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WeaselZippers Give it time and a social justice warrior will get offended over his nickname ‘Cotton’. Via WACH: Colton Osborne is remembered for his love of baseball, that’s why the bench was placed next to the baseball field and reads “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Philippians 4:13.” (Photo: WSET) CHARLOTTE Co., Va. (WSET) — A Bible verse on a memorial bench honoring a Charlotte County, Virgina teen who passed away last year now has to be taken off. Colton Osborne died tragically last year during an ATV accident and the community came together to... Read more →

By Patrice Lee The National Football League is now plunged into politics as players throughout the sport kneel for the national anthem and President Donald Trump continues to rebuke them publicly. Undoubtedly, the situation has left many fans and non-fans of the league conflicted or angry. This fiasco may, however, open the eyes of the public to a serious and generally unchecked issue: billionaire NFL owners sponging enormous amounts of money from taxpayers through crony capitalist schemes. The fact is that a business that raked in $14 billion in revenue in 2016 is heavily subsidized by local, state, and federal... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ--Cahira Fisher, 40, of Camden, was charged with Felony Murder for the beating death of Kyle Bell on September 12, 2017. Cahira Fisher, along with two other men, Duron Abdullah and Morris Clark, allegedly entered an apartment on Morton Street intending to rob the victim. After assaulting Kyle Bell the defendants fled, leaving the victim unconscious. Fisher was charged on Friday, September 29, 2017 with one count of first degree Felony Murder according to Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson. Fisher was arrested in the area of Mr. Ephraim Avenue and... Read more →

RELATED: Blue Line CNB Crime CEDARTOWN,GA --Detective Kristen Hearne, age 29 was shot and killed as she and another officer responded to reports of a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Highway 100 and Santa Claus Road. As the officers arrived at the location they were ambushed by a male subject. Detective Hearne, who was not wearing a vest, was fatally wounded. The second officer was struck in the vest and was wounded. A female subject was taken into custody at the scene. The male subject fled the scene but was arrested a short time later after a massive manhunt... Read more →

TRENTON –Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino today announced the indictment of four men in connection with the record-setting seizure of 45 kilograms – or nearly 100 pounds – of the super-potent synthetic opioid fentanyl by the New Jersey State Police in June. The State Police also seized nearly 40 kilos of heroin. Fentanyl is one of the deadliest opioids, with a potency that is 50 times greater than heroin. The 45 kilos of fentanyl could have yielded over 18 million lethal doses, since a dose as small as 2 to 3 milligrams can be fatal. This case shatters the prior... Read more →

HADDONFIELD: Are you rotating your child’s wardrobe and came to realize there are great clothes now outworn and baby accessories you no longer have a need for? The Kiwanis Club of the Haddons in partnership with Cradles to Crayons will accept your donations at the Barrington Harvest Festival on October 14 and the Haddonfield Fall Festival on October 14. Acceptable clothing includes clothes sizes newborn through 14/16, coats sizes newborn through 14/16, shoes/boots/sandals from infant to adult size 9, new socks and underwear. Acceptable supplies and accessories include cribs and bassinette bedding; carriers, diaper bags, strollers, high chairs, swings/rockers, pack-n-plays... Read more →

Newswise — A long-term study of nearly 3,000 adults, aged 57 to 85, found that those who could not identify at least four out of five common odors were more than twice as likely as those with a normal sense of smell to develop dementia within five years. Although 78 percent of those tested were normal – correctly identifying at least four out of five scents – about 14 percent could name just three out of five, five percent could identify only two scents, two percent could name just one, and one percent of the study subjects were not able... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED Brooklawn Police Department Crime report September 22 to September 28. On 09/22/2017, Officer Nicholas stopped a motor vehicle on New Broadway in the area of New Jersey Rd. for an equipment violation. During the course of the motor vehicle stop, the passenger, Amanda Galanti(30) a resident of Westville, NJ was found to have active warrants out for her arrest out of Gloucester and Camden City. Ms. Galanti was also found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, issued a criminal summons, and released on her own recognizance with a pending municipal... Read more →

cnbnewsnet Children must be taught polite interaction with pets at a young age. If a child is left unsupervised, a tragedy is likely to occur, which will mean a death sentence for the pet. Many times, a dog will react to being poked, pulled, or otherwise mistreated, by biting or scratching. Although there is never a ‘good’ reason for this behavior, a responsible parent and a responsible pet owner will always supervise child-and-dog interactions to avert a mishap. Our therapy and service dog programs are in full swing! If you would like your dog to be trained as a therapy... Read more →

