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2019 GHS Lions vs GCHS Rams Junior Varsity Game

Highlights of recent Junior Varsity Game

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Rami Amer, who committed 14 Burglaries, Sentenced to NJ State Prison for 16 Years

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WOODBURY,NJ (February 7, 2019)--Rami Amer, age 38, currently serving a sentence in Pennsylvania for multiple burglaries, was sentenced Friday, February 1, 2019 in Gloucester County Superior Court, Woodbury by Judge Kevin T. Smith to 16 years in New Jersey State Prison.  Amer was found guilty by a jury on October 4, 2018 of committing 14 burglaries in Glassboro, Harrison Township and Deptford Township.

NJ NEWS COMMONS: VACCINATION BILL: ASSEMBLY ON RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS

The Assembly has passed a measure that would make it illegal for parents to refuse to vaccinate their children for religious reasons. It's part of a bill that hasn't yet passed the Assembly. In order for it to get to Murphy's desk, the Senate version also needs to be amended and passed. (NJ Spotlight)

COULD DENTISTS BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE OPIOID CRISIS? 12 percent of all opioid prescriptions are written by dentists, according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. DEA agent Timothy McMahon says it's a serious problem. “Especially for young teenagers that may be getting their wisdom teeth taken out,” he said. “Today, about 75 to 80 percent of new heroin users started out by abusing prescription painkillers first.” (NJTV News)

Governor Murphy Signs “Alyssa’s Law”

TRENTON NJ (February 6, 2019) – Governor Phil Murphy today signed A764, also known as “Alyssa’s Law”, requiring all New Jersey public schools to install silent panic alarms that will alert law enforcement during emergencies such as an active shooter, or to employ an alternative emergency mechanism approved by the Department of Education. “Alyssa’s Law” will become a state requirement for all public elementary and secondary schools. This law is in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a New Jersey native from Woodcliff Lake who was among the 17 people that were killed in the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last February.

Obituary: Thomas R. Marcheski, of Camden City formerly of Gloucester City

 

 

On February 4, 2019. Age 46. Of Camden. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving father of

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Tyler Marcheski, who he deeply loved. Beloved son of Thomas L. Marcheski (Deborah Ann Marcheski) and the late Debra Ann Phillips. Beloved brother of William Marcheski (Terri), Joann Phillips, James Phillips, Sandy Rivera (Juan), Jennifer Marcheski (Anthony Dudley), Michelle Marcheski and the late Joseph Phillips Marcheski. Also survived by his step-daughter, Amanda Kee and many loving nieces and nephews.

 

Obituary: Domenic J. Bucci of Runnemede

Domenic J. Bucci on February 6, 2019 of Runnemede formerly of Glendora. Age 65.

Beloved son of the late Vincent and Susan Bucci (nee DiTomo). 

Devoted father of Vincent Bucci (Amber). Step father of Jason Player (fiancé, Tiffany) and Ryan Slaughter (Jim).  Loving grandpop of 7. 

Dear brother of the late Joanne Bucci.

NJ Politics: Fiocchi Calls On Andrejczak To Tell Voters Why He Supports The ‘Rain Tax’

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Andrzejczak needs to explain to the voters of South Jersey why he believes they should pay even more to live in New Jersey.

VINELAND NJ (February 7, 2019)--CNBNewsnet – Republican candidate for state Senate in the first legislative district, former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi, had planned on calling on Governor Phil Murphy not to sign the recently passed ‘Rain Tax,’ but upon realizing replacement state Senator Bob  Andrzejczak almost was able to skate by on the ‘Rain Tax.’ Obviously, he couldn’t have voted on it in June of 2018 because he was not yet a state Senator and he couldn’t join the Assemblymen from his district in voting no last week because he is no longer a member of that body. Then, when push came to shove and the Senate passed the final version of the bill in a 25-11 vote, Andrzejczak was there to cast his yes vote.

Albert Carino Basketball Club: 2019 SJ Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

CHERRY HILL, NJ (January 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--The Albert Carino Basketball Club of South Jersey has announced their selections to be inducted into the South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, February 10th. Bill Hiltner, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, said the ceremony will begin at 5:30 P.M. at the Crowne Plaza, Route 70 and Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ.

