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TRENTON, NJ – If you’re thinking about hosting a Super Bowl party this year, be sure to add safety and common sense to your list, advises the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey. As hosts, homeowners and renters could be liable for the safety of their guests. Social host liability, the legal term for the criminal and civil responsibility of a person who supplies liquor to a guest, can have serious consequences on the ones who host the party. Social host liability laws vary widely from state to state, but more than 40 states have them on the books. Most... Read more →

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the President’s executive order to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, commonly known as the global gag rule, which limits the ability of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to operate overseas, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement: “Restoring the global gag rule does nothing to help the millions of people around the world who depend on American non-profits and volunteer groups,” Norcross said. “These organizations should be left to focus on helping those in need – not forced to conform to partisan policies that limit their effectiveness. I hope the administration will immediately reverse course and focus... Read more →

January 23, 2017 Bill Donohue | The Catholic League "On the most explosive and morally subversive challenge facing the Roman Catholic Church—clerical sexual abuse of children, and the bishops who tolerate it—Pope Francis has said the right things but done too little." This remarkable comment is the first sentence in an editorial in today's Washington Post. The newspaper is living in a time warp. It cited not a single piece of new evidence, resting solely on a book by an Italian journalist that covers cases extending back over a half century ago. To make matters worse, Crux editor John Allen... Read more →

MOUNT HOLLY (January 23, 2017)- Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Burlington City Police Chief Alan R. Snow announced today that two men were arrested yesterday in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in Burlington City. Irie Y. Simmons, 18, of the 5000 block of Highland Drive in Pennsauken, was charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Xavier L. Myers, 19, of the 700 block of South Worrington Avenue in Cinnaminson, was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault. The investigation revealed that Simmons and Myers... Read more →

published April 29, 2008 "I hope that you all are up for the fight, for it is my intention to take whatever action, no matter how drastic and explore whatever venue, no matter what the cost to prevent this from happening", Mayor William James Dear Citizens of Gloucester City, Today I met with a representative of South Jersey Port Corporation regarding the proposed relocation of the Camden City Methadone Clinic to the Port Facility in South Camden. As I expressed my extreme displeasure with the plans to go forward with the project I was informed that a new location for... Read more →

The Annual March for Life is a national event promoting the respect and protection of all human life from conception to natural death. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap. will lead over 3,000 faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 27, 2017. This year marks the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion nationwide. The March for Life activities will begin with an opening Vigil Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The principal celebrant and... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia announced Wednesday a newly-formed task force to combat human trafficking in the Philadelphia-area. The newly formed HSI-led task force has been awarded a grant by the International Association of the Chiefs of Police, in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to combat both labor and sex trafficking in the region. The task force is designed to bring together the expertise, training, experience, and law enforcement authorities of the partnered agencies to help identify human traffickers,... Read more →

WASHINGTON (January 23, 2017) – A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States and to aiding and abetting the filing of false claims for tax refunds, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Louis D. Lappen for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. According to the indictment and information presented to the court, Shamback Francois, 27, engaged in a scheme to fraudulently obtain income tax refunds through the filing of false returns using stolen personal identifying information. At least one of Francois’s co-conspirators electronically... Read more →

New Jersey turnpike is laid on estacade over the Swamp, around exit 15. Very close to New York City. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Motorists urged to consider carpooling, shifting work hours, and public transit The PA Turnpike Commission and New Jersey Turnpike Authority are advising motorists to expect extreme congestion and delays at all Delaware River crossings between Bucks County in Pennsylvania and Burlington and Mercer counties in New Jersey because of the continued emergency closure of the bridge connecting the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes. Motorists are strongly urged to take public transit, to carpool, to work from home, or... Read more →

