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The two-track tunnel, which takes Amtrak riders and NJ Transit commuters to and from New York City, is over 100 years old and was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Courtesy of https://www.6sqft.com New York and New Jersey need to pick up the tab. Via FOX News: An Obama-era plan to have the federal government finance half of a $13 billion rail tunnel project ran into a red light Friday from the Trump administration. The plan, proposed under President Barack Obama in 2015, includes revitalizing a deteriorating Amtrak tunnel connecting New Jersey to New York City, repairing damage to a dual-tunnel conduit, and reconstructing the New Jersey railroad network’s aging Portal Bridge, Crain’s New York Business reported. Amtrak, which owns most of the rail tunnels and tracks between Boston and Washington, D.C., contends that the existing tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York City is damaged and could fail within 10... Read more →

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers arrested 243 people for driving under the influence during the three-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 23 through Dec. 25, 2017. Troopers were on the lookout for impaired drivers with high-visibility patrols and DUI checkpoints as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. The total of 243 arrests is a decrease from 314 arrests made during the 2016 Christmas holiday driving period, which spanned four days. State police investigated 529 crashes over the long holiday weekend. Sixty of the collisions involved alcohol, 102 people were injured, and five people were killed. Alcohol was a factor in one of the fatal crashes. In addition to DUI enforcement, troopers issued 1,261 speeding citations, 145 seatbelt citations, and 26 child safety seat citations. Crash and enforcement data by troop is available here. These statistics cover only those... Read more →

DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO (December 31, 2017)--Deputy Sheriff Zackari Parrish was shot and killed today after responding to a disturbance call at an apartment complex at 3404 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch, at approximately 5:15 am. Deputy Parrish and other deputies were speaking to the occupants of the apartment when one of them barricaded himself inside a bedroom. The man opened fire with a rifle, killing Deputy Parrish and wounding three other deputies. The three wounded deputies were able to retreat to safety. Responding officers, including regional SWAT team members, re-entered the apartment to rescue Deputy Parrish. The subject inside opened fire on the officers, wounding a Castle Rock police officer before being shot and killed. The subject fired over 100 rounds during the incident, wounding two citizens in addition to shooting the officers. Deputy Parrish had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for seven months and had... Read more →

Houston, Texas, skyline. Hyatt Regency is the dark building near the middle with a copper-colored cylindrical restaurant atop its roof (Photo: Yelp) A man has been arrested on multiple charges after police located a small arsenal of guns on the top floor of the Hyatt Regency on Louisiana Street downtown, where a large New Year's Eve… Read more →

A lame-duck bill quietly making its way through the Legislature is intended to make sure the state continues to cover the full cost of health benefits for a small group of retired state troopers, according to its sponsors and New Jersey State Police union officials. But a version of the bill that has been passed by the Senate and approved by an Assembly committee reads as if it gives free health care coverage to many more retirees at greater cost to the state. But lawmakers later amended the bill to broaden the class of eligible retirees from those with 20 to 25 years of service to those simply with more than 20 years. That small change seems to open the door to no-cost benefits for dozens more current and future state police retirees who would otherwise have to pay a portion of their health care premiums. Under current law, troopers... Read more →

Annual Pine Hill New Year's Eve Event December 31, 2017 6pm - 9pm Overbrook High School Join us for a night of family fun and help us usher in 2018 at the annual Pine Hill New Year's Eve event at Overbrook High School. 6:00pm - Magic by Ed in the Auditorium 7:00pm - David Cedeno 8 piece Orchestra in the Auditorium Family fun and face painting in the Gymnasium from 6:00pm-9:00pm Pine Hill Education Foundation and district PTOs will be selling refreshments and other items to benefit the students in the district. The Pine Hill Municipal Alliance will also be participating. Fireworks - 9:00pm sharp! Address/Location Pine Hill Police Department 48 West 6th Avenue Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 856-783-1549 Read more →

