMA Forest Stewardship Plan(pdf, 2.6mb) Sparta Mountain WMA Forest Stewardship Plan Appendices(Google Drive) As part of the process of developing this plan, stakeholders who have insights about this area and interest in the management of state land were involved during the plan's revision, and a separate 30-day comment period for the final draft was held specifically for the stakeholders... Read more →

By Hugh Carberry, Principal Biologist Artificial Reef Program Coordinator February 17, 2016 Do the winter doldrums have you down? Is your boat pulled for the season and your outboard motor winterized? For many anglers the winter means boat shows, fishing seminars, fishing flea markets, repairing tackle and getting ready for the spring. But why take a break from your passion? Some of the best fishing opportunities exist right now! Cod are being caught off New Jersey and party boats are your ticket to getting there. Several party boats that call New Jersey home offer 12 to 14 hour cod trips to reefs and wrecks. These vessels have heated cabins and many are handicapped accessible. Some even have heated hand rails! As with all party boats, you can bring your own fishing equipment or rent from the boat for a small fee. The prices per head vary depending on the length... Read more →

The Rothman Institute Ice Rink season is almost over! You only have until February 28 to glide across the ice right next to City Hall, seven days a week! Admission is $3 for children ages 10 and under and $5 for adults. Skate rental is $9. Come on out soon, while you can still enjoy skating and fun, right in the heart of Center City! And, just steps away from the rink, is the heated Rothman Cabin, with tasty food and drink from Rosa Blanca Café to get you warm and ready to get back out on the ice. Visit DilworthPark.org/rothmanicerink for hours, events, and more. If you'd like to book the rink or cabin for a special event, email [email protected] or call 215.440.5507 Rothman Institute Ice Rink, Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street, DilworthPark.org Salute to First Responders The Rothman Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is offering a... Read more →

(CNBNewsnet) February 17, 2016-Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined with South Jersey women, advocates and the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey in a united call for gender pay equity. "Women are the backbone of our families and our country. And many of them have proven they can pull their weight and do everything a man can do. Yet, in many cases, women performing the very same jobs as men are earning less. That’s outrageous. This kind of discrimination is bad for women, it’s bad for American families, and it’s bad for our economy,” said Rep. Norcross. Congressman Norcross urged passage of H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Paycheck Fairness Act, which Rep. Norcross co-sponsored, amends the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and would require employers to document that any pay gaps between men and women are due to... Read more →

FEDERAL FUNDING WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE TRAILS AND ENHANCE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES STATEWIDE TRENTON - The Christie Administration has approved 63 applications totaling $1,188,500 for recreational trail projects throughout New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. The funds come from the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program and are administered by the DEP's Green Acres Program. The goal of the Recreational Trails Program is to improve public access to open space, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, develop trail linkages, create urban and suburban trail corridors and provide sites and facilities for additional and improved hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle activities. "Preserving and enhancing natural resources and open spaces, and providing affordable recreational opportunities for our residents are priorities for the Christie Administration," Commissioner Martin said. "New Jersey's trails not only provide residents and visitors with recreational and health benefits, but improve the quality of... Read more →

For Immediate Release - February 18, 2016 Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor announces the arrest of Jose Ramos, 62, of Wildwood, New Jersey, and Cloefe Jimenez, 49, also of Wildwood, NJ culminating a theft investigation involving the Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Cape May County Board of Social Services. Cape May County Board of Social Services investigators learned that Ramos was utilizing Jimenez, an employee at a Deli located within the City of Wildwood, to cash out his monthly Social Services Benefit in exchange for cash. The County Board of Social Services notified the Prosecutor's Office and a joint investigation was initiated. As a result of this investigation, Jose Ramos was charged with Misuse of a Food Stamp Card, a crime of the fourth degree and Conspiracy to Commit Theft, a crime of the third degree. Cloefe Jimenez was... Read more →