Furbearer Management Newsletter, Fall 2017 From marsh to your mouth: Muskrat dinner tradition kept alive in N.J. (nj.com, 2/2/16) TRAPPER EDUCATION COURSES Courses offered in April and September - October Classes are held rain or shine and students must be prepared to be outside the entire time. Bring a pencil, pliers, and a lunch; wear hip boots. All other materials provided. Students must attend both days of the two-day class: Tuckahoe WMA, Lenape Farms Section (Atlantic County) October 14 and 15 Hackettstown Fish Hatchery (Warren County) Date: October 21 and 22 JBMDL Range 14 (Burlington County) October 26 and October... Read more →

(Camden City, NJ) – Last week, Hurricane Maria had a devastating effect on the island of Puerto Rico bringing winds of up to 155 miles an hour to shore and never before seen surges of seawater onto the island. Since that time, the storm has created an ever-deepening humanitarian crisis for 3.4 million U.S. citizens. Now, most of the island is without power and more than 1 million people are without drinking water. Seeing the carnage on the island, the Camden County Freeholder Board is working with leaders from throughout the region, including the Puerto Rican Congress of New Jersey... Read more →

DOVER (Sept. 29, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Fort Miles Historical Association, will host an open house for the public review and comment on proposed capital improvements to the Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area in Cape Henlopen State Park. The open house will feature informative exhibit boards on the proposed updated master plan for Cape Henlopen’s Fort Miles facilities and surrounding areas, and opportunities for the public to get information from DNREC staff and provide written feedback. The open house will be held 5 -7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at the Lewes... Read more →

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is offering a Waterfowl Hunt for Beginners overnight workshop for women on December 1-2 as part of its NJ Outdoors Program. This Outdoor Women of New Jersey (OWNJ) workshop will be held at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center, which is a historic, renovated duck hunting lodge, located off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay. Spaces are still available for a limited number of participants looking for an exciting way to learn about the history of waterfowl hunting, waterfowl biology and identification, hunting techniques, game cooking, and to participate in a... Read more →

Toni Granato | NJ Sierra Club It is the one-year anniversary of the NJ Transit train crashed in Hoboken, while the agency has seen multiple major derailments. The Hoboken disaster killed one person and injured more than a hundred people during the morning rush hour. There have been multiple other derailments since. All of these incidents may be the result of the Christie Administration systemically cutting funding for public transit. Instead of fixing our aging transportation system, funding has been slashed by 90 percent in the past 11 years. As a result, NJ Transit has 12 times more equipment failures... Read more →

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (Sept. 28, 2017) – Atlantic City Electric customers have an opportunity to take advantage of important energy assistance available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Utility customers in New Jersey can begin submitting their LIHEAP applications now to secure their grant, which can provide as much as $1,000 toward their energy bill. LIHEAP is a federal program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs that provides assistance to individuals who are having trouble paying their electric, or other energy bills. Homeowners, renters, roomers and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Customers can apply... Read more →

CNBNews photo/September 27, 2017 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ(CNBNews)--Employees of Sarlo's Service Station Contractors, of Gloucester City are erecting the service station for Royal Farms, US Route 130 and Market Street. The local business is owned by Lou Sarlo III. Amit Patel, the owner of the property has leased half of the site to Royal Farms, a convenience store chain that was established in 1959. To make room for the new store, half of the rooms at the motel were demolished. The remaining 64 rooms will be located behind the new convenience store. Brittany Eldredge, Royal Farms Public Relations, and Customer Service... Read more →