Cooper Ferry Partnership CAMDEN CITY, NJ--New Year, New Initiatives, New Business. The Momentum of Camden’s Revitalization continued in 2017 and 2018 is expected to be another ground-breaking year for the city. In this issue of Camden Rising we're providing some of the 2017 highlights from many of our partners throughout the city. As we embark upon a new year, we would like to give special thanks to Governor Chris Christie and Mayor Dana Redd for their work in the city. Strong alliances at every level of government have been critical in laying the groundwork for continued success in private investment, community policing and quality of life programs in Camden. These individuals demonstrated exceptional leadership in making difficult decisions and set programs and policies in motion that will continue to impact the city and its residents for generations to come. We look forward to continuing the momentum created as we welcome... Read more →

graphic courtesy of wnmufm.org COLLINGSWOOD, NJ (December 31, 2017)--Mark Lyczak, 44, of Burlington County, was charged with the deaths of two Collingswood women and attempting to kill a third Burlington County woman on December 30, 2017. Collingswood Police responded to neighbors’ 9-1-1 calls regarding screaming coming from a residence on the 100 block of East Narberth Terrace at approximately 5:02 p.m. yesterday. When they arrived, they found two women who had been stabbed to death and another who had been seriously wounded. Colleen Brownell, 48, and Alysia McCloskey, 41, were pronounced deceased at the scene, while the surviving victim, a 45-year-old woman, was rushed to a local hospital where she remains hospitalized. Mark Lyczak, who was still on scene when police arrived, was known to the victims. He was placed under arrest and taken to Collingswood Police Department. Lyczak was charged with two counts of first degree Murder and one... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ The Rowan University/Rutgers - Camden Board of Governors has initiated the demolition of buildings at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway Avenue in downtown Camden to make way for Phase III of the Health Sciences Campus expansion plan. The approximately $800,000 demolition process is expected to be complete by late winter/early spring of 2018. A groundbreaking was held in October for Phase I of the campus, which is a $72 million Joint Health Sciences Center. The Health Sciences Campus is part of a plan to transform the “eds and meds” corridor in the city. To learn more about the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors click here Read more →

12/29/2017 AG Shapiro: “Don’t let the ‘ball drop’ on your New Year’s plans to get healthy because of a bad gym choice.” HARRISBURG — Just in time for New Year’s, when Pennsylvanians resolve to get healthy through exercise and joining a health club, Attorney General Josh Shapiro is encouraging Pennsylvanians to carefully examine any contract they sign before joining a health club, and offering tips so they understand their legal rights. “New Year’s is a time when many Pennsylvanians decide to join gyms or health clubs to get healthy,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “I want consumers to know my office monitors these health clubs to make sure they’re properly registered, and we’re here to help them avoid scams. We don’t want the ‘ball to drop’ on your New Year’s plans to get healthy because of a bad gym choice.” The Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection received 93 complaints against... Read more →

Dealers Sold Heroin and Cocaine in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties and Boston Area HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced felony charges against 15 persons for selling heroin and cocaine in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties in a drug ring that extended its criminal activities to Massachusetts as well. Over a six-month period in 2016, the drug dealers transported and sold approximately 4 kilograms of heroin valued at $700,000 and 5 kilograms of cocaine valued at $500,000. The dealers sold the drugs in Philadelphia and Montgomery County, as well as Boston and Lawrence, Massachusetts. “These dealers trafficked heroin and cocaine across state lines – and sold their drugs in Philadelphia and Montgomery County,” Attorney General Shapiro said. “Today we’ve shut this band of drug dealers down. We will remain vigilant and merciless towards anyone peddling these poisons in our communities.” A statewide investigating grand jury identified Julio “Papon” Martinez and... Read more →

