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Jeannette M. Badtorff, nee Everson, 74, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Audubon, NJ, born Wednesday, March 24, 1948, in Camden, NJ, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL. Jeannette was a detail processor for the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia, PA. She also was a member of St. Matthew Church in Belleville IL and a member of the New Life Choir. Jeannette was a devout Christian and served God... Read more →

Construction to close Wyoming Ave in Audubon CNBNews graphic files (Audubon, NJ) – NJ American Water will continue to repair a water main on Wyoming Avenue from Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Wyoming Avenue between Merchant Street and Nicholson Road. Haddon Avenue Travel Alert in Berlin (BERLIN, NJ) – M.S.P Construction will install a water main on Haddon Avenue... Read more →

On March 5, 2023, of Collingswood Manor, husband of the late Gloria (nee Matthews) and the late Kathryn “Kay” (nee Sullivan); Loving father of Elizabeth Sloan-Richards (Michael) of NE Phila., Carol Rittmayer of Glenn Mills, PA, William A. IV (Lori) of Downingtown, PA and Janice Dahms (Jeffery) of Tolland, CT; Devoted grandfather of 7, Cherished great grandfather of 12; Dear great great grandfather of 5 and Special companion and friend of Joan Love. In 1947,... Read more →

(Lindenwold, NJ) – NJ American Water will be repairing a water main on Wyoming Avenue from Monday, March 6, through Friday, March 10, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Wyoming Avenue between Merchant Street and Nicholson Road. TRAFFIC ALERT “To avoid delays during work hours, motorists should plan to take alternate routes,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, the Department of Public Works liaison. “Also, remember that when you’re... Read more →

In life, things of the spirit are what count. Brotherhood and cheerfulness. Early on Emmett W. Ross learned confidence, and camaraderie and was instilled with; being helpful, friendly, courteous and CNBNews graphic file trustworthy. He was passionate, loyal, and dedicated. To his family, his community, and his scouts. "Arrowmen" demonstrate exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, understanding that an arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life pulls you back with... Read more →

Frank L. Kirby, of Audubon, NJ passed away on February 23, 2023 at the age of 72. Loving husband of Claudia (nee Poplaski). Dear father of Jonathan (Maribeth) Kirby of Langhorne, PA. Son of the late Robert and Margaret Kirby. Brother of Joseph Kirby, Mary Pace and Irene Goody. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE... Read more →

GIF image/CNBNews graphic file (AUDUBON, NJ) – NJ American Water will replace the water main on Wyoming Avenue in Audubon from Monday, Feb. 27 to Friday, March 3 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. On Monday and Tuesday, a full road closure of Wyoming Avenue will be between Audubon Avenue and Merchant Street. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a full road closure of Wyoming Avenue will be between Merchant Street and Nicholson Road. “Since... Read more →

Margaret "Peg" Dunn, 98, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023. Margaret resided most of her life in Audubon, NJ. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Joseph) Bondar, her son, Brian (Sara) Dunn, 4 grandchildren: Jeffrey Stiles, Tara (Dan) Purdy, Cailyn and Lindsay Dunn and 5 great grandchildren: Mason, Ryan and Lauren Purdy and Liam and Owen Stiles. CNBNews graphic file Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday 9:30 to... Read more →

Deanne Lammers of Turnersville, NJ, suddenly passed on February 6, 2023, at the age of 75. Legacy Dee, as she liked to be called, grew up in Audubon, NJ, and a graduate of St. Mary of the Angels Academy and held a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University. In her long working career, she had managed two phone center stores for AT&T and most recently worked for the Social Security Administration for almost 20... Read more →

Scott Rolin (left) and Fred McGriff The American Legion JAN 24, 2023 FacebookTwitterMore18 The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 will be 100 percent American Legion Baseball alumni. Scott Rolen was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) in voting announced Jan. 24. He and Fred McGriff, who the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee selected in December, are the only two players selected to the Hall of... Read more →

Marlene H. Badiali Price (Savidge), age 85, died on January 24, 2023. Born and raised in Audubon, Marlene graduated from Audubon High School in 1955. She and her husband John lived in Oak Valley over 20 years. In 1979, they moved to South Carolina and Marlene moved back to West Deptford in 2015. Marlene treated everyone as her friend. She made friends easily and loved spending time with them. She was predeceased by her husband... Read more →

(nee Dieser) On January 20, 2023, longtime resident of Audubon, NJ. Age 89 years. Beloved daughter of the late George and Florence Dieser (nee Cheatley). Loving mother of Lynda (Doug) McKay, the late Mark Nonnamaker and Grant (Sandra Walker) Nonnamaker. She is also lovingly survived by her grandchildren, Alyssa (Dustin) Skorny, Kyle McKay and Amber Nonnamaker; great grandchildren, Brayden and Finn Skorny and nieces, nephews and friends. Mae was the first woman member of the... Read more →