A.R. Gurney's Love Letters brings Barbara Eden and Hal Linden to Kutztown U

 

KUTZTOWN, PA (01/30/2019) Two of TV's biggest stars share an evening on stage, pulling at your heart strings. Barbara Eden, best known for starring as the titular character in I Dream of Jeannie, joins Hal Linden of 1970s police sitcom Barney Miller to star in a modern American classic. A beloved play about two people who grow up in love with each other's writing, A.R. Gurney's Love Letters takes the stage on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Kutztown University's Schaeffer Auditorium.

Drug Criminals: Jail or Court-Ordered Rehab?

by Thanush Poulsen

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ(CNBNewsnet)(February 7, 2019)--Rehabilitation programs form part of sentencing for drug-related offenses like DWI and DUI charges in some cases. A person facing a drug-related crime may be sentenced to undergo rehabilitation instead of serving a jail term. Such a sentence gives an individual a chance to regain sobriety and the control required to lead a healthy, safe life.

Essentially, when a drug court orders a person to undergo rehabilitation, it grants them an opportunity to get the assistance required for addicts to become better socially. The court programs equip them with the necessary skills to lead a sober life and develop positive behaviors. This empowers a person to lead a balanced life and gain confidence.

The aim of ordering a person to undergo rehabilitation is to enable them to interact with their society members in a way that is healthy. What’s more, court appointed rehab (see this website) reduces the possibility of a person becoming a repeat offender. Programs of the court provide the tools and assistance required to recover from addiction instead of receiving a punishment that may not alleviate substance abuse illness in the long run.

Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Kai Wagner

February 6, 2019

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21-year-old leftback joins Philadelphia from German club Würzburger Kickers

CHESTER, Pa. (February 6, 2019) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed defender Kai Wagner (pronounced: Kye VAHg-nur) from German side Würzburger Kickers in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee. A 21-year-old leftback, Wagner will be added to the Union’s active roster following receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P1 Visa and will occupy an international roster slot.

New Business Owner Strives to Keep Seniors at Home

 

MARLTON, NJ – February 6, 2019 – A new business owner has purchased the Marlton, NJ area Home Instead Senior Care^® serving Camden and Burlington counties.

Mudit Mathur, from Cherry Hill, NJ, bought the business from Fran Fox at the end of 2018. After nearly 20 years of management consulting experience at multiple firms, most recently at PwC where he led Healthcare analytics, Mathur was looking for an opportunity to have an impact on his local community. Coupled with his own experience of caring for his aging mother, he was drawn to Home Instead Senior Care because of their commitment to holistically caring for seniors and helping them age in their homes.

U.S. Attorney Files Civil Lawsuit Against Philadelphia to Prevent Drug Injection Site

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Civil Lawsuit Filed to Seek Judicial Declaration that Drug Injection Site Is Illegal Under Federal Law

PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 6, 2019)– United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that his Office has filed a civil lawsuit to prevent the establishment of a facility in Philadelphia where drug users would go to inject themselves with illegal narcotics.  The suit, filed against the nonprofit corporation Safehouse and its Executive Director, Jeanette Bowles, seeks a judicial decree that Safehouse’s planned opening of one or more so-called “consumption rooms” would violate federal law.  This lawsuit is the first of its kind filed in the United States.

Frederick J. Boker of Audubon, age 80; Navy Veteran, Retired Cream Land Dairy Employee

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AUDUBON, NJ (February 7, 2019)--Funeral services were held on February 6 Frederick J. Boker of Audubon, age 80 who died on January 31, 2019, at the age of 80. A former resident of Brooklawn, he was a Navy Veteran and had worked as a Production Manger for the Cream-O-Land Dairy in Florence, NJ. He was also dedicated employee of the Creran and Etherington Funeral Homes for many years.

KU Named PA's No. 1 Value for Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges

 

KUTZTOWN, PA (02/06/2019) Kutztown University and its communication design department have been recognized for their great value to students. KU was ranked 12th in the country and No. 1 in Pennsylvania in College Factual's 2019 Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges for the Money.