Philadelphia Clears The Record On The Nearly 50-Year-Old Santa & Snowball Incident Of 1968 Eagles Pride As the Christmas evening home game between the (12-2) Philadelphia Eagles and the (6-8) Oakland Raiders approaches, Philly braces itself for more references to the city’s infamous, 49-year-old, snowballs-at-Santa incident. VISIT PHILADELPHIA® would like to clear the record: The unfortunate debacle misrepresents Philadelphia’s place in history and present outlook. Here’s what really happened—and what Eagles fans are focusing on as 2017 turns to 2018. It’s time the rest of the country let this snowballed story melt. On December 15, 1968, the Eagles met the Vikings at home at Franklin Field. It had been a tough season—the Birds were 2-11, nearly the exact opposite of their current record—and the team had just lost its first-round draft pick. The game’s first half ended with a Vikings interception and a 57-yard touchdown run. When the “real” Santa... Read more →

(Washington Township, NJ) On Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017 Freeholder Jim Jefferson honored the Washington Township Girls and Boys Soccer Teams for their outstanding year. Freeholder Jefferson, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services said, “With both teams accomplishing so much this past season, they should be incredibly proud. With awards such as South Jersey Times Team of the Year, the achievements of these students will be remembered by the entire community.” The Girls team was awarded with the South Jersey Group 4 Title and South Jersey Times Team of the Year. The Boys team was awarded with the South Jersey Group 4 title, Coaches Tournament and South Jersey Times Team of the Year. Pictured: Kristina Argerakis, Rylee Demonteverde, Kelsey Grychiewicz, Brooke Hengy, Jade Iannace, Rachel Keller, Alexa Liss, Megan Matela, Angelina Mowad, Marina Smith, Sophia Spadano, Breana Winder, Julianna Capano, Jess Culin, Milana D'Ambra, Kristen Guthier, Natasha Munro,... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 4 No. 28 (December 31, 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 →

On December 28, 2017. Age 86. Of Gloucester City. (nee Greenan). Loving wife of 65 years to the late Frank Quinton, Jr. Loving mother of Anna (James) Summers, Frank (Joan) Quinton III, Kathleen (John) Koc, Virginia (William) James, Joseph (Deanna) Quinton, Barbara (Jeffrey) Creato, Judith Arthur, Carolyn (John) Monteleone. Predeceased by her daughters, Janice Nichols and Patricia Underwood; sister, Virginia Hawe and brother, Peter Greenan. Cherished grandmother of 28 and great-grandmother of 26. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Anna was born and raised in Camden City. She graduated from Camden City High School Class of 1949. Anna was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church. She was a member of the Gloucester City Art Club and enjoyed painting, crocheting, making floral arrangements and crafting. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, January 2nd from 9:30 to 11:15 AM... Read more →

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, advises municipalities that the Camden County Health Officer has extended the Code Blue Alert until Tuesday morning. The Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 28, 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 1 until 7:00 a.m. the following morning. In addition, the Code Blue will remain in place during the daytime hours on both Dec. 28 and Jan.1. “We are expecting the continuation of these dangerously frigid and breezy conditions through the weekend. Overnight lows will hover around 10 degrees with a wind chill making temperatures feel like the single digits,” Rodriguez said. “In these extreme weather conditions, we need everyone to be sheltered and out of the elements. If you must leave the house, please dress yourself and your children in warm clothing,... Read more →

The Tigers group bake sale in the Campus Center By Jeanne Leong CAMDEN CITY NJ--While communities affected by last summer’s hurricanes are still recovering, some Rutgers School of Business–Camden students are raising funds through a class project that allows them to do good while learning. Seventy students in Melissa Fender’s two Organizational Behavior courses held events to raise money for hurricane relief. Cucarachas Voladoras group face painting event The 14 groups of students held events that included a dodgeball tournament, bake sales, and dinners at area restaurants. Some groups also created GoFundMe accounts to raise additional funds. The classes raised a total of nearly $2,500. Through planning and holding the events, and choosing a relief organization to receive the funds raised, the students learned project management skills that are applicable in their future jobs. “What we’re learning in the classroom, we are immediately applying,” says Austin Willis, a junior from... Read more →

A Major Victory: Today, the U.S. Department of State began releasing Huma Abedin's work-related documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that were found on her estranged husband Anthony Weiner's personal laptop. This is a major victory. After years of hard work in federal court, Judicial Watch forced the State Department to finally allow Americans to see these public documents. We have been following this case closely because from our past experience we know that Abedin's emails include classified and other sensitive materials. The document are still being posted, but our team has seen enough to confirm that classified information from Hillary Clinton's email server has been found on the laptop of Anthony Weiner, the disgraced former congressman from New York who was married to Clinton aide Huma Abedin. The fact that classified information has been found from Clinton and Abedin on Weiner's laptop shows the urgent need for... Read more →

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 CNBNews image files RELATED FREINDLY FIRE BY CHRISTOPHER FREIND | CNBNews Exclusive (cnbnews.net)Thank God for small miracles. Or, in this case, huge ones. The decision of Pope Benedict XVI to step down --- the first resignation in 600 years and only the fourth in history --- has given the Catholic Church an unprecedented opportunity to save itself. And since the eleventh hour is upon the Church, the Pope’s action could not have come at a better time. Whether the conclave of Cardinals takes advantage of this blessing or blows it all to hell remains to be seen. As one of the Catholic faithful, I desperately want to believe it will choose the right path. I want to believe the Church, without hesitation, will do whatever is necessary to rebuild the greatest, most benevolent institution the world has ever known. I want to believe the Church will... Read more →

WEST DEPTFORD NJ (December 29, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--The West Deptford Police Department arrested 10 people between December 6 and December 19 on charges of possession of drug paraphenailla and illegal narcotic substances such as heroin and marijuana. Those incidents are marked below by CNBNews with an asterisk*. *On 12.6.2017, Anthony R. Duren Jr., 38, of Yeadon, PA was arrested on I-295 for possession of marijuana. He was issued a summons and released. On 12.6.2017, Keith L. Phillips, 26, of Upper Darby, PA was arrested on I-295 for being a fugitive from justice. He was lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility. On 12.7.2017, Brandon J. Taylor, 22, of New Castle Delaware was arrested on I-295 for unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana. He satisfied bail requirements and was released pending further court action. On 12.7.2017, Jennifer M. Doyle, 33, of West Deptford was arrested on Parkville Station Road for... Read more →

Snow is upon us. Please remove parked cars from snow routes now, so that the snow plows can safely and effectively clear the roads. Residents, business owners, and property owners, are reminded that parked cars must be removed from the streets that are designated snow routes for the entire duration of the snow/storm event. Violators may be ticketed and/or towed. In addition, all residents, business owners, and property owners are strongly urged to remove all parked cars from the streets to allow for thorough cleanup, and to allow the safe passage of emergency vehicles. Snow routes can be found in 194-7 of the municipal code online here. http://ecode360.com/6928699 Name of Street Sides Location Coles Avenue, North and South Both Entire length Fellowship Road, South (CR 610) Both Entire length Forklanding Road, North and South Both Entire length Main Street, East and West (CR 537) Both Entire length Maple Avenue, South... Read more →

UPDATED/January 2, 2018--Ryan Giles, Brooklawn Borough Administrator was asked the reason for moving the Borough Court to Oaklyn. "The State of New Jersey wants to see more shared services and Oaklyn was a great fit to have a shared court. Our employee was hired by Oaklyn to continue as a court administrator." cutline... BROOKLAWN NJ--The Borough of Brooklawn would like to inform all residents that beginning January 1, 2018, Brooklawn Municipal Court will be moved to Oaklyn Municipal Court, which is located in the Borough of Oaklyn at 500 White Horse Pike Oaklyn, NJ Oaklyn Municipal Court is a joint court, hearing all Title 39 cases (traffic summonses), disorderly person cases and petty disorderly person cases. All of these types of cases will now be heard in Oaklyn Municipal Court. The Brooklawn Police Dept. wants to assure all residents and visitors that this change does not affect where they report... Read more →

image source https://www.health.harvard.edu/ Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced that 10,135 patients have registered to participate in the medical marijuana program, with 1,188 certified by a physician to participate. “Patients have started to receive their medical marijuana identification cards, bringing us one step closer to getting medication to patients in the next four months,” Governor Wolf said. “Our grower/processors are well underway, and our dispensaries are approaching the point where they will be ready to open their doors. Patients who are desperately waiting for this medication will soon find relief.” To date, the Department of Health has approved eight grower/processors to begin operations: Cresco Yeltrah, Jefferson County; Franklin Labs, Berks County; GTI Pennsylvania, Montour County; Ilera Healthcare, Fulton County; Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, Lackawanna County; PurePenn LLC, Allegheny County; Standard Farms, Luzerne County; and Terrapin Investment Fund, Clinton County. In order to become... Read more →

