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WOODBURY, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 31, 2019)--Justin J. Osterdahl (DOB: 9-1-89), of Williamstown, New Jersey, was arrested on Wednesday, May 28th on charges that he sold Heroin laced with the powerful painkiller Fentanyl to a 27-year-old Monroe Township New Jersey man, resulting in the man’s death on January 29, 2019. The fatality was investigated by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit. Also assisting with the investigation were the Monroe Township Police... Read more →

MIAMI — (Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 31, 2019)--The Coast Guard reminds the public and mariners to prepare for the 2019 hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season. Even with this... Read more →

BURLINGTON, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 31, 2019)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Mount Laurel woman was sentenced today to five years in New Jersey state prison for causing the death of her husband in late 2017 after the car she was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole and overturned in a wooded area in Delran. Tameka Lawson, 38, must serve 85 percent of the term before becoming eligible for parole under conditions imposed... Read more →

Cherry Hill & formerly Mt. Ephraim - (Gloucestercitynews.net)--Marie Elizabeth Clarke on May 13, 2019 age 93, of Cherry Hill, NJ; formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Born to Mae & Sal Ricciardelli in Philadelphia, PA. Marie was a kind, gentle soul with a big heart. She loved old movies, musicals, plays; to draw, sew, read, learn & travel. She loved to sing & dance; and was always ready to smile, laugh & have fun. Marie had many... Read more →

Mt. Ephraim (Gloucestercitynews.net)- Filomena Moses, age 96, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019. She was born to the late Angelo and Rose Paresi in Camden, NJ. Filomena enjoyed sewing and collecting turtle memorobilia. She also loved animals. She will be remembered for being kind and having a good heart. Filomena was a wonderful mother who will be deeply missed. Filomena is predeceased by her husband, William J. Moses; brother, Rock... Read more →

Bellmawr, NJ - (nee Mattia) On May 27, 2019, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Nacci. Dear aunt of Linda Mattia Potts, Lisa Mattia Greenetz and Louis Mattia. Relatives and friends of the family will meet for the visitation and funeral on Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00am. Interment New St.... Read more →

Customers should prepare for storms and take easy steps to keep their summer energy bills in check MAYS LANDING, N.J. (May 29, 2019) – With summer just around the corner, Atlantic City Electric has been hard at work, prepping its systems and testing its processes and procedures, all part of the company’s efforts to provide safe and reliable service for its 556,000 customers this summer. “We stay committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable energy... Read more →

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 31, 2019) (Gloucestercitynews.net)-- – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City wants to give you a brand-new 2019 Ford F-150 or a Tahoe 550TF as part of their “Land or Sea Sweepstakes” on Sunday, June 9. Guests can use their Wild Card while playing their favorite slots starting at Midnight on Saturday, June 8 to 3:45PM on Sunday, June 9 to qualify. Five winners of $500 Free Play will be chosen... Read more →

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 28, 2019) – Atlantic City’s two newest properties, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Casino Resort opened their doors on June 28, 2018 within hours of each other and to commemorate one year open, the resorts will offer a collaborative firework show to celebrate with the public. The festivities will kick off the weekend of events on June 27 at 9:30 p.m. on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk... Read more →

Boutique Rittenhouse hotel holds swanky casino fundraiser to benefit Action Wellness Philadelphia, PA (May 28, 2019) - Kimpton Hotel Palomar welcomes guests to its seventh annual Glamsino Royale event to benefit Action Wellness on Monday, June 24 from 6 - 9 p.m. In years past, the event has taken place in February, but Kimpton Hotel Palomar and Action Wellness are excited to bring the event to fruition in June. The event is crucial for Action... Read more →

BURLINGTON, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)--A new initiative that offers assistance to substance abusers in the moments after they have been revived from an overdose has resulted in dozens of Burlington County residents being connected to addiction treatment services under a grant-funded program dubbed Operation Helping Hand, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced today. “Our Office has made it a top priority to combat the drug use epidemic that is taking so many lives – and in particular,... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 30, 2019)--Gloucester Catholic will face Trenton Catholic in the South Jersey, Non-Public B. sectional finals Friday, at 3 PM at the Joe Barth Field, Browning Road, Brooklawn. The Rams advanced to Friday's game after beating Holy Spirit 10-0 on Wednesday. Lillo Paxia was 1-for-2 with a double, three RBI and a run as top-seeded Gloucester Catholic scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth to defeat fourth-seeded Holy Spirit, 10-0, in... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (May 30, 2019)(Gloucestercitynews.net)— Coast Guard crews rescued a man and woman from a capsized sailboat about 65 miles east of Atlantic City late Wednesday night. The Coast Guard’s Fifth District Command Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, was notified of the vessel’s distress after receiving an alert from the crew’s Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Watchstanders called the emergency contact registered with the EPIRB, who said the mariners have been sailing around the world... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (GloucesterCityNews.net)(May 30, 2019) — Coast Guard crews rescued a man and woman from a capsized sailboat about 65 miles east of Atlantic City late Wednesday night. The Coast Guard’s Fifth District Command Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, was notified of the vessel’s distress after receiving an alert from the crew’s Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Watchstanders called the emergency contact registered with the EPIRB, who said the mariners have been sailing around the... Read more →

UPDATE: Today, at approximately 12 noon, Winslow Middle School Administration notified Winslow Police that they had recovered an air-soft handgun at the Middle School. Officers and Detectives responded back to the Middle School and met with school personnel and a 12y/o male, juvenile in the office. The school personnel turned over a BB handgun, that they had recovered from the juvenile. Upon completion of the investigation, the juvenile was charged and processed for false public... Read more →

Brooklawn (Gloucestercitynews.net)- Joanne E. Brooks (nee Phillips), age 65 died on May 27, 2019. Joanne lived in Brooklawn most of her life and graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. She worked as a Medical Records Analyst at Cooper Hospital for 39 years. Survived by her son David P. (Ellen) Brooks, grandson David Jr. and siblings Judith (Robert) Wink and Janice (Wayne) Hill, predeceased by her brother John A. Phillips. Friends may greet the... Read more →

CAPE MAY, N.J. —(Gloucestercitynews.net)— The Coast Guard suspended their search for a missing pilot Wednesday evening, which began when a single-engine airplane was seen crashing into the water near Cape May Point, just before noon. The Coast Guard, New Jersey State Police, Cape May Fire Department, Cape May Police, Beach Patrol and Sea Tow all contributed to search efforts on shore, air and sea. Boats and aircraft saturated the surface as divers from the fire... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)--Brooklawn - On May 25, 2019 (nee McQuaid) of Brooklawn, NJ, age 85. She was the beloved mother of Paula Levandowski (Richard), the late Peggy Christy and loving grandmother of Christy Levandowski. She was the dear sister of Theresa Graham (George) and the late Sis Lang (John), Mary Pierman (Sam) Frank and William McQuaid (Rosemary) and is also survived by her dear nieces, nephews, and friends. Marge was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 29, 2019)--Florence M. Bowers (nee Robinson), on May 28, 2019, of Barrington, formerly of Runnemede. Age 63. Beloved wife of Kevin. Loving daughter of Florence (nee Ford) and the late James Robinson. Dear sister of Terri Krout (Allen). Also survived by her canine companions Finn and Phoebe. Floss was a very creative and kind person who used her talent for making crafts and crocheting items to benefit others in need through donations made by... Read more →

Jeffrey N. Winters, on May 25, 2019, of Runnemede; formerly of Collingswood. Age 47. Cherished son of Susan Shute (Harry) and Anthony Winters (the late Mary). Dear brother of Cheryl Coulter and Anthony Winters, Jr. Jeff grew up in Collingswood and was a Collingswood High School graduate class of 1989. He then attended nursing school and became a registered nurse. He was an avid sports fan and had a passion for music and was a... Read more →

