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UPDATED WITH SALARY ORDINANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 14, 2025) (CNBNews) — To enhance public safety, Gloucester City Mayor Dayl Baile and the City Council enlisted the Smith Consulting Group from Ocean City, NJ, in 2024 to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Gloucester City paid fire department. James P. Smith Jr., a Fire Chief with three decades of firefighting experience, currently oversees 67 firefighters in Ocean City. The study culminated in a 14-page evaluation obtained from interviews with all 22 department members. The discussions uncovered a wealth of information, highlighting the firefighters’ concerns, aspirations, and ideas for future growth. The evaluator’s observations reveal a need for consistent enforcement of discipline within the ranks. It became evident that department officers require robust training to effectively address infractions and foster a culture of accountability. The report highlighted that nine members—an unsettling 40 percent—have... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ - Senior Kate Herlihy scored 20 points and classmates Sabrina Araujo and Kristina Johnson had 16 and 10, respectively, as Rowan rolled to a 90-58 win over Rutgers-Newark on "Senior Day" in NJAC women's basketball action. Rowan (16-8; 12-5) honored those three players as well as Shayla Johnson, Kelli Kuenzel and Reagan Russo, prior to their final home regular-season game. Herlihy tallied 20 in 28 minutes and handed out five assists while Araujo made five three-pointers in the win. Johnson shot 4-of-8 from the field and added six rebounds and five assists. Rowan had a comfortable lead in the third quarter, 51-38, but scored 15 consecutive points to break it open even more. Herlihy and Mandy Selmer scored six points each in the spurt that gave the Profs a commanding 66-38 lead. Kuenzel's three-pointer at the start of the fourth quarter pushed Rowan's margin to 30, 71-41, while... Read more →

WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. Instructions Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. source: Neighborhood Alerts Read more →

On February 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Of Audubon. Formerly of Bellmawr. Survived by his daughter, Traci Filon; his son, James Filon; his brother, James Filon. Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mary Filon and his brother, George Filon. Paul worked many years in the hospitality industry, including as a maître d' at the Cherry Hill Inn. At Paul’s request, services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Paul E. Filon. Funeral arrangements and inquiries are through McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142. Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ - Khalif Meares scored a game-high 29 points but Rutgers-Newark held off Rowan to score a 70-67 win and ruin the Profs' "Senior Day" at Esby Gym. Despite the loss, Rowan (12-12; 10-8) has qualified for six-team NJAC Basketball Championship, with the bracket to be announced after the final regular-season games on February 19. Prior to the game, Rowan's seniors - Drew Amos, Danny Fleming, Khalif Meares and Jamir Spivey - were honored in their final home game. Meares hit 10-of-16 from the field and grabbed eight steals, with Tyrese Myrick netting 12 points. Ife Okebiorun added nine points as just six Profs reached the scoring column With Rowan trailing, 65-63, at 1:06 after a basket by Okebiorun, Rutgers-Newark upped the lead to 66-63 before Danny Fleming got the Profs back within 69-67 at :15. A missed front end of a one-and-one gave the ball back to the... Read more →

At 1:56AM EST until February 17 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ Description * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet soils combined with the high winds could result in extensive tree damage. The strong winds will usher in much colder air, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s and wind chills in the teens. Potential for power outages combined with the cold could exacerbate the impacts of this high wind event. Instruction Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling... Read more →

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz A new bill would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without municipal approval, a sign that state lawmakers are seeking to push back on some towns’ resistance to hosting dispensaries. The legislation, sponsored by Senate President Nicholas Scutari, includes a number of other provisions aimed at the state’s cannabis industry, including one that would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to redesignate their product for recreational sales. But its aim to allow medical dispensaries to shift to the recreational market without municipal approval is the one that could raise the hackles of some local officials opposed to cannabis sales. New Jersey’s recreational cannabis law allowed towns to opt in or out of sales by August 2021, and most of them opted out. Only about a third of New Jersey’s 564 municipalities allow cannabis businesses, and some of those towns limit sales to medical cannabis only. Five... Read more →