On January 17, 2017, at the age of 67. Of Fairview Section of Camden. Cherished son of the late Harold A. Bernhardt and Helen Bernhardt (nee Baxter). Loving brother of Eileen Fletcher (late Thomas). Beloved uncle of Thomas and Brian Fletcher. Harold was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School class of 1967. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. Harold worked many years as a machinist for Connector Products in Pennsauken. Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 28 at 9 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St.,... Read more →

On January 19, 2017. Loving husband of the late Agnes Myers (nee Finger). Devoted father of Rhonda L. Hunter (Wayne), Dawn Schmidt (Dan), Kelley A. Shaffer (Ed), Tom Myers (Shannon) and the late Patricia Myers. Beloved grandfather of 15 and the late Timothy Hunter. Cherished grandfather of 20 and one great-great grandson. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and worked over 20 years at Charlie’s Auto in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Thomas’s Methodist graveside urn service and burial on Wednesday, January 25 at 1 pm Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. Please meet... Read more →

On January 11, 2017. (nee Brydges) Age 83. Of Deptford. Formerly of Woodbury and Darby, PA. Loving wife of the late James E. Linder and the late Victor F. Heydler. Survived my brothers, sisters and cousins. Sadie was born in Philadelphia, PA and worked at Plymouth Stationary Company in Philadelphia, PA. She lived in Darby, PA before moving to Woodbury, NJ and most recently Deptford, NJ. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Sadie’s graveside funeral service on Thursday, January 26 at 11 am Fernwood Cemetery, Lansdowne, PA. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary... Read more →

On January 19, 2017, Peacefully after an illness at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit, Stratford. Daughter of Horace Anderson and MaryAnn Marotta. Sister of Patricia Marotta, Harriet Marotta, Marie Marotta and Patrick Marotta. Survived by many cherished caregivers. Mamie was born and raised in Jersey City before moving to Vineland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Presbyterian Graveside Service on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1 pm at Laurel Lawn Cemetery, Bridgeton. Service officiated by Pastor Kathryn Morgan. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Mamie Marotta . Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:... Read more →

PRINCETON, NJ – Kennedy Health's acclaimed and lifesaving Sepsis Program was presented with a prestigious 2017 Excellence in Quality Improvement Award by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) at its 98th Annual Meeting, held in Princeton, on January 19th. The NJHA, the state’s oldest and largest healthcare trade association, honored several individuals and organizations for their commitment to the state’s healthcare system and the patients and communities they serve. Kennedy was the only state-wide winner in NJHA Excellence in Quality Improvement Awards category. Last year, Kennedy Health was also named a national “Sepsis Hero” by the Sepsis Alliance for its... Read more →

HAPPY DANCE TIME AT GHS—Gloucester City High School’s (GHS) graduation rate has increased to 94.04 according to recent figures released by the state Department of Education. In 2015 the school's graduation rate was 82 percent. Related: The Numbers Don't Lie When asked what he attributed the improved graduation rate to, Gloucester City’s school superintendent, Joseph Rafferty said, “ The hard work by the students and the staff has demonstrated positive results. Education is a process of presenting students with opportunities to challenge themselves. The Gloucester City School District has been working to create a school environment that looks at a... Read more →

Brian R. Godshalk (28) photo provided GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 23, 2017)--Today at 3:04 am, officers responded to the area of Mercer Street at North Filmore Street for a report of a male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt who was looking into cars. While searching the area, Patrolman Greg Coxe and Sgt. William Johnson Jr. observed a male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt running north on Filmore Street towards Warren Street. The officers stopped the male and found him to be in possession of a laptop computer, among other items that did not belong to him. Further investigation determined the... Read more →

published March 2008 Gloucester City Councilman Nick Marchese, (PHOTO) chairman of the finance committee, made the following prepared statement at the February 28th council meeting on the state of this year's budget preparation. " I want to address this year's budget. The Finance Committee has been meeting to complete the review of the departmental budget requests. We need the support of our citizens and our City employees to understand the financial difficulties the City and the State are having. As we meet with each of the seven unions that represent our employees we want to make sure that the people... Read more →

