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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 29, at 11 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City for Frances Mary Canning "Fran", of Gloucester City who passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016, at her home. Viewing from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM. Fran attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and Gloucester Catholic High School. She worked at St. Mary’s Rectory in her younger years, and was later employed by Dr. Charles Brennan for 34 years before retiring in 1995. Fran was a very giving person to everyone whether they were sick or healthy. She had a very good sense of humor. Born and raised in Gloucester City she was the daughter of the late William and Frances (Byrne) Harvey. Beloved wife of 55 years to Joseph “Ron” Canning, loving mother of Ronnie, Jr. and Pamela J. Gettings, brother of Bill Harvey, Joan... Read more →

Related: Obituaries On November 8, 2016, age 53, of Audubon. Survived by his son, Sebastian Pavone. Loving son of Maryellen (Quinlan) Engle and the late George T. Engle, Sr. Dear brother of the late Lynn M. Engle. Also survived by his aunts, Rosemary Garrity, Joan Hand (Ron) and Maureen Semola (Charles); uncles, Edward and Michael Quinlan and many caring cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation with the family on Wednesday, December 28th from 10 to 11 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish: St. Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM in the church. Inurnment will follow Mass in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Please write in memo: George T. Engle, Jr. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of George... Read more →

Related: Obituaries On October 26, 2016. Age 63. Of National Park. Formerly of Gloucester City. Peacefully in the loving care of her family. Loving Daughter of the late Harold Ferrell and Betty Ferrell (nee Bolt). Beloved mother of Mike Ferrell (Penny) and Thomas Ferrell. Devoted grandmother of John, Mikayla, James and Bobby Mike. Dear Sister of Bill Ferrell and Joann DiDiego. Survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. Janice was born in Camden City and was a longtime resident of Gloucester City before recently moving to National Park. Cremation was private and there are no services at the request of the family. Family requests memorial donations in Janice’s memory to the Disabled Veterans of America via www.dav.org/Donate Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Janice L. Ferrell. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City PH: 856-456-1142 via www.mccannhealey.com Read more →

Related: Obituaries On December 17, 2016. Age 69. Of Deptford and formerly of Mount Ephraim. Beloved father of Kelly A. Reynolds (Steven) and Gary M. Anderson, Jr., loving grandfather of Trent C. Reynolds and brother of Steven Anderson and Mike Travis. Gary worked as a carpet salesman for Sears in the Deptford Mall where he retired after 25 years. Funeral services will be held privately at a later date. There will be no viewing. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Gary M. Anderson, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142 via www.mccannhealey.com Read more →

Related: Obituaries On December 17, 2016. Age 95. Of Maple Shade. Formerly of Bordentown. Catholic Graveside Service and Interment are private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Marion Tulli. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 via www.mccannhealey.com Read more →

Related: Obituaries On December 19, 2016. Age 83. Of Collingswood. Formerly of Woodlynne and Wilmington, DE. Daughter of the late James F. Wilkie and Mary Ella McGee Wilkie. Loving wife of the late Preston H. Keller. Survived by her daughter Mary A. Keller Mitchell (late William Marshall Mitchell), granddaughter Jen Mitchell and great-grandson Jackson Sills. Agnes was a graduate of Collingswood High School. She was an accomplished singer and pianist. She enjoyed traveling, researching her family in Scotland and meeting them in the 1970s, knitting and reading. Agnes worked more than 30 years at RCA and later GE in the data input department, working her way to department manager. She worked more than 15 years as Registrar at Woodlynne Public School. Funeral services are private in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Agnes M. Keller. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:... Read more →