The fight to protect our communities is not just up to law enforcement; it’s a partnership between your community and law enforcement. We look to you who live in these communities we protect to provide us with information about gun violence. To make our communities safer, ATF is launching a new way to collect your tips involving firearms or to provide leads to help us prevent crimes from happening. Using your phone, tablet or computer, you will be able to tell us instantly and anonymously about crimes that may be happening in your communities that involve firearms, explosives, violent crime, or arson. ATF values your privacy and is offering this service through reportit(link is external)®, a mobile app that allows you to remain anonymous. With reportit® concerned citizens can report suspicious or unusual activities in real time while having the assurance that your identity will remain anonymous and confidential. reportit®... Read more →

(Washington Township, NJ )(December 26, 2017) - On Nov. 25, 2017, five year old Jordan Slippi-Mensah set up a curbside homemade hot cocoa stand, selling cups for $1 each in hopes of making money to purchase Christmas gifts for children and families in need. The Whitman Elementary School Kindergartner wanted every child to be able to have a gift waiting for them on Christmas and his goal was achieved when he was able to buy over 130 gifts with the money brought in by the community totaling approximately $1,005 in total. In its three hours of operation, the hot cocoa stand saw about 60 visitors and more than $600 in donations. The support of the community didn’t stop there, however. As word spread about the stand and its goal, people began to send in more and more donations to support Jordan and his charitable cause. Freeholder Jim Jefferson, liaison to... Read more →

(Woolwich Township, NJ) - On Monday Dec. 18, 2017 the 2017 Kingsway Girls and Boys Cross Country Team was honored by Freeholder Jim Jefferson, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, for their outstanding achievements this past season. Freeholder Jefferson said, "The amount of awards and honors received by the boys and girls cross country teams both together and individually shows just how much a group can achieve when they are dedicated and put their minds toward reaching their goals." The boys and girls Cross Country teams received awards for the Gloucester County Championship, Tri County Conference Championship, South Jersey Group IV Championship, South Jersey Coaches Association Team of the Year, and for South Jersey Team of the Year. Individually, the Boys team was awarded for State Group IV Championship, and 4th at Meet of Champions, while the Girls team received awards for second at Meet of Champions... Read more →

(Camden City, NJ)December 29, 2017 – The Camden County Police Department has seen an increase 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 around the city, including neighborhoods in South Camden and East Camden. Residents are advised to take the following precautions to avoid having their vehicles stolen or broken into: - Lock your car, even when you are inside the vehicle. - Always take your keys with you and do not leave them inside the car. - Don’t leave your car unattended and running to warm up. - Hide any personal belonging inside the car so that they are not in plain view. Any motor vehicle theft should be immediately reported to the police, and residents are also asked to report any... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 29, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester City Police Department with assistance from other agencies conducted two narcotic raids over the past week one today, December 29 in the unit block of South Burlington Street and the other on December 22 in the 900 unit block of Gaunt Street. The police released the following information regarding those raids. On the morning of December 29th. the Detective Bureau, K9 Unit and Directed Patrol Unit, along with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department S.E.R.T. Team executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the unit block of S. Burlington Street, culminating an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. As a result, a quantity of prescription medication, drug packaging equipment/materials and U.S. currency were seized. Alvin Garcia (29), the resident and target of the investigation, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with possession of CDS (3 counts), possession... Read more →

