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images courtesy of unsplash.com With the growing prevalence of NJ online casinos, it has never been more important for NJ residents to learn about online casino safety and responsible gambling. So, if you’re thinking about placing a few wagers on a mobile casino and taking advantage of those New Jersey casino bonuses, be sure to follow these online casino tips. Set a Budget Setting a gambling budget, also known as a bankroll, is important for... Read more →

Reprinted from the Gloucester City News April 8, 1982: Five Juvenile Deliquents Rough Up 82-Year-Old Man Gloucester City Resident GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ-- Last Saturday, April 3, an elderly Gloucester City resident was roughed up by five juveniles, four of which were involved in the burglary of John Jeffrey, a warehouse on Charles Street on March 28. Those four, by the way, are still awaiting sentencing for that incident. According to police, the 82 year old... Read more →

Students Make Dean's List at Georgia Tech for the Fall 2021 Semester ATLANTA, GA (01/27/2022)-- The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2021. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. Colby Ackerman of Voorhees (08043) Abhijat Chauhan of Mount Laurel (08054) Alexander Contratti of Burlington (08016) Iris Kim of Cherry Hill (08003)... Read more →

Jacqueline Tessmer spoke out about students who left school without jobs or degrees, saying Baker “ruined” lives. And she’s not retracting her statements. Jan. 28, 11 a.m. EST Excerpts from a letter that was sent to Jacqueline Tessmer, a former Baker College faculty member, by the law firm Plunkett Cooney on behalf of the school. Photo collage by ProPublica. Photo: Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press. Letter courtesy of Tessmer. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates... Read more →

Dolores C. Purdy, on January 28, 2022, from Weymouth Township; formerly of Haddon Heights. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late William G. Purdy, Sr. Devoted mother of William G. Purdy, Jr. (Becky), Coleen Fahr (Craig), Tracy Staepel (late Tim), and Leon Purdy (Jen). Loving grandmom of Will III (Stacy), Cory, Amanda (Andrew), Ryan, Meaghan, Shaun, and Michaela. GiGi of Ryan Joseph, Aubree Raine, and Aria Reign. Dear Sister of Alexander Toryk (Cathy) and the... Read more →

Matthew R. Barba, on January 27, 2022, of Runnemede. Age 33. Beloved son of Margaret "Peggy" and the late Gary Barba. Devoted brother of Gary Dillon, Amber Tamez, and Amy Marie Barba. Loving uncle of Julianna Huber, Kadence, Natalie, Enzo, and Charlotte Rose. Matthew attended Triton High School. He loved to fish and play guitar. Services and interment are private at the request of the family. Read more →

NEWARK – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that the Division of Consumer Affairs is taking action to address the sale of license plate frames and holders that violate New Jersey law and can result in drivers being pulled over. In a letter to New Jersey motor vehicle dealers, the Division is putting merchants on notice that state law requires all markings on a license plate to be legible or identifiable. According to... Read more →

Louis J. Tirendi, Sr. on January 29, 2022, of Westville. Age 75. Beloved Husband of 50 years to Rose Marie (nee Silva). Devoted father of Steven Tirendi (Kim), Michelle Musilli (Fred), Gina Robinette (Andrew), and Louis Tirendi (Rachel). Loving Pop Pop of Natalie, Laura, Timothy, Domenic, Christian, Nathan, Cabrina, Riley, and Mason. Adored brother of Leanna Breen, Mary Stecklair (Bruce), Trudy Webb (Bob), and the late James, Joseph, Kathleen, and Joan. Dear Uncle to many... Read more →

AVALON, NJ--Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi provided the oath of office to Avalon’s newest patrolman, Quar’tus Byrd, at the January 26, 2022 Council meeting. Patrolman Byrd will serve Avalon as our newest patrolman. The officer was born in Orange, New Jersey and is a 2015 graduate of Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City. He previously served as a Class II police officer for the Ocean City Police Department. Patrolman Byrd graduated the 51st Basic... Read more →

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man with a prior felony conviction was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including multiple handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, in and around Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Javier Rodriguez-Valpais, 33, aka “Broly,” of Morganville, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson to... Read more →

Dolores Tracey passed peacefully on January 28, 2022. Age 94. Of Bellmawr. Beloved wife of the late Patrick, Sr. Devoted Mother of Patrick Jr, Michael (Mary Ann), James (Robin) and Kathy Davids (Ken). Loving grandmom of Jamie, Kimberly, Matthew, Makena, and Michael. Adored GiGi of Tommy, Gracie, Jayden, Ava, and Keira. She was predeceased by her 6 siblings. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Dolores was a member of the Bellmawr Seniors, where she enjoyed... Read more →

unsplash.com image Homelessness is on the rise in the United States. According to a study published by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the number of Americans experiencing homlessness has grown each year since 2015. As of January 2020, there were an estimated 580,466 Americans experiencing homelessness. Though the exact effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on America's homelessness problem have yet to be determined, some early indications suggest little reason for optimism. For reasons at... Read more →

