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English: East Jersey State Prison (Photo credit: Wikipedia) WOODBURY NJ March 27, 2017--Vaughn A. Thomas Jr. (DOB 8/19/95), of Washington Township NJ pleaded guilty today (3/27) to second-degree possession of heroin with intent to distribute and second-degree possession of a firearm by a convicted person. As a result of plea negotiations, Senior Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Staci Scheetz will recommend that Thomas be sentenced to 14 years in New Jersey state prison on the narcotics charge, with a stipulation that he must serve 58 months of the sentence before he is eligible for parole. On the weapons offense, the recommended concurrent sentence will be five years in New Jersey state prison. Thomas must serve the entire term before becoming eligible for parole. Because Thomas had a prior narcotics conviction, he is to be sentenced on the second-degree heroin plea as a first degree offender, in the 10 to 20 year... Read more →

The following is the text of a letter sent by Bill Donohue to Rollins College president Grant H. Cornwell regarding a violation of a student's rights on his campus. March 28, 2017 Dr. Grant H. Cornwell President Rollins College 1000 Holt Avenue – 2711 Winter Park, Florida 32789 Dear President Cornwell: I am requesting your intervention in a serious matter that has arisen on your campus involving the abridgement of free speech. My interests are twofold: (a) as president of the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization, I take issues of religious discrimination seriously, and (b) I served on the board of directors of the National Association of Scholars for 20 years, during which time I was a college professor. From news reports that I have read, a sophomore at Rollins, Marshall Polston, was suspended for allegedly creating a "threat of disruption within the operations of the College," and for... Read more →

DUE TO LINGERING SNOW COVER TRENTON - Due to lingering snow cover, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife is postponing the annual Open House at the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Oxford, Warren County. The open house, originally scheduled for the upcoming weekend, will be held Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. The new dates will coincide with National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs from June 3-11, and the June 10 statewide Free Fishing Day. The free event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Snow left over from the March 14 storm that dumped upwards of two feet in the northwestern part of the state made it impractical for the Division of Fish and Wildlife to set up exhibits and accommodate vendors. Every year, the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center holds an open house, usually the weekend before the opening... Read more →

published Saturday, June 21, 2008 by Gary Devine Two Camden County hunters from Atco, New Jersey step up and helped law enforcement do a sting operation against five animal rights activists in the forest of Sussex County, New Jersey back in December 2005. The Municipal Judge found the Activists Guilty in 2006. The Superior court upheld the conviction and the third and final appeal went to the State Appellate Court. Below is the story. What is amazing is two bear hunters from Camden County had to come forward and assist Law Enforcement to bring justice to the forest in Sussex County. Others hunters from the northern part of the state did not want to get involved. Bill and Jon drove three hours each time to honor the subpoena for court. This is a major case for the New Jersey Hunter Harassment law. It's now cased law. The bear hunt issue... Read more →

Golf with the Miners on Monday, April 24 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Greater Sussex County Augusta, N.J. – March 27, 2017 – Play 18 holes with the Sussex County Miners and support a great cause. The Miners announced today that they will host their first annual Miners Charity Golf Outing on Monday, April 24 at Crystal Springs Resort’s Wild Turkey. A portion of the proceeds from the outing will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Greater Sussex County. Miners Manager and former New York Met Bobby Jones invites fans to hit the links with him and several Miners players at one of the top public golf courses in New Jersey, all while supporting Relay for Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. “We’re excited to get the opportunity to be in the community and... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, PA (03/22/2017)-- As they transition to the professional phase of their education, 58 occupational therapy students at University of the Sciences took part in the 13th annual OT pinning ceremony on Saturday, March 18, 2017. The master's students will soon be going out into clinics, schools, community centers, hospitals, and homes to practice under skilled therapists in order to perfect their skills as entry-level occupational therapists or to conduct research for their capstone projects. The doctoral students will be working on their research for their capstones and will be completing their clinical rotations in a year. Among those being recognized were: Yan Chen of Somerdale, NJ (08083) a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student. Ashley Lewis of Willingboro, NJ (08046) a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student. Melissa E. Normant of Galloway, NJ (08205) a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student. Jessica Vitale of Mount Laurel, NJ (08054) a Doctor of Occupational... Read more →

PHOTO: Volunteer Todd Blaylock, of Gloucester City, is in charge of showing the public the entrance to The Beer Garden. You have to admit he does an excellent job of pointing. The second day of Gloucester City’s Rock and Roll Revival weekend kicked off today Saturday at 11 AM. The Festival, which concludes tonight at 7 PM, is being held along Broadway from the corner of Broadway & Market to Cumberland Street. The Festival features ALL DAY entertainment — car show, dance off, children’s entertainment, craft and food vendors, a beer garden, and more. Photo: On hand to keep everything under control and safe are members of Gloucester City's finest police and fire departments. The beer garden is in front of Jack’s Twin Bar, Broadway and Market Street. There is a cover charge of $5 and beer cost $3 a bottle. The Gloucester City Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) is sponsoring... Read more →

UDRIVE. UTEXT. UPAY APRIL 1 – APRIL 21, 2017 (GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ) – Law enforcement officers from the Gloucester City Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. Enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1 and running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand held cell phones and sending text messages while driving. “Distracted driving is a serious issue on our roadways,” says Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and an estimated 431,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.” Despite the fact that using a hand held cell phone or texting while driving... Read more →

RELATED: BLUE LINE Crime TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA (March 27, 2017)--Police Officer Justin Terney, age 22 was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing subject at approximately 11:30 pm. He conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near South Cooper Drive and Benson Park Road. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and Officer Terney pursued him. Officer Turney deployed his taser, but it had no effect on the man. The subject then drew a firearm and shot Officer Terney several times. Officer Terney was able to return fire, striking the subject numerous times. Officer Terney was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. Officer Terney had served with the Tecumseh Police Department for one year. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Chief Gary Crosby Tecumseh Police Department 109 W Washington Street Tecumseh, OK 74873 via www.odmp.org Read more →

WASHINGTON D.C. (March 27, 2017)--Following the September 19, 2014 White House fence jumping incident, the Secretary of Homeland Security established the Protective Mission Panel (PMP) to undertake a broad independent review of the Secret Service’s protection for the White House Complex (WHC). In addition to recommendations made in an unclassified report, the PMP made a number of recommendations in its December 2014 classified report. As directed by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 , we reviewed the Secret Service’s actions to address the PMP’s classified recommendations. The PMP’s classified recommendations primarily relate to security gaps and vulnerabilities at the WHC. We reviewed changes made by the Secret Service to equipment, technology, and operations in response to these recommendations. READ FULL REPORT Related articles Breaking! President Trump Responds To White House Intruder! - RedWireNews.com Russian Hackers Read Obama's Unclassified Emails, Officials Say Here's how much these 25 federal jobs pay... Read more →

BROOKLAWN NJ (March 27, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--The Brooklawn Police Department during a traffic stop on Sunday, March 26 arrested a man for carrying a loaded. 45 cal. handgun, in the trunk of his car. A subsequent search of the suspect by staff at the Camden County jail revealed that the man had hidden 40 bags of heroin in his anus. Assisting in the Brooklawn police officer Michael Brewster were Gloucester City police officer Blaise O'Donnell and K-9 Demo. Brooklawn police released the following report about the arrest today. On 03/26/2017 at approximately 0016 hrs., Brooklawn Police Officer Michael Brewster conducted a motor vehicle stop of a 2000 Honda Accord for an equipment violation in the area of Verchio's Produce. The driver, Pedro Hernandez was found to be driving on a suspended drivers license and have an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. A front seat passenger, Lay Colon initially provided officers with... Read more →

March 27, 2017 MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Delran Police Chief Alfonso Parente Jr. announced that a Philadelphia man has been charged with hacking into the email, cell phone and social medial accounts of several women who were his classmates at Delran High School and making digital copies of their personal photographs. Dr. Peter Grossman, 29, of the 200 block of South 12th Street in Philadelphia, was charged with one count of Impersonation and Theft of Identity (Second Degree), six counts of Impersonation and Theft of Identity (Third Degree), 21 counts of Elements of Computer Theft (Third Degree), and seven counts of Invasion of Privacy (Fourth Degree). The investigation revealed that Grossman illegally gained access to several password-protected accounts of and made digital copies of more than 2,000 photographs. Grossman graduated from Delran High School in Burlington County in 2005. The investigation began in September... Read more →

WashingtonTownship, NJ -- Dozens of Kennedy associates, physicians and leaders turned out for the recent 80% by 2018 Pledge colon cancer screening pledge event at the Kennedy Cancer Center. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Kennedy Health joined forces with more than 500 local and national organizations to increase colorectal cancer screenings rates across the country. 80% by 2018 is a shared goal to have 80% of American adults 50 and older screened for colorectal cancer by 2018. The initiative—led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable – was formally launched at Kennedy at the pledge signing event March 24th. Dozens of attendees signed a “pledge board” in support of the screening program. In addition, the daVinci™ robotic Surgical System, used for minimally invasive colon cancer procedures, was on display for demonstrations. Shown here, signing the... Read more →

West Deptford Police Crime Log March 10 through March 20 Arrests: On 3.10.2017, Cleon F. Reid, 40, of West Deptford was arrested on Rt. 295 for possession of marijuana, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to surrender CDS. He was issued summonses and released pending further court action. On 3.11.2017, Tamara A. Draper, 35, of Philadelphia was arrested on Crown Point Road for outstanding warrants and possession of marijuana. She satisfied bail requirements and was released pending further court action. On 3.11.2017, Teresa Ray, 44, of Wenonah was arrested at the ShopRite on Rt. 45 for shoplifting. She was issued a summons and released pending further court action. On 3.11.2017, Tina M. Dominiano, 43, of Mantua was arrested on Rt. 295 for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was issued summonses and released pending further court action. On 3.13.2017, a juvenile was arrested on... Read more →

SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- A pro-Trump rally, which drew more than 2,000 in Seaside Heights, briefly took an ugly turn on Saturday -- one day after Republicans in Congress failed to pass their long-promised healthcare reform bill. With only a passing reference to House Republicans' inability on Friday to deliver on Trump's promise to repeal and replace… Read more →

Igor Khavulya GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 27, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City police responding to a report of a disabled motor vehicle found the driver acting in an erratic manner. Police said he was pulling his own hair and biting his own arm. Police arrested the man, a resident of Philadelphia, after discovering a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia. Police gave the following report. Saturday, March 25 at 3:40 am Ptl. Blaise O’Donnell and K9 Demo responded to Rt. 130 south just before Little Timber Creek for a report of a disabled motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the vehicle was observed stopped at the center and left lanes of the highway. The driver was acting in an erratic manner, specifically, pulling his own hair and biting his own arm. The driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Mays Landing and further investigation resulted in the recovery of a large... Read more →

English: Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrhynchus. Scans of artwork commissioned by the Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1970's. Original art is kept at NCTC museum. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) March 24, 2017 On March 21, 2017, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division) deployed acoustic receivers in the Delaware Bay to track migration patterns of Atlantic sturgeon. For a sixth year, 19 receivers have been set in water depths generally less than 20 feet. Those fishing in inshore waters may encounter white buoys marked "NJDEP Research". As part of a multi-state collaborative effort, the Division has partnered with several states to develop a multi-year effort directed at providing state, federal, and regional management authorities with information necessary to successfully conserve and ultimately restore the population of sturgeon in the mid-Atlantic region. With the endangered species listing of Atlantic sturgeon effective April 6, 2012, research on this species has gained in... Read more →

published Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Update: I have been able to view part of the email correspondence between Gloucester City Administrator Paul Kain and Councilman Nick Marchese, City Council Finance Chairman. If you recall it was one of the Hot Topics of discussion among readers of ClearysNotebook in the past week. When Mayor Bill James was asked about a conflict between the Finance Chairman and the City Administrator, the mayor said that the City was in the midst of contract negotiations with Kain. “There are times when things become heated and that is to be expected.” After reading one page it is evident that there is more going on than just heated contract talks. It is my opinion that two important people involved in the everyday workings of City government are at odds with one another. And have different notions on how the City should be operated. Councilman Marchese on... Read more →