LOWER TOWNSHIP – On December 28th, 2017, the Lower Township Police Department received reports of possible narcotics activity near the Villas WAWA. Ptlm. Kevin Boyle Jr. responded and located the vehicle, which was alleged to be involved. The two occupants of the vehicle were identified as Brandon S. Pfaff and his brother Robert E. Pfaff III, both are unemployed and they live in the 100 block of Woodland Avenue, in the Fishing Creek Section of Lower Township. A warrants check of the subjects revealed that Robert Pfaff had multiple outstanding warrants, including a no bail warrant from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office. During their on-scene investigation, officers located five blue wax paper folds containing white powder believed to be heroin, one glassine bag containing a pill believed to be Suboxone, and a hypodermic needle. Brandon S. Pfaff was also in possession of an unlawful weapon (a large knife) at... Read more →

LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ --Wednesday, December 27 at approximately 11:15 p.m., Lower Township Police officers, as well as the Lower Township Rescue Squad and the Villas Fire Department, responded to the first block of Arizona Avenue in the Villas section of Lower Township for the report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon officers’ arrival, an overturned motor vehicle was observed in the roadway on Arizona Avenue and the 35-year-old driver, Michael V. Reichenbach, was still inside the motor vehicle. Michael V. Reichenbach was assisted out of the motor vehicle by members of the Villas Fire Department. The accident investigation revealed Michael V. Reichenbach was traveling West on Arizona Avenue and struck a parked motor vehicle causing his vehicle to overturn in the roadway. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Michael V. Reichenbach had stolen the vehicle he was operating from a client who hired him... Read more →

Helen I. MacBride on December 28, 2017 of Mt. Ephraim. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late George MacBride. Devoted mother of Nancy Schiavo (Michael). Loving grandmother of Christina Perozzi (John), and Michael Schiavo (Lauren). Great grandmother of John, Tyler, Leah, Julianna and Maci. Dear sister of the late Peggy O’Connor. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing Wednesday, from 9am to 10:30am at the GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, Woodbury. Donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Read more →

Richard d Krimmel, on November 30, 2017, of Blackwood. Age 85. Loving husband of the late Loretta. Beloved brother of Betty Ellis, Jane Engle, and the late Blair, Bob, and Jack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard was the President of the Audubon High School Class of 1950, where he was also a football player. He proudly served with the US Navy. Richard was a member of the Blackwood United Methodist Church and worked for RCA for many years. He loved to fish. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11am Friday, January 5, 2018, at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blackwood United Methodist Church, 35 E. Church Street, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Read more →

On December 18, 2017, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 69. He is the beloved son of the late Charles and Thelma Souder, loving brother of Charles Jr., James, Donald and the late Lawrence Souder and dear friend of Linda Nilan. Lewis was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp. serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Townsend C. Young VFW Post #3620 and the Brooklawn American Legion. Lewis’ funeral service will be private and held at the convenience of his family Arrangements have been entrusted to ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Read more →

George William Smith, 77, of Brevard, North Carolina, went home to be with his George William Smith Lord and Savior on December 27, 2017; surrounded by family and friends, following a short illness. George was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 8, 1940 to George William Smith Sr. and Evelyn Mary Smith (Quinn). A former resident of Gloucester City, NJ, he graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1960. George was married to Barbara A. Smith (Jones) on September 10, 1960; they were married 57 years. George was the owner of Superior Pizza in Westville, New Jersey for several years before he retired from General Electric. After retiring from General Electric, he and his wife Barbara moved to Ft. Myers, Florida and owned Alpha Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning with their son Brian. Upon his passing, George resided in Brevard, North Carolina with his wife Barbara. George fervently studied Christian apologetics... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 29, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City Police charged a man with numerous traffic violations following an investigation into a traffic accident on Mercer Street near King Street. The man was also charged with cruelty and neglect of children for allowing a 10-year-old to drive his vehicle. According to the weekly crime report on Wednesday evening, December 27, at 9:47 pm Ptl. Joe Eller responded to the area of Mercer Street at King for a report of a driver that struck a parked vehicle and fled from the scene. Further investigation resulted with the recovery of surveillance video from a nearby residence that recorded the crash. The video showed the vehicle pull over after the crash, a child exit the driver seat, switch seats with the adult passenger and then leave the scene. The investigation resulted with the fleeing vehicle being located in the 200 block of Middlesex Street and... Read more →