Newswise — The 10th Anniversary of Polly’s Run, the largest fundraiser for pancreatic cancer in New Mexico, will take place Sunday, June 2, at Tiguex Park near Albuquerque’s Old Town. The event will feature a 5K run and walk that starts at 8:30 a.m. and a Kid’s K that starts at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Polly Rogers Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event has... Read more →

SICKLERILLE, NJ (MAY 28, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Winslow Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect/suspects responsible for an Aggravated Assault- Stabbing which occurred in Lehigh Court, Sicklerville, New Jersey 08081 (Lehigh Manor Estates) on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 just before midnight. The unidentified suspect/suspects attacked the 36-year-old adult male victim, who was sitting outside of his residence, stabbing him multiple times. The victim sustained serious injuries and... Read more →

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic high schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2019. Catholic schools are committed to giving students the tools, skills, and guidance they need to not only overcome 21st-century challenges, but also to flourish intellectually, morally, and spiritually. Archdiocesan schools strive to equip... Read more →

DOVER (May 28, 2019) – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish, crab, and clam in Delaware waters by taking advantage of free fishing days Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, when no fishing license is required for resident or non-resident anglers. Anglers are reminded that even though they do not need a fishing license to fish on June 1 or 2, they... Read more →

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (May 28, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--– Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland along with Chief Matthew Gallagher of the North Wildwood Police Department announce a joint investigation is being conducted of a reported Sexual Assault which occurred on May 21, 2019 in the area of the 500 block of Anglesea Drive, North Wildwood, New Jersey. On May 21, 2019, at approximately 6:27 p.m., the North Wildwood Police Department received a report... Read more →

in New Jersey’s Heartland’s Mother’s Day Giveaway (VINELAND, NJ – May 28, 2019) – Joanne Schwenker (photo) of Brooklawn, NJ, was the Lucky New Jersey’s Heartlander to win a beautifully-designed Mother’s Day gift basket provided by Hope’s Soap. Hope’s Soap is located within The Spot Marketplace on 618 E. Landis Avenue in Vineland. In addition to its natural, handmade soaps, Hope’s Soap features vintage antiques, gently used furniture, one-of-a-kind items, jewelry, crystals, plus much more.... Read more →

Shirley "Pat" Sutherland (nee Asay), aged 73, of Westville, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019. Wife of the late William "Bill" Sutherland Jr., beloved mother of William "Bill" Sutherland III (Sandy) and Tracy Gilman, and grandmother of Aaron (Chelsea) Gilman, Alexander Gilman, Michael (Brittany) Rowe, John (Tiffany) Rowe, Daniel Rowe, Omar Sutherland, Victor Sutherland, Stephen Sutherland II, and great-grandmother of 9. Also survived by her brothers Stephen Asay and Antonio Turin;... Read more →

(gloucestercitynews.net)(May 28, 2019)--Howard A. Shomo, Jr., 65, of Bellmawr passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. He started his career in law enforcement with the Brooklawn Police Department as a Police Officer where he went on to Westville Police Department, retiring as Sergeant after 26 years of service. As teenager and early adulthood he was a volunteer firefighter with Niagara Fire Company in Merchantville. Later he went on to be a volunteer firefighter with the Westville... Read more →

Alvin B. Collins, Sr., age 83, of Woodbury, NJ, departed this life on May 22, 2019. He's survived by many loving family and friends. Service will be held 11am Fri., May 31, 2019 at Victory in Christ Christian Center, 1055 Delsea Dr., Westville, NJ, Viewing 9-11am. Interment: Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Mt. Royal, NJ. Arr. by Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove, NJ. Bagwell Funeral Home 131 S. Broad St. Penns Grove, NJ 08069 Read more →

Baker's Channel image courtesy of https://www.delaware-surf-fishing.com DOVER (May 24, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section advises boaters traveling in the Inland Bays over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer to be alert when navigating in Baker’s Channel. The channel extends from Rehoboth Bay to Indian River Bay around the eastern side of the island known as Lynch’s Thicket. The entrance to Baker’s Channel in Rehoboth... Read more →

