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Gloucestercitynews.net files "As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it or say?" Boss Tweed NEWS PROVIDED BY Amistad Project AMHERST, Va., Oct. 28, 2020,/PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's appearance before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee today, and to promote election integrity and transparency, the Amistad Project of the Thomas More Society challenged Mr. Zuckerberg to disclose where his $350 million for election administration is going and why. Mark Zuckerberg has contributed $350 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), a left-leaning organization that has been providing...
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Gloucestercitynews.net files DOVER, DELAWARE (Nov. 30, 2020)--Numerous Delaware hunting and trapping seasons are open in December, including the third and final duck hunting season split that opens Friday, Dec. 11 and the special antlerless deer hunting season opening Saturday, Dec. 12. Deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective deer hunting season, with more information available online at de.gov/sundayhunt. Hunters are encouraged to harvest does (female deer) to help manage the size and quality of the deer population. Hunting and trapping seasons opening in December: Hunting: Beaver: Dec. 1 to March 20,...
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NEWARK, NJ (Nov. 30, 2020)-- – GRAMMY Museum ExperienceTM Prudential Center along with proud founding partner, Prudential Financial, Inc., as well as the City of Newark, Newark Arts, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District and Baldwin Equities and Striker Leasing have announced plans regarding a Whitney Houston mosaic mural, which will be located in Newark’s Central Ward on one of the facades of a new luxury apartment building The William House at 45 William Street. The newest mural installation is the second of five murals planned for the city. Newark-based Artist Maude Lemaire who specializes in beautifully-crafted hand-cut glass mosaic murals...
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Richard C. Murray, on November 28, 2020, of Runnemede, formerly of Grenloch. Age 71. Beloved son of the late Elmer and Frances. Loving brother of Catherine Wilson (the late Wayne), Jean Moffa (Tony) and Charlene Dailey (Michael). Dear uncle of 6. Also survived by many other loving family members. There will be a visitation from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Wednesday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 1:30pm at the funeral home. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Hurffville.
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(November 30, 2020)--More than 42 percent of Gloucester City’s population of 12,000 are married couples, and they all had at least one stressful experience while planning their wedding. The experience of married Gloucester City residents is a reflection of America’s views on weddings in general, as six out of 10 American couples who got married in 2018 seriously considered eloping instead of going ahead with a traditional wedding. The stress brought about by the planning was compounded by the financial strain on both parties, as the average cost of weddings in the United States is $37,124. Planning ahead can help...
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Warren R. Dayton, on November 25, 2020 of Runnemede. Age 96. Beloved husband of the late Helene (nee Abramczyk). Devoted father of Edward Dayton (Shirley) and Margaret Louie (Allen). Loving Pop Pop of Alexis Nieto (Andres). Great grandpop of Blake and Raelyn. Dear brother of the late Richard Dayton, Edward M. Dayton, Eileen McDevitt and Elisa Williamson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Warren proudly served in the Army Corp during World War II and was a past Commander of VFW Post #3324 in Runnemede. There will be a viewing from 10am to 11am Wednesday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME,...
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Patricia Ann "Pat" Smith (nee Thomas), on November 27, 2020, of W. Collingswood. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late John V. "Jack" Smith. Devoted mother of Jen Johnson (Mike), Judi Maccri (Dominick), Jon Smith, and step-daughter Kim Smith Keller. Loving Nanny of Chelsea, Leah and Tiena. Dear sister of Judith Marini (Steve), Richard Thomas (Emily) and the late Dorothy Dougherty-Mitchell. Pat leaves behind many dear nieces, nephews and extended family as well as her longtime friend Joan Ellis. Pat was an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania, proudly served in the US Army, and worked many years as a...