MIDDLETOWN, New Jersey - Earle Naval Weapons Station, where the US Navy loads some of the country's most sophisticated weapons onto warships, suffered $50 million worth of damage in Superstorm Sandy ... Read more →

TRENTON – A state grand jury declined to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Marshall Zamor, 39, of Sicklerville, N.J., who died while in the custody of the New Jersey State Police after being arrested on a drug charge on the Atlantic City Expressway on March 29, 2017. Because the death occurred after Zamor was arrested and while he was in police custody, it was investigated by the Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team under the Attorney General’s Directive on Police-Use-of-Force Investigations. The Shooting Response Team is made up of investigators from the Division of Criminal Justice and the New Jersey State Police Homicide Unit. After hearing testimony and evidence from the team’s investigation, the state grand jury concluded its deliberations on Dec. 14 and declined to indict any of the law enforcement officers involved in the fatal incident. With regard to the... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (December 28, 2017)-- Friday December 15th, Captain Brian McKendry graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico Virginia. The 270th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states. Included in the class are members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, twenty international countries, three military organizations and four federal civilian organizations. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy program, held at the FBI Academy, offers eleven weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, special agents and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. President Donald Trump, who was the first President in over 40 years to address the graduating class, and FBI... Read more →

Should weed become legal in New Jersey, you won't be able to get it in one Shore beach town. Point Pleasant Beach has banned marijuana sales, both medicinal and recreational, within town limits. The borough council approved the ban on Dec. 19. Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue compares President Barack Obama’s first year in office on religious liberty issues to that of President Donald Trump’s: There may be no issue which shows how far apart President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump are than religious liberty. The following is a chronological account of important religious liberty issues that both presidents addressed in their first year in office. Obama Three days after assuming office, Obama announced that he would overturn restrictions on funding abortions overseas. Less than a week later, he said he would restore U.S. funding to the U.N. Population Fund, which pays for abortion. In February 2009, Obama’s newly designed Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was announced. Its focus was not religious liberty. Instead, its goal was to decide on a case by case basis which funding requests were constitutionally acceptable, calling into question the hiring rights of religious non-profits.... Read more →

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Gloucester City News blog files EDITOR'S NOTE: We received a comment on the post "Remember When" that suggested the 2011 tax abatement agreement, between Gloucester City and the owners of MAG Enterprise/Cheerleaders, had been changed. At first we thought the individual was wrong. After all, we would have remembered a public announcement from the city. Digging a little further we found a number of court documents that indicated there was a new deal. Below is a letter to Gloucester City Solicitor John Kearney asking for an explanation. William E. Cleary, CNBNews Editor Gloucester City News, Publisher Emeritus Date: February 25, 2013 John Kearney ESQUIRE Solicitor for the City of Gloucester City Dear John, It has been brought to my attention that on July 17, 2012 the US District Court ruled that the August 2011 agreement between the City of Gloucester City and MAG Enterprise Cheerleaders was... Read more →

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – A New Jersey man was hit with trespassing and prowling at night charges in connection with a Dec. 21 incident in Lower Merion Township, according to authorities and a media report. Evan P. Uebele, 34, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, was charged with loitering and prowling at night, criminal trespassing, and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records. Uebele was arrested Dec. 21 and released on Dec. 22 following a preliminary arraignment, during which a judge set a $5,000 unsecured bail amount. Police arrested Uebele after he was allegedly seen peering into a home on the 300 block of Millbank Road in Bryn Mawr, frightening the Continue to read via Haddonfield Patch Read more →

photo courtesy of the Pluckemin Inn What makes the Pluckemin Inn a perennial on the roster of top New Jersey dining destinations? It's the "ah factor," that expression of delight evoked by settling comfortably in a soft seat ... Read more →