SCRANTON, PA (01/25/2022)-- Local residents were among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2021 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean's List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university's College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of... Read more →

Tara B. Powell, 47, of Woodlynne, NJ passed away suddenly on the morning of January 21, 2022. Born in Stratford, she is the daughter of Frank Vitkow (Denise) and Susan Walker. Tara also is survived by her husband of 23 years, William “Billy” Powell; loving children, Samantha Powell, Alyssa Powell, Deanna Powell; sisters; Jennyfer Revelli, Nichelle Porto, Nichole Hayes and her sister-in-law, Anna Wherrity. Tara worked for many years as a waitress at the Metro... Read more →

Camden, N.J. – Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Camden, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on January 28, 2022, officers responded to a residence on the 1400 block of Collings Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He has been identified as Eric Beverly, 61, of Camden. The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital where he... Read more →

The Division's Outdoor Women of NJ and R3 Programs are partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors Program to offer two educational turkey hunting opportunities for women 18 years and older. A virtual turkey hunting workshop, April 12-26, will pair video content with virtual meetings where participants learn the ins and outs of turkey hunting in New Jersey. This workshop is for women who have never hunted to life-long hunters. Workshop... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 1 No.13 (January 30, 2022) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe. (click image to enlarge) See More from Dave Wolfe Read more →

By Mathew Sanders | The Pew Charitable Trusts/The Center Square GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 21, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—A pedestrian (above, left) was trying to make her way from Brooklawn into Gloucester City via Broadway today around 11 AM. The tide was receding but even so water was up to her knees. Each time a car sped by the wave from the vehicle would stop her from walking any further. The second arrow in the background points to... Read more →

MSP business owners face a number of obstacles to growth, but for many black-owned MSP business owners, there's a unique set of obstacles. Mentors can play a significant role in helping black MSP business owners clear a path in spite of these obstacles. Mentors have the knowledge and network contacts to help black-owned businesses achieve greater growth. Mentors can help navigate the rough seas of the MSP sector. Mentors can serve as the navigation tool... Read more →

The falling snow was captured on a Ring security camera located in Gloucester City, NJ at 12:08 AM Saturday, January 29, 2022 (gloucestercitynews.net photo) UPDATED WITH driving conditions William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (JANUARY 29, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--The nor’easter blew into Gloucester City and surrounding South Jersey communities shortly after 9 PM Friday. By midnight the storm hit with a vengeance, covering the ground with the white stuff, aided by wind gusts that... Read more →

Diane (Bradshaw)Newcome GHS Alum, Class of '62 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 29, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Diane (nee Bradshaw) Newcome, of Bellmawr, passed away on January 26, after a long illness. She was 77. Diane was raised in Gloucester City and graduated from Gloucester High School, Class of 1962. She was a member of the Co-Ettes, a high school sorority, and was voted best dancer by her classmates. The 1962 Co-Ettes, (left to right) sitting-Connie Sarlo, Carolyn Rusk, Shirley... Read more →

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Mount Laurel Township Police Chief Stephen Riedener announced that the 31-year man charged yesterday with stealing the vehicle and debit card of a Mount Laurel woman found fatally bludgeoned in her home Wednesday has been charged with her death. Andrew Kramer, of Mantua, was charged last night with Murder (First Degree) and two counts of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree and Fourth Degree). He... Read more →

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of HESS is asked to anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107 All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is... Read more →

State’s largest water and wastewater utility prepares for blizzard conditions and shares safety tips for customers CAMDEN, N.J. – JAN. 28, 2022 – New Jersey American Water is preparing for forecasted blizzard conditions and coastal flood warnings this weekend. The company has initiated readiness efforts to mitigate potential impacts to its water and wastewater plants and distribution systems. “We are committed to providing safe and reliable water service to our customers, even through extreme weather... Read more →

Photo credit: Nick Romanenko/Rutgers University. Faces & Voices, a video series that tells the Rutgers University story through the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make it a dynamic place of discovery, premieres on the Big Ten Network (BTN) at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30. The 30-minute show features a conversation between President Jonathan Holloway and Eric LeGrand, one of the university’s most prominent and impactful alumni and the only Rutgers football player to... Read more →

With the impending snow, PATCO will begin running a snow schedule starting at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29. All trains will operate at reduced speeds adding additional travel time. PATCO will monitor ridership and assess weather conditions throughout the day to determine if additional adjustments are necessary. To view the snow schedule, click here. Visit RidePATCO.org, follow us on social media, or sign up for travel text alerts for the latest travel information and... Read more →