DOVER (May 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, through a partnership with the boating safety nonprofit Sea Tow Foundation, announced today the launch of a Life Jacket Loaner Program for boaters operating in Delaware. To avoid ending a boating voyage on Delaware waterways when boaters are found without legally-required life jackets, officers will have loaner life jackets in sizes Infant to Adult XL onboard their patrol vessels for the public to borrow... Read more →

MediaWize May 2019 TJ Heist, owner of the boat and jet ski club Jet Drive Exchange in Ocean City, takes out one of the boats members will enjoy this summer. (Courtesy TJ Heist) By Maddy Vitale A family vacation to the Jersey Shore would be even better if a boat came with the hotel, beach badges and ride passes. But what if it was possible to rent a boat during a weeklong adventure, or better... Read more →

(gloucestercitynews.net)--Although set up as a friendly training and networking event, the Marines and FBI National Academy students who gathered at the field house of the FBI Training Academy—which is situated on the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia—on May 22, 2019, were put through their paces. Divided into groups, they rotated through six grueling stations of high-intensity exercise, including pull-ups, kettlebell carries, weighted sled pulls, and a high-stakes memory game that had participants holding a... Read more →

Angelo Rivera, Sr. of Woodbury, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was aged 55 years. Ang will be fondly remembered as a friendly, outgoing guy with a great sense of humor. He worked as an assistant manager for Sunoco in the New Jersey Turnpike. Away from his work, Ang enjoyed trying his hand at lady luck on his weekly trips to the casinos with Marisol. He was all about all... Read more →

Atlantic City, N.J. (May 27, 2019)--(gloucestercitynews.net) – Memorial Day Weekend was amplified at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Friday morning, blasted off in style with WCBS-FM’s Scott Shannon In The Morningwelcoming guests to performances by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band and local artists, Work In Progress featuring Gaten Matazzaro from the Netflix series Stranger Things. Friday afternoon, the beach bar was open for business to kick off the summer, while on... Read more →

(Sewell, NJ) – The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that free eye screenings are available to all residents. Services are offered once a month at the Gloucester County Health Department at 204 East Holly Avenue in Sewell. Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "There are many residents that do not have the funds or insurance to cover an eye exam. With the Free Eye Screening program, all you need to do to become... Read more →

K9 Eli Gwinnett County Police Department, Georgia End of Watch Thursday, May 23, 2019 K9 Eli, a 9-year-old male Belgian Malinois died after suffering heat exhaustion while tracking a fleeing suspect in the area of North Crestview Drive SW and Grayson Parkway at approximately 3:00 pm Gwinnett County officers were assisting Snellville officers with a vehicle pursuit. K9 Eli was deployed to track the suspect when the suspect fled from the vehicle on foot. K9... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (May 27, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a homicide that occurred in the city. The Camden County Police Department was made aware of two ShotSpotter activations near the 1100 block of South 6th Street and near the 600 block of Sycamore Street on May 26, 2019, at approximately 4:03 p.m. A short time later, they received reports of a male who was taken... Read more →

On May 21, 2019 of Deptford, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 57. He was the loving son of the late Anthony and Louisa Krwawecz, loving brother of John Krwawecz (Gloria Beinlich) and Melody Sinn (Bill) and dear nephew of Louise Hammonds. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Bill & Dorothy Sinn, Tony & Catherine Sinn, great nieces & nephews William, Ariela, Nathan, Lleyna, Juliette, Hailey and his long time friend, Jim... Read more →

HARRISBURG Pa. (gloucestercitynews.net)--— Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced additional sexual assault charges against Lancaster County sports medicine doctor William Vollmar. These charges are a result of a sixth victim coming forward to report that Vollmar, 55, of Willow Street, sexually assaulted him during treatment. The victim contacted state police after charges were filed against Dr. Vollmar last week for abusing four other patients. The sixth victim began seeing Dr. Vollmar while he was an... Read more →

HARRISBURG Pa (gloucestercitynews.net)--— Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that Claire Risoldi, 71, of Doylestown, was sentenced to 11 ½ – 23 months in prison followed by 8 years of probation for masterminding an insurance fraud scheme gloucestercitynews.net graphic files worth $13 million. She was also ordered to pay $10.4 million in restitution, including proceeds from her “Clairemont” estate sale. Risoldi was convicted in February 2019 by a jury of numerous felony charges including dealing... Read more →