Pinus rigida on trails outside of Batsto in Wharton State Forest in the pine barrens of New Jersey (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February 5, 2016 A public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research, management and recreational angling in New Jersey, is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, at Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County. The forum will begin at 10:00 a.m. The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife holds forums to improve communication with the angling public and to solicit public input in shaping freshwater fisheries programs in the future. The forums are a perfect opportunity for all freshwater anglers to learn about existing programs and to share their views and recommendations. Topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. This year two talks will be presented highlighting recent field sampling efforts including Warmwater Sampling Results for southern waters, Union Lake Fishery Inventory, as... Read more →

Hunter Education Courses Resume in March. Registration Now Open! A hunter education course must be completed if a person has never had a hunting license. The NJ Hunter Education program prepares students to recognize, understand, and accept the serious responsibilities of hunting. Having safe and ethical hunters in the field is fundamental to the sport. To accomplish this, the NJ program has two components: a home-study portion and the field session/written exam. Home study allows students to learn the "classroom" material at their own pace and then attend a one-day field session. The one-day field session consists of students working with instructors to complete an extensive field walk, mandatory live-fire session and concludes with a mandatory written exam. Hunters who wish to use a rifle/muzzleloader who did not previously complete the Rifle Hunter Education Course (discontinued) must now complete the Firearms Course to obtain a Rifle Permit. Trapping classes, when... Read more →

Gloucester Township, NJ-February 18, 2016: Gloucester Township Emergency Medical Services (GTEMS) is pleased to announce the implementation of Bariatric Transport Ambulance Capability on Monday 2/15/16. This will be the first Bariatric Transport Capable Ambulance, to our knowledge, in Camden County and we hope that our unit will serve an unmet need in our county. GTEMS Bariatric 80 will be utilizing a system that allows us to convert an ambulance into a Bariatric Unit in 3 to 5 minutes. Currently, two of our ambulances are equipped with the mounts to accommodate the bariatric equipment, but we plan in the future as time and funding allows to outfit all 7 of our modular/box ambulances with these mounts. The Bariatric System we are utilizing is from a company called RX Fabrications that includes a set of ramps and a winch to help load the cot with a patient with no lifting. The ramps... Read more →

Death of Leonardo da Vinci by François-Guillaume Ménageot (now to be seen in the observatory and museum at Amboise). (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Part Three of Seven Episode Art & Architecture in Cinema Screens at Select Carmike Cinemas March 31 at 7:00 PM (Local) Art & Architecture in Cinema (AAIC) brings the world’s greatest works of art, and their environs, to theaters around the country. Patrons will enjoy unprecedented HD big-screen access into the lives of renowned artists, their art, plus fabulous museums and galleries. Explore as never before the works and personality of one of the greatest artists who ever lived, Leonardo Da Vinci. This exhibition-event is the result of 6 years work by leading Leonardo experts, Pietro Marani and M. Teresa Fiorio, and is divided into 12 sections. At the end of this journey through the city that inspired and engaged him, we discover the artist, the man and... Read more →

Anna M. DiFranco Born: December 06, 1925 Died: February 17, 2016 Send Flowers Anna M. DiFranco (nee Piccurelli), on February 17, 2016, of Runnemede. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Louis DiFranco. Devoted mother of Janice Masiejczyk (Daniel), Linda Geist, Doreen Bonato, and Michelle Mullin. Loving grandmom of 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Viola DiBello. There will be a viewing from 8:15 to 9:15am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am at Holy Child Parish, St. Maria Goretti RC Church, Runnemede. Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. www.gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

Plenty of programs stress the importance of talking to teenagers about the dangers of drug misuse. But who’s talking to seniors? It’s the ultimate irony: these remedies save lives, but also have the potential to sicken or even kill those seniors who may most need the treatment. Oftentimes, medication management is a difficult subject to broach because it is so personal and something seniors may have taken care of on their own for a very long time. There are plenty of questions to ask a senior to help determine whether he or she could be at risk, from “Do you know why you are taking this medication and how it’s supposed to help you?” to “How do you manage to keep track of all those pills?” Remember, talking today could help ensure that an older adult stays independent longer. The Let’s Talk about Rx℠ program provides a number of resources... Read more →