Exelon and its utilities donate $250,000 to the American Red Cross and other nonprofits, directing funds to areas affected by Hurricane Maria and earthquakes in Mexico CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2017) — In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria and two earthquakes in Mexico, Exelon has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief areas. The largest utility by customer count, Exelon, through its operating companies, is contributing another $200,000 to organizations aiding in relief efforts. Combined with donations following Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Exelon has contributed $820,000 to support affected areas. The amount includes... Read more →

The Rams Football team improved to 3-0 beating host Middle Township tonight 20 -12. Read more →

The Gloucester City Mustangs dedicated the football field at the Bill Flynn Complex in Honor of Local Hero Marc Ryan. Ryan was killed in combat November 15, 2004. Photo by Bruce Darrow (additional photos on Facebook under Gloucester City Sports Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ--Duron Abdullah, 47, of Pennsauken, and Morris Clark, 50, of Merchantville, were charged with Felony Murder for the beating death of Kyle Bell on September 12, 2017. A witness told detectives that Abdullah and Clark entered an apartment on the 1200 block of Morton Avenue and attempted to rob the victim. The witness said they heard the assault from upstairs. Abdullah and Clark fled, leaving the victim unconscious. When medical personnel arrived, they rushed Kyle Bell to Cooper University Hospital where he received treatment until he died two days later. Abdulla and Clark were both charged on Thursday,... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--On Friday, September 29, 2017 at approximately 3:26 AM, a Gloucester Township Police officer was on neighborhood patrols and discovered a fire at a construction site on Iron Gate Drive in Gloucester Township. Fire departments from Gloucester Township, Pine Hill, Winslow Township, Cherry Hill Fire Department Canteen, and Gloucester Township EMS responded to the scene. The fire was deemed suspicious at this time and is being investigated by the local Fire Marshal, the Gloucester Township Police and the Camden County Prosecutors Office. Read more →

(Woodbury, NJ) – A Full Scale Exercise* involving personnel and equipment resources from Gloucester County, Woodbury and volunteers was held at the Colonial Park Apartments this past Sunday, Sept. 24. The Gloucester County Housing Authority was assessing the validity of their Emergency Response Plan/Procedures, and had asked Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management to assist them in designing, conducting and evaluating an exercise that would involve evacuating the Colonial Park Apartments, assessing the incident management coordination among the participating response agencies, and evaluating the Housing Authorities ability and processes for accounting for all the displaced/injured and/or relocated residents . Volunteers... Read more →

Cape May Court House, New Jersey - Cape May County Acting Prosecutor Robert W. Johnson announced that Ernest P. Davis, a forty-four year old resident of Lower Township, was sentenced to 38 years in New Jersey State Prison for first degree Attempted Murder. After a one week trial which concluded on June 16, 2017, a Cape May County jury convicted Davis of the Attempted Murder (first degree) and Aggravated Assault (second degree) of thirty-nine year old Dorris Howell. Davis was also convicted of the Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose (second degree) and Hindering his own Prosecution (third... Read more →

MARIETTA, OH (09/29/2017)-- When classes began for the 2017 fall semester, Marietta College welcomed approximately 275 freshmen who are studying in one or more of the 42 majors. Georgia Majka of Ocean View, New Jersey (08230), is a graduate of Ocean City High School. William Rafferty of Moorestown, New Jersey (08057), is a graduate of Moorestown High School. Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy begun in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves... Read more →

NJ NEWS COMMONS The tourism district in Atlantic City is home to the largest needle exchange in New Jersey, and it gives out more needles each week than it gets back. Elinor Comlay of Route 40 says the imbalance is turning the streets near local business into a repository of used needles, but there are solutions out there. VOTING BLOCK PARTNERS ASK NJ VOTERS ABOUT ELECTION ISSUES Reporters and local news partners involved with the ongoing collaborative reporting project known as Voting Block have continued to profile local New Jersey communities this week. Each reporting partner was tasked with profiling... Read more →