Any New Jersey homeowner rushing to town hall to pay next year's property tax bills before the new federal tax law kicks in Monday no longer needs to worry about being turned away. Gov. Chris ... Read more →

Michael A. Cianchetti, age 91, of Elmer, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Husband of the late Joan (McNamara). Survived by son, Michael R. Cianchetti (Patricia), daughter Susan Shomo, daughter-in-law Janet Cianchetti, his sister Carmel Travaglio, grandchildren Howard Shomo (Michele), Michael Shomo (Lisa), Stephen Cianchetti (Monica), Lauren Cianchetti, great-grandchildren Alexa Shomo, Addison Shomo, Levi Shomo and Kaleb Shomo. He was predeceased by his son Stephen “Spags” Cianchetti in 2013. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a viewing from 10am to 12pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, 515 E. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Michael was affectionately known as Pop and he was a friend to all. He lived life to the fullest and had a heart of gold.... Read more →

It's the time in which we live, Save Jerseyans. The New Jersey Democrat establishment and its lapdog friends in the media (here's looking at you, Star-Ledger editorial page puppets) decided to be against the GOP federal tax reform bill, signed right before Christmas because… it was a Republican/Trump bill. They didn't bother to wait for the… Read more →

A day after launching our campaign to save Meg Fellenbaum from a prison sentence for having her legally owned firearms locked in her trunk, Governor Christie's office has responded and requested a meeting with Meg to review her pardon application. All thanks to your calls and letters! We have been communicating with Governor Christie's office as well and we are optimistic. However, this is not the time to back down and Meg needs all of your support to make her pardon a reality. We have been by her side for over a year, have gotten to know her and her family very close, and cannot think of a better person who should be awarded a pardon for the ridiculous charges she was facing. NJ2AS President Alexander Roubian made a video last night to discuss her situation and it can be viewed by clicking here! We will also be having a... Read more →

shorenewstoday.com Legal recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey could be months away, and municipal leaders CNBNewsnet image files across the state are beginning to wonder what effects the legalization of pot might have on their municipality. Democratic Governor-elect Phil Murphy pledged during his campaign that he would sign legislation to legalize pot during his first 100 days in office. State Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) has introduced a bill that legalizes the possession and personal use of up to an ounce of recreational marijuana for anyone over the legal age of 21. Senate bill 3195 seeks to tax, control and legalize marijuana similar to the way alcohol is regulated. The bill would create a Division of Marijuana Enforcement to license entities to cultivate, harvest, package and sell marijuana, and a Marijuana Regulation Review Commission to oversee its production. The bill would also establish a graduated taxing system of 7 percent... Read more →

published Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Dawn Watson| cnbnews.net I think every doctor’s office should offer Happy Hour. When I go to my local pub, a small place on Jersey Avenue, within walking distance of my home, thanks for asking, I’m greeted cheerfully (by name) and my beverage of choice suddenly appears, glistening at my place at the bar. For this service, I pay about a buck. On the other hand, the last time I visited the doctor, the receptionist (who was seated behind some sort of bullet-proof shield), wordlessly slid a clip board through the opening and that was the end of that. I signed in and took a seat. And waited. And waited. After about an hour I went back to the shield and knocked on it. “DO NOT KNOCK ON THE GLASS. TAKE A SEAT. ‘DOCTOR’ WILL BE WITH YOU SOON,” the receptionist shouted. I sat down. And... Read more →

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP NJ--A 68-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries in a house fire on Tuesday, December 26 in the 1700 unit block of Congress Drive, Washington Township, NJ Carol Nicosia (DOB 10/24/49) was pronounced dead at Cooper Medical Center, Camden at 7:49 p.m. Neighbors removed her from the house after seeing smoke billowing from the house. She was the only person in the house. Her husband, William, was not home at the time of the fire. Mrs. Nicosia was retired. The fire was reported at 4 p.m. Firefighters brought it under control in about an hour. There was extensive damage to the structure. Initial indications were the fire was accidental in origin. It is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office and Washington Township fire officials. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner's Office. Read more →