Stockton U and Rowan College at Gloucester County Sign Dual Admission Transfer Agreement

 

Sewell, NJ - The presidents of Stockton University in Galloway Township and Rowan College at Gloucester County have signed a new dual admission and transfer partnership that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton’s bachelor’s degree program.

 

The Transfer Pathways agreement builds a strong relationship between Stockton and Rowan College at Gloucester County by offering multiple opportunities for students to seamlessly pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees at the two institutions of higher education.

NJ Residents Named to DelVal Dean's List

DOYLESTOWN, PA - Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, Delaware Valley University's vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, announced the following local students have been honored for academic achievement by being named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List.

IS YOUR LOVE LETTER SWOON-WORTHY ENOUGH TO WIN A TIFFANY RING?

In the era of online dating, Cupid's age-old trappings like hand-written love notes have fallen by the wayside. But this timeless display of affection will never go out of style. Given the rarity, a love letter could be just what you need to win over that crush, rekindle the romance, or even show your squad-love for Galentine's Day. When was the last time you told someone you loved how you really felt?  Where do you even begin?

Luckily, expert writers Dalma Heyn and Richard Marek have your back.  

This husband and wife team of New York Times best-selling authors are sharing insight and advice to communicating love in the digital age.  

Whether it's platonic or romantic, Heyn and Marek will show your audience secrets to crafting the perfect love letter, the three things every lover note must have, and the complexity of communicating love in the age of Tinder. They also have examples of hilarious "worst ever" letters that encourage the audience to respond with their own "worst evers."

ABOUT THE 2019 LOVE LETTER CONTEST:

How to Build Your Own IoT Technology

 

(CNBNewsnet)(February 7, 2019)--If you’re looking for a new tech project to sink your teeth into, then why not consider building your own Internet of Things technology?

To help you out along the way, you’re going to a need a number of different tools, and you’re going to need a clear direction.

Here’s how to set about building your own piece of IoT technology:

Determine your project

The first thing that you need to do once you know that you want to build your own IoT tech is to determine your exact project. If you don’t, you will end up wasting valuable time, effort, and resources going in a direction that neither interests you nor brings you any benefit. Quite simply, you have to set your stall out right away.

 

Some of the different types of IoT tech that you can get stuck into creating include:

NJ American Water Announces Changes in Water Treatment Plants in Some Counties

 

February 04, 2019 03:23 PM Eastern Standard Time

VOORHEES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of an annual maintenance program for its water distribution system, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from a chloramine (combined) residual to free chlorine residual at the company’s Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road Surface Water Treatment plants. These plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the following counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union.

Pennsylvania Announces Seizure of 12,000 Doses of Fentanyl in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties

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Scranton-Area Dealer Charged after Seizure of Cash, Fentanyl, Heroin, and  Crystal Meth from his Wilkes-Barre Apartment

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced felony charges against a Scranton-area drug dealer after Office of Attorney General agents seized fentanyl, heroin and crystal methamphetamine and more than $34,000 in cash from his Wilkes-Barre apartment.

Archbishop Chaput's Weekly Column: DISCIPLINES FOR AN ORDINARY TIME

Charles J. Chaput | Archbishop of Philadelphia

 

Happily married for 40 years, a friend of mine from New York says that one of the (several) reasons his marriage has survived when so many others have crashed is a single, simple act of self-discipline.  Every payday for more than three decades, he’s brought home six roses for his wife: sometimes three red, sometimes three pink, but always three white.  Sometimes he forgets.  A few times he’s fallen out of the habit for months or even a year; but sooner or later he always remembers and forces himself back into the habit.

Newark's Jamar Battle Convicted of Firearms Crime in Connection with Shooting Little Girl

NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man, previously convicted in state court of six felonies, was

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found guilty in federal court today of being a felon in possession of a handgun, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jamar Battle, 31, was convicted after a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark of one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The jury deliberated two hours before delivering the guilty verdict.

High Achieving NJ Students Earn Albright College Scholarships

 

READING, PA (02/04/2019)-- Albright College awards $12,000 annual Founders Scholarships to high school students with outstanding academic records. Founders Scholars generally rank in the top five percent of their graduating class and demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to service. Local scholarship winners include: