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Cherry Hill, NJ) — The Freeholder Board is bringing the WinterFest Ice Skating Rink back to Cooper River Park this year to provide family fun from Dec. 1 to Feb. 14. “Come to the grand opening celebration featuring a tree lighting ceremony and a performance from a local skate team. While you are there, head into the tent to warm up with some hot beverages and food,” said Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “There will also be a free carousel, Ferris wheel and horse-drawn carriage rides that will get you into the holiday spirit.” The 60-foot by 120-foot ice rink is currently being constructed in the center of Cooper River Park’s Jack Curtis Stadium located at 5300 North Park Drive in Pennsauken. The park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights in the trees, and vendors selling soft pretzels, hot chocolate and... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic faithful held a bonfire and pep rally at the Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex Wednesday evening prior to the Rams' Thanksgiving Day clash against Gloucester City High School. Senior players were honored in advance of playing their final scholastic game. Coach Casey Murphy and Athletic Director Patrick Murphy addressed the large gathering of parents, fans, and alumni who assembled at the Sewell fields. In addition, senior Andrew Stetser captured a pie-eating contest, and Mr. Tom Flynn led the crowd in a singing of Gloucester Catholic's school song! A large bonfire was then set, capping off the festivities on the chilly evening. The Rams have posted a 5-4 record to date with a playoff appearance against Holy Spirit this Fall. A win would give them a 6-4 record -- the same as last season -- and would be the second straight over their arch rival Gloucester. SOURCE Gloucester Catholic High... Read more →

November 24, 2017 HOUSTON, TX—With the holiday shopping season underway, criminals are also gearing up to do a little “shopping” of their own. The FBI reminds you to look out for scams designed to steal your money and personal information, especially while shopping online. When shopping online, research the legitimacy of the individual or company you are purchasing from. Make sure a site is secure and reputable before providing your credit card number online. Don’t trust a site just because it claims to be secure. Beware of purchases or services that require you to pay with a gift card. If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers often scheme to defraud consumers by offering too-good-to-be-true deals via phishing e-mails or advertisements. Such schemes may offer brand name merchandise at extremely low discounts or promise gift cards as an incentive to purchase a product. Other sites... Read more →

PUBLISHED Wednesday, January 09, 2013 CNBNEWS POINT OF VIEW BY William E. Cleary Sr. I've been up and down and over and out and I know one thing, Each time I find myself flat on my face I pick myself up and get back in the race ~ FRANK SINATRA UPDATED: The second tumor was not removed. It is located on the adrenal gland. The plan is to continue to watch it. If the size of the tumor gets bigger a decision will be made at that time about whether or not to remove it. (CNBNewsnet)Last August a routine test revealed a usual lesion growing on my right kidney. Further tests were taken and it was determined that there was a good chance that this lesion was a renal cell carcinoma. Because of the location, a biopsy was ruled out. The doctors who were treating me recommended I see a... Read more →

Beware of Holiday Shopping Scams 11/22/2017 Attorney General Shapiro: “Be vigilant and protect yourself from Grinches looking to steal your hard-earned money” HARRISBURG — As the holiday season arrives, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning Pennsylvanians to beware of scams and deceptive advertising while shopping at stores or online this year. “Thanksgiving reminds us how much we have to be thankful for, but the holiday season also brings deceptive advertising and online scams,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “These kinds of scams get more sophisticated every year. Be vigilant and follow these tips from the Office of Attorney General to protect yourself from Grinches looking to steal your hard-earned money.” Attorney General Shapiro warned Pennsylvania consumers to be on the lookout for: The Bait and Switch: Take retailers’ advertisements to the store with you. Unscrupulous retailers may advertise goods at low prices, but when you get to the store the price... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA--As temperatures drop in the history-rich, tradition-steeped city of Philadelphia, holiday spirit spills from shops, theaters, restaurants, parks and stadiums. This year promises the return of the city’s very own Christmas Village to LOVE Park. Every must-do holiday list includes visits to Macy’s Christmas Light Show, a spin around the skating rink and more festive fun at Philadelphia City Hall, a seat at The Nutcracker, a nosh at Latkepalooza and a spot on the sidewalk for the Mummers Parade. These, and dozens more activations and traditions are supported by the Philly Holiday Festival, a creation of Welcome America, and Philadelphia’s Historic District HoliDays & Nights. As always, the most wonderful way to enjoy the city over the winter holidays is the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, offering overnight guests free hotel parking, tickets to Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor and more perks. It’s bookable at visitphilly.com. Here’s a... Read more →

Newark, N.J. – The former chief financial officer of a New Jersey orthopedic care provider today admitted stealing over $1 million from the company for his personal use, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Harry Wolfmuller, 70, formerly of Belmar, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: From 2007 through 2015, Wolfmuller was employed as the chief financial officer for “Company A,” an orthopedic care provider with offices in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. As such, Wolfmuller controlled Company A’s bank accounts and financial records. Wolfmuller cashed checks from Company A’s business accounts to pay for unapproved personal expenses, including meals at restaurants, golf, gambling and lottery tickets. Wolfmuller then misrepresented the nature of these transactions in Company A’s... Read more →

(GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ --The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) is sharing the following shopping safety tips from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the Crime Dog, who says you need a personal safety and security plan to keep criminals at bay and you from seeing red. This year many shoppers will be out early to find those big bargains on Black Friday or online for Cyber Monday, but the criminals will be out too. NCPC has 10 great tips to help you shop safely while getting those great holiday bargains throughout the shopping season. 1. Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. 2. Shop online with companies you know and trust. Check a company’s background if you are not familiar with it. Remember, if... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 4 No. 23 (November 26, 2017) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 17. 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) Read more →

Northeast Regionals The North Hunterdon girls cross country team and Chris Romero of Voorhees left their mark at Bowdoin Park in New York, respectively winning the girls championship team title and the boys championship ... Read more →

Dozens of South Jersey families are getting toys for free, thanks to the generosity of a local "secret Santa." ... said. Charlie K., whose full-name has been withheld, told CBS in Philadelphia that he was "trying to fulfill some Christmas wishes for people." He said it was the first time he had paid for layaway items ... Read more →

If you've followed the War on Terror at all, you're almost certainly familiar with the US detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba — a US prison that exists outside the realm of the US justice system. Read more →

(Camden City, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery and is asking for help from the public to identify two suspects. The incident occurred on Nov. 14 at approximately 8:02 p.m. in the area of 38th Street and Westfield Avenue. Two suspects, one armed with a handgun, robbed a male victim and then fled the area. The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’7”, 20-25 years old, of stocky build and wearing a cream colored hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’7”, 20-25 years old, of stocky build and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans. The suspects can be seen on surveillance video walking in the area before and after committing the crime. The video is available on our website, Facebook page and at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6U5i8NfSpU&feature=youtu.be If you have any information about these suspects or... Read more →

Image courtesy of http://www.witn.com PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 25, 2017)--A man who was attacked by some dogs in a backyard of a home located in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park section Thursday night has died according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initial, report by NBC 10 said the unidentified man who knew the owner of the dogs was taken to the hospital for treatment. In an effort to rescue the man, a police officer shot and killed one of the pit bulls involved in the attack on the 1300 block of West Pike Street, prompting the other dogs to flee back into their house, police said. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition after the 9 p.m. attack, police said. He died at 10:18 p.m. Read more →

PUBLISHED Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Brooklawn Circle West (Janaury 2013) Brooklawn PD photo By Sara Martino Gloucester City News It is a problem that has festered for years, the floods at the Brooklawn Circle every time it rains. Vehicles have gotten stuck in the water, especially under the railroad bridge, and traffic has backed up on Route 130 and Route 45, by the second circle near Verchio’s Produce. But 2013 is a new year, and State Senator Donald Norcross (D-5) said the problem will be addressed during the January 2nd Brooklawn Borough Council reorganization meeting. “We will do something about the flooding at the Brooklawn circle,” Sen. Norcross promised those in attendance. He also said that people should keep those affected by Hurricane Sandy in their thoughts. The senator officiated in the swearing in ceremony for Councilman Patrick MacAdams. Councilwoman Julie McCleary received her oath of office from Camden County... Read more →

