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by Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M.Cap. Since Inauguration Day critics of Donald Trump have marched, rioted, verbally abused and in some cases viciously assaulted their opponents on a scale previously unseen. Some of the anger is understandable. As I said repeatedly last fall, Mr. Trump’s words and behavior during the presidential campaign, on immigration and other issues, were deeply troubling. But in one of our history’s darker ironies, Mr. Trump benefited from an opposing candidate who had her own equally, through different, ugly and disqualifying baggage. Mr. Trump is now President Trump, and curiously, some of the harshest, on-going fury directed at him has nothing to do with his personal character. Rather, it’s a very special brand of “progressive” intolerance for the approach his administration may take toward a range of difficult social issues, including abortion. It involves a visceral media and leadership-class contempt for people like the hundreds... Read more →

Skyline of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) from the New Jersey-Site of the Delaware River. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT CORPORATION Philadelphia, PA (January 27, 2017) – At the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s (DRWC) board meeting this morning, the organization’s president, Tom Corcoran, announced his intention to retire as of June 30, 2017. At the same meeting, Joe Forkin, DRWC’s Executive Vice President for Development and Operations, was unanimously appointed by the board to become the organization’s next president, effective July 1, 2017. “There was never any doubt that Joe was the logical person to replace Tom,” said Alan Hoffmann, DRWC board chairman. “Since the beginning of DRWC, Joe has been the creative force that has contributed so much to our success in innovative place-making as well as in his exceptional project management skills. He is a natural leader with an extraordinary work ethic that inspires the entire... Read more →

Contact A Health Care Provider If You Suspect Exposure The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles — a highly contagious disease — in a Hudson County adult male who may have exposed individuals at several public places in Jersey City between January 16-24, 2017. The individual acquired measles while traveling abroad and is recovering at home. DOH recommends that anyone who visited the locations during the dates/times listed below, contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. An individual who may have been exposed could develop symptoms as late as February 14, 2017. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency room. Special arrangements can be made for you to be evaluated... Read more →

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA UNVEILS FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT REPORT TO PRIORITIZE SCHOOL BUILDING NEEDS Report will inform the District’s 5-year, $1.1 billion capital program PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia today made public a multi-year and comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) report. This report, which began in 2015, reviewed 308 educational and athletic facilities and over 26 million square feet of educational building space that serves 140,000 students in pre-k, elementary, middle, high school and alternative schools. “Every child should have access to a safe, healthy, and welcoming school facility that supports teaching and learning opportunities. The Facility Condition Assessment empowers us to prioritize capital projects and clearly show our existing and potential public and private partners what our infrastructure needs are and how they can help,” said Dr. William R. Hite, Superintendent of The School District of Philadelphia. The FCA report updates information on the condition of school... Read more →

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TRENTON -- Cory Booker, the Democratic U.S. senator from New Jersey, has accused President Donald Trump and his administration of "repeatedly lying" and spreading "propaganda" to Americans during their first week in power. Booker, who has been highly critical of the Republican president, made the comments during an interview Thursday night on CNN. "A week in… Read more →

New Jersey State Police and Law Enforcement Partners Dismantle Bloods Street Gang Drug Network Newark, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police led a coalition of law enforcement agencies including the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Newark Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Task Force, which has led to the arrest of 12 members of the Red Breed Gorillas set of the Bloods Street Gang for drug distribution, drug possession, gang criminality, and weapons offenses. During the 10-month investigation, investigators discovered that an organized hierarchy of the Red Breed Gorillas Street Gang controlled the drug distribution in the area of Stratford Place and the Grace West Housing Complex on Irvine Turner Boulevard in Newark, N.J, which contributed to increased violence and criminal activity in the area. On Friday, January 20, detectives from the New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression North Unit, Fugitive Unit, Violent and Organized Crime North Bureau,... Read more →

press release By: Tiffany Chang Lawson, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs HARRISBURG PA (January 27, 2017)--Tomorrow marks the start of the Lunar New Year. Many Asian American families will celebrate by gathering for a traditional meal. We will give our homes a thorough deep cleaning to make way for the new year and all the good luck it will bring. My mother’s family is originally from Mainland China – my grandmother was born and raised in Beijing, China and my mother was born and raised in Taiwan. Dumplings are a staple for many Chinese American families like ours that trace their origins to Northern China. This is my grandmother’s recipe which was passed down to my mother and then to me. I am sharing this recipe with my fellow Pennsylvanians as we herald the arrival of the Year of the Rooster. I hope... Read more →