RUNNEMEDE NJ(January 20, 2017) - On Thursday, January 19th, the Camden County Board of Freeholders held their monthly meeting at the Harry Williams building in Runnemede. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the VFW Post 3324 and Boy Scout Troop 117. The National Anthem was performed by Serena Garcia, a student at Triton High School and a former Youth, Mayor and Council participant. Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez presented a Community Development Block Grant check for $33,500 to the Borough of Runnemede, accepted by Mayor Nick Kappatos and members of council. The federally funded CDBG grants provide a... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (January 19, 2017)--At the Gloucester City Council meeting on January 5, Officer Jim Little was sworn in by Mayor William James to the rank of Police Sergeant. Standing with his two sons, Sgt. Little is a lifelong city resident and a graduate of Gloucester City High School. He served five years in the United States Marine Corps before joining the Gloucester City Police Department in 2005. The sergeant has served as a field training officer for many years and as a police academy instructor, among the many duties, he has performed. Sgt. Little has proven to be... Read more →

West Deptford Police Department Crime Log January 11 through January 18 January 16, the West Deptford Police Department conducted multiple investigations concerning numerous residences and vehicles being burglarized. All of these incidents were found to have occurred in the vicinity of Red Bank Avenue, with reports being received on the following streets: Walnut Street, Lincoln Avenue, Red Bank Avenue, Tenth Street, Philadelphia Avenue, and Manduit Street. A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Taylor K. Nestor, 19, of Gloucester City and Christian A. Capacchione, 23, of National Park. Nestor was charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, receiving stolen... Read more →

MAYS LANDING January 20, 2017-— An Atlantic County woman was convicted today of murdering her boyfriend inside their Egg Harbor Township home in 2006, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced. Yesterday afternoon, Thursday, January 19, 2017, concluding a 7-day trial, an Atlantic County jury found Eileen Leone, now 46, guilty of the 2006 murder of Darius Smith, 32- years-old, inside the Egg Harbor Township home that they shared with their 4-year-old child. On June 29, 2006 at 9:27 p.m. Egg Harbor Township police responded to a 9-1-1 call made by Eileen Leone, then 35-years-old, from inside the couple’s home... Read more →

VOORHEES TWP. NJ (January 22, 2017)-- At approximately 10:24 am Voorhees Police Units were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash on Kresson-Gibbsboro Road (County Route 685) in the area of the Kresson Golf Course. An investigation by police revealed the following: A 2009 Range Rover, operated by a Voorhees resident, was traveling Northbound on Kresson-Gibbsboro Road when it veered off the roadway striking several trees. Voorhees Police was on the scene immediately and was subsequently informed by Emergency Medical Personnel that the operator and sole occupant had succumbed to injuries. The crash investigation is still ongoing and being investigated... Read more →

Key member of KC's rotation, World Series triumph in 2015 was 25 years old 1:44 PM ET By Quinn Roberts / MLB.com | 1:44 PM ET + 135 COMMENTS Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The tragic news was confirmed by his agency, ISE Baseball, and the Royals. Ventura was 25 years old. "Our prayers right now are with Yordano's family as we mourn this young man's passing," said Royals general manager Dayton Moore. "He was so young and so talented, full of youthful exuberance and always brought a smile to... Read more →

TRENTON -- A former attorney who practiced in Haddonfield was disbarred by the New Jersey Supreme Court Wednesday for allegedly embezzling $352,398 from his firm's accounts. Jack S. Cohen was a partner at the firm Levy Baldante Cohen Finney & Rubenstein PC., which has since dropped his name, working out of the Haddonfield office. That office… Read more →

Related : CNB Crime Burlington County MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Burlington City Police Chief Alan R. Snow announced today that a man was fatally shot last night in Burlington City. Eric Thomas II, 30, of Eastampton, was struck by gunfire near the intersection of East Broad and Library streets at approximately 10:40 p.m. He was transported to Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County in Willingboro, where he was pronounced dead. Responding officers from the Burlington City, Burlington Township, and the Burlington County Bridge Commission police departments located two suspects and took them into custody.... Read more →