An atheist activist group is suing a New Jersey animal shelter over its annual pet-blessing event. American Atheists, Inc. (AAI) -- the same group that opposed a 9/11 memorial in Princeton, New ... Read more →

LAUREL DELAWARE (Nov. 22, 2017) – A Seaford man who assaulted a DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officer Oct. 3 after he was found trespassing after hours in the Nanticoke Wildlife Area plead guilty and received a jail sentence this month. Daniel A. Allen, 21, (ABOVE) plead guilty to felony resisting arrest with force or violence and intentionally fleeing from a peace officer. Allen was fined $2,571 in restitution and sentenced to three months incarceration, followed by probation. Allen was arrested Oct. 11, arraigned at Sussex County Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) in Georgetown on a $12,202 secured bond. Following his trial in the Sussex County Superior Court, he was re-committed to SCI to serve his sentence. Read more →

BLAIRSTOWN -- Around 8:30 p.m. Monday a homeowner on Cherry Lane heard noises coming from her outdoor, fenced-in pen. As she peered outside, she saw a black bear, which she estimated to be around 300 pounds, attacking her goat. She ran outside screaming. The bear ran off, but the injuries to her beloved animal were catastrophic: the bear punctured the young goat's lungs, attacking both sides of its body, and left a large bite across its spine, according to Tamala Lester, founder of The Barnyard Sanctuary in Columbia. The homeowner, who was too distraught to speak to the New Jersey Herald, had recently adopted the goat from Lester and the two became friends. After the bear ran off, the homeowner called the police, the state Division of Fish and Wildlife and Lester, who arrived on scene first. "The goat was on its side, so we called the vet and took... Read more →

LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ --On November 23, 2017, at approximately 2010 hours, the Lower Township Police Department was notified of a motor vehicle crash which had just occurred at the intersection of Breakwater Road and U.S. Highway 9. A Multi-agency response was activated with assistance from Erma Fire Department, AtlantiCare Medics, as well as Lower Township Rescue. It was reported that one vehicle had struck a light pole and the occupant was out of the vehicle. Upon arrival to the crash scene, Lower Township Police found a single vehicle had been involved in the crash. A black in color, 2015 Chrysler 200 which was off the roadway with a fence and light pole on top of the vehicle. The driver, later identified as a 17-year-old juvenile male and resident of the 600 block or Crawford Road in Lower Township, was able to free himself from the vehicle prior to police arrival.... Read more →

Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration last month sent criminal investigation agents with search warrants into nine storefronts across Central Florida that help customers order drugs from pharmacies in Canada and overseas at big discounts. The agents notified the store owners that importing drugs from foreign countries is illegal and that those helping to “administer” such medicines could face fines or jail time. None of the stores has closed, but their owners are scared the Trump administration has reversed a long-standing “non-enforcement” policy against the stores. Some of them have been open for nearly 15 years. “It worries me,” said Bill Hepscher, co-owner of Canadian MedStore, which owns six of the nine storefronts visited by the FDA in late October. His stores are in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. FDA spokeswoman Lyndsay Meyer would not confirm or deny that any investigation was occurring. Nor would... Read more →

IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2017 www.nj.gov/agriculture (TRENTON) – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa has confirmed the finding of an exotic East Asian tick, also known as the longhorned tick or bush tick, on a farm in Hunterdon County on November 9. Initial identification was made by the Monmouth County Tick-borne Diseases Lab, located at Rutgers University and the Hunterdon County Division of Health. This tick is not known to be present in the U.S., although there are records of at least a dozen previous collections of this species in the country on animals and materials presented for entry at U.S. ports. The species (see photo at left) is dark brown in color and grows to the size of a pea when fully engorged. Both larval and nymphal stages are very small... Read more →