Published on Jan 22, 2017 BROOKLAWN NJ--The Brooklawn Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the male and female in the attached video who were involved in a shoplifting at the Rite Aid store in Brooklawn, NJ. If you know the identity of the actors, please contact Officer John Reader at (856)456-0750 ext. 110 or [email protected]. Read more →

published Thursday, April 24, 2008 CNB Poll Results: William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet As of 11 am Thursday, April 24 there had been 156 votes cast on the recent Opinion Poll on ClearysNoteBook about whether or not Dr. Carl Vitola should be reappointed as the physician for the Gloucester City School District. The poll began on April 20 and will be removed later today. The majority of the votes were received from people in the immediate area. And some votes were cast by individuals living in such places as South Dakota, Florida, Kansas, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, Maine to mention a few. The question presented to the public read "Do you think the City Superintendent or School Board is making a fair or right decision replacing such a Great Person like Dr. Carl Vitola?" People were asked to vote either Yes or No; 79 percent voted NO while 20... Read more →

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf released the following statement on his administration’s announcement that the Department of Corrections will begin the process to close SCI Pittsburgh by June 30, 2017: “The growing size and cost of our prisons system has gone unaddressed for too long – rising to more than $2 billion and threatening funding for programs that the people of Pennsylvania want: education, senior care and jobs and training programs. “I commend Secretary Wetzel and the Department of Corrections for their transparent, inclusive and comprehensive process to determine how to reduce its footprint while maintaining safety for the public, its employees and those it seeks to rehabilitate. “Prison population is declining and that is a good thing because it means criminal justice reforms are working. We must continue to pursue smart reforms that reduces the burden on taxpayers and protect our investments in education and drug treatment to keep people... Read more →

Villanova freshman forward Mary Gedaka (Mullica Hill, N.J.) has been named the Big East Rookie of the Week for her play in three games last week. Gedaka averaged 14.7 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per contest in helping the Wildcats to a 3-0 week. Her best performance of the week came at Butler on Friday, Jan. 20, when she recorded her first career double-double with a career-high 20 points and a career-best 10 rebounds to go with four assists, two steals and a block. She scored four of the 20 points in overtime to help Villanova rally from a 22 point deficit to win the game. In yesterday’s victory at Xavier, Gedaka scored a game-high 18 points on 9-of-14 shooting. She also added eight rebounds (six offensive) and two assists. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Penn, Gedaka came off the bench to tally six points and eight rebounds in... Read more →

Gloucester County and St. Matthews Community Development Corp. will team up again to host a Job Fair and Resource Event on Saturday, Feb. 4 at St. Matthew's Community Development in the Recreation Center, 245 Glassboro Rd., Williamstown, NJ. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "Whenever we can work within a community to help promote employment or any other service the county is happy to do it." This job fair will be industry specific with employers in the health care, retail/hospitality industries, financial services, and administration and technology opportunities. Freeholder Heather Simmons said, “Making a first impression counts. Job seekers should be prepared to speak with employers, dressed for success and have copies of their resume. “ Simmons, Liaison to the Department of Economic Development, said that the county is working on the MEGA Job Fair for March 24 at... Read more →

The Major League Baseball logo. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Former Olympic gold medalist will focus on promoting youth softball participation Press Release | January 25th, 2017 Major League Baseball has named former Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's College World Series Champion and professional softball pitcher Jennie Finch as a Youth Softball Ambassador. Finch will support Major League Baseball's Youth Programs with initiatives and strategies that are designed to grow softball at the amateur and youth levels. In addition to her duties as an ambassador of softball, she will also support an effort to promote girl's baseball. Finch is a two-time Summer Olympics medalist, leading the USA Softball Women's National Team to the gold and silver in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Finch graduated from the University of Arizona in 2002 after a record-breaking softball career, including a perfect junior season on the mound (32-0) and an NCAA Women's College World Series Championship in... Read more →