George J. Giessner, on December 25, 2016, of Deptford. Age 93. Beloved husband of Edna M. (nee Woertz) for 58 years. Devoted father of George J. Giessner, Jr., Peter A. Giessner (Thuy), John “Jack” B. Giessner, Charles F. Giessner (Eleanor), Dorothy A. Kraynik (Bill), Mary L. Baugher (James), Robert C. Giessner, and Joseph D. Giessner (Nell Forgacs). Loving grandfather of Stephanie, Christopher, Paul, Timothy, Nathaniel, Daniel, David, John, Amanda, Sarah, Melanie, and Sadie. Dear brother of the late Bernard Giessner and Cecile Cantlin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and second cousins. Mr. Giessner served with the US Army Air Corps as a P47 pilot during WW II. He graduated with Honors in 1956 from Drexel University Evening School with a BS in Electrical Engineering and earned his Professional Engineering License in 1956. George worked at ITE/Gould designing circuit breakers. He holds multiple patents and was a VP of... Read more →

HANCOCK Kathleen On Dec. 9, 2016 a long time resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 61 yrs. Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Francis and Helen Hancock (nee Metzinger) and is survived by her brothers Francis (Elaine) and Gerald Hancock and her sister Brenda Thomas (Bob). Services were private and held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the ETHERINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Read more →

COWGILL Joan E. On December 11, 2016 (nee Holloway), a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ Age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late George Cowgill, and loving companion for many years of the late James Burkman. Joan is the cherished mother of Janice M. Ellis (Mike Papp) and the late Kathy Cowgill. She is also survived by her beloved grandson Joseph Ellis and great granddaughter Kayla, and dear brother Ralph Holloway (Nora). Services were private and held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the ETHERINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Related articles Nicole Lynn Wagner age 35, of Gloucester City Gloucester City PD Crime Report: Officers Arrest Burglar Hiding in a Bathroom Died: Russell Shedd, Brazil's Top Evangelical Theologian Read more →

Bernice C. Boulden (nee Kahlan), passed away on December 14, 2016. She was 86. A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, Bernice grew up in Gloucester Heights. She was the daughter of Rose Tennant and Frederick (Fritz) Kahlan and sister to Rose Kocsis (nee Kahlan). As a young girl and thru adulthood she was close with her two cousins Eka Diciano (nee Kahlan) and the late Jane Chiodi (nee Laute). Their family homes remain within on block of one another to this day. Bernice met her future husband, the late Harry E. Boulden, Sr., at the Gloucester Park Dance. They were married for 61 years until his death in 2013. Bernice was a longtime employee of J.C. Penny Co., from which she retired, but her passion was her family. She was the loving mother of 4 children, the late Harry E. Jr. (Ellen), Kevin (Ruth), Gregg and Denise Boulden Dunn. She... Read more →

December 27, 2016 Bill Donohue comments on religious exemptions to federal legislation: President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to work with people of faith on many matters, and his goodwill is very much appreciated. Among the most pressing issues is the fate of religious exemptions to federal laws. The Obama administration has waged war on religious institutions in many ways: it has sought to redefine Catholic institutions by forcing them to provide coverage for abortion-inducing drugs in their healthcare plans, and has denied funds to Catholic institutions that fight human trafficking (this was payback for opposing abortion). It has also sought to undo legislative provisions that are religion-friendly. Moreover, these attacks have inspired radical secularists to do likewise at the state level. One of the many ways the Obama administration has sought to undermine religious organizations is to deny the kinds of religious exemptions that have traditionally been granted by previous... Read more →

press release MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Willingboro Director of Public Safety Gregory Rucker announced today that a Willingboro man was fatally shot early this morning in the first block of Genesee Lane in Willingboro. Tariq Mughal, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to the area just before 2:30 a.m. today and found his body in the street. The victim did not reside in the area where he was killed. The motive for the shooting is being investigated. No arrests have been made. An autopsy will be performed today by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood. The case is being investigated by detectives from the Willingboro Township Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. Law enforcement officials are asking anyone with information that may be helpful to investigators to contact the Willingboro Township Police Department Tip Line... Read more →

DOVER (Dec. 27, 2016) – In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an “Outdoor Theme of the Month” beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an “Outdoor Right,” or theme, will be selected each month. The Delaware Children in Nature Bill of Rights is a list of 10 “Outdoor Rights” – which will be used as themes for each month. The themes will include: “Go Outside and Play,” “Climb a Tree,” “Plant a Seed,” “Catch a Fish,” and others. The theme for January corresponds with the kickoff of the entire 10-month initiative, “Go Outside and Play.” “The goal of this initiative is to engage children with their surroundings by providing meaningful outdoor experiences and promoting healthy lifestyles... Read more →