OCEAN CITY NJ--Ocean City will welcome spring with the return of two great new events: The OC-Con Comic and Memorabilia Festival on April 1 and 2 and Girls Weekend from March 31 to April 2. The pair of second-year events will kick off a 2017 schedule of fun in Ocean City that stretches non-stop through First Night on Dec. 31. Hollywood icons Billy Dee Williams and Seth Gilliam will be special guests at the OC-Con Comic Festival. A limited number of tickets are still available for exclusive photo, autograph and Q&A sessions with the stars. Visitoceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111, or stop by the City Hall Welcome Center (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway. OC-Con will open with the one-mile OC-Con Superhero Run on the boardwalk at 10 a.m. April 1, and the Superhero Obstacle Dash for 12-and-unders on the beach at... Read more →

A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the resolution of the case of missing Virginia woman Amy Lynn Bradley, who was last seen while on a cruise in 1998. Video Transcript Mollie Halpern: This is Amy Lynn Bradley. The talented basketball player and college graduate disappeared while on a family vacation when she was just 23 years old. It happened on a Royal Caribbean International cruise liner, Rhapsody of the Seas, somewhere between Aruba and Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Special Agent Erin Sheridan says just a few days into the trip, on March 23, 1998, Amy and her brother had a night out. Erin Sheridan: So that evening, Amy was out at the disco with her brother, other passengers, and crew socializing and having a great time. In the morning, when her parents and her brother woke, Amy was gone. Halpern: Amy’s brother Brad was the... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — Former national security adviser Michael Flynn met with Turkish officials and took part in a discussion about whisking Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen from his home in the Poconos in Pennsylvania and returning him to Turkey, where the government blames him for inciting last year's failed but bloody coup. The Sept. 19 meeting was described… Read more →

published June 2008 William E Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--For the past several years we have been hearing about the plans for a new Catholic high school being built in Gloucester County. An off and on during that period it was mentioned that Gloucester Catholic would be moving from Gloucester City to the new school. At first the Camden Diocese denied the rumor but it appears now that in fact the hearsay was true. Photo by John Ryan: Gloucester Catholic High School, (circa 1986) formerly St. Mary's High School, located at Monmouth and Burlington Streets. The Philadelphia Inquirer (June 18th issue) http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/, reported the new school will be located on Route 77 in Mullica Hill across from the county 4H Fairgrounds. The article stated, “The diocese is moving forward with the high school, its first in the county, at the same time a shift in the region's Catholic... Read more →

Ed Donnelly The people of New Jersey need to hear the facts as to why police and fire labor leaders in New Jersey are pursuing a separation of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) from state control. With all due respect to the current administration and its predecessors, there has been much said that does...… Read more →

press release PHILADELPHIA PA--This year’s National Football League Draft returns to its Philly roots on April 27-29, 2017. The Philadelphia region is well known for its athletic pride and history—not to mention its central role in the founding of the nation, buzzed-about food scene, vibrant neighborhoods, rich arts and culture scene, parks galore and more. ; Here are 10 things people might not know about Philadelphia, hosting the NFL Draft for the twelfth time in history: One quarter of the U.S. population lives within a five-hour drive of Philadelphia. Nine NFL teams, including the hometown Philadelphia Eagles, are based within a seven-hour drive of the city. Others are the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills. On February 8, 1936, the first NFL Draft took place at Philadelphia’s Ritz-Carlton. The selection consisted of nine rounds, zero team... Read more →

Donald Trump joked during the presidential campaign that the Russians should try to find the missing emails of Democrat Hillary Clinton, who used an unsecured server while she was secretary of state, and that perhaps he would authorize an investigation that might put her in jail if he became president. But since Trump's huge victory over… Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY NJ (March 24, 2017)– An Atlantic City man was stabbed to death yesterday afternoon in Atlantic City, and another man was arrested for the crime, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. In response to a 9-1-1 call received on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 3:32 p.m., Atlantic City Police, paramedics, and emergency medical service personnel responded to a home on the 100 block of Albion Place, Atlantic City. Upon arrival, police found a man, Daimyen S. Mortimore, 38-years-old, of Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, inside the home, the apparent victim of a fatal stabbing. Mortimore was pronounced dead at the scene. Next-of-kin were notified. Investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department resulted in the arrest in Atlantic City later yesterday afternoon of Faheem Harris, male, 36, who resided at the Albion Place address at which the stabbing took place.... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 3 No. 40 (March 26, 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 CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Things Are Happening in Barcelona. THX Pilar Marco. Westminster attack: Cartoonists give their take on London tragedy Read more →

