NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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LOWER TOWNSHIP WILL CELEBRATES THE 19 ANNUAL "PUT THE BRAKES ON FATALITIES DAY®" October 10, 2019 Lower Township, NJ, a May 2019 report released by the National Highway and Transportation Administration (NHTSA) indicated there were 37,133 traffic fatalities in 2017. This is one fatality nearly every fourteen minutes. There is still much to be done to reduce the number of fatalities. Everyone needs to be engaged as we work toward the goal of a day with zero deaths. A day we imagine where all drivers make a special effort to “Put the Brakes on Fatalities.” When this happens, we can...
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NEPTUNE, N.J., September 30, 2019 — United Methodist Communities (UMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Peterson to the position of vice president finance and chief financial officer. In this role, Mr. Peterson, a resident of Bridgewater, New Jersey, will direct the overall financial plans and accounting practices for United Methodist Communities and its 13 statewide sites. Among his duties, Mr. Peterson oversees the financial and accounting system controls and standards, ensuring timely statistical reports for leadership to assist in meeting UMC’s strategic objectives. He also develops strategies for capital structure and works with investor stakeholders to achieve...
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September 30, 2019 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the defamation of two prominent Catholics: In some quarters, George Cardinal Pell and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh are both seen as sexual predators, deserving of imprisonment and impeachment, respectively. The Catholic League stands behind both the Australian cleric and the American judge: they have been maliciously defamed and are deserving of total exoneration. Cardinal Pell has appealed his conviction of sexually abusing two choirboys to the Australian High Court. In a 2-1 decision rendered in August, the Court of Appeal in Victoria found Pell guilty as charged of abusing...
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September 30, 2019, In partnership with Blue Zones®, the world’s #1 deodorant1 will provide half a million dollars to city projects inspiring communities to move more ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. /PRNewswire/ – Degree Deodorant announced the five winners in the brand’s first “Made To Move” grant program, a national competition that will dedicate $500,000 dollars in funding for city projects that encourage healthy, active lifestyles. Brought together by Degree and Blue Zones, global experts in community health and well-being transformation, the program supports Degree’s larger mission of bringing movement opportunities, events and resources to the masses. Standing out among projects from...
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Let's recap the craziest thing that happened last week: They've dropped all pretenses. They're actively working to undermine and overturn the 2016 election. America is a country of 'We the People,’ and We elected President Trump. But these radical Democrats don’t respect the results of our victory. Cory Booker is one of the worst, saying We the People don't matter. We know the truth, Cory. We're not buying your lies. PLEDGE $20.20 for 2020 Since taking office, President Trump has done one thing: Put America first. Cory Booker has never cared about putting America first, let alone the American people....
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Match One Number and Win in Exciting New Game . TRENTON (September 30, 2019) – The New Jersey Lottery is proud to announce CASH POP, a new draw game where just ONE number wins! Playing CASH POP is a breeze. All you have to do is choose one or up to 15 numbers between 1-15 and decide on a wager amount of $1, $2, $5, or $10 for each number. The cost of each number will depend on the wager selected. Prizes for each number vary and can range from $5 up to $250 for every $1 wager. Your ticket...
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The Center Square September 2019 Taxpayer contributions to Pennsylvania’s public pension funds in 2017 amounted to 79.9 percent of the total, the ninth highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau. The total contributions for the state’s public pension plans amounted to $9.1 billion. Employee contributions stood at only $1.8 billion, while state contributions amounted to $2 billion and the local share was $5.3 billion. The Census Bureau’s survey of the public pension plans includes revenues, assets and membership data. The survey indicated there were 299 pension funds administered by state governments...
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source https://www.ice.gov/ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew T. Albence held a White House press briefing Thursday to explain how sanctuary policies threaten public safety and called on the public to hold their local lawmakers accountable. The briefing made clear that local jurisdictions across the U.S. that refuse to cooperate with ICE are complicit in the crimes committed by aliens who ICE could have otherwise been arrested and removed. Under federal law, ICE has the authority to lodge immigration detainers with law enforcement partners who have custody of individuals arrested on criminal charges and who ICE has...
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(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Sept. 30, 2019)--Did you know over 28 million people took a cruise in 2018? There's no doubt about it—cruises are one of the most popular ways to travel. From local weekend getaways to round-the-world cruises at $183,000 per person, there's something out there for everyone. If you love to cruise but money is tight, what are your options? What's the cheapest way to cruise and still get the most bang for your buck? In this post, we'll reveal how to save money on a cruise in 5 easy steps. Read on to learn more! 1. Book Early Sure, there are...