BROOKLAWN N.J. (December 25, 2016)-- Brooklawn Police report they apprehended 23 people during the month of November wanted on outstanding warrants. Ten of those suspects were from the borough of Brooklawn. Warrant Arrests: Cindy Lin Ellis, 45, of Camden Migdoel Cruz, 30, of Brooklawn Jessica Crystal Downey, 37, of Atlantic City Thomas Francis Faulkner, 53, of Thorofare Sakoya Denise Boyd, 23, of Pine Hill Kevin Daniel Good, 29, of Brooklawn Glendon Robert Schailey, 38, of Bellmawr Frank John Valianti, 37, of Brooklawn Richard P. Pratt, 30, of Brooklawn Michelle Lyn Wirt, 44, of Turnersville Jennifer Roma, 25, of Brooklawn Kathleen Anne Brodzik, 26, of Marlton Richard Glenn Pease, 49, of Franklinville Eric Lee Pratt, 23, of Brooklawn Charles Frank Phillips, 56, of Brooklawn Drew William Buechlein, 31, of Brooklawn Benjamin P. Rosenberg, 26, of Westville Godfrey Ronald Lewis, 26, of Sicklerville Michael Vincent Nacci, 31, of Brooklawn Sally Amelia Mansfield,... Read more →

This is not fake news: While everyone was busy flogging the Legislature last week for trying to champion Gov. Christie's profitable and vengeful self-interests, lawmakers did something to prevent the mailman and the pizza delivery kid from brandishing Glocks. The governor had unilaterally changed state gun regulations by expanding the types of people who could carry… Read more →

MARYLAND--Deer poaching dominated recent cases handled by the Maryland Natural Resources Police. A Kent County man was charged Monday with 21 poaching violations in two counties that could result in total fines up to $31,500. Joseph Michael Switalski, 34, of Rock Hall, was charged with multiple counts of failing to report and record the harvesting of three deer: a six-point buck and a doe in Kent County, and an eight-point buck in Cecil County. He also was charged with hunting on private land without written permission, failing to obtain a Bonus Antlered Stamp, exceeding the bag limit for antlered deer during bow season, butchering deer before check-in and failing to harvest two antlerless deer before harvesting an additional antlered deer in Region B. Officers checking hunters on a farm in Kent County Dec. 8 encountered Switalski, who told police that he killed a buck with a bow in Cecil County... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA--Drexel University has condemned one of its professors for tweeting on Christmas Eve, "all I want for Christmas is white genocide." The term "white genocide" was trending on Twitter Monday, casting a new spotlight on the nation's white supremacy debate. Drexel University in Philadelphia issued a statement on Christmas Day distancing itself from the tweet after… Read more →

Eddie Baez, 31 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by Indictment with one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine within 1000 feet of a playground and one count of attempt to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, all in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(b)(1)(B), 846, and 860, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. If convicted the defendant faces a maximum of 120 years imprisonment, a mandatory minimum of 5 years imprisonment, a period of supervised release, a $10 million dollar fine, and a $200 special assessment. The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Priya De Souza. An Indictment, Information or Criminal Complaint is an accusation. A... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man appeared in federal court today to face charges that he sexually abused a woman on a flight from India to Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Ganesh Parkar, 40, of Windsor, New Jersey, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of abusive sexual contact on an airplane. Parkar, who is an Indian citizen, had his initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Falk in Newark federal court and was released on $50,000 unsecured bond, home detention with electronic monitoring and surrender of his passport and all travel documents. According to the complaint: While on a Dec. 21, 2016, Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark, Parkar moved from his ticketed seat in the business class section of the plane to the economy class section and sat next to a female passenger seated in a... Read more →

December 23, 2016 EMMA GANNON ALBUQUERQUE (CN) – After killing their daughter, with his body camera off, and making up a story that the teenager was armed, an Albuquerque cop “relaxed” by going to Hooters, the teen’s parents say in a lawsuit against the city and officer. Former police Officer Jeremy Dear was pursuing Mary Hawkes in April 2014 after finding her cellphone in a stolen truck. He saw her on the street at about 5 a.m. and pursued her on foot, as part of a seven-member team of officers, according to the Dec. 20 lawsuit in Bernalillo County Court. Dear says that when he caught up to the teen, she put a gun in his face, giving him cause to shoot her to death. But her family says she had no gun. They describe Dear as a “wolf … running with a pack, all in uniform.” In the 10... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ --Congratulations to the newest members of Marian Chapter of the National Honor Society, who were inducted in a ceremony in the gym on Friday, December 12. The 2016-2017 Inductees of the Marian Chapter of the National Honor Society include: Kaitlyn Allison (see photo below), Brendan Beane, Emma Billings, Sabrina Blake, Laura Blaston, Morgan Burman, Santino Capone, Chad Casella, Renel Forand, Evan Giordano, Patrick Glennan, Emma Holian, Nicole Langdale, Nicholas Leonchuck, Yunshen (Vincent) Li, Garrett Lugiano, Mia Lugiano, Caroline Marinari, Meghan McGonigle, Camryn McHugh, Michelle Mortka, Emma Murphy, Monica Patel, Tenisha Pressley, Jordan Romano, Lauren Rossi, Danielle Sanderlin, Trey Scull, Andrew Stetser, Alexis Tighe, Andrew Vail, Isabella Versace, Ryley Walsh, Michael Zelinkski. via gchsrams.org Read more →

published Monday, February 11, 2008 Bill's Point of View: Cheer –Newly appointed Superintendent of School Paul Spaventa found out that not all video tapes of school board meetings were being given to the Local cable Channel 19 for public viewing. Someone either in the administration and/or on the school board was choosing what tapes the public got to view. As soon as it was brought to his attention the superintendent corrected the problem. Thanks, Mr. Spaventa for righting a wrong. Jeer-To the representative of the City of Gloucester City and the representative of Police Chiefs for not releasing a public statement explaining the turmoil in our Police Department. Is the public's safety in jeopardy because of the split between the rank and file and the administration? The Chief's (Bill Crothers and Mike Kaye) remain silent, choosing instead to have surrogates write Letters to the Editor/post comments containing cheap jabs. The... Read more →

John E. Robinson “Jackie”, on December 24, 2016, of Bellmawr. Age 50. Beloved son of John E. and Barbara L. (nee Riehl). Loving brother of Michael F. Robinson (Melisa), Missy Robinson, and T.C. Moore (Jeffrey). Dear uncle of Taylor and Lewie Claps, Gabrielle, Michael, Madison, and Jacob Robinson, and Jeffrey and Jessica Moore. There will be a viewing from 9 to 10:30am Friday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ. Funeral Mass 10:30am in the Church. Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to the Salvation Army, 1865 Harrison Avenue, Camden, NJ 08105. Related articles Ricardo L. Noce, "Ric" of Bellmawr, Korean War Naval Veteran; VFW Post 9563 Member Mary T. Wadsworth (nee Lipsett), Member of the Bellmawr Fire Department #1 Ladies Auxiliary Obituary | Chris A. Barry of Bellmawr Obituary | Gustavo... Read more →

Eileen A. Cook (nee McGowan), on December 19, 2016, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 47. Beloved wife of Sean Cook. Loving daughter of Jack and Josephine (nee Smith) McGowan. Dear sister of Kathleen McGowan (Greg Sluggett). Daughter-in-law of David and Margaret Cook. Sister-in-law of Heather Warren (Kevin). Aunt of Kate and Will Sluggett. Eileen worked at HPP in Philadelphia as an IT manager and was pursuing her masters degree at Drexel University. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday eve and 8:15 to 9:15am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Friday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment private. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Eileen’s memory to the Animal Welfare Shelter of the donor’s choice. Related articles Vince Patrone of Bellmaw, Korean War Army Vet, Teamster, Annunciation BVM Church Member Theresa M. Mastrangelo of... Read more →