Millicent H. Cleary(nee Gormley,76, of Deptford, NJ, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Death is but crossing the world, as Friends do the seas; they live in one another still. -William Penn Family Beloved wife of Edward Cleary. Daughter of Michael (“Jim”) and Millicent Gormley. Sister of Robert and Marie Smizer, James and Lorrie Gormley, John and Virginia Gormley, & William Cleary. Adored Aunt of Robert and Sherri Smizer, Richard Smizer, James and Kristine Smizer, Steven Smizer, Robert and Lisa Morgey, Graham and Maiken Gormley, Matthew and Jacqueline Gormley. Great Aunt of Heather and John Knight, Erika Smizer, Richard Smizer Jr., Walter Simcox, Shauna Simcox, Zachary Smizer, Sierra Smizer, Cruz Smizer, Aiden Morgey, Julius Gormley, and Helene Gormley. Great-great Aunt of Bryn Knight. Beloved friend of Nancy and Robert Belluce and Barbara Surman. Farewell Tribute Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ --• GHS would like to congratulate Wrestling Coach Mr. Tom McConnell for being named Courier Post Wrestling Coach of the Year! Congratulations Coach McConnell! • Attention GHS Juniors and Seniors- Prom tickets will be on sale from Monday, March 27th-April 12th in room E-3 from 8:00-8:25. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased with cash only. No tickets will be sold after Wednesday, April 12th. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Spaventa. • Attention GHS Juniors and Seniors- for any GHS students planning on taking an “out of district” guest to this year’s prom, Prom Guest Forms are available in the main office and must be completed and returned by dismissal Monday, April 3rd. Your guest form must be accompanied by a photo I.D. No forms will be accepted after the due date, NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Spaventa.... Read more →

Parents and other residents of a Washington, D.C., suburb are struggling to come to terms with reports that a 14-year-old female student was raped in a boys’ bathroom during school hours by two male students who immigrated to this country illegally. Police arrested Henry E. Sanchez, 18, and Jose O. Montano, 17, on Friday, charging them with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sexual offense in connection with the incident at Rockville High School in suburban Maryland. The case has captured national attention, including that of the Trump administration. On Tuesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, “Part of the reason that the president has made illegal immigration and crackdown such a big deal is because of tragedies like this.” Already, Montgomery County, where Rockville is the county seat, is known to limit cooperation with federal immigration officials. Maryland Democrats have proposed going a step further by designating... Read more →

published Friday, June 27, 2008 Following a 90 minute executive session Gloucester City Mayor and Council unanimously voted to hire a new employee to help City Administrator/Municipal Clerk Paul Kain. The vote came Thursday night after the city council meeting was adjourned. The new employee is Lori Kraft of Gloucester City. The salary for the new position is not known. Kain, who has been working without a contract since December 2006, has been asking for an assistant since the James administration took control in 2007. According to New Jersey by the Numbers http://www.nj.com/news/bythenumbers/ Kain’s salary for his Gloucester City job is $90,000. The site shows that Kain also works part-time for a community in Washington Township for a salary of $13,543. Total amount $104,047. Note: Today, Friday, the Gloucester City News filed an OPRA request for a copy of the E-mail correspondence mentioned in the story link below. Read more... Read more →

Reminder for the week: Harvest of river herring, retaining striped bass during spawning season, use of nets near spillways unlawful in Delaware DOVER (March 24, 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 March 13-19 made 1,067 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 14 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 10 citations. Officers responded to 20 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 Incident of note: [if !supportLists]· [endif]On March 17, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources officers arrested William S.... Read more →

PhillyVoice Kellyanne Conway, (photo source wikipedia) counselor to President Donald Trump, has a now familiar and well-rehearsed South Jersey narrative. Abandoned as a child by her father, John Fitzpatrick, she has often spoken of being raised in tiny Atco, a section of Waterford Township, Camden County. She has repeatedly told of a rearing by the strong Italian-American women in her life: her mother, Diane Fitzpatrick, a single-mom who worked at the Claridge as a casino gaming supervisor, plus two never-married aunts, Rita and Marie DiNatale, and her grandmother, Antoinette DiNatale. Part of her official life story – she’s so South Jersey that her Secret Service code name is “Blueberry” – is growing up in a family of limited means and making ends meet through hard work and the support of the women in her extended family. Conway is the first woman to lead a winning presidential campaign. That’s the narrative... Read more →