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https://www.metaxastalk.com/ “It’s not the people who vote that count. It’s the people who count the votes.” Russian scoundrel Joseph Stalin Businessman Joe Oltmann has inside information of how Eric Coomer, a security genius with Dominion voting systems, assured Antifa members that Trump would never win the election. Follow the show: https://www.metaxastalk.com/
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Last week's unfortunate deaths mark our 38th and 39th homicides for the year and now eclipse the previous record set in 2013. When we set out to lift Trenton together, this was not the milestone we wanted to see. In fact, overall crime was trending downward the previous two years, with 16 homicides in 2018 and 15 homicides in 2019. 2020 is a year of many challenges, but none looms larger than COVID-19. Of all the factors that separate the previous years from this one, this virus clearly stands out, not just here but in so many places across the...
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NEW YORK, NY – At 10 AM on November 30, 2020, the day before World AIDS Day, the End AIDS New York Community Coalition joined with members of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York State Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (EtE)Task Force, and members of the NYS AIDS Advisory Council (AAC) and its AAC EtE Subcommittee, to convene a press conference demanding that Governor Cuomo make good on his commitment to end AIDS as an epidemic in New York State, in a full and equitable manner that eliminates persistent HIV health disparities based on race, poverty, and marginalized identities. Despite years of...
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Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Nicholas Scutari and Sandra Cunningham will meet virtually with legal experts and social justice advocates for a Marijuana Legalization & Social Justice Roundtable on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The discussion will focus both on marijuana legalization legislation that was approved by the Senate Budget Committee and on the cannabis decriminalization bill that passed the full Senate last week. The forum is open to the public and can be viewed live on the Senate Democrats Facebook page at https://fb.me/e/LkCkOBjO. The panel includes: Senate President Steve Sweeney Senator Nicholas Scutari Senator...
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Advisory * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey and southern Delaware. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from mid morning through mid afternoon. Please secure any temporary outdoor decorations. * AFFECTED AREAS: DELAWARE BEACHES ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... INLAND SUSSEX ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN...
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by CNBNews Staff MARLTON, NJ (November 29, 2020)--Walt Burrows, a sportswriter for decades at the Courier Post, Cherry Hill, died November 24, 2020 at the age of 93. Mr. Burrows started his career in journalism writing for the Gloucester High School newspaper, The Lions Roar. At the same time he covered sports for his hometown newspaper, The Gloucester City News when it was owned by George F. and Mazie Cleary Sr. and later after their son Bill and his wife Connie purchased it in 1984. Walt Burrows (courtesy of The Courier-Post) After graduating from high school he worked at the...
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Floral City, Florida--Mary Patricia Leeds, of Floral City, Florida passed away on November 20, 2020 in her home. She was 74. Mary Pat was born to the late A. William Leeds (proprietor of Temple Avenue Greenhouse) and Mary Catherine Leeds (nee Franklin), of Gloucester City. She was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic HS Class of 1964. Mary Pat was a lifelong nurse. She is survived by her daughter, Stefanie A. Clark (William S.) of Summerfield, Florida, her grandchildren, William S. IV, of Los Angeles, California, Amanda Rose and Daniel Gregory Paul of the home, and her brother, William F....
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DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty Nov. 28, 2020 The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Captain Kelliann Leli, 30, of Parlin, New Jersey, died November 27 in a non-combat related vehicle incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The cause of the incident is under investigation. She was assigned to the 60th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California.
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Date: Sunday, November 15th 2020 Incident Location: Howard Johnson Inn - 832 N. Black Horse Pike Gloucester Township On November 15, 2020 at approximately 11:00 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department was conducting pro-active police operations in the area of the Howard Johnson Inn at 832 N. Black Horse Pike. During the investigation, officers became aware of a female soliciting herself for prostitution at the hotel. A motor vehicle stop was conducted occupied by the female soliciting along with a male and two additional females. The male, later identified as Nikolaus Breland from Camden, was arrested for Possession of CDS...