Related: CNB Crime Blue Line AUSTIN, TEXAS--Trooper Damon Allen, age 41, was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-45 in Freestone County, just south of Fairfield, at approximately 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day. He had contacted the driver and was returning to his patrol car when the man exited his car and opened fire with a rifle. Trooper Allen was killed at the scene. The man was located in Waller County several hours later and taken into custody after exchanging shots with officers. Trooper Allen had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and three children. Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements: Director Steven McCraw Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78752 Phone: (512) 424-2000 via www.odmp.org Related articles James Loney has been... Read more →

Larry Krasner The Defender of Black Lives Matter and Occupy in Court New Philly DA By Matthew Vadum | Canada Free Press PHILADELPHIA PA--Left-wing currency manipulator George Soros’s push to radically reshape the judiciary and elect extremist district attorneys across the country to weaken law enforcement and protect lawless sanctuary cities is bearing fruit. Soros has been pouring money into local elections because he supports local efforts to resist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and wants to cripple police in order to advance the neo-Marxist abstraction known as social justice that simplistically breaks the world down into race, class, and sex or gender. Radicals claim that American laws and institutions are inherently corrupt and that these systems protect, for example, wealthy, white, native-born, non-disabled males at the expense of everyone else. Getting people who share Soros’s worldview into public office at every level is key to promoting his ugly... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to a Gloucester Township bank robbery that occurred yesterday, November 21, 2017. Camden residents, Cas Miller, 24, Emanuel Almodovar, 32, and Cecelia Lopez, 46, were arrested by Camden County Police on Ferry Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets after leading Gloucester Township Police on a high-speed chase on North Route 42. Gloucester Township Police were dispatched to the TD Bank located on the 600 block of College Drive in Blackwood, New Jersey at approximately 9:47 a.m. in response to a bank robbery in progress. One of the male suspects handed a demand note to a teller, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, which was later recovered in full. Gloucester Township Police Officers located Cecelia Lopez’s vehicle traveling on Blackwood Clementon Road. Units attempted to stop the vehicle, but when officers approached, she fled onto the... Read more →

PUBLISHED Thursday, January 03, 2013 CNBNEWS received the following E-mail recently from Karen Bowe Lilley about her father, Tom Bowe who was presented with the NJSIASA 2012 Award of Honor in December. She writes, "I'm sending you this email in reference to my father, Thomas Bowe, who was born left - David Frazier (President) right- Tom Bowe. and raised in Gloucester City. "On December 3 he was given a very important award from the NJSIAA(New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association). He was awarded the 2012 Award of Honor. "He was a referee for 25 yrs and very active with the association. I guess the only way to really explain this connection is to basically type what the program said about him." A person cannot talk about the history of the NJSIAA and the IAABO without mentioning the name Tom Bowe. A pioneer, Tom's innovations and contributions have changed the direction... Read more →

A herd of Porcupine Caribou, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska (Pinterest image) BY BRANDI BUCHMAN | COURTHOUSE NEWS WASHINGTON (CN) – A Republican effort to roll expanded oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge into the GOP tax reform plan has reignited a long-running debate over how best to protect a primary breeding location for North America’s largest caribou herd. The caribou trek from Canada’s Yukon Territory some 1,500 miles to the coastal plains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a 20 million acre expanse on Alaska’s North Slope. Their destination is a 1.5 million acre swath inside the refuge where they calve and graze. Nearby, indigenous musk oxen and polar bears also sustain on the land’s resources. Last week, the state’s Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski successfully negotiated access to resources of another kind in the refuge: oil. After the GOP called on Murkowski to find $1 billion to... Read more →