John Yowler (photo courtesy of GCHS) Among 13 New Inductees to Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame ! GLOUCESTER COUNTY NJ--Former Gloucester Catholic multi-sport star John Yowler will be among the 13 new inductees to the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame during the 37th Annual Induction Banquet on March 28, 2017 at Auletto’s Caterers in Almonesson, the Hall’s Executive Committee has announced. Yowler, a 1980 graduate, was a premier pitcher on the Rams’ 1980 baseball team, which compiled a 24-0 record en route to a state championship and was voted the No. 1 team of the 20th century by the Courier-Post. He also starred on Gloucester Catholic’s football and basketball teams. Yowler currently serves as a pitching coach at Cumberland County College. Additional inductees in the Class of 2017 include: Dan Antonelli (Clayton), John Yowler (Gloucester Catholic), Robert Eck (Pitman), Elmer Roane (Paulsboro), Joe Cipriano (Delsea), Christian Lynch (Kingsway),... Read more →

Employment Opportunity: The Westville Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Position of Special Law Enforcement Officer II (SLEO II) and Special Law Enforcement Officer I (SLEO I). SLEO II Officers will be responsible for patrolling the Borough of Westville to prevent crime, provide protection for persons and property, assure observance of law, apprehend violators, Court Security, and provide assistance to persons as necessary. They may also be assigned specific tasks consistent with a particular skill, function, or expertise. SLEO I Officers will be responsible for court security, foot patrols, community events, traffic control, and various paper work. Applicants for SLEO II must be Police Training Commission (PTC) Class II certified, a citizen of the United States, of mental and bodily health. Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak the English language, of good moral character and free from conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense,... Read more →

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic County Grand Jury reviewed the evidence today of the September 2016 police-involved shooting death of a Camden man. The Grand Jury declined to bring criminal indictments against the involved Atlantic City police officer, Atlantic County Acting Prosecutor Diane M. Ruberton announced. On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 2:34 a.m., two uniformed Atlantic City police officers on patrol observed a robbery in progress being committed near the Caesars Atlantic City parking garage on Arkansas Avenue. The officers observed a group of 6 males. As one Atlantic City police officer exited the vehicle the officer was shot and injured. The second police officer returned fire, hitting one suspect, who fled the scene. All other persons involved in the robbery also fled the scene in different directions. The suspect who had been shot was located approximately 11⁄2 blocks away, on Missouri and Pacific Avenues, collapsed and deceased. The... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA (January 25, 2017)Drew Alia, 40, of Philadelphia, pled guilty today to an Information which charged him with willfully failing to file federal income tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2013 before United States District Court Judge Paul Diamond, announced Acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. Alia, an attorney, according to the Information, operated a home mortgage recuse service which was designed to assist home owners who were facing foreclosure to secure financing in order to prevent a home mortgage foreclosure. The Information alleged that Alia realized gross income of $28,000 in 2010; $107,000 in 2011, $144,000 in 2012, and $71,000 in 2013 all of which he failed to report on federal income tax returns that he was required to file in each of the aforementioned years. “As we begin the 2017 filing season, American taxpayers are reminded that the term voluntary compliance means that each of... Read more →

January 26, 2017 Bill Donohue | The Catholic League This year's March for Life will take place at a time of unprecedented optimism. President Donald Trump's leadership has emboldened the Congress and state lawmakers to fight for the rights of the unborn with greater resolve than ever before. The death industry has taken note and is none too happy. The death industry, led by Planned Parenthood and NARAL, was a major presence at last week's Women's March on Washington. Their idea of women's rights is fixated on abortion and lesbians (as well as those unsure what sex they are). Thus, they have little in common with most women. President Trump will appoint a Supreme Court justice next week, one who is sure to understand that the most pressing civil rights of our time is the right to life. He has already signed an executive order reinstating the "Mexico City Policy";... Read more →