Monday, December 29, 2008 By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent Mayor William James administered the oath of office of Firefighter/EMT to Joseph Tuttle during last week’s Gloucester City Council meeting. Wayne Bird Sr., absent, was approved as a volunteer firefighter. Both men were congratulated by the governing body. Resolutions were approved for various budget transfers commonly occurring at the end of the year. Minor adjustments were made to tax records, and refunds to the Planning and Zoning Board accounts were approved. A professional services contract with John Milner Associates, Inc. was approved for the continuation of a Historic Culture Survey needed... Read more →

This year, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R, of Newark, N.J., will be honored along with the Disciples of Mercy. Cardinal Tobin is pictured here concelebrating Mass during the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” July 2 in Orlando, Fla. CNS photo/Bob Roller Join us at Catholic Charities’ 14th annual Justice for All awards dinner, in Atlantic City on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Justice For All awards dinner has the dual purpose of honoring the extraordinary service performed by the individuals receiving Justice in Action awards, and raising funds that allow Catholic Charities to provide direct assistance... Read more →

Gloucester City News blog files TRENTON, N.J. – A Trenton man was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon and participating in a drug trafficking organization that allegedly distributed hundreds of grams of heroin in the Trenton area, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced today. Christopher Proctor, a/k/a “Bris,” a/k/a “Bris Broctor,” 22, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson to an information charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and unlawful possession of a firearm... Read more →

(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Municipal Authority (CCMUA) is going off the grid. The CCMUA is taking a big step as it begins the final phase of a years-long project to become 100 percent independent of energy supplied by the electricity grid. Total energy independence will reduce the CCMUA’s vulnerability to power outages, ensure reliability during a natural disaster and cut hundreds of thousands of dollars in electrical costs. This final phase of the multi-step project is the creation of a sustainability loop between the CCMUA and the Covanta Camden Energy Recovery Center. The loop will create an exchange... Read more →

Lacey and Erica (CNBNews files) (Clayton, NJ) - The Gloucester County Animal Shelter (GCAS) will hold their annual Open House this Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration will include refreshments, music, face painting and a balloon artist for the kids. This year the new Donor Wall, located in the lobby of the Shelter, will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Vendors will be selling products for animals and the traditional pet costume parade will begin at 3 p.m. This rain or shine event is free and open to the public. Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said,... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 27, 2017) – The Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization announced today that the 2018 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Competition will take place in Orlando, Florida, at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center July 2018. Talented and articulate representatives from each state, along with the District of Columbia, will check in on Saturday, July 21st for an exciting week of events, all culminating with the competition finals on Saturday, July 28th, where one young woman will win the coveted MAOTeen title. "The MAOTeen Organization is so proud to continue our relationship with the... Read more →

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 18-24 Reminder for the week: Public encouraged to report fishing, hunting, boating violations DOVER (Sept. 29, 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 Sept. 18-24 made 2,081 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 86 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 19 citations. Officers responded to 30 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests... Read more →

Voorhees, NJ – For the second year in a row, Kennedy Health’s Home Health Care Department has been honored with a Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction by Fazzi Associates, a Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-approved administrator of the Home Health Care CAHPS (HHCAHPS®) Survey. The award is presented to home health agencies in the top 25 percent of Fazzi’s National Patient Satisfaction Database, based on a comparative analysis. Home health agencies from around the U.S. included on this prestigious list are considered leaders in their field, according to Fazzi. Earlier this year, Kennedy Home Health Care also received a Five-Star... Read more →

Weekly Fishing Report: September 27/by Keith Lockwood Eric Zegowitz is very happy with this nice striped bass he caught recently. Photo courtesy Eric Zegowitz The heat and humidity hanging over Maryland continues to hold a grip on us, but it won’t be long before fall is here to stay. The striped bass fishing in the upper bay remains rather stable this week due to warm weather keeping water temperatures in the mid-70s. However, at some point in early October we usually get a combination of cold fronts with strong northerly winds, cooling air temperatures, and rainfall which will cause a... Read more →