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Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 7 No.23 (November 29, 2020) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe. (click image to enlarge)
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(Nov. 28, 2020) – Thousands of artists in more than 500 communities nationwide on Sunday will take part in Artists Sunday, a new annual shopping holiday that encourages consumers to support local artists by giving the gift of art this holiday season. Artists Sunday is a fast-growing nationwide movement of more than 3,500 artists and artisans who have joined forces with 400 state and local art, civic, and economic development organizations in every state in the country. During a holiday marked by social distancing, their shared message to consumers is this: Support your community by buying heartfelt and unique gifts...
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Daniel Creedon, on November 24, 2020, of Ocean City; formerly of Audubon. Age 64. Beloved father of Joseph Creedon and Sean Creedon. Devoted Partner to Lisa Polidora. Dear brother of Charles. Loving son of the late Lillian (nee Reader) and Joseph Creedon. Daniel worked for DuBell Lumber for over 30 years and Universal Supply for the last few years. He loved to spend time with his kids and his family. He was always passionate about his work. Dan enjoyed spending time with his barstool buddies at Charlie's. He had a great impact on the people in his life. There will...
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(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ Nov. 28, 2020)--The local Lions had two weeks of no practice / no contact because of Covid-19 and returned for preparation against the hometown rival Rams on Friday. The Lions showed no rust while crushing the Rams behind 4 touchdowns (3 rushing / 1 receiving) by Stephen Burkhardt. Burkhardt on the day rushed for 241 yards and scored on runs of 44, 92, and 10 yards. Burkhardt was on the scoring end of a 36-yard pass from Adrian Delgado. Pictured Below Lions Stephen Burkhardt Burkhardt was not alone hitting paydirt, fellow running back Kyrin Nelson scored from...
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Donald W. Acquesta, on November 24, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 33. Beloved son of Lorraine Meyers (Brad) and the late Donald Acquesta. Devoted brother of Carolyn Meyers (Vince Fisher). Loving grandson of Patricia Lucas (Grover), Carol Meyers, and the late William Peters. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Donald worked for JYE Inc. He loved cars, computers, video games, and especially his dog Maggie. Donald was very patriotic and was an avid gun owner. There will be a viewing from 10am to 12 noon Saturday, December 5 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 12 noon at...
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Kristofer S. Dodelin, suddenly on November 26 2020, of Audubon. Age 38. Beloved son of Peggy (nee Wilson) and Scott Dodelin. Devoted brother of Keith Dodelin (Gina). Loving nephew of Jeanette Habina, Karen Wilson (Nick), Rose Lafferty (Bob), Jim Wilson (Donna), and Lynn Jones (Lloyd). Also survived by many cousins. There will be a visitation from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Saturday, December 5th at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 4:30pm at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1600 Route 22 East, Union, NJ...
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6,000 TONS OF CONCRETE PROVIDE NEW HOME FOR MARINE LIFE (20/P47) TRENTON – New Jersey’s artificial reef network has been significantly expanded through a deployment of 6,000 tons of concrete on the Manasquan Inlet reef site, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced. Material for the first deployment on Oct. 28 consisted of 74 concrete forms, measuring 40 feet x 8 feet x 1.5 feet each, donated by Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, Union County. Another 77 forms were deployed Nov. 10. The forms, once used by U.S. Customs to scan shipping containers, were no longer needed and were slated...
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The scammers worldwide are working hard to trick you into giving up your hard-earned money. - Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block unwanted calls and to filter unwanted text messages, and click the "report as spam" option if available on your phone to help protect others from scammers. - Don’t give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect. Legitimate organizations WILL NOT call, email, or text to ask for your personal information, like your Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers. - If you get an email or...
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(Camden, NJ) – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to dramatically alter our day-to-day activities. From small adjustments like mandatory mask wearing, to life-changing events like lost loved ones or prolonged unemployment, the pandemic can be a serious strain on mental health. For some, managing comes easy, but for those struggling to cope, support is available. “From the beginning of this pandemic, we have been fighting a war on multiple fronts. While much of our collective attention has been paid to protecting physical health, we need everyone to make sure they are closely monitoring their mental health as well,” said...