Mrs. Margaret Farley Christman, "Margie" of Westville NJ passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. A former resident of Gloucester City NJ, she was 63 years old. Survived by her sons, Joseph Farley (Renata) and Chris Farley (Amy); her grandchildren, Kiana, CJ and Brianna; her siblings, Louise Donley (Bill), Mary Watkins (Lloyd), Elizabeth Jackson (Tim), Theresa Force (Robert), Christina Harrity, Thomas Farley (late Susan), Bernard Farley (Darlene), Walter Farley (Donna) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Bernard and Louise Farley, husband George Christman and sister Cathy Farley. Viewing Thursday morning Jan. 26th from 10 AM to 12... Read more →

photos by Heidi Weaver, exclusive for CNBNewsnet PHILADELPHIA PA (January 22, 2017)Philadelphia City officials say the crowd size for the Women's March on Philly Saturday, January 21, 2017, more than doubled an earlier prediction. On Saturday afternoon, a spokesperson for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney estimated 50,000 people turned out for the event. The crowd size predicted earlier in the week was 20,000. photos by Heidi Weaver (see photo album) Read more →

Concerns about his character led former Barnegat High School pitcher Jason Groome to fall to 12th in last June’s Major League Baseball Draft. There is no anxiety about his talent, however. Groom, who was taken in the 12th round by the Boston Red Sox, was named the No. 2 left-handed pitching prospect in all of baseball… Read more →

English: A Little League baseball player squares around to bunt. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) source Little League University A league’s registration days are typically the first official local league function of the new Little League® season. During this time, parents and guardians sign up their children to play in the local league. Before heading to registration, there are questions you can research that will help make the process a simple one. Question: How do I know what league my child will play in? Answer: You can use Little League’s League Finder tool. Enter your zip code or that of your child's... Read more →

published March 2008 source www.amazon.com Editorial Reviews Book Description The Soprano State details the you-couldn't-make-this-up true story of the corruption that has pervaded New Jersey politics, government, and business for the past thirty years. From Jimmy Hoffa purportedly being buried somewhere beneath the end zone in Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands, through allegations of a thoroughly corrupt medical and dental university, through Mafia influence at all levels, to a governor who suddenly declares himself a 'gay American' and resigns, the Garden State might indeed be better named after the HBO mobsters.Where else would:-A state attorney general show up after police... Read more →

The Fugitive Investigations Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office on 1/12/17 arrested a Williamstown NJ man charged with first-degree kidnapping and a Glassboro NJ man charged with second-degree robbery, both suspects having failed to appear on the charges the previous day in Central Judicial Processing Court, Woodbury. Michael S. Massey (DOB 10/12/96) was taken into custody without incident at a Williamstown apartment where FIU officers determined he was staying. Massey is charged with kidnapping a woman from her Williamstown residence on 11/8/16, as well as assaulting her and theft of a cell phone from her. Following his arrest, Massey... Read more →

Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even “older” cells Newswise — Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that elderly women who sit for more than 10 hours a day with low physical activity have cells that are biologically older by eight years compared to women who are less sedentary. The study, publishing online January 18 in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found elderly women with less than 40 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day and who remain sedentary for more than 10 hours per day have... Read more →

Forfeiture as an Effective Law Enforcement Tool Last fall, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont held a press conference and issued a press release announcing that “the government and its public and private partners have completed an agreement to convert forfeited Rutland drug houses to safe, renovated houses.” So what’s the significance of that announcement? The legal forfeiture action it referred to grew out of a multi-agency law enforcement investigation into heroin and crack cocaine dealers who were operating out of various residences on the same street in Rutland, Vermont, spreading their poison throughout the community. Seven subjects were ultimately... Read more →