Washington Township, NJ – Dozens of Kennedy Health supporters were on hand to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald Family Room in the Kennedy University Hospital – Washington Township Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a special event held Thursday, Sept. 28, in the hospital. Longtime Kennedy Ronald McDonald Family Room Volunteer Catherine Durante, who has donated her time since the room’s establishment, was also recognized. Established in September 2007, the Ronald McDonald Family Room in the Kennedy University Hospital – Washington Township NICU provides an uplifting setting for families with children in the hospital’s pediatric unit. The... Read more →

The Lower Township Police Department will be hosting a “Cop Stop” at the North Cape May Wawa located at 3719 Bayshore Road in the North Cape May section of Lower Township on Monday October 2, 2017. Patrolman Eric Coombs will be present at that location from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to answer any questions or listen to comments citizens may have concerning the operations of the police department. Literature on various community projects and Law Enforcement opportunities will also be available at that time. The “Cop Stop Program is a setting where Police Officers are available to interact with... Read more →

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton The parents of two of the victims of the Benghazi terror attack – which was carried out by Muslim terrorists but blamed by Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on an obscure YouTube video – have filed a brief in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals arguing that Clinton should… Related articles Joe Biden slams Trump's classless retweet of Hillary GIF Americans Don't Trust Her. But Why? 7 ways Trump and Republicans will take out Clinton Clinton book relives Democrats' agonising defeat FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE Contractors: Clinton State Dept. silenced us on Benghazi lapses... Read more →

CNBNEWS TIPS AND SNIPPETS Courtesy of http://www.valleynewslive.com UPDATED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet SJ TOWNS APPEAR ON MOST VIOLENT CRIMES LIST—The Jersey City Patch, using FBI statistics, put together a list of 50 communities that have the highest violent crime rates in the state, along with the 50 communities that had the biggest increases in violent crime between 2011 and 2016. The South Jersey communities included in the list are Salem, Brooklawn, Bridgeton, Penns Grove, Millville, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Hi-Nella, Pleasantville, Burlington City, Vineland, Wildwood Crest, Woodbury, Pemberton,Somers Point, Willingboro, Woodlynne, and Egg Harbor City. The South Jersey communities with... Read more →

Brian Murphy, 46, of Hainesport September 28, 2017 MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Moorestown- based financial advisor pled guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $900,000 from a client who had provided him with the money believing it would be invested in mutual funds. Brian Murphy, 46, of Wharton Place in Hainesport, pled guilty to Misapplication of Entrusted Property (Second Degree) and Failure to Pay New Jersey State Income Taxes (Third Degree). Under the terms of an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Murphy will receive a seven-year sentence on the second degree charge and a concurrent... Read more →

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a raccoon removed from a yard in Haddon Heights has tested positive for rabies. On Sept. 25, a Haddon Heights resident reported that their family dog had been exposed to a raccoon in the yard of their home. After the encounter the Haddon Heights Animal Control Officer was notified and the animal was picked up and submitted for testing. The animal was tested for rabies at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton (PHEL). There... Read more →

To Resolve Allegations Of Violating False Claims Act NEWARK, N.J. – Edison Adult Medical Daycare (Edison), its former owner, Dinesh Patel, and current owners, Daxa Patel and Satish Mehtani, have agreed to pay the United States and the State of New Jersey $2.72 million to resolve allegations that Edison improperly billed and received payments from Medicaid despite Dinesh Patel having been excluded from participating in Medicaid following his 2012 conviction for accepting kickbacks, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced today. On Sept. 19, 2012, Dinesh Patel pleaded guilty to accepting cash kickback payments from Orange Community MRI LLC in... Read more →

09/29/2017 - 10/01/2017 Enjoy a weekend of intense thrills as massive monster trucks race and fly around the Wildwood Beach from Lincoln to Spencer Avenues. Friday night features qualifying races beginning at 7 p.m. {not a full show.} Saturday features two races at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday features title races and tough truck races starting at 1 p.m. Gates open one hour before each start time. Food and merchandise vendors as well as monster truck rides on the beach will also be available. The fun and exciting truck lineup will feature Big Foot, Avenger, Brutus, Heavy Hitter, Basher,... Read more →