(gloucestercitynews.net)(May, 2019)---The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are working together to address the continued illegal use of carbofuran—a banned pesticide that has been implicated in recent poisoning events in Kent and Talbot counties that have killed at least seven bald eagles and one horned owl. This is the latest in a string of incidents that date back to February 2016, when 13 bald eagles were poisoned under similar... Read more →

(gloucestercitynews.net)(May 27, 2019)--It was an incredible week for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and it’s never been a better time to be a Republican! The week started off with President Donald Trump coming to Montoursville to support now-Congressman-elect Fred Keller and tell Pennsylvania and the rest of the country what we already know: Pennsylvania will deliver for Donald Trump in 2020 just like it did in 2016. I had the great pleasure of leading the... Read more →

Norfolk, Virginia - Suddenly, On May 20, 2019. Age 57. Loving father of Jenna Feather. Predeceased by his daughters Alison and Melissa. Beloved Son of Eva May Sharpe (nee St. Pierre) and the late Norman Harvey Feather. Cherished Step-Son of the late Thomas Sharpe. Dear Brother of Joe Feather (Marlene), Sue Bomberger, Patti (Frank) Wasko and Michael Feather. Survived by his former spouse, Carol Feather (nee Wasko). Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at... Read more →

Carolyn T. Zappley-Moore, Deptford, New Jersey, formerly of Haddon Heights, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019. Beloved partner to Robert Covely and the Covely family. Survived by her son, Gregory A. Zappley (Annamarie) and predeceased by her granddaughter Nicole Marie; son Jeffrey L. Moore (Jennifer); grandchildren, Benjamin, Timothy and Jessica; sister, Theresa Scott Rose (Lou); brother, Peter L. Scott (Joan); and nephew Kevin. And we must not forget her four-legged companion,... Read more →

On May 16, 2019 (nee Moll) of Gloucester Twp., formerly of Oaklyn, NJ, age 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul S. Whittick, loving mother of Joseph P. Whittick (Camille), Regina M. Coker (Edward), and the late Paul M. Whittick and dear sister of Eileen Prusienski (Andy), Geraldine Gaines (Don) and the late Doris Licalzi (late Jasper). She is also survived by her dear grandchildren, Cecelia, Francis, Anthony, Charlotte, Megan, Justine and... Read more →

Janet K. Flemming Gloucester City - On May 24, 2019. Age 71. Loving mother of Michael J. Montis and Michele Kidd. Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel, Kieran, Leland and Marshall Kidd. Beloved sister of Ida Natale, Barbara Verna and Mary Ann DiCicco. Predeceased by her mother, Ida H. Flemming and siblings, Daniel Flemming and Elizabeth “Betty” Cassidy. Janet was a resident of Gloucester City since 1977 having been raised in Camden, where she graduated from Woodrow... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (May 26, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a homicide in Camden City on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Camden County Police responded to reports of an unconscious female inside of a residence on the 2800 block of Wayne Avenue in Camden at approximately 8:44 p.m. When officers arrived they located the victim, Eileen Brown, 53, of Philadelphia, on the ground suffering from multiple stab... Read more →

Police Officer Jesus Marrero-Martínez Manatí Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico End of Watch Saturday, May 25, 2019 PUERTO RICO (gloucestercitynews.net)--Police Officer Jesus Marrero-Martínez, age 37, was shot and killed while intervening in a carjacking attempt while off duty. He and a friend had gone to a club on PR 686, in Vega Baja, not realizing it was closed. When they arrived in the parking lot, they were confronted by three masked men who demanded their... Read more →

WASHINGTON (gloucestercitynews.net)-(May 23, 2019) -- As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories, and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs. This year’s allocation includes $206,000 designated to support the Delaware beaches to implement beach monitoring and notification programs along the shores of the Diamond State. “Ensuring that we have clean water for drinking... Read more →