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Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indicaplant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant (see "Marijuana Extracts"). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.1 Its use is widespread among young people. In 2015, more than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25 used marijuana in the past year.1 According to the Monitoring the Future survey, rates of marijuana use among middle and high school students have dropped or leveled off in...
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We've really come a long way in recent months. I am endlessly grateful for your support. Generous patriots like you make our mission possible. It's why we're extremely close to ending Cory Booker's political career. You can help us give Booker that final push goodbye. BYE BOOKER Cory Booker can't hide his true self any longer. Just take a look: First, he decided "I'm gonna be the President!" But at some point he realized "Uh oh, I might not win the Primary." So he gets his Democrat cronies to change the law to let him run for both President and...
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New program will improve disease surveillance to safeguard wildlife and public health. [PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA] - White-nose syndrome has killed 99 percent of most cave-bat species. Chronic wasting disease continues to spread to new parts of Pennsylvania, infecting and killing deer and threatening hunting tradition. West Nile virus has left Pennsylvania’s state bird, the ruffed grouse, with an uncertain future. At no time in history has disease posed more problems for wildlife and its conservation. And that’s why a new partnership between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has formed to address...
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Police Officer Brian Mulkeen New York City Police Department, New York End of Watch Sunday, September 29, 2019 NEW YORK, NY--Police Officer Brian Mulkeen was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a subject armed with an illegal handgun. He was 33. He and his team were assigned to patrol in plainclothes around the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. The officers were assigned to the area due to gang activity, including a recent shooting in the area. The officers observed a suspicious male in the rear of one of the buildings. Three of the officers exited their patrol car...
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NEWARK, N.J. – The former administrative manager of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (Carpenters Union) New Jersey/New York benefit funds was indicted today by a federal grand jury for defrauding the funds of more than $1.5 million, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. George R. Laufenberg, 69, of Harvey Cedars, New Jersey, is charged in a five-count indictment with embezzlement of pension funds, embezzlement of deferred compensation payments, embezzlement of excess annuity fund contributions, conspiracy to embezzle with a “low-show” employee, and making a false statement in an annual financial report. He will be arraigned before a U.S. District Court Judge...
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Linked to Genovese Crime Family Indicted in “Operation Fistful” by Division of Criminal Justice & Waterfront Commission TRENTON –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that six defendants were sentenced today for their roles in criminal schemes that generated millions of dollars through illegal loansharking, unlicensed check cashing, gambling, and money laundering. The schemes were linked to the New York-based Genovese organized crime family. The defendants were indicted in “Operation Fistful,” a joint investigation by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, conducted with assistance from the New York and Queens County District...
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By Keith Lockwood Maryland Department of Natural Resources Travis Long and Justin Beam quickly hold up a pair of huge red drum before slipping them back into the bay. Photo courtesy of Travis Long As summer slips into history and we step into fall, there is a lot of exciting fishing in Maryland. Trout fishermen are getting ready for the fall stocking program that begins in October. The Chesapeake Bay is teeming with Spanish mackerel and behemoth red drum, providing some amazing catch-and-release fishing. Forecast Summary: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1: Due to the expected warm, calm and sunny conditions...
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HAMILTON –The Attorney General’s Shooting Response Task Force – which also investigates other deaths that occur during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity or that occur in custody – is investigating the death of an inmate who died early Monday morning after being taken to the hospital from the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Mario Terruso, 41, of Mays Landing, died early Monday morning, Sept. 16, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus. Terruso was arrested on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15, on a warrant and lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. In...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 29, 2019)--Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect who beat up a 71-year-old man at the Hunting Park recreational center, 1000 Hunting Park Avenue on Tuesday, September 24. The surveillance video released by police, shows a man in red shorts walking through the park before entering the recreation center. He has a brief conversation with the victim who was eating his lunch and then the video shows the suspect punching the elderly employee some 15 times. If you have any information about this crime or suspect, call police at 215-686-3243/3244. Related: Philadelphia Police: Man Punches 71-Year-Old Recreation...
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Twenty-eight Arrests Made in Coordinated Takedown by Federal and State Law Enforcement TRENTON, N.J. – Federal criminal charges have been filed against 31 individuals for their roles as members, associates, and suppliers of multiple drug-trafficking conspiracies that distributed cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin in the Burlington County, New Jersey, area, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Twenty-eight defendants were arrested today, one was already in state custody, and two remain at large. Those arrested today are scheduled to have their initial appearances this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert in Trenton federal court. (See chart below.) The first...
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By Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareSep 25, 2019 Pennsylvania’s $34 billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year did not include any new taxes or fees, but an economic think tank says the commonwealth’s fiscal health is not as good as it seems. Truth in Accounting gave Pennsylvania a “D” grade for financial health, ranking the state at number 39th nationally, with one being the best. Pennsylvania needs $75 billion, according to the annual report. To meet the shortfall, every taxpayer would have to pay the state $17,100. States with a taxpayer burden between $5,000 to $20,000 earn “D” grades....
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September 16-22 Reminder for the week: Hunters are required to wear hunter orange and properly transport firearms for safety DOVER (Sept. 29, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 16-22 made 2,384 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations. Officers responded to 57 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife...
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CHARLESTON, SC (CNBNewsnet)--A caller to the FBI tip line reported seeing a man throwing a backpack off the Ravenel Bridge, which connects Charleston to Mt. Pleasant in coastal South Carolina. FBI special agents and intelligence analysts, working with local law enforcement, gathered evidence that led them to believe the person seen dumping the bag was affiliated with a local militia group with a violent history. The signs indicated the group, once thought to be dormant after the arrest of its leader, was organizing again. Confronted with this emerging domestic terrorism threat from a group whose members have exhaustive knowledge of...
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Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 6 No. 15(September 29, 2019) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 18. 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)
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MediaWizeSeptember , 2019 The Malibu Beach Wildlife Management Area is more popularly known as "Dog Beach" to local dog owners. By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY New Jersey State Police confirmed that a human skull was discovered at Malibu Beach, or what locals call “Dog Beach,” located at the foot of the Ocean City-Longport Bridge in Egg Harbor Township. According to Lt. Ted Schafer, a man was walking his dog and came upon the discovery at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9. State Police troopers from the Woodbine Barracks and South Jersey Homicide Unit responded to the scene. The skull was sent to...
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NEWARK – Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer following the issuance of a subpoena by three House committees to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his refusal to produce critical documents related to President Donald Trump’s coercion of a foreign leader to investigate his domestic political opponents. “We have the President of the United Stated perverting and corrupting the use of his power to get a foreign government, once again, involved in our elections, and using the resources of the federal government… all in an effort to get dirt...
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September 28, 2019, 3:51 pm | in “Since the beginning of 2018, I have taken decisive action in addressing Trenton Water Works and their inability to deliver clean, reliable water to the communities they serve. It’s unacceptable to have residents worry about whether or not their water is safe to use or drink coming into the weekend. I demand answers from Trenton Water Works and the Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the residents and businesses that are affected.”
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 SUPPORT NRA-ILA A Colorado woman challenged Beto O’Rourke’s gun confiscation plan at a town hall last week and the video went viral. Lauren Boebert’s interaction with the presidential candidate was viewed more than 5 million times on NRA social media and was shared 190,000 times. Boebert was even featured on national news. The NRA sat down with Boebert for a Q&A. Here’s what she had to say. Q. Millions of Americans watched you take on Beto O’Rourke at his gun control rally in Colorado. How did that come about? A. In Colorado, our Second Amendment rights...
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June 29, 1949 - September 27, 2019 Walter Carey Scranton passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family on September 27,2019, of North Carolina formally of Bellmawr. Age 70. Beloved husband of Judy (Cavalieri) Scranton. Devoted Step Father to Gina Quirindongo. Being a pop-pop was his true calling to Aiden, Ashton, Rylan and Brayden. He is survived by brothers and sister, Dr. John Scranton (Sally), Mary Ellen Mcgaley, (Frank), Tim Scranton, (Lisa) and Tom Scranton, (Rennie). Loved by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Walter and Florence Scranton. Carey was a graduate of La Salle...
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Mary E. Graham (nee Rappe), on September 25, 2019, of Sewell, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Graham and Alfred D. Lowenthal. Loving mother of Patty Antonelli (Greg Plocharski), Linda (Tim) Mergen and the late Eddie Graham. Devoted grandmom of Lisa (Craig), Heather, Christina, T.J., Emmalee, Michael and Christopher. Also survived by her loving companion Ron Trebing. Mary was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. She enjoyed her family and friends and adored her grandchildren. Mary loved going to the casinos, the beach and the boardwalk. She enjoyed listening to music, especially Frank Sinatra,...
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NEWARK (Sept. 27, 2019) – The second phase of the Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park has been completed and is open to the public, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The 1.1-mile trail links the Pike Creek area and the City of Newark. The newest trail in Delaware’s state park system is also the first continuous trail that allows visitors with mobility challenges to enjoy the opportunity to hunt, fish, and participate in accessible hay wagon rides. A primitive camping area in the park/along the trail is currently under construction and expected to be complete...