Hamilton, N.J. - Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes today announced a statewide violent offender fugitive sweep that has resulted in the arrest of more than 150 offenders. The ongoing investigation began November 1, 2016. To date, authorities have seized 11 firearms (2 assault rifles), 631 decks of heroin, and 60 vials of crack cocaine. In addition, Attorney General Porrino announced a new law enforcement directive designed to prevent victim and witness intimidation. The Violent Crime Initiative was coordinated by the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit at the request of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General in an effort to further suppress violent crimes throughout the state. The operation is intended to target violent fugitives, many of whom are criminal gang members with arrest warrants for crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. Some of the more... Read more →

The Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association announced the names of their new Executive Board members for 2017. The members will be sworn to their new positions during a banquet starting 6:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Braddock’s Tavern 39 South Main St. Medford, NJ 08055. Medford Township Police Chief Richard Meder will take the oath of office of President of the Chiefs' during a ceremony at the banquet. The 2017 Executive Board of the Chiefs' Association consists of: 1st Vice President, Mt. Laurel Police Chief Dennis Cribben, 2nd Vice President Lumberton Township Police Chief Tony DiLoreto, Secretary, Riverside Township Police Chief William Eliason, Treasurer, Chesterfield Township Police Chief Kyle Wilson, Sergeant-at-Arms, Florence Township Police Chief John Bunce, Chaplain – Reverend Jack Koslowsky. In addition to the swearing-in of the new board, the Chiefs' Association will also present the Richard Dreby President’s Award for service to the Chiefs'... Read more →

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces DOVER (Jan. 24, 2017) – The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament and the Live Release program will this year begin offering collectable award lapel pins to anglers for their trophy catches. The Tournament also will offer a new “Delaware Elite Angler” award and has added two new species to the list of catches eligible for recognition. “The Tournament’s origins date back to the late 1930s, when the Board of Game and Fish Commissioners arranged a fishing contest. The goal was to increase interest in freshwater and saltwater angling,” said DNREC Fisheries Biologist and Tournament Director Bruce Cole, who spearheaded the changes. “Eighty years later, the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament is still a very popular program, with anglers previously entering as many as 3,583 trophy fish in a single year. The Tournament has grown... Read more →

press release 1,900 adoptees have submitted applications to NJDOH The Christie Administration today announced over the past month, more than 1,000 adult adoptees have received birth records from the New Jersey Department of Health after submitting applications as part of a new law that unsealed the documents dating back to the 1940s. About 1,900 adoptee application requests have been received and 558 birth parents requested redactions on the records. The Department began mailing records earlier this month. “We know how meaningful this is for adoptees, some of whom have waited decades to receive this information. We thank them for their patience throughout this process,” Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett said. “As more adoptees submit applications, we will continue processing them in the order they are received.” The new law signed by Governor Chris Christie in 2014 allowed birth parents until Dec. 31, 2016 to submit requests to have their personal information... Read more →

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PHILADELPHIA PA January 25, 2017--Most Reverend Martin N. Lohmuller, File photo: Credit the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC). retired Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and Titular Bishop of Ramsbury, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 24th at the age of 97. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living Roman Catholic bishop in the United States of America. Bishop Lohmuller was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on June 3, 1944 by Most Reverend Hugh L. Lamb. He was named an Honorary Prelate to His Holiness, then-Pope, now-Saint John XXIII, with the title of Monsignor on May 18, 1959 and ordained a bishop by the late John Cardinal Krol on April 2, 1970. He died at Saint Joseph’s Manor in Meadowbrook (Montgomery County) yesterday afternoon following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be publicly announced when finalized. “I was saddened to... Read more →

MAPLE SHADE NJ (JANUARY 25, 2017)--In an effort to better serve, understand, and communicate with the citizens who live, work and travel through the community the Maple Shade Police Department is endeavoring to solicit your responses in their efforts to help improve the services they deliver and to build stronger relationships with the communities they serve. To participate click on the link below and complete a short survey, the link will remain active through February 8, 2017 http://www.mapleshade.com/police-survey-2017/ Address/Location Maple Shade Township Police Department 200 N Stiles Ave Maple Shade Township, NJ 08052 Related articles MOORISTOWN NJ: PSEG Repairing Damaged Utilities, Expect Power Outages | cnbnews.net Rutgers' Chris Laviano's 1st TD was missed assignment, and Andre Patton says that's a good thing Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul questionable vs. Saints | Injury Report How a saxophone and an electric guitar helped reenergize the Mets (VIDEO) Read more →

press release New Statewide Coalition Calls for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Jobs, Improved Air Quality; Targets Current & Future State Leaders Trenton, NJ – A diverse array of over 30 New Jersey labor, faith, community and environmental organizations today announced the launch of a new coalition, Jersey Renews, to press current and future state leaders to increase dramatically New Jersey’s commitment to fighting climate change. They released a statement at a State House press conference calling for action by the state in a number of areas. “Climate change poses a massive threat to our state,” reads the Jersey Renews statement. “Yet strong actions to counter it offer an opportunity to prepare New Jersey for the future… New Jersey should be a leader in progressive policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution while maintaining and creating jobs and economic benefits for those most affected.” Accelerating Climate Commitments Coalition members... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The well-known Jersey Shore band, The Nerds, will provide the music at the Poolside Reception at the PIANJ/PIANY Annual Conference being held June 11-13 at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City. The reception will be held, Monday, June 12. The event is the largest insurance conference in the Northeast. The Nerds have been performing for more than 25 years, playing a mix of classic rock and soul. In the fall of 2000, they hosted MTV’s Ultimate Cover Band Contest as the house band. They performed throughout the show as other bands competed in an elimination contest. In addition to appearing on MTV, they have been guests on The View; Carson Daly and numerous others. Their posters have been seen on episodes of the TV show Law & Order. They also have played many celebrity events for A&E, The Ed Show and Book of Daniel. They... Read more →

published April 2008 William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet I recently asked Gloucester City Mayor Bill James and the Finance Committee council members some questions on the proposed 2008 Municipal Budget that totals $16,439,000 or $613,313 more than last year's budget of $15,825,687. Under the proposed plan the local purpose tax will increase by 41 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. As such taxes will increase $287 on an average home assessed at $70,000. According to the advertised budget in the April 10 issue of the Gloucester City News, the City employs 105 full-time workers and 74 part-time. The number of employees was the same in 2007. A public hearing on the budget will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 8 PM in council chambers, City Hall, 313 Monmouth Street. I asked for an explanation on why County taxes were increasing in Gloucester City. And I inquired about the... Read more →

press release PHILADELPHIA PA (January 25, 2017)--The School of Theological Studies at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Lecture Series. This series encompasses the Archbishop’s Lecture Series, the Theology Lecture Series, the Philosophy Lecture Series, and the Cardinal Foley Lecture Series. It is an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us. All lectures are free, open to the public, and will take place at: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Vianney Hall Auditorium 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Montgomery County) Monday, January 30, 2017 Presenter: Gregory Erlandson Topic: The Power of the Word--Catholic News Media and Spiritual Formation Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Background on Presenter Gregory Erlandson is the director and Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Service (CNS), the oldest and largest English-language... Read more →

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (January 25)- Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Lower Township Police Chief William Mastriana announce the arrest of Robert Gittle, a 25-year-old male from Villas, New Jersey. Subsequent to a lengthy investigation, which stemmed from an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force operation, a male later identified as Robert Gittle, was allegedly sending videos/images of suspected Child Pornography via the internet. On January 24, 2017, a Court Authorized Search Warrant was executed at a residence in 400 block of Forest Avenue in the Villas section of Lower Township by members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office High Technology Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Lower Township Police Department. Pursuant to the search warrant, Gittle was arrested on January 24, 2017, and charged with: Manufacturing Child Pornography (Crime of the Second Degree),... Read more →

Austin Darrow College basketball is anything but normal, yet there’s one team who’s been shocking the nation and not in a good way. The Duke Blue Devils started as a preseason ranked No. 1 in the nation. They had a solid group of guys who could take Coach K to another national title (Grayson Allen, Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Luke Kennard). After going 12-1 before conference play, the Blue Devils are now 3-4 in the ACC. Where did it go wrong? The excuses can’t go on any further (suspensions, Coach K’s absence, and injuries). It’s time to admit the Blue Devils are not good. This team had gotten the benefit of the doubt early in the season when Giles was out with an injury. Then they had to deal with Grayson Allen’s mishaps and Amile Jefferson went down. Coach K’s absence could be a factor, but we are talking... Read more →

WILKES-BARRE, PA (01/25/2017)-- Wilkes University awarded 283 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees to students graduating after the completion of the fall 2016 semester. Darlene Ferrer of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. (08234) received a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing. Susan Fisher of Marlton, N.J. (08053) received a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing. Lia Ludan of Mays Landing, N.J. (08330) received a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing. Nannette Smith of Cherry Hill, N.J. (08034) received a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing. About Wilkes University: Wilkes University is an independent institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. Founded in 1933, the university is on a mission to create one of the great small universities, offering all of the programs, activities, and opportunities of a large, research university in the intimate, caring, and mentoring environment of... Read more →

? GAF power plant (CNBNews photo) William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 25, 2017)—Demolition work on the 111- year-old GAF power plant at the intersection of Charles and Water Streets has begun. The plant was the main source of power for the industrial complex that was once located in that area, now known as Southport. Companies such as Ruberoid (GAF), Hinde and Daugh Paper Mill, Harshaw Chemical (Amspec), Atlantic Richfield, and NJ Zinc (Gulf and Western) were fueled by that structure. *GI Holdings, the parent company of GAF is the owner of the property. The subcontractor involved with the demolitions of the building is the Mack Group, Cherry Hill. Bob Kotter was concerned about the asbestos fibers from the power plant cleanup blowing into the nearby neighborhoods. As a result of his tip, we discovered some interesting history about the GAF power plant (CNBNews photo0 Bob... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA (January 25, 2017)Charles Harmon (hereinafter Harmon), age 54, was sentenced to 24 months incarceration for violating the currency reporting requirements, stemming from his involvement in a scheme to launder purported drug proceeds. Additionally, Harmon was ordered to pay $9,715 to the IRS. He was also ordered to complete three years of supervised release. Harmon was the owner and operator of A-Z Auto Services Group located in Hainesport, New Jersey. Harmon conducted financial transactions with United States currency which an undercover agent (UCA) represented to him to be the proceeds of illegal drug trafficking. Specifically, On September 13, 2012, defendant Harmon accepted $45,000 cash from the Undercover Agent, purchased a 2009 GMC Yukon Denali with the cash in the name of A-Z Services Group, then transferred the title to the GMC Yukon Denali to the purported girlfriend of the Undercover Agent. He then structured the $45,000 into A-Z Auto... Read more →

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (January 25) – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor would like to warn the public of a recent Wire Fraud Scam impacting the entire Cape May County area. During the month of January 2017, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as members of multiple municipal police departments in the County, have received complaints of wire transfer fraud immediately following the closing on a settlement of a home. It is believed that, during the course of a closing settlement, an individual involved in the settlement will receive a phishing email. This email allows a virus to be placed on the user’s computer and the hacker then proceeds to monitor the activity on that computer. During the transaction, it will alert the hacker and prompt the hacker to begin exploiting the data on the computer. A fraudulent email address is then... Read more →