Four electronic devices recently approved for use while hunting now may be used afield. Within established seasons, hunters now may use electronic decoys in hunting waterfowl; electronic dove decoys solely for hunting doves; electronically heated scent or lure dispensers; and electronic devices that distribute ozone gas for scent-control purposes. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners in September gave final approval to a measure to allow the devices, but with all regulatory changes, the changes do not become law until they are published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The changes will be published in the Nov. 18 Pennsylvania Bulletin. Electronic devices generally are prohibited for hunting use in Pennsylvania, but the Game Commission over the years has received requests to review several specific electronic devices, and has approved some of them for hunting use. As part of the review process, the Game Commission evaluates to what degree a given device might negatively... Read more →

| KFOR.com HARRISBURG, Pa. - City teachers pleaded with district administrators Monday to help support them as they deal with what they are calling unprecedented misbehavior among children in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania schools, some of which is resulting in physical violence against teachers. The Harrisburg Education Association says the behavioral issues have prompted the resignations of at least 45 teachers between July and October, according to WPMT. Further resignations have since occurred, according to Jody Barksdale, the association's president. Some of the worst behavior has come from some of the district's youngest students, Barksdale said. "Teachers and students are being hit, kicked, slapped, scratched, cussed at.... and observing other students flip over tables, desks and chairs. Teachers have had to take the rest of their class into the hallway to protect them during these outbursts," Barksdale told The Patriot News. Amanda Sheaffer, a first-grade teacher in the district for four years,... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – A tax preparer was sentenced today to 13 months in prison for preparing fraudulent income tax returns on behalf of her clients, causing losses of over $130,000, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Shirley Arias, a/k/a “Shirley Zambrano,” 43, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas to an information charging her with one count of aiding and assisting others in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns. Judge Salas imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Arias was an owner and operator of Santos & Associates in Union City, New Jersey. For the tax years 2012 through 2014, Arias assisted in the filing of income tax returns based on false information. She used a number of fraudulent practices, including falsely claiming deductions and fabricating educational credits in order to obtain... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic Rams beat host Gloucester Lions 22 - 0 in the City Series behind Rams Senior Kyle Murphy's touchdown run. Photo Courtesy Bruce Darrow Read more →

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Jose “Joey” Torres, the former mayor of Paterson, N.J, was sentenced to prison today for directing that city employees perform work at a private warehouse leased by his daughter and nephew while the employees were being paid by the city. Three former supervisors in the Paterson Department of Public Works also were sentenced today. Torres, 59, of Paterson, N.J., was sentenced today to five years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable in Hudson County. Torres pleaded guilty on Sept. 22 to a charge of second-degree conspiracy to commit official misconduct. As a result of his guilty plea, he forfeited his position as mayor and is permanently barred from public office and public employment in New Jersey. He is jointly and severally liable with his co-defendants for paying restitution of $10,000 to the City of Paterson for payments, including... Read more →

All are welcome to attend this exciting performance by Debby Boone, Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm at the Investors Bank Performing Arts Center, 519 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road, Sewell Proceeds benefit the South Jersey Scholarship Fund for Catholic education in South Jersey! Join Bishop Sullivan for an exciting concert featuring Debby Boone and support our South Jersey Scholarship Fund for Catholic education. Proceeds from the fund are allocated directly to our South Jersey Catholic Schools for need-based awards. Help local children afford a Catholic school education and enjoy a great performance kicking off the Christmas season! Watch a video featuring Debby Boone TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH TICKETMASTER OR THE BOX OFFICE 1-800-745-3000 | BOX OFFICE 856-218-8902 Info/Handicap seating/Groups: 856-218-8902 For more information, please contact Sheila McGirl source The Diocese of Camden Read more →