Elizabeth M. Snock (nee Martinac), on December 23, 2016, of Runnemede. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Snock. Devoted mother of Barbara Drapczuk (Ted), Elizabeth Hellyer (Bob), Mary Bohnert (Glenn), and the late Frank Snock. Mother-in-law of Jody Snock. Loving grandmom of 12 and great grandmom of many. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth, along with her husband Stanley, was the former owner of Cap’n Stan’s Seafood in Runnemede. Relatives and friends may meet for Mass at 11am Wednesday at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa’s RC Church, Runnemede. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. v Read more →

Peter La Mantia, suddenly on December 23, 2016, of Bellmawr; formerly of Bronx, NY. Age 82. Beloved husband of the late Rosa (nee Graziano). Devoted father of Providenza La Mantia and Rosanna La Mantia. Loving brother of Sally DiSalvo, Rose Graziano (Sal), and the late Augie La Mantia. Proud uncle of Maria (Danny), Ben (Lauren), Sal (Angela), Maryann (Frank), Linda (John), and Philip (Joanne) and great uncle of Alex, Amelia, and Sal. Pete proudly served with the US Army. He was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of the Church and was the owner of Pete’s Shoe Repair in Runnemede for over 42 years. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday eve and from 8:15 to 9:15am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Friday at St. Joachim Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of... Read more →

West Caldwell,New Jersey (PR MediaRelease) December 26, 2016--To a 15-year-old raised on sugary pop music, a newly minted 59-year-old rock and roll singer/songwriter is about as relevant as a dial telephone. In the world outside of pop super stardom, however, where real life delivers its daily dose of humility to the rest of America, there are many who will find Richard Lehmann’s music anything but past tense. Scraps for Suckers is the debut album by Richard Lehmann and The Claimants. The album features 13 original songs presenting an eclectic mix of guitar rock and roll, country, Americana and even a helping of calypso music. Scraps for Suckers released mid-December and is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other online retailers, direct from the artist’s website theclaimants.com, as well as on most streaming platforms including Spotify, Youtube Music and many others. Finding Music After Misery After the crushing loss of... Read more →

The New Jersey State Police is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jeremiah Monell. Monell is wanted for the murder of his estranged wife, Tara O'Shea-Watson, in her Commercial Township home on December 19. Detectives with the New Jersey State Police Homicide South Unit, Troop "A" Criminal Investigation Office, and Fugitive…

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Picture from www.ice.gov showing ICE Special Agents (Photo credit: Wikipedia) NEWARK, N.J. – A citizen of Ecuador was removed from the United States Dec. 23, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Upon the man’s arrival in Ecuador, he was turned over to local authorities by ICE ERO officers. Manuel Fernando Cajamarca-Curillo, 25, the subject of an Interpol warrant of arrest in Ecuador for the rape of a minor, was ordered removed by a U.S. immigration judge in November. He was convicted in July 2012, by the Appeals Court of the Special Criminal Division of Ecuador and sentenced to eight years and four months in prison before fleeing the country and illegally entering the United States. He is also under investigation in Ecuador for the rape and murder of another minor. “This removal highlights ICE ERO’s shared approach and collaboration to ensure border security and... Read more →

Loans Micro-Surveillance Cameras to Detect In-Home Healthcare Abuse TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a new program designed to ensure that New Jersey residents who suspect their loved ones are being abused by unscrupulous home health care providers have access to the latest technology in micro-surveillance cameras that can easily be hidden to detect abuse and protect patients. The “Safe Care Cam” program makes micro-surveillance cameras available for free 30-day loans to anyone who suspects their loved one is being abused or neglected by home health aides or other in-home caregivers who spend long hours alone with a disabled or elderly person. The footage captured by the hidden device will either quell people’s fears or provide them with proof that immediate protective intervention is necessary. “Anyone who suspects a loved one is being abused by an in-home caregiver should not be... Read more →