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CNBNewsnet--PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 26, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced today that they have removed the groundwater portion of the 65-acre Novak Sanitary Landfill in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). “EPA is focused on making substantial and meaningful progress cleaning up Superfund Sites,” said EPA Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio. “Partially delisting the Novak Sanitary Landfill Site from the Superfund list is an important milestone that marks the completion of years of cleanup work and collaboration across many levels of government.” The Site...
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November 07, 1980 - September 25, 2019 Robert G. Paul, 38, of Gloucester City, N.J. passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at home. Born in Camden, he was a longtime resident of Browns Mills, N.J. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Patricia Drayton; one brother, Samuel; one sister, Victoria; 6 nieces and nephews, Vicki Lee, Alexia, Makayla, Sammy Jr., Mckenna and Isabella. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, September, 29, 2019 from 2pm until 3pm. A memorial service will follow at 3pm at the Moore Funeral Home, 371 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, N.J. 08015
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source MOMS STRONG I am a former marijuana user who is dead set against legalization of it in any form. I experienced back in the 1970’s how it affected my life and led to stronger drug and alcohol abuse, and I know that all the other back doors to legalization are exactly that: back doors. My daughter, husband, and I have left Colorado due to what legalization did not only to our neighborhood (dirty needles, homeless camping in our back yards at night, drugs hidden in window wells, increase in auto and other theft), but to our family, as well....
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CNBNews--COLLINGSWOOD NJ (Sept. 28, 2019)--The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Collingswood Police department reported that a 15-year-old Woodlynne male, a student of Collingswood High School, was charged with bringing a handgun to school today. The Collingswood Police Department was notified this afternoon by school personnel after students alerted a staff member that they believed the juvenile was in possession of a handgun. No one was injured, and there were no reported threats made to the students or the school. The student was charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose according to the Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva...
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TRENTON (September 26, 2019) – The New Jersey Lottery is proud to announce CASH POP, a new draw game where just ONE number wins! “New Jersey Lottery is pleased to be the first state lottery to offer this new and exciting game of CASH POP to the public,” said New Jersey Lottery’s Acting Executive Director James Carey. “This unique and entertaining game is easy to play and offers good odds of winning. Players can win prizes from 5X to 250X their wager by matching their one number to the number drawn!” CASH POP is simple to play. Participants just pick...
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mvitaleSeptember 24, 2019 Somers Point now joins 26 other New Jersey communities to either ban plastic bags or impose a fee on their use. By MADDY VITALE SOMERS POINT, NJ--On Jan. 16, 2020, Somers Point will be sending a strong message about protecting the environment with a single-use plastic bag ban. City Council adopted an ordinance nine months ago charging a 5-cent fee on each single-use plastic bag at food stores and retail chains operating in Somers Point. Fast forward to Sept. 12 and City Council made an even bolder move. The governing body removed the fee and adopted an...
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September 25, 1936 - September 26, 2019 Anetta DiNapoli (nee Lutricuso) on September 26, 2019, of Bellmawr. Age 83. Beloved wife of Anthony DiNapoli for 60 years. Devoted mother of Christopher DiNapoli and Marc DiNapoli. Loving sister of the late Dolores Laperra, Janet Capizzi and Joseph Lutricuso. There will be a viewing on Thursday morning from 8:30am to 9:45am at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Funeral Mass 10am in the church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed by sending flowers or by making a donation in Anetta’s name to the Leukemia &...
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CNBNewsnet--Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney was the recipient of the 2019 Public Service Award at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Pinnacle Awards. The awards dinner also honored Debra “Deb” DiLorenzo, the President & CEO of CCSNJ, and Kathleen “Kathy” Davis, the Executive VP & COO of CCSNJ prior to their retirement at the end of this year. “Since my time as Gloucester County Freeholder Director, I have been steadfast in my commitment to preserving the role small businesses play in maintaining a thriving community,” said Senator Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland). “Economic growth starts in our local communities and...
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On September 19, 2019, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 37. He is the beloved son of Marie (nee Reed) and the late Michael T. Breslin, Sr., loving father of Connor and Irelynn and dear brother of Michael, Matthew and Eric Breslin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mark’s Memorial Service on Saturday, September 28 at 3:00 PM at the Epiphany Church, 400 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ. Interment will be private at the request of his family. Funeral services under the direction of the Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City.
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TRENTON (Gloucestercitynews.net)-– Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today issued a directive to all state, county and local law enforcement agencies in New Jersey ending the use of so-called “287(g) agreements,” which allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deputize local law enforcement officers to perform federal civil immigration duties. RELATED: CRIMINALS CHARGED WITH MAJOR CRIMES SET FREE— The order, which revises the “Immigrant Trust Directive” that Attorney General Grewal issued in November 2018, will have the practical effect of terminating the two 287(g) agreements still in effect in New Jersey, namely, those involving the Sheriff’s Offices in Monmouth and...