CNB BUSINESS NEWS MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., January 18, 2017 – The Weichert Family of Companies successfully completed its 38th Annual Toy Drive, collecting more than 13,500 new toys for families and children in need this holiday season. The collected toys were donated to several charities throughout the regions in which Weichert does business, including the Ashley Lauren Foundation, Salvation Army, YMCA Project Protect and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, to name just a few. In addition, employees at Weichert’s corporate headquarters donated more than 500 toys to the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency’s... Read more →

Westville: Sara Martino | NEWS Correspondent Westville is one of the municipalities that, so far, will not receive any discretionary state aid. "We have lost $250,000 in state aid this year," Borough Administrator William Bittner said during the recent Borough Council meeting, where the 2008 municipal budget of $4.5 million was approved. Property owners will see an increase of 28 cents per $100 of assessed value in the local tax rate. Resident Virginia Horn asked if there were any efforts to cut the budget. Council members said the budget will be gone over line by line item to find if... Read more →

Reminder for the week: Proper gear, precautions help protect winter boaters from cold weather hazards DOVER (Jan. 20, 2017) – 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 Jan. 9-15 made 1163 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 23 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 21 citations. Officers responded to 27 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An... Read more →

Finding may explain why many Alzheimer’s disease patients wander Newswise — NEW YORK, NY (January 19, 2017)—Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have discovered that the spatial disorientation that leads to wandering in many Alzheimer's disease patients is caused by the accumulation of tau protein in navigational nerve cells in the brain. The findings, in mice, could lead to early diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's and highlight novel targets for treating this common and troubling symptom. The study was published online today in the journal Neuron. An estimated three out of five people with Alzheimer's disease wander and get lost, usually... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 3 No. 31 (January 22, 2017) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 15. 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 CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Laugh Tracks: Inside 'The Upside Down World of Gustave Verbeek' With Peter Maresca CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe How Calvinball is like demonetisation: A... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA -- Josh Hart scored 25 points to lift top-ranked Villanova past Providence 78-68 on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Kris Jenkins added 19 points, while Mikal Bridges contributed 15 and Jalen Brunson had 13 for the Wildcats (19-1, 7-1 Big East). They won their fifth straight after their only loss of the season on… Read more →

STRATFORD NJ (January 20, 2017)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo reported that charges have been filed against a Stratford Police Officer. Kenneth Righter, 46, was charged today with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a second degree crime, for leaving a loaded firearm unsecured and accessible to his three minor children in his home. He was also charged with Storage of Firearms if Minors May Have Access, a disorderly persons offense. The children involved were ages 8, 14 and 17. On December 31, 2016, Camden County Central Communications received a 9-1-1 call in reference to an unresponsive... Read more →

Related: Obituaries A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on January 19 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gloucester City for Maryann Pierman (McQuaid) who died on January 15, 2017. A life-long resident of Gloucester City NJ she was 85 years old. Maryann loved being a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandkids, and was also very close to her brothers and sisters. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Pierman, loving mother of Michael McQuaid, Patricia Dailey (Carl) and dear step-mother of Samuel, Thomas and James Pierman. Maryann was also the dear sister... Read more →

Related: Obituaries On January 3, 2017, of Deptford, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 71. She was the loving companion for many years of Sonny Dowidowicz and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Madeliene was predeceased by her dear parents William and Mary Herbert and her brothers William, Robert and Thomas Herbert. She had been a former employee of Holt Shipping Co. in Gloucester City. Madeliene’s funeral service will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Services under the direction of the Creran-Etherington Funeral Home, Gloucester City Related articles Johnny Barkham, Band Leader, Gas Station... Read more →

