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Image by Freepik In recent years, the landscape of mobile technology usage has dramatically evolved, especially among the 50+ demographic. Traditionally seen as late adopters of new technology, this age group embraces mobile devices and applications with unprecedented enthusiasm. This shift reshapes how businesses, healthcare providers, and social platforms cater to their needs. Let’s look into this cultural shift in detail. The Digital Adoption Surge Data indicates smartphone ownership among those aged 50 and older surged from 77 percent in 2021 to 89 percent in 2023. Notably, about 14 percent of this age group report dependence on smartphones for their... Read more →

OLDMANS CREEK NJ(September 4, 2024)(CNBNews)--On Thursday, August 29th, Johnny and Mathew Gaudreau were tragically struck and killed by a man driving a Jeep vehicle while cycling in Oldmans Creek, Salem County. The two brothers, both alums of Gloucester Catholic, were renowned hockey players at the school and at Boston College before achieving stardom in professional hockey. On Friday, August 30, CNN reported that the Philadelphia Phillies held a moment of silence at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to honor the Gaudreau brothers before their game against the Atlanta Braves. Fans of Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, Ohio State’s football team,... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (September 4, 2024) – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved a settlement between New Jersey American Water and the N.J. Division of Rate Counsel and BPU Staff for new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of approximately $79.5 million. The company’s rate request was filed on January 19, 2024, and was primarily driven by more than $1.3 billion in infrastructure investment in treatment system and distribution upgrades since its last rate filing. “We are committed to making appropriate investments to continue... Read more →

Maryland Fishing Report – September 4 Jeremy Clark holds up a beautiful northern pike he caught in Deep Creek Lake. Photo by James Clark Glorious September is here, and although summer will sweep her hand across Maryland a few times before it is all over, we can all look forward to more comfortable weather. Water temperatures will begin to cool also and fishing in general will shift into high gear. Forecast Summary: September 4 – September 10 Cooling weather with limited rain predicted will make for comfortable fishing conditions this week in Maryland’s waters. Shorter daylight periods and cooler daytime... Read more →

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 42-year-old Lumberton man who works as a paraprofessional at Seneca High School in Tabernacle has been charged with using social media to have sexual conversations with a student. During the exchange, Michael Van Kline convinced the student to send him nude photos, and suggested the two meet to have sex. He was taken into custody yesterday and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Third Degree). He was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly and released today following a first appearance in Superior Court. The case will... Read more →

KUTZTOWN, PA (08/20/2024)-- Kutztown University is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Golden Bear family, including both new incoming freshmen and transfer students, for the upcoming 2024 fall semester. Stephen Agliano of Marlton, NJ (08053) Johnathan Alexander of Swedesboro, NJ (08085) Aidan Bollar of Burlington, NJ (08016) Ashley Brown of Mickleton, NJ (08056) Nicholas Cahall of Estell Manor, NJ (08319) Carlo Ciliberti of Lumberton, NJ (08048) Hannah Ferris of Woolwich Twp, NJ (08085) James Hill of Pilesgrove, NJ (08098) Sydney Jenkins of Browns Mills, NJ (08015) Kashon Jones of Millville, NJ (08332) John Knorr of Pilesgrove, NJ (08098)... Read more →

Everyone has his own favorite spot on Lewis Creek, I guess. Some of us favor the swimming hole below Miller’s old place, with its rope swing and the kids who frolic there on hot summer days. For Doc and Dud, it’s the big race below the rocks where the huge lunker trout lives. All our efforts to catch him have so far gone unrewarded, and he keeps getting bigger each year. But for me, there’s a little cove downstream from there, shaded by huge cottonwoods and flanked in by car-sized rocks the color of wet cement. I found it sometime... Read more →

Roadwork to close road in Gloucester City (Lindenwold, NJ) – PSE&G will be working on Nicholson Road in Gloucester City from Wednesday, Sept. 4 to Friday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between University and Oxford avenues. “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.” The Camden... Read more →