January 24, 2017 Bill Donohue | The Catholic League Hollywood's farm team, as represented by the Sundance Film Festival—the largest source of independent movie hopefuls—continues to mimic the all stars in Tinseltown by sticking it to Catholics. This year there are two nun-bashing movies to pick from. "Novitiate" is a religious drama about nuns during the early-mid 1960s, when the Second Vatican Council was in session. The movie plays off the tensions between the more traditional Church and a new wave of reforms ushered forth by Vatican II. The Mother Superior at the Tennessee convent is described by one Variety critic as "brittle" and "sadistic"; another reviewer for the publication calls her "merciless." This just goes to prove, one more time, that Hollywood is utterly incapable of making a movie about traditional Catholics that is not wholly stereotypical. Now that Sony—a studio with a history of anti-Catholic films—has acquired the... Read more →

PUBLISHED: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Bill's Point of View: Earlier this month I wrote a column about the Pimp your Prom contest sponsored by the radio station 102.Q FM. At first, I was hesitant to post the contest because of the word Pimp. I thought it was strange for a radio station to use that word for a contest. After all, I remember the word to mean whoremaster. It must be a generation thing I thought. And because of the number of schools participating in the event, I felt I was overreacting and went ahead with listing it on my blog. Shortly after it appeared on ClearysNotebook I received comments from people who thought it was awful that Gloucester City High School was participating in the event. As the day unfolded more remarks came in and one, in particular, got me upset. The person wrote, "Does anyone recall that just... Read more →

TRENTON -- The New Jersey native tapped by President Trump to serve as his senior counselor, Kellyanne Conway, threw "some mean punches" at an inauguration ball just hours after the new president was sworn in, according to a witness account. Fox Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino wrote on Facebook he witnessed two men donning tuxedos engaged in… Read more →

By Kevin Glass /Watchdog.org Restrictive rules being proposed for five lakes in New Jersey, including the largest body of freshwater in the state, could have a huge impact on tourism and summer fun. Some of the proposals come at the request of lakefront residents who claim their properties are being subjected to too many unwelcome visitors. According to the New Jersey Daily Record, some of the proposals include prohibiting boat anchoring within 200 yards of shore, and limitations on rafts and tubes tethered to the boats. They would also crack down on how long tow lines for waterskiers can be and the times that waterskiing is permitted. Lake Hopatcong, about 45 miles northwest of New York City, is one of the most popular lake destinations in New Jersey and, along with Lake Mohawk, Lake Grinnell, Cranberry Lake and Paulinskill Lake, could see its popularity as a destination diminish if the... Read more →

before Jan. 31 deadline DOVER (Jan. 24, 2017) – Just one week remains to submit your best hunting photographs for the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest, which ends on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside the 2017-2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will be looking for photos that best portray this year’s contest theme, “Hunting with Family or Friends.” Judges also will look at technical criteria including resolution, clarity and composition. “The hunting photo contest is a great chance to showcase and share adventures with other hunters,” said Division of Fish & Wildlife Director David Saveikis. “The theme helps reinforce and capture the fun of a shared outdoor hunting experience.” The contest is open to all Delaware residents, with a maximum of three entries per person. To be eligible,... Read more →

Assemblyman Christopher Brown should be ashamed. When he had a chance to oppose the election of anti-women candidate Donald Trump, Brown stayed mute as his fellow Atlantic County Republicans unanimously endorsed Trump. Then, as hundreds of thousands of Americans marched in solidarity this past weekend in support of women, Trump demeaned them, saying, "Why didn't these people vote?" Yet Assemblyman Brown remained silent once again. Then comes Atlantic County Republican Freeholder John Carman, responding to the legions of men and women who made their voice heard across America by posting a meme on his Facebook page asking if it the rallies would be over in time for the women “to cook dinner." How insulting! And still not a word from Brown. The silence is deafening. Call Assemblyman Brown today at 609-667-8266 or tweet him @ChrisBrownNJ on Twitter and tell him to condemn this attack on women and demand that Freeholder... Read more →