Related: Obituaries On January 14, 2017, (nee Harrison) of Deptford, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 59. She is the beloved wife of John H. Williams, loving mother of the late Tracy Lynn Nolan (Richard), loving grandmother of Charles Nolan, dear sister of Caroline Burkhardt (Richard) and is also survived by several dear nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Sunday, from 3:00 to 3:45 PM, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3051 Good Intent Rd., Deptford, NJ 08096. Terry’s funeral service will be held at 3:45 PM. Interment will be private at the request of her... Read more →

Related: Obituaries On January 17, 2017, of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Flowers. Dear brother of Dorothea Pickering, Nancy Lamon, Alma Garber and the late William E. and Frank R. Flowers, Sr., and Betty Gleockler and loving friend of Deborah Miller. Charles was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War. Services and Interment at the Brigadier General Wm C. Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery were private and held at the convenience of the family. Services under the direction of the Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, Gloucester City Related articles Gloucester City High School Wall of... Read more →

Related: Obituaries Suddenly, on January 17, 2017, of Ventnor, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 31. She is the beloved daughter of Mark Rusk (Denise) and the late Nancy Rusk (nee Walsh). Loving mother of Steven Groover Jr. and Davian Jackson. Dear sister of Mark Jr., Lindsay, Zoe, Daphnie, Kaiser and the late Austin Rusk. Cherished granddaughter of Doris Walsh, the late Ed and Helen Rusk, and step grandparents Dave and Joanne Boyer and beloved aunt to Tabitha, Dennis, Jr. and Kaiden. Melissa enjoyed going to the beach but above all loved spending time with her family and friends. Relatives... Read more →

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2017 – Hans Kissle Company, LLC., a Haverhill, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,348 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential process defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The microwavable ready-to-eat chicken bowl items were produced on various dates from Dec. 1, 2016 through Jan. 16, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 16-oz. (1-lb.) lidded bowls containing Roche brand “R Kitchen Sweet & Sour Chicken.” 16-oz. (1-lb.) lidded bowls containing... Read more →

By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2017) The Honorable James Mattis took office as the 26th secretary of defense shortly after his Senate confirmation. (Dept. of Defense photo/Released) DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) -- By a 98-1 vote, the Senate confirmed retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to be the 26th secretary of defense Jan. 20, and Vice President Michael R. Pence administered his oath of office shortly afterward.R. Pence administered his oath of office shortly afterward. Mattis is the first retired general officer to hold the position since General of the Army George C. Marshall in the... Read more →

(January 20, 2017)--In a January 7, 2017 court order, Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Lisa M. Vignuolo ruled that the Spotswood Board of Education violated the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) in five different ways. Vignuolo found that the Board violated OPMA by failing to: Inform the public of the topics to be discussed in closed meetings; Inform the public when the discussion held in closed session would be publicly disclosed; Keep reasonably comprehensible minutes of its closed meetings; Notify at least two newspapers in advance of its public meetings; and Set forth in its public meeting minutes the manner... Read more →

posted here on CNBNews March 2008 Filipek said, "We do not have a problem with 'pay to play' because we put it in the bulletin. The public bidding is advertised, and we have to entertain three bids. Some of the developer's current plans involve six restaurants, a movie, a bowling alley, a recreation center, and offices By Lois Staas NEWS Correspondent Safety Coordinator Mike Williams presented Bellmawr Mayor and Council with a plaque from the Camden County Joint Insurance Fund for reduction of lost time on the job during last week's meeting. Williams thanked Mayor, Council, and borough employee who... Read more →

English: Trenton City Hall on the NRHP since January 30, 1978. At 309 State St., Trenton, New Jersey. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The following pieces of legislation are up for a vote in the Assembly on Monday, January 23rd: Lead and Mercury A261 (McKeon) prohibits the installation and sale of wheel weights containing lead or mercury and prohibits the sale of new motor vehicles equipped with wheel weights containing lead or mercury. Wheel weights are fastened to automobile rims to balance tires and sometimes fall off vehicles. Their presence in the environment can lead to these materials leeching into our groundwater... Read more →