BATON ROUGE, LA (03/21/2017)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Laura Giordano of Cherry Hill (08034) was initiated at Widener University Taylor Ribecchi of Deptford (08096) was initiated at Widener University Robin Dole of Mount Royal (08061) was initiated at Widener University These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the... Read more →

Volume XXII No.12: March 24, 2017 Most of the coverage of President Trump’s “skinny” budget focused on spending cuts, eliminated agencies, and boosted defense and security spending. There were also two pages (out of 62) that talked about Management, specifically referring to initiatives that have been called performance-based budgeting. This isn’t a new concept. Looking back there have been a number of Presidential performance-based budgeting initiatives including the Hoover Commission (Eisenhower), Planning-Programming-Budgeting System (PPBS - Johnson), Management by Objectives (MBO - Nixon), Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB - Carter), Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA - Clinton), and the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART - Bush), just to name a few. Looking at the current budget and federal government, it is obvious that these initiatives have had limited success. Not because government is necessarily doing a bad job, but because better performance doesn’t equal more budget savings and in some cases poor... Read more →

3/24/2017 8:13:00 PM Box Score CAMDEN, N.J. (March 24, 2017) – For five innings of their home opener here Friday, the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team had nothing to show for its offensive efforts except a few runners left on base via walks or as hit batsmen. Down by two runs entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Scarlet Raptors not only were being shut out by Susquehanna southpaw Ryan Beckwith (Mount Airy, MD/Linganore), but they were being no-hit as well. Everything changed quickly in the sixth inning, however, and by the time the Scarlet Raptors finished sending 10 men to the plate, they had plated five runs, chased Beckwith and were on their way to an 8-3 victory over the River Hawks in a non-conference game. Rutgers-Camden improved to 8-5, while Susquehanna fell to 6-8. The River Hawks were the eighth opponent that the Scarlet Raptors have played this... Read more →

Friday, June 27, 2008 Written by THE TRUTH 6:15 GAMES Caps Café (Teal team) +15 ........ Jacks Twin Bar (Blue) Jack’ had a tough game last Sunday against THE DREAM TEAM but bounce back against the Dark Green Team. We expect Derrick a.k.a. “Superman” to have a big game against an under size Teal Team. We do expect however for the Rebstock tandem to do work against a weak zone defense the Blue Team plays. Gloucester Liquors (Orange)+8....... Sal &Pats (Dark Green) This game could be closer than people think. Matt “HGH” Wilke has been practicing down the Sea Isle courts and looks ready to play. He will need his other team-mates Kevin "Get em”Flynny and Pat “ACE” Hagan to step up. The Dark Green Team has been playing better with the late addition of “Beats”. Against the talented Blue Team, Beats played the best game of his life. We... Read more →

Criminal illegal aliens The sanctuary movement in the U.S. – the cities, counties and states that refuse to cooperate with the federal government in the prosecution and deportation of illegal aliens – is extensive, with some estimates saying 300 cities take part. But a new poll finds that only one in four Republicans and unaffiliated voters… Related articles Tightening border security helps all How A City Becomes A Sanctuary TODD STARNES: Mayors of sanctuary cities should be thrown in jail - Senate leader demands to know why accused rapist was allowed to enter US illegally - O'REILLY: Media's treatment of Maryland high school rape 'beyond anything I have ever seen' COMMENTARY: How San Francisco Aided and Abetted the Murder of Kate Steinle Illegal immigrants responsible for almost 3/4 of federal drug possession sentences in 2014 Diehl: Trump not bluffing on sanctuary cities Eid: Tightening border security aids legal immigrants Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA--Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities. This Mass is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate (OPDDA). It is offered for the intention of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, their family, friends, and caregivers. Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:30 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 The Archdiocesan Boys and Girls choir will cantor the Mass, and there will be light refreshments available afterwards in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center auditorium. All are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please visit www.opdarchphilly.org. In an effort to augment services to the community, an Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Helpline was recently launched for those seeking information about services and support within the five-counties of the Archdiocese. The helpline is a result of... Read more →