Teachers & Parents Push Back On Discrimination, Overreach By Marc Ang ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA - Wednesday, January 26, 2021 - Christie Gravitt is a 25-year veteran teacher at Artesia's ABC Unified School District. She is also a parent of a fifth grader at Kennedy STEM Academy. Her daughter was harassed this week for being exposed to COVID and forced to quarantine for 5 days, even though she consistently tests negative. A negative test is not sufficient... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on recent pro-abortion attacks on the Catholic Church: On the rare occasion when a pro-life advocate acts irresponsibly, the media are all over it. By contrast, just recently there were two examples of pro-abortion advocates acting irresponsibly, and the media responded with a big yawn. As we reported last week, on January 20, the anti-Catholic outfit, Catholics for Choice, used a light projection to beam pro-abortion messages on the... Read more →

Study: Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat Jan 24, 2:57pm EST There is a powerful, intuitive idea that has long shaped perceptions of American education: the schools with the highest test scores are the best schools. It seeps into everything from conversations among parents to real estate websites. But this thinking is profoundly misleading, according to new research. Schools with the top scores aren’t necessarily the ones that actually help students learn more. On top of that, rating... Read more →

Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day and Snow Goose Conservation Order to Open; Other Seasons Continue A wide variety of hunting opportunities are available in February, including the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order that begins Tuesday, Feb. 1 and the second special youth waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 5, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day: The one-day, special youth waterfowl hunting day is open for... Read more →

(Austin, TX—January 21, 2022) Convention of States Action, in partnership with The Trafalgar Group—one of America’s most accurate pollsters in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2021—is releasing the results of a new national survey. Results were from surveys conducted January 12th through January 14th of over 1,000 likely 2022 election voters. “Our leaders often forget that the American people have great wisdom in understanding the nature of threats abroad,” said Mark Meckler, President of Convention of... Read more →

Michael T. DiMarco, on January 24, 2022, of Bellmawr. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Devoted father of Michael (Linda), Roseann (Bill), Debora (Bill), and Ann Marie (Jim). Loving grandfather of Michael (Amie), Nick (Brittany), Anthony, Jason (Amy), Adam (Diana), Jeremy (Melissa), Michelle, William, Mariah, and Marissa and great grandfather of Michael, Nate, James, Andrew, Ava, Emma, Jake, Emily, Abigail, Gabrielle, Robin, Makayla, Caleb, and Madison. Dear brother of Nicolette Saltarelli and the... Read more →

Large Majority Pessimistic About Financial Prospects in 2022 (Austin, TX—January 25, 2022) Convention of States Action, in partnership with The Trafalgar Group—one of America’s most accurate pollsters in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2021—is releasing the results of a new national survey. Results were from surveys conducted January 12th through January 14th of over 1,000 likely 2022 election voters. “There is no way around it, these are awful numbers,” said Mark Meckler, President of Convention of... Read more →

Edward N. McGann, on January 24, 2022, of Bellmawr. Age 62. Cherished son of Dolores Vesper and the late Edward. Dear brother of George and John. Loving uncle of Tiffany, George, Danielle, John L., Prudence, and Gage. Nephew of Marie Belfiore, Francis Verderosa and John Paradiso. Also Survived by many cousins and friends. Edward was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed wrestling and any kind of music, especially rock and roll. There... Read more →

GALLOWAY, NJ – Stockton outscored Rowan, 10-3, in the final 2:16 of the game to hold on to a 96-91 win in NJAC men's basketball action this evening. Hafeez Melvin scored a career-high 23 points for Rowan (15-4; 8-4 NJAC), which has its three-game winning streak come to an end. Melvin connected on 8-of-11 from the field to lead the Profs, while hitting 5-for-7 from three-point range. Marcellus Ross scored 18 points and Arian Azemi... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 27, 2022)--The monthly meeting of the Gloucester City Mayor and Common Council will be held tonight, Thursday, January 27 at 7 PM in Council Chambers, 313 CNBNews graphic file Monmouth Street. On tonight's agenda are 14 resolutions to be approved. Some of them include the following: authorizing the refund of a certificate of occupancy fee, and authorizing the refund of rental facility registration and license fee. A resolution approving Michael Stefkovic... Read more →

Joanne C. Donato (nee Salera), formerly of Bellmawr, and Fairview section of Camden. Age 79. Born December 30, 1942, to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee Angelucci) Salera. Beloved wife of the late Carl A. Donato, Sr. Devoted mother of Carl A. Donato, Jr. (Wendy), Debra Donato Casey (Steve), Karen Donato-Krowick (Larry), and Nicole Cardona (Jeffrey). Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Dear sisters of Aggie Nagy, David Salera, and Ken Salera. Joanne... Read more →

