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The Camden County Board of Commissioners proudly announces the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Medal recipients. The MLK Freedom Medal is presented to county residents who have selflessly contributed their time and effort to better their community in conjunction with the goals of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award ceremony will take place on January 15th. Tickets are available for purchase. 2025 Award Recipients: Shakir Ali - Pennsauken Colleen Bianco Bezich - Haddonfield Sangeeta Doshi - Cherry Hill Brian Gregg - Camden Davida Jacobe-Hart - Sicklerville Marilyn Segars Jamal - Clementon Lisa Lewis - Voorhees James J. Madden, Esq. - Merchantville Joyce Pierce - Haddonfield Andrew Passalacqua - Cherry Hill Portia Simmons - Camden Michael & Kathleen VanStine - Gloucester Township Jonathan L. Young, Sr. - Berlin - Congressional Award To learn more, Click Here.
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Answering Life’s ‘Calling’ Compels Young Girl to Write About Her Supernatural Encounters Saint Lauren's themes are delicately reinforced in brief but profound originality, such as the overarching theme that unites all of her books: “Without love, all becomes hell — even eternity.” In Goodlife, Mississippi, sits a world without end where Mary “Myra” Boone lives and writes about the throwaways, the downtrodden and the lonely souls — some dead, some alive — that surround her. And in Eileen Saint Lauren's new book, My Neighbors, Goodlife, Mississippi, readers are invited inside Myra’s world, with a collection of 11 stories written by Myra herself, the main character in Saint Lauren’s debut novel, Goodlife, Mississippi. In My Neighbors, Goodlife, Mississippi, Myra visits her neighbors and discovers a deeper meaning for life through the guiding truth found in the spirit world and learns early on that suffering can purify the soul. Each encounter involves...
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ROCHESTER, NY (01/10/2025)-- Nazareth University has named the students to the fall 2024 Dean's List. A student's grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean's list at Nazareth. Harrison Dumas of Medford, NJ Brynne Wiser of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ Abigail Graham of Deptford, NJ Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth University education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected. Our broad academic offerings present a...
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Commissioner Director Frank DiMarco encourages you to visit the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, where loving pets are waiting for their forever families. Stop by 1200 N. Delsea Drive in Clayton or browse adoptable pets online at gloucestercountynj.gov/223/Our-Pet-List. For more details, call 856-881-2828
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Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old from Centerville. Alayshia Baker has been reported missing from the 1800 block of South 10th Street. She is described as a black female, 5’6”, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She is known to frequent the Ivy Hill Apartments, Centerville and the 1600 block of Kolo Street. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.
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Our Public Works teams have been busy keeping our roads safe and well-maintained! Repairs were made to CR 651 Greentree Road in Washington, ensuring smooth travel for all. Patch work continued on CR 619 Union Street in Elk, improving road conditions. A fallen tree was quickly cleared from CR 667 Aura Road in Harrison, keeping the roadway clear for drivers. Thank you to our dedicated crews for their hard work and commitment to our community!
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(Lindenwold, NJ) – On Monday, Jan. 13, a $3.7 million project to reconstruct the Somerdale Road Bridge in Gloucester Township is set to begin. The project, which is being funded through state and county funds, will include the complete replacement of the bridge along with drainage improvements and the repaving of each roadway approach. “This project is incredibly important to maintain safety on our roadways and to ensure the strength and longevity of our county’s infrastructure,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We know this has been a project of concern for many residents, so we are thrilled to get to work and make this area safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.” The bridge is located approximately 1,300 feet northwest of Chews Landing Road and crosses the north branch of the Timber Creek in Gloucester Township. The contractor will be required to maintain two lanes...
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