CNB Tips and Snippets: William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet JURY CAN HEAR SUICIDE CASE INVOLVING AREA COPS--U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez ruled last week that a Bellmawr police officer and a Brooklawn police officer can be sued for trying to stop a man from committing suicide. According to the Courier Post, a jury hearing the suit can also decide whether a lack of training for Bellmawr and Brooklawn police officers contributed to the April 2012 death of 37-year-old Michael Wood of Bellmawr. The judge noted the boroughs' officers were not taught how to deal with suicidal or barricaded people like the knife-wielding Wood, who was fatally shot after police responded to his 911 call threatening suicide. Rodriguez said two officers who entered Wood's Bellmawr apartment "were undisputedly trying to help" the distraught man. But he said a jury might find the officers – Brooklawn Patrolman Charles Holland and... Read more →

Patricia A. Costante, Chairman and CEO of MDAdvantage Insurance Company, a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance, today announced the appointment of Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman to its Board of Directors. “I am very pleased to welcome Senator Bateman to the MDAdvantage Board,” said Patricia A. Costante, Chairman & CEO. “He has dedicated his life to serving the New Jersey community and we look forward to benefiting from his experience and insights.” Senator Bateman is a partner with the law firm of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis and Lehrer, P.C. He was elected State Senator in 2008, after having served the 16th Legislative District as an Assemblyman from 1994 to 2007. Senator Bateman currently serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee and the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. He has served on the Joint Committee on Public Schools and the Joint Committee... Read more →

Press Release WEST DEPTFORD NJ December 23, 2016--During the course of the past several weeks, detectives from the West Deptford Police Department have been conducting a cooperative investigation with several Gloucester County police agencies into numerous “smash and grab” style burglaries. There have been incidents reported in West Deptford Township, Deptford Township, East Greenwich Township, Woodbury City, and Woodbury Heights. The first incident occurring in West Deptford Township took place on October 31, 2016, at the Citgo Gas Station (945 W. Red Bank Avenue, West Deptford, NJ), where a window to the store was broken and stolen from within were numerous cartons of cigarettes and tobacco-related products. The second incident occurred on November 14, 2016, also at the Citgo Gas Station (945 W. Red Bank Avenue, West Deptford, NJ). A window to the store was broken and stolen from within were numerous cartons of cigarettes and tobacco-related products. A review... Read more →

Scotch Plains, New Jersey (PR MediaRelease) December 22, 2016 Alicia Ashley Slick Strike Club at YETI MMA is excited to announce that former co-trainer to World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis, Harold “Shadow” Knight, has joined the boxing and kickboxing academy as a coach and trainer. Harold joins an already illustrious team of world champions at YETI MMA. These include world champion boxer and kickboxer Alicia “Slick” Ashley and world champion MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter Vitor “Shaolin” Riberio. Harold is a fixture in the sport of boxing as a legendary boxer, trainer, and analyst. “To have Harold on board, as part of my coaching staff is magical, especially as I prepare for my title fight on February 3rd in Houston, Texas. All one has to do is look at the magic he brought to World Champion Lennox Lewis’ career to know that he is one of the best in... Read more →

SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that William Bonilla, Jr., age 31, and William Davis, age 29, both inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, in Minersville, Pennsylvania (FCI Schuylkill), were indicted on December 20, 2016, by a federal grand jury for conspiracy and attempt to obtain marijuana and synthetic marijuana in FCI Schuylkill. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Assistant United States Attorney Todd K. Hinkley is prosecuting the case. Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 10 years of... Read more →

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2016 – Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The veal trim and top bottom sirloin (TBS) products were produced and packaged on August 16, 2016, and October 25, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF only)] 60-lb. boxes containing “BONELESS VEAL”. 2,387-lb. bin containing “TBS”. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 17965” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The “BONELESS VEAL” items were shipped to a warehouse in California and the “TBS” items were shipped to distributor locations in Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered during routine sample testing. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Many... Read more →

CAPE MAY, N.J. – The Coast Guard and American Red Cross placed more than 300 Coast Guard recruits with several dozen South Jersey families for Christmas as part of Operation Fireside, Sunday. Operation Fireside has placed recruits with South Jersey families during the holiday season since 1981. It allows recruits to celebrate the holiday with a host family while they’re separated from their loved ones during the rigorous basic-training program. “This holiday season, our recruits are here preparing for their futures in the Coast Guard,” said Capt. Owen Gibbons, commanding officer of Training Center Cape May. “While they may not be able to spend time with their own families this Christmas, thanks to the generosity of these host families, they will get to celebrate the holiday in a way they will never forget.” Operation Fireside has been coordinated annually by the American Red Cross Southern Shore Chapter in Cape May... Read more →

Little League® Baseball and Softball has launched a new digital campaign, “Tee Ball Tuesdays,” to highlight the Little League Tee Ball Program and educate coaches, parents, and volunteers. Each Tuesday, Little League will share information, tips, and tricks to spotlight the fun, fitness, and fundamentals that is the focus of the Little League Tee Ball Program. With the biggest push on Little League’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms, as well as on LittleLeague.org and LittleLeagueU.org, Little League will offer a series of videos, photos, infographics, stories, and other tools that will help provide support and guidance for all those involved, or interested in getting involved, with the Little League Tee Ball Program. RELATED: Little League® Tee Ball Curriculum To aid leagues in providing a positive introduction to baseball and softball, in 2013, Little League developed a 10-week curriculum that has been shown to improve the Tee Ball experience for players,... Read more →

Thursday, February 07, 2008 Thursday afternoon demolition crews were securing the properties at 414 Haakon Road and 412 Haakon Road, Brooklawn. No serious injuries were reported. The home at 414 Haakon Road is gutted; the second home has extensive damage. The family living at 414 Haakon, a husband and wife and their 4-year-old, was evacuated because of the fire, said Camy Trinidad, executive director of the American Red Cross of Camden County. The Red Cross put the family in a hotel and gave them vouchers, she said. The family who lived in the other home was out of the country, Trinidad said, and the Red Cross is trying to find a way to contact them. PhillyFireNews.com gave the following report: FM-51 arrived to find a two-story dwelling with heavy fire 1st floor and extending to the second Floor. 3440 advised all hands were in service and the fire had extended... Read more →

A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. 'Your son is here,' she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened. Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement. The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed.All throug h the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward, holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile. He refused. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and of the... Read more →

WEST DEPTFORD NJ December 23, 2016--On December 17 a male entered G's Liquor Store on Kings Hwy and shoplifted several bottles of liquor. The male exited the store and left the parking lot in a black four-door Nissan (Unknown Registration). We are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. If anyone is able to identify the subject in the security photo, contact Ptlm. Alexander at 856-853-4599 ext. 402 or 856-845-2300. press release Read more →

DOVER DELAWARE(Dec. 22, 2016) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC’s Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams. DNREC Secretary David Small this week approved a Statewide Activity Approval (SAA) for use in considering applications for leasing state subaqueous lands for shellfish aquaculture in Little Assawoman, Rehoboth and Indian River Bays. The SAA will only be applicable to 343 acres rather than the 442 acres that were approved as shellfish aquaculture development areas (SADA) under regulations adopted in 2014. DNREC expects that most aquaculturists will seek SAA approvals due to the abbreviated process allowed, rather than... Read more →

Chesapeake City, Maryland, along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Reminder for the week: Know where to go to try out new ATVs, firearms DOVER (Dec. 23, 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, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 12-18 made 1,025 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 38 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 23 citations. Officers responded to 29 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail. Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions Incidents of note: On Dec. 17, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police cited... Read more →

image source: http://imagesyard.com/ See Also: Canine Influenza FAQ Canine influenza (CI, or dog flu) in the U.S. is caused by the canine influenza virus (CIV), an influenza A virus. It is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs through direct contact, nasal secretions (through barking, coughing or sneezing), contaminated objects (kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes), and by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs. Dogs of any breed, age, sex or health status are at risk of infection when exposed to the virus. In early 2016, a group of cats in an Indiana shelter were infected with H3N2 canine influenza (passed to them by infected dogs), and the findings suggested that cat-to-cat transmission was possible. Unlike seasonal flu in people, canine influenza can occur year round. So far, there is no evidence that canine influenza infects people. However, it does appear that... Read more →