OAKLYN N.J. February 18, 2016--The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Oaklyn Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed a bank today. The suspect entered the TD Bank located at 1130 White Horse Pike in Oaklyn around 12:53 p.m. on Thursday and passed a demand note to a teller. He received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured. The suspect is described as a white male who stands approximately 5’10’’ and has a thin build. He was wearing an olive green coat, a gray and black striped hooded sweatshirt, a dark winter hat, a red or orange scarf and tan cargo pants. Surveillance photos of the man are posted below. Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jason Rowello at (856) 225-8475 at or Oaklyn Police Detective Paul Mason... Read more →

For Immediate Release – Feburary 16, 2016 Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto announce the arrest of Hakim Clark, 25 years old male of Vineland, NJ related to a shooting incident that occurred in the City of Wildwood on January 28, 2016. On January 28, 2016, at approximately 5:50 P.M., the Wildwood Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 East block of Roberts Avenue in Wildwood. Upon arrival, police conducted a search of the area and located several shell casings, from a firearm, lying on the ground in the 100 East block of Roberts Avenue. No injuries were reported. A multijurisdictional investigation was initiated involving members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Wildwood and Middle Township Police Departments. Six individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses as a result... Read more →

Author: Anne Forline | South Jersey Observer BROOKLAWN N.J. (February 18, 2016)The new Hair Cuttery salon in the Brooklawn Shopping Center is set to open by March 10, 2016, according to an email received from Client Services for the Ratner Companies. Hair Cuttery will occupy the space left vacant by Radio Shack. The Ratner Companies’ profile states that it is the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, operating nearly 1,000 salons in 16 states. In the past 40+ years, Ratner Companies and its predecessors have done over $15 billion in sales and have employed more than 100,000 licensed stylists. In addition to Hair Cuttery, other brands in the Ravits Companies include BUBBLES, Salon Cielo and Spa, ColorWorks, and Salon Plaza. The idea behind Hair Cuttery came about in 1973 when Dennis and Ann, then newlyweds, were having dinner at a restaurant when the conversation... Read more →

January 2016 Press Release (CNBNEWSNET)--BROOKLAWN N.J. (February 17, 2016) January 1 Zachary J. Letchford, 19, of Clementon was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. During the course of the motor vehicle stop the officer located a small clear bag containing marijuana on the floor board behind the driver. Mr. Letchford was placed under arrest and was also found to be in possession of a small metal grinder. He was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released after being issued his municipal court date and driving summonses. January 5- During the course of a motor vehicle stop the driver was found to be providing police with false information regarding her true identity. As a result she was placed under arrest and brought back to police headquarters to determine her true identity. Zorna Neari Rodriquez, 46, of Glassboro was found to have numerous... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – Dr. Labib E. Riachi, 47, of Westfield, New Jersey, and two companies that he owns and operates, Riachi, Inc. and Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, LLC, both based in Westfield, have agreed to pay $5.25 million to resolve allegations that they falsely billed federal health care programs for tests that were never provided, among other claims, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced today. The settlement resolves allegations that the defendants routinely billed Medicare and Medicaid for anorectal manometry, an invasive diagnostic test, and electromyography, another diagnostic test, even though most of the tests were never performed. In addition, the settlement resolves claims that the defendants submitted claims to Medicare for physical therapy services that should not have been paid because they were not performed by a qualified therapist. The allegations resolved by today’s settlement were raised in a civil lawsuit that the government filed on Feb. 10,... Read more →

California Woman Robbed Would-Be Parents of Money and Hope 02/16/16 Allison Layton, who owned a California company called Miracles Egg Donation (Miracles), claimed she was in the business of helping infertile couples have children. But her business turned out to be a fraud, and she ended up stealing her victims’ hopes and dreams as well as their money. Would-be parents paid Miracles tens of thousands of dollars—sometimes their life savings—for egg donation and surrogacy services that Layton promised to coordinate. Instead, during a three-year period beginning in 2008, she defrauded couples, egg donors, and surrogate mothers while living a lavish lifestyle off the proceeds. “This was not a typical white-collar case,” said Special Agent Dana Eads, who led the investigation from the FBI’s Los Angeles Division. “Many of the victims were in a vulnerable place in their lives—working against their biological clocks and trying to afford this expensive and time-consuming... Read more →