Jefferson Health – New Jersey was recently awarded $30,000, as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) 2021 Priority Impact Quality of Life grants. The grant will be used for Jefferson NJ’s Maressa Center for MS Wellness, which strives to enhance the quality of life for South Jersey residents living with multiple sclerosis through innovative, educational, and therapeutic wellness classes. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations... Read more →

Awards provide HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and intermediaries with funding to maintain and expand critical services for the nation’s renters, homebuyers, and homeowners. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday awarded $51.4 million in housing counseling grants to 177 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and intermediary organizations. This includes funding to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that are partnering with Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), or... Read more →

On Saturday January 15, 2022 Director DiMarco and Commissioner Jefferson attended the Ribbon Cutting for the nonprofit, SE4SK "special events for special kids" A NJ Nonprofit. SE4SK is a local nonprofit that organizes and hosts FREE events for children ages 3 to 17 who have special needs or disabilities. Their mission is to provide a safe environment to have fun, free of judgement, where they can be themselves. A place where parents can interact and... Read more →

(Logan Township, NJ) – The Gloucester County DREAM Park is home to many top-rate animal shows and competitions. “The free programing and events at the DREAM Park bring great opportunities for equestrian lovers,” said Director Frank J. DiMarco. “The events in February are a great way to learn more about the equestrian community and an opportunity to visit our state-of-the-art facility.” The DREAM Park is located at 400 US Route 130 South, Logan Township, New... Read more →

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 26-year-old Willingboro Township woman has been sentenced to an aggregate of 15 years in New Jersey state prison for sexually assaulting a child in her home early last year. Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Rachel Karngbaye pled guilty in September 2021 to Sexual Assault (Second Degree) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Third Degree). She was sentenced today in Superior Court by the Hon.... Read more →

Updated William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews " I have the blessing of Jim Beach, the chairman of the Camden County Democrat organization and also the state Democratic organization to proceed with the re-organization of the Gloucester City Democrat Party.” ~Charles Billingham, former Gloucester City Mayor (August 30, 2021 Tape Recording transcript) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 26, 2022)--Yesterday, Tuesday, we received a phone call from Charles Billingham who was upset with our Opinion/Editorial column that... Read more →

BREWSTER, MICHAEL JOSEPH, 68, of Rio Grande, NJ, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born in Camden, NJ to the late William and Ann Harkins Brewster and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Emily Brewster, Michael Brewster, Kelly Brewster, and Dennis Brewster; his brothers, William Brewster, Jr. and Patrick Brewster; his sister, Melanie Brewster Kain; and his four grandchildren. Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 27,... Read more →

image courtesy of NFL The Super Bowl is an event unlike any other, it is the final of the NFL season and a spectacle watched all over the world. An event so huge, millions will tune in to watch and more than a hundred thousand will often descend on the host city for the week leading up to the final. Betting on the NFL has become very popular with its impressive commercialization across the world,... Read more →

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that the U.S. could witness a retaliatory cyberattack at the hands of Russia if Russia decides to respond to the potential invasion of Ukraine, where 100,000 or more troops have been assembled for weeks. On the bulletin that was dated Jan. 23, 2022, officials believe that if the U.S. responds to rising tensions at Ukraine's eastern border, the Russian government or its state-sponsored actors could initiate a cyberattack.... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 26, 2022)--This past Tuesday, we received a phone call from Charles Billingham, who was upset with our Opinion column published the day before. More specifically, he took offense to the following paragraph. The local Democratic Club is a ghost from the past. It was disbanded. Now one group is being lead by King George Norcross and his Camden County Democrat Power Brokers. George was asked... Read more →

After sports betting was introduced and legalized in the state of Pennsylvania in 2019, many would have been waiting to see how well it would do and it seems it has been a huge success for the state. image courtesy of unsplash.com Although a number of Spanish-speaking residents may click here to find the best options available to them, there are a number of top operators that are currently providing a number of online gambling... Read more →

Nicholas R. Pulaski, on January 18, 2022, of Glendora; formerly of Runnemede, Northfield and MT. Ephraim. Age 58. Beloved father of Gianna Pulaski. Father figure of Madison. Son of the late Robert and Roseanna Pulaski. Loving fiancé of Carol. Dear brother of Gina Wolfe (William), Roseanne Schuenemann (Carl) and Jennifer Duca. Uncle of Alex Duca (Kayla), Michael Schuenemann, Brandon Schuenemann, Robbie Locastro (Marisa), Dena Locastro (Doug) and Zowie Locastro. Cousin of Tom Sparano (Karen), Andrea... Read more →

image courtesy of New York Post (January 25, 2022)--While most Americans were either sleeping or celebrating Christmas and the new year, the Biden administration was busy facilitating the transport of thousands of non-citizens to cities and states across the U.S. The flights are still landing in states such as Pennsylvania and have been taking place under the Biden administration for nearly a year now, with the first reported flights occurring in April of 2021. Moreover,... Read more →