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(Voorhees, NJ)(November 25, 2020)-- – In an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 the Camden County Library System will be resuming curbside services that it initiated in June. These services will end indoor use of the facilities to ensure proper protocols and procedures are being taken in light of the surge in COVID cases in the county and the state. The operation is set to begin on Friday, and allows county libraries to operate with strict policies in place, including: No patron is permitted to enter the brick-and-mortar premises; In-premises operations are limited to employees who are responsible for...
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CAMDEN CITY, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man made his initial appearance today in connection with the February 2020 robberies of two Camden County, New Jersey, banks, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Gloucestercitynews.net files Leon I. Stanford, 51, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, is charged by complaint with two counts of bank robbery. The defendant was previously arrested by state authorities. He appeared by videoconference today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider and was detained without bail. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On Feb. 22, 2020, Stanford entered the TD Bank in Oaklyn, New Jersey,...
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – November 19, 2020 – South Jersey Gas, subsidiary of SJI (NYSE:SJI), today filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) seeking approval of an Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) that would accelerate planned capital expenditures to enhance the delivery of safe, reliable, affordable natural gas, create jobs, and support the State’s environmental goals. Under the proposed five-year program, beginning in June 2021, South Jersey Gas will invest approximately $742.5 million to replace 825 miles of aging steel mains and install Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) on new service lines. EFVs are mechanical safety devices...
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Published November 18, 2019 By Mary Anderson Ryan Brady was volunteering at a local school during his senior year at Rutgers–Camden when he bonded with kids over superheroes. “I asked, ‘Do you guys like Batman or Superman?’ Instantly I had a connection.” Ryan Brady CCAS’11 has developed two comic book series. The experience with the students inspired a big idea for Brady, a 2011 graduate who has a lifelong passion for comic books. His vision? “Batman is from Gotham, Superman is from Metropolis—so maybe there needs to be a Camden superhero.” As a child growing up with two older brothers...
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By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square Nov 25, 2020 (The Center Square) – The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller will undertake reviews of four previous audits, including an audit of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) that found controls to monitor tax incentives were ineffective or nonexistent. Gloucestercitynews.net files Last year, according to the agency’s Oversight and Outreach Plan, the state comptroller found deficiencies with EDA’s management and administration of tax incentive programs. According to the plan, the state found internal controls for monitoring the performance of tax incentive recipients “were ineffective or did not exist,” making it...
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AUDUBON, NJ-Jessica Wilson opened her business, Crafty Couture DIY Chalk Studio and More!, 102 Wyoming Avenue, on Saturday, Nov. 21. Photos of the opening appear below. Jessica is excited to introduce people to the world of chalk painting; “My desire is to make my customers feel like they’re stopping by for a cup of coffee in my living room. I want them to have lots of fun making beautiful things with me.” The store features unique decorative items and Chalk Couture projects for sale. Customers will be able to come in small, socially distant groups for Make and Take Classes....
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Pennsauken - Formerly of Camden. Arnetha Elaine Jackson, the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Nokes Sr. and Alma Mae Smith Nokes, departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born July 13, 1919 in Sterling Virginia. Arnetha was blessed with 101 years on this earth. At the time of her passing she was a resident of Cooper River West Rehabilitation and Nursing Home facility in Pennsauken, NJ. Neace, as she was called by family, was the fifth of nine children, and was predeceased by her siblings: brothers Franklin and Clarence, Jr., and sisters Carrie Elizabeth Nokes, Mildred...
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(November 27, 2020)--All states around the country allow a landlord to collect a security deposit from you before you move into your new home. The purpose of this deposit is to cover any damage you cause during your stay. Therefore, if the landlord finds anything they are not happy with when your lease ends, they can take money from the security deposit to pay for repairs. Of course, everybody wants their security deposit back. It is often around another month’s worth of rent but other landlords can charge a lot more than this. So, you want to ensure that you...