It looks like Democrats are officially waving the white flag in PA-06. The only Democratic candidates to file against Ryan Costello before Pennsylvania’s filing deadline yesterday were Lindy Li and Mike Parrish. Lindy Li is the candidate who originally filed in PA-07 and then decided she wanted to run in PA-06 instead. She is also notorious for her recent interview with The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report where she left the interviewer feeling “speechless and confused” and described Li as “too ambitious and idealistic.” Mike Parrish isn’t in much better shape. His most recent FEC filing shows that he has $27,711.59 cash on hand. Enough said. NRCC Comment: “From the second Ryan Costello was elected, all Washington Democrats could talk about was how they would defeat him after only one term in Congress. Now their tune is changing since they are officially stuck with two incredibly uninspiring candidates in Mike... Read more →

10 grams of no.3 heroin (Photo credit: Wikipedia) (CNBNewsnet--STRATFORD N.J. (February 17, 2016)At 2:28am, Friday morning Stratford Police stopped a motorist on Warwick Road for speeding and equipment violations. Further investigation revealed the below subject to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for DWI and found to be in possession of 560 pouches of heroin with a street value of $10,000. The narcotics were recovered from the glove compartment of the vehicle. Seized in the arrest was over $300 in United States currency and a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The suspect, was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility after failing to post $90,000.00 cash bail. The matter is pending review in Central Judicial Processing in Camden. On the days following Upshaw-Goree's arrest, Stratford Police Detective Bureau executed a court ordered search warrant and recovered an additional 77 pouches of Heroin concealed in a secret compartment area... Read more →

English: A view of the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey looking south toward Funtown Pier (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Seaside Heights special event traffic advised to seek alternate routeswhile Route 37 eastbound/Mathis Bridge is under construction (Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today advised motorists heading to events in Seaside Heights between now and early May to seek alternate routes other than Route 37 eastbound/Mathis Bridge. In order to minimize congestion and help traffic flow as smoothly as possible for this weekend’s Polar Bear Plunge, and for St. Patrick’s Day festivities in March, NJDOT is working with local officials and event organizers to direct traffic to use multiple routes to get to Seaside Heights while Route 37 eastbound/Mathis Bridge is under construction for the winter/spring season until May 12th. During construction there is one eastbound travel lane and two westbound travel lanes available on the Tunney Bridge.... Read more →

With multiple doctors and specialists, a variety of dosage instructions, and an alternating schedule of refills, managing a medication regimen can be daunting for anyone, especially seniors. In fact, a new survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc. – franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, the world’s leading provider of in-home care services for seniors – found that nearly one-fifth of seniors taking five or more prescription medications daily have experienced challenges, including keeping track of which medications they have taken and when. This type of medication management uncertainty can lead to devastating consequences – from an adverse drug interaction to the need to move to a nursing home. Moreover, this potential risk only multiplies as seniors’ age or as their number of prescription medications increases. This can be a difficult subject for families to discuss. In many cases, seniors have been managing this aspect of their lives on... Read more →

Marijuana's impact on the human brain is complex and poorly understood, as it affects everyone differently and research is limited. In a new study, researchers attempt to clear up misinformation about the perils of weed by examining how marijuana use increases the risk of mental health or substance abuse disorders. Led by Dr. Mark Olfson of… Read more →

MORRISTOWN -- A Hackettstown man admitted Wednesday he stole nearly $171,000 from former "Saturday Night Live" star and New Jersey native Joe Piscopo, authorities said Frank LaRocca, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft by unlawful taking at Morris County Superior Court, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said in a news release. The comedian hired LaRocca… Read more →