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By Dave Lemery | The Center SquareSep 25, 2019 After years of being noncommittal on the topic, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf came out Wednesday in favor of the legalization of recreational marijuana. Speaking at an afternoon news conference and accompanied by Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, long an advocate for full legalization, Wolf said that removing the criminal penalties for possession of marijuana had widespread public support. “We now know the majority of Pennsylvanians are in favor of legalization, and that includes me,” Wolf, a Democrat, said. “I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together, especially the criminal justice...
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SANDEEP DHALIWAL Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas End of Watch Friday, September 27, 2019 Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Dhaliwal, age 42, was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in the 14800 block of Willancy Court at approximately 12:45 pm. A subject approached Deputy Dhaliwal from behind and shot him multiple times. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later. Two subjects were arrested later in the afternoon. Deputy Dhaliwal had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. RELATED: Via Officer Down Memorial page CNB Crime Blue Line CNBNews...
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CNBNewsnet--BURLINGTON CITY, NJ--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 24-year-old Massachusetts man was sentenced today to five years in New Jersey state prison for attempting to transport a significant amount of fentanyl through the Garden State early last year. Walkyns Valentin-Cruz, of Lawrence, Mass., was sentenced to five years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty in May to Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute (Second Degree). New Jersey’s criminal code presently contains no first-degree charge that can be applied to fentanyl. Valentin-Cruz was pulled over by a Maple Shade police officer on Route...
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For Immediate Release September 24, 2019 – ChamberofCommerce.org published the top 100 cities to retire in 2019, a ranking of the optimal cities for retirees based on variables that cover aspects such as cost of living, crime levels, and quality of life. Top 10 Best Cities to Retire New Bedford, Massachusetts Quincy, Massachusetts Warwick, Rhode Island New York, New York Fall River, Massachusetts Troy, Michigan Cambridge, Massachusetts Livonia, Michigan Cranston, Rhode Island Largo, Florida See the full list and report here: Although freedom increases with retirement, income tends to do the opposite. This report aims to address something that most...
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Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Atlantic City, N.J. (September 25, 2019) –Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today, that throughout the month of October the property will be going pink to launch an annual PINKTOBER® campaign in effort to raise funds and awareness for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The effort, in partnership with Hard Rock International puts a spotlight on PINKTOBER® as the brand celebrates two decades of its annual PINKTOBER® campaign, supporting breast cancer awareness and research. Hard Rock Atlantic City will have plenty of pink to go around starting with the building illuminated pink,...
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CAMDEN CITY, N.J. Sept. 26, 2019 –New Jersey American Water will be honored with a Distinguished Engineering Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action. The award will be presented to the company at the Seventh Annual Distinguished Engineering Awards breakfast and ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The award-winning project is an innovative transmission main rehabilitation project in South Plainfield, N.J. being completed by New Jersey American Water this year. The project entails the rehabilitation of approximately 3,400 linear feet of a 60-foot prestressed concrete pressure pipe (PCCP) water...
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(Gloucestercitynews.net) (9-27-19)--It is estimated that there are around 70 million people who are suffering from anorexia all around the world. The disease is also known for having the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Unfortunately, the recovery process is a challenging and taxing one, but it is possible – especially if the one recovering has a stable support system that they can turn to at any point. Whether you are a close friend or a relative of an anorexia sufferer who is beginning their journey towards a full recovery, you will undoubtedly be wondering what you can do to...
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Grant to bolster programming in the Academic Excellence Center and Welding Lab CNBNews-PHILADELPHIA, PA (9-26-19)--The Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc. (The Friends), was awarded a $1,000,000.00 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to assist in the construction, development, and creation of the Academic Excellence Center and its Welding Lab, the first of several Career Pathways that will provide enhanced career training to prepare students for high-demand jobs of the present and the future. Established in May 2002, The Friends is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation with Officers and Directors who fundraise on behalf of Father Judge High School. All...
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Not-for-Profit Conference on October 8 (CNBNewsnet)--Short Hills, New Jersey (September 24, 2019) – Investors Bank will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its successful Art of Thriving Not-for-Profit Conference on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Held at Pines Manor in Edison, N.J. from 8:30 am until noon, the free conference typically draws more than 400 leaders and professionals from not-for-profit organizations across New Jersey. According to Sandy S. Broughton, Investors Bank Vice President and Community Development Officer, working with not-for-profits taught the bank that regardless of economic conditions, many struggle to keep their organizations financially viable, while staying true to their respective...
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