(image )a Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a B cell from a human donor.NIAID The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award four grants to establish a coordinated scientific research effort on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The total cost of the projects for fiscal year 2017 will be over $7 million, with support from multiple NIH Institutes and Centers that are part of the Trans-NIH ME/CFS Working Group. The grants will support the creation of a consortium made up of three Collaborative Research Centers (CRC) and a Data Management Coordinating Center (DMCC). The CRCs will each conduct independent research... Read more →

Linda Boker | GCN During his presentation, Gloucester City solicitor John Kearney said another parking lot is planned for the waterfront development to accommodate any special events that may be held. Kearney added that the City’s governing body is overseeing the project, and, having the City’s best interests at heart, they would not approve anything which would be detrimental to the surrounding residents quality of life. The board also approved the installation of an 875-square-foot freezer addition on the building housing Primo Hoagies and Nellie Provisions, at 900 Jersey Avenue. Attorney Charles Wigginton, representing property and business owners Anything L.L.C.,... Read more →

UPDATED: NEW TIMES 9:30 am until 11:30 am GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 27, 2017)--On Wednesday, October 4th the Gloucester City Police Department and Dunkin Donuts will be hosting, “Coffee With A Cop” from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Dunkin Donuts (455 S. Broadway). The Gloucester City Police Department is always interested in meeting with our residents in a positive atmosphere to have open discussions and answer any questions. We hope to see you there! Related articles Name that Celebrity Quiz: Famous Names & Far-Fetched Facts How a saxophone and an electric guitar helped reenergize the Mets (VIDEO) Rutgers' Chris... Read more →

Thompson’s Beach, on a remote stretch of the Cumberland County shore (photo courtesy of http://www.newsworks.org) by Matthew Allen, Hourly Fisheries Technician Bureau of Marine Fisheries September 14, 2017 NOTE: This article is one in the series, A Day In the Life Of a Marine Fisheries Hourly. My early morning drive is made a little better by the sun barely peaking over the horizon, lighting up the pink sky. I arrive at the office, located at Nacote Creek in Port Republic, at 5:45 a.m. where Brian, the Senior Biologist in charge of overseeing the Delaware Bay trawl, is packing up the... Read more →

Will Examine Causes and Effects of Opioid Epidemic in Camden County CHERRY HILL, NJ--Residents of Camden County are invited to join the conversation on the national opioid epidemic as the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey continues its Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series. Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the town hall series focuses on the issue of prescription drug dependency and heroin abuse and includes collaboration from hundreds of local prevention and treatment organizations, as well as local and county law enforcement, government and medical community leaders. The Camden County Town Hall is co-sponsored by... Read more →

RELATED: CNB TRAVEL NEWS Visitors Now Receive Dining Discounts, Plus Indego & PHLASH Passes Return The popular Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package returns for the fall with seasonal perks, plus its ever-valuable and convenient free hotel parking. Bookable now at visitphilly.com/overnight, the autumn edition runs from September 5 through November 30, 2017. Package Perks In Detail: The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, responsible for more than 16,000 room nights in 2016, is available for one or more nights at more than 30 hotels in Center City and beyond. The fall deal includes the following with a combined value of up... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ (September 27, 2017)--The Brooklawn Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person in the attached photograph who is wanted for questioning regarding a shoplifting at Brown's Shop Rite. If you know the identity of the subject, please contact Off. Brian Schules at (856)456-0750 ext. 173 or bschules@brooklawnpolice.com. Tips may also be submitted anonymously at (856)456-0750 ext. 180 or tips@brooklawnpolice.com. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Read more →

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 35 people accused of selling heroin, illegal prescription opioids, cocaine and other drugs in Blair County – the 5th major drug sweep in the county in his eight months in office. “Thanks to strong collaboration, our agents and local and state law enforcement today charged 35 drug dealers with peddled their poison in Altoona and Blair County,” Attorney General Josh Shapiro said. “This is the 5th major drug operation we’ve conducted in Blair County since I was sworn into office in January. We’re here and we’re not going away.... Read more →