PUBLISHED Monday, January 14, 2013 for the Year 2013 Gloucester City Mayor Bill James Gloucester City Mayor William James released his prepared State of the City address for 2013 today, January 14. James was first elected to the position of mayor in 2007. He began his second four-year term in 2012. His statement reads as follows, As we move into the New Year I want to say thank you to all our city employees for a successful 2012, together we have been through some difficult and trying times and also enjoyed some good times. Hopefully 2013 will bring about more positive changes and enable us to maintain the same quality services we have afforded our citizenry over the past six years we have been in office. Speaking of the past six years, I want to thank both Councilman Jay Brophy and Councilman Nick Marchese for their service to our community.... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – A former employee at the Jersey City tax assessor’s office admitted accepting a cash bribe in exchange for changing the tax description for a Jersey City property, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Bennie Anderson, 60, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of attempting to obstruct, delay and affect interstate commerce by extortion under color of official right. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Jersey City tax descriptions reference how many units a particular property can have. Owners who wanted to change a property’s tax description would have to seek approval from the Jersey City zoning board. The tax assessor's office would change the tax description only if the zoning board approved a zoning variance. Anderson, by virtue of his position, had the... Read more →

(Camden City, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department has seen an uptick in motor vehicle thefts recently and is advising residents to be on alert and take precautions to reduce the chance of their vehicle being stolen. In recent weeks, there have been multiple motor vehicle thefts in neighborhoods across the city. Several of these thefts have occurred when drivers have started a vehicle’s ignition and then left it idling and unoccupied. Residents are urged not to leave cars in driveways or parked on the street unoccupied with the keys in the ignition, as this makes the vehicle an easy target for thieves. Residents are also encouraged not to leave valuable items inside their cars, to always remove all keys from the vehicle and to always lock vehicles and activate any alarm systems. Any motor vehicle theft should be immediately reported to the police, and residents are also asked... Read more →

source State Theatre New Jersey The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score in A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas on November 28. Todd Gershwin, the producer of the show as well as the great-nephew of the famous composers George and Ira Gershwin, joins us to chat about how lucky he is to be able to work with the peanuts characters everyday and how magical it is to bring the story to life on stage. Read more →

West Trenton, N.J. – Millions of Americans will hit the road today and battle the holiday traffic on one of the busiest travel days of the year. At the end of the journey awaits a freshly carved turkey and all of the fixings, but you have to get there first. A few preparations and a little bit of planning could be all the difference between a hot plate of turkey or a cold sandwich. Motorists can increase travel safety by following these tips: · Fill up your gas tank · Check fluids (including windshield washer fluid and antifreeze) · Check tire pressure · Bring a mobile phone charger · Carry a flashlight with new batteries · Bring bottles of water and nonperishable snacks · Don’t drive drowsy. Symptoms of driving tired are similar to those of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Use service areas to rest, stretch... Read more →

Wayne Harold Quesada, Sr., age 76, died on November 17, 2017. Raised in Westville, NJ, Wayne graduated from Woodbury High School in 1960. Wayne lived in Deptford for many years and moved back to Westville four years ago. While in high school, Wayne served in the US Naval Reserve, after which he joined the Army, where he served in Germany until 1964. After the Army, Wayne served in the New Jersey National Guard for four periods of service, the last of which ended in 1980. Wayne was a veteran of the Woodbury and Deptford Township police departments, retiring as Sergeant after many years with Deptford. Wayne was a former President of the FOP Deptford Lodge No. 72, a Freemason, and a member of the American Legion. He bred and showed Tennessee Walking Horses and was a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. Survived by his son, Wayne H. Jr.... Read more →

Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration last month sent criminal investigation agents with search warrants into nine storefronts across Central Florida that help customers order drugs from pharmacies in Canada and overseas at big discounts. The agents notified the store owners that importing drugs from foreign countries is illegal and that those helping to “administer” such medicines could face fines or jail time. None of the stores has closed, but their owners are scared the Trump administration has reversed a long-standing “non-enforcement” policy against the stores. Some of them have been open for nearly 15 years. “It worries me,” said Bill Hepscher, co-owner of Canadian MedStore, which owns six of the nine storefronts visited by the FDA in late October. His stores are in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. FDA spokeswoman Lyndsay Meyer would not confirm or deny that any investigation was occurring. Nor would... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ (November 22, 2017) - Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino today announced the appointment of Charles A. Fiore as Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor. Acting Prosecutor Fiore was sworn into office this morning. He replaces Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton, who served as Gloucester County Prosecutor since May 31, 2002 and resigned today. Dalton is taking a position as an Assistant Attorney General with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. “Charles Fiore brings a wealth of legal knowledge and experience to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, experience gained in 30 years of private practice, during which he served a dozen municipalities as attorney, prosecutor, and public defender,” said Governor Chris Christie. “We thank Sean Dalton for his 15 years of strong leadership, and we’re confident that Acting Prosecutor Fiore will lead the office with the same expertise and dedication he has demonstrated throughout his career.” “Charles Fiore has based his... Read more →

TRENTON - Attorney Christopher S. Porrino announced that a retired police officer who formerly served as president and state delegate of New Jersey Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 59 in Cape May was sentenced today for embezzling large sums from the union over a period of five years. The state’s investigation revealed that he stole approximately $105,000. John Campbell, 49, of Cape May, a retired Cape May police officer, was sentenced to six months of home detention under the county’s alternatives to incarceration program, including electronic monitoring with an ankle bracelet, and five years of probation by Superior Court Judge John Porto in Cape May County. He also was ordered to serve 300 hours of community service, pay a fine of $5,000 and provide full restitution to the union of $105,000, which was paid in full today. Campbell pleaded guilty on Aug. 10 to a charge of third-degree theft by... Read more →

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are reminding motorists and pedestrians to exhibit caution when traveling this Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally one of the busiest and most dangerous on New Jersey’s roadways. “If you’re on the road for Thanksgiving, you should make sure to not only obey the laws designed to keep people safe while driving, but also be on the lookout for those who are being reckless and dangerous,” said Attorney General Porrino. “Use caution on the roads, and don’t hesitate to report inattentive motorists when you see them.” While Thanksgiving is a time of joy and family get-togethers, it is also a deadly and hazardous time to be behind the wheel. Last Thanksgiving weekend, seven people died, a decrease over the 15 who were killed during the five-day weekend in 2015. Of those seven, one was a pedestrian, and three of... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – The former executive director of a Newark-based childcare and community program and a partner in a political fundraising and consulting company today admitted committing wire fraud and tax evasion, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Kiburi D. Tucker, 42, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud and four counts of tax evasion. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: As the executive director of The Centre Inc., Tucker embezzled Centre Inc. funds, through ATM, debit card and bank withdrawal transactions to fund his personal expenditures such as gambling, travel, and furnishing his home. Tucker defrauded The Centre Inc. of $332,116 from 2012 through 2015. Tucker also intentionally under-reported the proceeds that he took from The Centre Inc. to the IRS. He intentionally... Read more →

Dennis John Murphy, on November 19, 2017, of Sicklerville, formerly of Gloucester City. Age 50. Beloved husband of Angela Murphy (nee Prosinski). Devoted father of Chelsea McCarty (Bryan), Ava Murphy, and Brendan Murphy. Loving son of Marie Murphy and the late George R. Jr. Dear brother of Patrick Murphy (Theresa), Kathleen McDevitt (Dan), Maureen McIntyre, Michael Murphy (Suzanne), Colleen Lehrer (Ray), Sean Murphy (Linda), and Meghan Kearns (Brian). Caring son-in-law of Margaret and Thomas Prosinski and brother-in-law of Michael Prosinski (Jennifer). Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog and loyal friend “Chocko”. There will be a viewing from 5 to 8pm Sunday evening and from 9 to 10am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Monday at St. Mary’s RC Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by visiting “In... Read more →

Somerdale, NJ (November 22, 2017) -- Nearly 200 turkeys were recently distributed to patients at the two Jefferson Family Health Services locations in southern New Jersey (Somerdale and Washington Township). The turkeys were provided through an employee-supported program called "Helping Hands to Health,” and dozens of associates and their family members volunteered at the event. The few remaining turkeys were donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey. Here, Jonathan Brown of Glendora, NJ, receives his Thanksgiving turkey while Felicia Nesmith-Cunningham, Corporate Director for Family Health Services (left); her daughter, Maica Nesmith, who volunteered at the event; and Certified Medical Assistant Kimberly Colon, look on. Family Health Services at Jefferson in New Jersey provides an array of primary and specialty care for patients of all ages. For more information, visit www.KennedyIsJefferson.org. Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 21, 2017)--The Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh & Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - have set initial tour dates for 2018, including a stop in Philadelphiaon Saturday, July 28 at Citizens Bank Park. The concert will also feature James Taylor & His All-Star Band on this tour stop. Tickets for the Philadelphia date go on sale to the general public on Saturday, December 2 at 10am and will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets or by-phone at 800-745-3000. American Express® Card Members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, November 28 at 10 AM. Additional presale opportunities will be available beginning Thursday, November 30. For complete ticket information, visit Eagles.com. The EAGLES are one of the most influential and commercially successful American rock bands of all time. With their profound lyrics, harmonies and country-tinged melodies, they... Read more →

(Clayton, NJ) – The Scotland Run Park Nature Center will hold several events in December and January announced Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Frank J. DiMarco. Freeholder Director Damminger said, "The cold weather does not have to keep our residents from enjoying nature. There is always something to see or learn at the Nature Center." Freeholder DiMarco, Liaison to the Dept. of Parks and Recreation, said that workshops and nature events would be held throughout the winter months. DiMarco said, “Some people really enjoy the cold weather and for those who are ready to bundle up, there are bird walks, eco tours and the popular Nature Tots program.” The below programs are free and held at the Scotland Run Park Nature Center, 980 E. Academy St., Clayton. Registration is required by calling (856) 881-0845. Nature Tots will be held at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at... Read more →

published November 21, 2007 SEE 2007 RAMS/LIONS PHOTO ALBUM /photos by Bruce Darrow BY Bruce Darrow/CNBNewsnet Gloucester City NJ (November 21, 2007)--This Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game between Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester High will renew an old rivalry that began almost 60 years ago, in 1948, on a gridiron field located at the Charles Street Stadium. That Stadium may be gone but the tradition lives on. For a brief period the game was stopped but was renewed again in 1993. The argument within the City of Gloucester is that the Rams bring players from surrounding areas. This according to many gives the Ram's an unfair advantage, but this year that advantage does not fully exist. The Gloucester Catholic Rams come into the Turkey Day game with a record of 7 & 2, while the Gloucester Lion's bring a 6 & 3 record. Both the Lion's and the Ram's are coming off... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PAA--Nine priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have been named Chaplains to His Holiness by Pope Francis with the title Monsignor. All studied at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and were ordained to the Priesthood by the late John Cardinal Krol. In addition, each has served in priestly ministry for more than 40 years. They are listed below in alphabetical order. Reverend Angelo R. Citino, Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester (Chester County) Reverend Joseph M. Corley, Pastor of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby (Delaware County) Reverend Thomas J. Dunleavy, Senior Priest at Saints Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester (Chester County) Reverend John C. Eckert, Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Morrisville (Bucks County) Reverend William C. Kaufman, Pastor of Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall (Delaware County) Reverend Paul M. Kennedy, Pastor of Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia Reverend Henry J. McKee, Pastor of Sacred Heart... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A Cape May County, New Jersey, man was arrested at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) Sunday morning, November 19, after Transportation Security Administration officers caught the man trying to carry a butterfly knife that he had affixed beneath the lining of his roller bag in an effort to artfully conceal the knife from the TSA officers who were working at the checkpoint. TSA officers detected the knife inside the man’s carry-on bag as his bag was viewed on the checkpoint x-ray monitor. When the TSA officers searched the bag to remove the knife, they could not immediately locate it in the bag, so they sent it back through the x-ray machine and still the image of the knife appeared on the monitor. Upon further inspection, the knife was located under the lining of the suitcase, attached to the retractable metal pull-handle. TSA officers contacted the New... Read more →