Austin Darrow Name me a team who had a “Big 3” and had a solid bench. I guarantee you can’t. LeBron James has come out and called out the management for not having bodies on the bench, and he is allowed to since he practically runs the team. I’m not saying he’s lying, because the Cavs bench is disastrous. Now I am a big LeBron fan, but let’s be honest here, he can’t be complaining about his teams needs when they have no money. The Cavs have the highest payroll in the league and have zero dollars of cap room. LeBron shouldn’t have taken all that money if he wanted better role players. Look back at the Miami Heat rosters with Wade, Bosh and James. The bench was awful. Why? The Heat only made enough cap space to satisfy all three players. Those three didn’t need the money that badly.... Read more →

press release Trenton, NJ (January 24, 2017)--On Wednesday, January 25th, the founding partners of Jersey Renews will be speaking at the State House about the urgency of climate change and the importance of action by our state’s current and future leaders. As part of our public launch, we will be discussing the key components of our policy platform created to reduce emissions, bolster clean energy, and create green jobs. Climate change poses a massive threat to our state; yet addressing it offers an opportunity to prepare New Jersey for the future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing deadly air pollution, and creating and securing good, green jobs. Our broad-based coalition of labor, faith, community and environmental organizations is launching Jersey Renews in response to the urgency of the situation; we want to urge our elected officials to act now to mitigate and address the effects of a changing climate. We... Read more →

The red "GOP" logo used by the party for its website (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Former chairman, Tom Booth, resigns after being confirmed as a superior court judge VOORHEES – Camden County Republican Party Vice Chairwoman Shelley Lovett announced today the CCGOP will hold an election to replace outgoing chairman Tom Booth on Wednesday January 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Booth resigned earlier this month upon being confirmed as a Judge of the Superior Court. “We’re all very proud of Tom and sorry to see him go.” Shelley Lovett said. “He was an excellent chairman who wasn’t afraid to take on the tough fights and worked hard every day to build our party. I know if he is as dedicated to the law as he was to being a chairman, the court system is lucky to have him.” Party rules require the Vice Chair to call an election to fill the... Read more →

RELATED: BLUE LINE Crime CLEVELAND, OHIO January 24, 2017--Police Officer David Fahey was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-90, near Warren Road, while assisting at the scene of a fatal accident at approximately 6:00 am. He was setting out flares to divert traffic off of the highway when he was struck by an oncoming car. The vehicle fled after striking him. The driver was arrested later in the day. Officer Fahey had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He was 39. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Chief of Police Calvin D. Williams Cleveland Police Department 1300 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: (216) 623-5000 via www.odmp.org Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys, the Philadelphia-based auto-parts and repair store chain purchased for $1 billion last winter by investor Carl Icahn, said on Monday it has acquired the 27-year-old Just Brakes store chain and its 134 stores in Dallas, Atlanta and 12 other metro markets for an undisclosed price. Just Brakes stores will be converted into… Read more →

Not all Philadelphia teachers are pleased with new Black Lives Matter lesson plans for their students. Teachers are speaking out against a week-long BLM curriculum starting Jan. 23 aimed at kindergarten to 12th grade, reports Philly.com. One teacher said that Black Lives Matter does not need to be in the classroom. "It challenges nuclear families, and… Read more →

WOODBURY NJ January 23, 2017--Going beyond its statutory responsibility of investigating and prosecuting crime, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office has formed a new Community Outreach Unit that encompasses activities ranging from drug abuse prevention among the young, to recruitment of more diverse police personnel, to awareness and detection of elder abuse. “:Over the years, we have expanded the number of community outreach programs, so we created a new unit to oversee the many services offered to the public,” Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton said. The purpose of the unit is to “educate the public and raise awareness of potential public safety issues,” said Prosecutor Dalton. “In addition to being the chief law enforcement agency in the county, I want the Prosecutor’s Office to be a resource for all residents on the important issues confronting our families,” Prosecutor Dalton said. Many of the unit’s activities involve educational programs for young... Read more →

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment (Mantua Township, NJ) January 23, 2017)-- A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on 5 February 2017 at 0800 hours to examine all aspects of the Mantua Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Rodney Sawyer announced today. “Verification by the team that the Mantua Police Department meets the Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Chief Sawyer said. “We were initially accredited six years ago and this is something that we wish to continue into the future,” he added. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by calling 856.468.1920, extension 1421, on 5 February 2017 between 0930 and 1130 hours. Telephone comments are... Read more →