HADDON TOWNSHIP NJ (March 24, 2017)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo has determined that the use of force was legally justified in a shooting on October 29, 2016 that involved a Haddon Township Police Department Officer. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice, reviewed the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office’s investigation and agreed with the conclusion that this use of force was legally justified. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed against the Haddon Township Police Officer. Edmond Brown Jr. was shot by a Haddon Township police officer who had pulled him over for a routine traffic stop on the morning of October 29, 2016. The entire incident was recorded on the Officer’s patrol vehicle dash camera. The dash camera recording was released to the public on November 10, 2016 in response to an Open Public Records Act request. The driver of a Ford F-150, later... Read more →

SCRANTON, PA (03/22/2017)-- Maryellen Crain of Haddon Township was among 45 University of Scranton students who participated in six domestic service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice. Students volunteered at the McKenna Center in Washington, D.C., a daytime drop-in center for homeless men, at which students volunteered at food pantries and soup kitchens. Students also volunteered at Francis Corps, Syracuse, New York, a Roman Catholic faith-based program, which provides after school programs, refugee resettlement programs and a food pantry, among other services. Students volunteered in Santa Clara, California, at programs organized through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, including homeless outreach programs and afterschool activities with children. Students volunteered with the Christian Appalachian Project Workfest to repair substandard housing and build new homes for low-income families in Eastern Kentucky. Students also traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to serve at St. Bernard Project, a New Orleans-based nonprofit that... Read more →

UPDATED CNBNews Tips and Snippets William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet SOME GOOD NEWS...PERHAPS!—We have been hearing a rumor that the Gloucester City School District was trying to come up with an alternative to the before and after program, known as B.E.S.T. The tip we received said the school children were given a letter (see below) today to their parents stating the “YMCA of Camden and Burlington Counties will now be providing our students with a before and after school program.” We contacted School Superintendent Joseph Rafferty for an explanation this afternoon. Rafferty said, “We are working to have the program continue with the YMCA. Also, so that you have the correct facts, the school district was taken by surprise with no advance notice, at the closing of the EIRC which oversaw the BEST program.” This past Tuesday we reported that parents who have children enrolled in the before, after... Read more →

Austin Darrow The World Baseball Classic is here to stay, and the product will continue to grow after a shocking USA victory. Let’s face it, no one saw Team USA in the semifinals, and yet they’re now champions. We didn’t really need them to win the WBC, to prove that players and fans are starting to care a little more, but it only added to the sweetness. Let’s take a look back at how much the players perspectives have changed on this tournament. The 2006 team: Roger Clemens, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Chipper Jones, Mark Texeira, Chase Utley are just some notable names on the roster. As usual the position players were pretty good, but the pitching was laughable and they didn’t advance past the second round. 2009 Team included: Jeter, Chipper, Roy Oswalt, Evan Longoria, Jimmy Rollins, David Wright, Ryan Braun, Dustin Pedroia, again good position players, some of... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 24, 2017)--Mrs. Effie M. Hagan,(nee Harker) age 82 of Gloucester City died on March 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Effie was a graduate of Gloucester High School’s class of 1952. She worked for 40 years for GE, RCA and retired from Lockheed Martin in Moorestown. Effie was a longtime member of Gloucester City Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Loving wife of 65 years to William R. Hagan, Sr. Loving mother of William R. Hagan, Jr. (Dawn), Brian P. Hagan (Anne) and Michael J. Hagan (Jennifer). Predeceased by her children, Charles A. Hagan and Margaret Hagan; her parents, Chalie and Effie Harker and her grandson, Charles A. Hagan, Jr. Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 11. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday night, March 26th, from 6 to 8 PM and again on Monday morning, March 27th from 8:30 to 9:45... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA--The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic Healthcare Services' Saint Anne's Senior Community Center and Portside Arts Center will join Greensgrow Farms to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Season Opening and the dedication of the intergenerational mural created by youth and seniors from Portside Arts Center and Saint Anne’s Senior Community Center. The mural will be dedicated in memory of Greensgrow’s founder, Mary Seton Corboy. Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:00 p.m. Saint Anne’s Senior Community Center 2607 E. Cumberland Street Philadelphia, PA 19125 Last summer, Saint Anne’s Senior Community Center collaborated with Greensgrow Farms and their new community partner, Portside Arts Center, to work on the intergenerational mural project. Saint Anne’s artists mentored twenty-four children, ages 8-12, from Portside’s day camp program. The project began with a visit to Greensgrow to begin the sketching process. The design included veggies, flowers and farm animals, including “Milkshake” the pig. The group met weekly at... Read more →