(nee McCormack) On January 17, 2023, of Barrington, NJ, and formerly of Audubon, NJ. Age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Bernier. Dear mother of Stephanie A. (Douglas) Turner. Loving grandmother of Rachel Turner and Carly Turner. Nieces and nephews also survive her. Nancy graduated from St. Rose of Lima grammar school and Camden Catholic High School in Camden, NJ. She was 42-year employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad, now known as Conrail,... Read more →

David C. Moore of Audubon, NJ, a natural leader of social workers, avid birdwatcher and beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Voorhees, NJ, due to complications from lung cancer. He was 67. Dave, nicknamed "the Guru" by his colleagues, worked many years at both the Children's Home and Family Services of Burlington County. He had a natural gift for relating to children who most other institutions believed to... Read more →

(nee Heyn), age 75, of Beach Haven West, formerly of Audubon, NJ. Nancy passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth & Elizabeth and her loving husband of 51 years, Robert. She is survived by her devoted daughters Robin (Barry) Fadio of Audubon, Stacey Jones of Gloucester Twp., Jaclyn (Jay) Bozarth of Collingswood and sister Donna (Gary) Wilson. She was the cherished grandmother of... Read more →

source https://www.carols.org Clement Moore, the author of the poem Twas the night before Christmas, was a reticent man and it is believed that a family friend, Miss H. Butler, sent a copy of the poem to the New York Sentinel who published the poem. The condition of publication was that the author of Twas the night before Christmas was to remain anonymous. The first publication date was 23rd December 1823 and it was an immediate... Read more →

Margaret M. Keel “Peg” passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022. Peg went to be with her Lord Jesus at the age of 82. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl and Pam; grandchildren: John, Jennifer, Michael, Jessica, and Joshua; great grandchildren: Danielle, Savanna, Adrean, Summer, Gabriel, Lily, Kamrin, Hunter, Mia, Dominic, and Lilliana; and great great grandson Miles. She is also lovingly remembered by her friends and family. Peg was predeceased by her loving... Read more →

Peacefully on November 29, 2022 at home in Audubon, NJ, surrounded by his loving family. Age 77 years. Loving father of Shirley (Robert Copenhafer) Steinmacher and John J. Steinmacher, Jr. (Natasha). Dear grandfather of Hayden and Eliot Copenhafer, Katherine Steinmacher and Keenan Cephas. "Papa John" to Nicole (Howard) Good, Eric Manganaro, Victoria, Howard, Nathaniel and Benjamin Good. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Alvera Steinmacher. Dear brother of Marlyn (the late John) Sterling. He... Read more →

Peacefully on November 17, 2022, with his family by his side, of Audubon, NJ. Age 92 years. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Rita M. Kosciuk. Dear father of Mary C. Kosciuk, Eileen M. (Michael) Whilleson and Michael Kosciuk. He is also survived by two granchildren, Megan M. Mooney and Kaitlyn J. Kosciuk; and two great grandchildren, Siobhan and Liam. Funeral Service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.... Read more →

February 4, 1927 - November 12, 2022 A lifelong resident of Audubon, NJ, Idella Jane passed away on November 12, 2022 at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Mackle. Loving mother of Laurie A. (Stephen) Fox (nee Mackle. Devoted grandmother of Stephen J. Fox and Rebecca M. Fox. Cherished daughter of the late Howard and Theodora Disney, Sr. Dear sister of the late Howard (Kay) Disney, Jr.... Read more →

You honor life by sharing your story. You honor life by recognizing those stories that mean something to you, and you carry on values, stories and lives by sharing. Our stories bring us together. Helen C. Wagner (nee Fries) was sharp as a tack. She never held back but was a gentle soul who had a story for everything. But, if you were out of line… you were OUT of the will! Helen was both... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 29, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Nicholas Calio, Class of 1961, and his wife Roselynn have been amazingly generous in giving back to the current generation of Ram students! After all, Mr. Calio recalls how Gloucester Catholic proved to be a solid stepping stone to his career as a successful Delaware Valley businessman. "I owe so much to the school and the opportunities I was presented to build a career for my family," said Mr. Calio.... Read more →

CNBNews graphic files On October 22, 2022, Elaine Ksiazek (nee Sedlak), age 93, passed away peacefully at home. Elaine was a resident of Audubon since 1977 when the family moved from Cramer Hill where they lived for many years. She was the daughter of the late Leopold and Gabriella Sedlak. Beloved wife of the late Walter Ksiazek. Elaine was a loving mother of Linda (David) Palmquist, Michael (Carol) Ksiazek, the late Marianne and William Kraus,... Read more →