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Blackwood - On November 23, 2020. Age 62. Formerly of Deptford. Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 16, 1958 to the late Francis Gies and late Kathleen M. (nee Keegan). Survived by his brothers, George Gies (Dorothy), James Gies (Denise Mason-Gies) and Joseph Gies; his nieces, Margaret and Stephanie Gies and nephew, Wade Gies. Bill was a member of the VFW Post 7927 in Blackwood. At his request, services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of William P. Gies. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142
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BY JOSHUA PHILIPP November 26, 2020 Updated: November 27, 2020 Significant evidence of vote fraud was revealed through data analysis and investigations by Matt Braynard, executive director of Look Ahead America. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Braynard to look over his data and discuss his findings. These stories and more in this episode of Crossroads. Crossroads is an Epoch Times show available on Facebookand YouTube. RELATED: Great Newspaper, The Epoch Times IT AIN'T OVER TILL IT'S OVER CNBNews Oct./Nov. 2020 Cheers and Jeers
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By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square New York City, USA. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church, located on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. (robertcicchetti/Getty Images) New York Gov. Cuomo was blocking Christians and Jews from worshiping in their churches and synagogues across the state of NY. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his edict on Wednesday (The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took time out from this Thanksgiving plans Thursday to dismiss a ruling late Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court that rejected his administration’s efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 by placing restrictions...
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image courtesy of Pinterest (November 27, 2020)--A trundle bed is a compact bed mattress and frame, which sits low to the ground to be stored right underneath the bed. The frame of the trundle bed comes with wheels so that you can easily roll the bed and use it. The bed is ideal for space-saving and will enable you to comfortably settle your guests when you have limited room available at your home. The majority of the trundle beds are available in twin sizes and support a thin mattress to help it fit easily right underneath a daybed. Specifications of...
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and Self-Drive Holiday Light Tour (Gloucester Township NJ)--Do you take pride in decorating your house for the holidays? Is your house considered the “showstopper” on the block? Do cars slow down to admire your elaborate holiday display? If so, we have the perfect contest for you! Mayor David Mayer and Council are excited to launch a new holiday tradition this year. We are giving residents the exciting opportunity to not only enter our 2020 Holiday House Decorating Contest, but also submit their house to Gloucester Township’s first ever Self-Drive Holiday Light Tour, if they wish to. The houses will be...
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MARLTON, NJ--On February 22 2006 of Marlton born and raised in Gloucester City. Age 72. Beloved husband of Virginia'Ginny' L. Tavener (nee Sarlo). Loving father of Thomas Tavener, Tammy Tavener, Tracy Evans (William), and Stephanie Tavener. Dear grandfather of Danielle Tara Jamie Heather Adam Kimberly Bryan Jonathan and Sage and dear great grandfather of 8. Sister-in-law Connie J. Cleary (Bill), Denise Kruger (Frank), many nieces and nephews. A veteran of the US Army Mr. Tavener was a Boilermaker NTL with Fisher Tank for 43 years. He was a transplant patient through the National Kidney Foundation and enjoyed vacationing with his...
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Camden CITY, N.J. – Three additional juveniles have been charged in connection to the fatal beating of a homeless man in Camden, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph Wysocki. A 12-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14-year-old have each been charged with one count of first-degree Murder and one count of second-degree Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault. Police responded to the 1100 block of Kaighn Ave. in Camden shortly after midnight on June 25 for a report of an unresponsive man in the alleyway. When they arrived, they found a homeless man, identified as...
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Gloucester City - Evelyn C. Lonabaugh (nee Maddocks), age 88, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020 at the Riverfront Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Pennsauken. Mrs. Lonabaugh spent her entire life in Gloucester City. Through the years she made her career as an office worker and devoted her life to her family as a wife, mother and homemaker. Evelyn is the widow of her late husband John Lonabaugh and is the mother of Jeannette Lonabaugh, Danielia Gallente, John Lonabaugh and Deborah Ksiezniak. She is the proud grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7. Relatives, friends and neighbors are...