press release MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (March 24, 2017)– Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Maple Shade Police Chief Gary C. Gubbei announced that a woman and her young son were killed yesterday inside their residence at the Fox Meadow Apartments in Maple Shade. Officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to the Hamilton Road residence yesterday just after 9 p.m. by the husband after he found the bodies of his wife and son. No arrests have been made. The deaths are being investigated as homicides. The preliminary investigation revealed that both victims were stabbed multiple times. Autopsies will be performed today by Dr. Ian Hood, the Burlington County Medical Examiner. The decedents were identified as Sasikala Narra, age 38, and Anish Narra, age 6. Contrary to some media reports, at this point there is no indication that this is a hate crime connected to the fact that... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 24, 2017)--Gloucester City Police are investigating the theft of a tailgate from a city work truck parked overnight in the 200 block Sylvan Avenue earlier this week. According to police on March 22 (6:41 am) a resident of the 200 block of Sylvan Avenue reported sometime overnight, unknown person(s) stole the tailgate off a city-owned work truck parked at his residence. The investigation is ongoing. In other matters, March 17 (11:00 am) Stephen W. Ferrell (41), a resident of the 400 block of Middlesex Street, was arrested in the 200 block of Bergen St. by Captain Mike Morrell. He was charged with being under the influence of CDS and was transported to an area hospital for treatment after processing. March 19 (7:21 pm) A resident of Oriental Avenue reported her bicycle was stolen from the front of the residence at 81 Elmwood Avenue. The investigation is... Read more →

Written by THE TRUTH 6:15 games OH Hara’s ( Purple team) +15 Dog House Pub (Baby Blue) The purple team will be looking for their first win of the year against the Baby Blue team. Baby blue comes off a tough lost last night to the red team. My thoughts are when Kenny “Sauce”Jones gets one of his dunks to drop, the baby blue team will go on a big winning streak.. Purple team sharp shooter Earl”The Pearl”Moore needs to learn that the object of the game is to put the ball in the basketball. I expect the baby blue team to have no problem. Crew Cuts (Red) +4 Jacks Twin Bar (Blue) So far this season Liam “little hawker” James has been playing great. He will be guarded by Ryan “Game 7"Chiodi who is known for his suffocating defense. If the red team can hit their shots and stay... Read more →

CLAYTON NJ March 24,2017--The body of Kenneth Bernard Mosley (DOB 5/30/83) of 31 Downs St., Clayton NJ was found in his residence by police dispatched at 3:38 a.m. today (3/24) for a report of gunshots fired. Mosley was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other adults and two children were in the residence. There were no other injuries reported. An autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Mr. Mosley' s death is to be conducted this morning. The death is under investigation by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. An update on this incident will be provided by Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton following a scheduled 11 a.m. news conference today on the announcement of an arrest on multistate child sex offense charges against a coach. This will be at GCPO offices in Woodbury NJ Anyone with information about Kenneth Bernard Mosley and the circumstances of his death is... Read more →

The Major League Baseball logo. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Little League® International is excited to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals to the Little League Baseball® World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., on August 20, 2017. The Pirates and Cardinals will be part of the “MLB Little League Classic” that will take place at BB&T Park at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport later that night. This special event will spotlight Little League International’s commitment to working with MLB to celebrate youth baseball and softball through its PLAY BALL Initiative. “We continue to work closely with our friends at Major League Baseball to find new and exciting ways to engage more children around the world with our great game. We look forward to welcoming the Pirates and the Cardinals to Williamsport during the Little League Baseball World Series this summer,” said Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO.... Read more →