Jessie V. Auletto (nee Panek), passed peacefully at home on December 22, 2016, of Bellmawr. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Bud” Auletto. Devoted mother of Joseph Auletto, Sandra Malloy (Frank), Anthony “Duke” Auletto (Kathy) and James R. Auletto (Dianna). Loving grandmother of Michael and Kelly Malloy, Tracy Connolly (Mark), Tina Leo (Jack) and Jaime Grookett (Tom). Great grandmother of Michael and Luke Malloy, Emma and Will Connolly, Matthew and Casey Leo and Ava and Thomas Grookett. Sister of Kay Taylor and the late Helen Saccamanno, Dorothy Auletto, Stella, Julian, Stanley and Adolph Panek. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Auletto was a founding member of Mary, Mother of the Church in Bellmawr. There will be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45am Monday morning at St. Mary’s RC Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Funeral Mass 11am in church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery,... Read more →

By Emily Leayman / December 21, 2016 / WATCHDOG.ORG In the Fraser Institute’s annual Economic Freedom of North America report, Pennsylvania fared well, ranking 18th among the states. But on significant points like government spending and taxes, the Keystone State could do better. Pennsylvania ranked 30th on government spending and 37th on income and payroll taxes as a percentage of personal income. On property taxes and other taxes, it was 29th. “There’s a connection between high government spending and slower economic growth,” Elizabeth Stelle, director of policy analysis for the Harrisburg-based Commonwealth Foundation, told Watchdog.org. “If we want a vibrant economy, if we want people to be able to find jobs, if we want people to prosper, then this study shows we need to reduce government spending and we need to have a better tax structure.” Economic Freedom of North America 2016 A TAXED NATION: Pennsylvania tied for 18th in... Read more →

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked to "restore the framework of bilateral cooperation" with the U.S. in a letter to President-elect Donald Trump earlier this month - which the transition team released Friday. The letter offers Christmas and New Year's wishes, then Mr. Putin suggests the two nations find a way to get beyond the loggerheads of… Read more →

press release PHILADELPHIA PA--The FBI’s Philadelphia Division is again warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam that spoofs, or fakes, the FBI’s name and actual telephone number on the recipient’s caller ID. We have seen our main number (215-418-4000) spoofed in this manner, as well as the phone numbers of the division’s resident agencies: Allentown - 610-433-6488 Fort Washington - 215-641-8910 Harrisburg - 717-232-8686 Newtown Square - 610-353-4500 Scranton - 570-344-2404 South Jersey - 856-795-9556 State College - 814-234-0341 Williamsport - 570-323-3791 Scammers have targeted residents around the region, claiming to be with the FBI; the intended victim may be told there’s a federal warrant for their arrest, which will be thrown out in exchange for immediate payment. FBI field offices across the country have received reports of similar calls, showing local FBI phone numbers. The caller says they are an FBI agent and demands money... Read more →

CLEMENTON -- On a rainy Christmas Eve morning, family and friends launched a new search for a U.S. Marine Corps veteran missing for three weeks. Lance James, 29, was last seen Dec. 2 when he was escorted out of the Hide-A-Way Tavern in Clementon following a fight with a bar patron. Clementon Police suggested he head… Read more →

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2016 – Texas Best Proteins (Farm to Market Foods), a Santo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,332 pounds of Cajun Style Dirty Rice containing chicken products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits containing Dirty Rice due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain peanuts, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The Farm to Market Foods Cajun Style Dirty Rice and Turkey Dinner Kits were packaged on 10/27/2016, 11/1/2016, and 11/11/2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)] 32 ounce trays of Cajun Style Dirty Rice with use/sell by dates of 1/15/2017, 1/17/2017 and 1/30/2017. The case code is 1982. 32 ounce trays of Cajun Style Dirty Rice within the boxes of Cajun Turkey Dinner kits with use/sell by dates of 1/15/2017, 1/17/2017 and 1/30/2017.... Read more →