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CNBNEWS EDITOR'S NOTE: It was reported by the Washington Post, New York Times, and other Left-wing media news sites that President Trump has given up his fight to overturn the election results. The media-based their reporting on a edited copy of the letter below written by the administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration. President Trump said those media sites got the story wrong; that he is continuing to fight the election results and will do so until all avenues are exhausted. Emily W. Murphy, Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration said she and her family have been threaten by who...
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Clearwater, FL - Shirley A. Marker (nee Dempsey)- Formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away on November 4, 2020 in Florida at the age of 68. Shirley was a long-time resident of Audubon, NJ before relocating to Clearwater, FL. Shirley was a former employee of the Borough of Audubon as well as a former member of the Audubon Junior Women's League and a volunteer of the Audubon Ambulance Service. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert, and her 2 sons, Andrew and Keith. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Peidl (Karl) and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be...
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By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square)(November 25, 2020)-- – Nearly 700,000 mail-in ballots appeared from “nowhere” in Pennsylvania, putting a thumb on the scale for former Vice President Joe Biden, the president’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, told state Republican senators on Wednesday. Giuliani, the public face of Trump’s legal efforts to overturn the election results in a handful of swing states – Pennsylvania chief among them – laid out his allegations for voter fraud before the Senate Majority Policy Committee in Gettysburg, just days after a federal court judge dismissed the claims as baseless. He said...
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October 22, 1950 - November 21, 2020 On November 21, 2020 formerly of Gloucester City and Runnemede, NJ, age 70 yrs. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Mary (nee Izworski). Dear brother of Frederick (Barbara) and the late Jeffrey. Loving Uncle of Fred (Gloria), Kirk (Rebecca), Meagan Smith (Bryant), and the late Stephen. Also survived by many great nieces, nephews, and close friends. Tim grew up in Runnemede, NJ and graduated from Camden County Vocational School. He worked for over 25yrs at Verchio’s Produce, Brooklawn. Tim was proud of his Polish heritage and enjoyed playing the accordion and collecting...
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November 23, 2020 Deployment Video DEP News Release On October 28 and November 10, 2020, Bureau of Marine Fisheries staff expanded New Jersey's reef network through a deployment of nearly 6,000 tons of concrete on the Manasquan Inlet reef site. This new feature inside the Manasquan Inlet reef site will be called the Maher Terminals Reef in recognition of the donated material by Maher Terminals, located in Port Elizabeth, NJ. Material consisted of 151 concrete forms, measuring 40 feet x 8 feet x 1.5 feet each. The forms, once used for shipping container inspections, were no longer needed and were...
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By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square (The Center Square) – NJ Transit is the only railroad in the country “at risk of not fully implementing” a federally mandated safety system “on all its required main lines” by the end of the year, a federal agency said in a new report. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced its conclusion based on railroads’ self-reported progress as of a Sept. 30 progress report. Congress has mandated railroads fully implement positive train control (PTC) systems by the end of the year. Nationally, PTC systems were either in operation or revenue service demonstration (RSD)...
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Helps Camden Residents Reduce Health Risks in Their Homes NEW YORK (November 24, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has awarded $120,000 through an Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement to Cooper’s Ferry Partnership located in Camden, New Jersey. The EPA funding will support work to help reduce risks of lead exposure, asthma and mold dangers. It will foster community education programs and the greening of public spaces. This agreement is one of 18 community-based organizations selected nationwide, totaling $2.1 million in funding distributed this year under EJCPS Cooperative Agreements. “Through this grant, Cooper’s...
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By Laura Fournlotis BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect, and show thanks to friends, family, and companions, which includes our beloved pets. While we enjoy quality time (and food) with friends and family this holiday, it is important to keep a few things in mind—specifically, the hidden pet dangers that lurk on our dining room tables and plates. Each year, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital clinicians see a significant uptick in cases during the November and December months. The most common problems include an increase in animals struck by vehicles, gastrointestinal irritations...
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