I’m Claire Gustafson, I was the Republican Party’s 2020 nominee for Congress in New Jersey’s First District. I’m proud of our race against the political cartel that rules South Jersey. With the help of the greatest volunteers any campaign has ever had we earned more votes than any Republican to run in New Jersey’s First Congressional District. We outperformed President Trump and our party’s nominee for US Senate. We earned the votes of more than... Read more →

AUDUBON, NJ (October 12, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Local actor Robert Lee is proud to announce the filming of "Lucky." In the lead role of Paul, Robert will tell the story of an elderly man's religious journey. "Lucky" will be filmed October 22-24 in the Hamptons, NY. It will be directed by the international award winner George Tkemaladze from Tbilisi, Georgia. No release date has been announced. CNBNews graphic file This casting follows on the heels of several other... Read more →

EDITOR'S NOTE-(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(October 3, 2022)--The Cleary family owned the Gloucester City News, Inc. (GCN) for 57 years (1948 up until 2005). Over the next several weeks, we will post articles that appeared in the paper from that period on ClearysNoteBook (CNBNewsnet) (https://www.gloucestercitynews.net). The Internet became a reality in 1983. For many years, the Internet was mainly used by government groups and scientists, but in 1995, commercial Internet access started to be sold to consumers.... Read more →

Geraldine A. Gorman (née DiNardo), lovingly known as “Gerry,” passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022. She was 84 years old. Gerry was the youngest of seven children born to George and Mae DiNardo of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, all of whom have predeceased her. She is survived by her three children, Wendy Gorman-Webb, Brenda Cade, and John Gorman Jr. (Susan). She was also the grandmother of Heather, Frank, Geoffrey, Gregory, and Jonathan and great-grandmother of Madison,... Read more →

THE DATA PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR GLOUCESTER CITY AND BROOKLAWN GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 29, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--ProPublica, an independent news organization that produces investigative journalism, released a CNBNews graphic files database of all the names of the businesses and non-profits that received money from the Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. First Draw PPP loans can help fund... Read more →

Gloucester City Proprietors Park playground received a $25,000 grant for renovations. Monarch Painting is presenting putting a fresh coat of black paint on the lanterns at the park. (CNBNews photo) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 26, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--The Camden County Commissioner Board has approved the recommendations of the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland, and Historical Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to award $700,000 to 28 recreation facility enhancement projects and $405,000 to nine historic preservation projects throughout the... Read more →

I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed and detoured overnight this week in Bellmawr, Camden County I-76 eastbound right lane also closed overnight this week (Trenton) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo's Curve, and the right lane on I-76 eastbound, are scheduled to be closed overnight this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden... Read more →

Winless Audubon upset the unbeaten Lions Saturday 29 - 23 at Narducci Field. The Loss was the first regular season loss for Gloucester in 2 years. The Green Wave trailed by as much as 20 in the game, but with under a minute remaining and down 23 - 21, Audubon QB Scott Lynch took his team 70 yards for the game winning 14 yard touchdown pass to Amauri Pimentel. Pictured Audubon Scott Lynch Qb Lynch... Read more →

Emma Madeline Wine (nee Creely), age 103, died Monday, September 12, 2022, in Pitman, NJ. Emma was born in Toms River, NJ to William and Madeline (nee Hickman) Creely. Emma is predeceased by her husband Paul J. Wine and her sister Hester & her husband Robert Williams of Albuquerque, NM. Emma retired as a librarian for th CNBNews graphic file e city of Camden at the East Branch Library in Dudle Grange on Federal Street... Read more →

Daniel J. O’Brien, age 77 years of Sandgate, Vermont, formerly of Fairlawn and Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away on September 7, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1945 and raised in Audubon, New Jersey to the late Robert J. O’Brien and Margaret Mary Cooney O’Brien. Dan is predeceased by his former wife, Elizabeth Batten, and is the devoted father of their children, Danny O’Brien, Jr., David (Diane) O’Brien, and Bernadette (Bill) Yingling. Loving... Read more →

READING, PA (09/06/2022)-- Albright College students are competing as members of the Lions' NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams this fall. Local athletes include: Boyle Stephan of Woodbury, N.J. (08096) is a member of the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer team at Albright College this fall. A graduate of Woodbury High School, Boyle is a junior computer science major at Albright. Britton Jada of Columbus, N.J. (08022) is a member of the NCAA Division III... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist It was announced this week on the Haddonfield Police Department's Facebook site that a state grant of $75,000 had been received. The purpose of the grant is to study the feasibility of combining the Fire and Emergency Medical Services of Haddonfield, Haddon Heights and Barrington. It is surprising that Haddonfield would want/need to decrease their property taxes. After all, Haddonfield is rich, isn't it? Well, the last year for which... Read more →

On August 1, 2022, Eileen (nee Vogel), age 82, passed away. Born and raised in Camden, Eileen was a longtime resident of Audubon before moving to Haddon Township two years ago. Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael J. Cafagna, and her sister, Donna Saracino. She is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Denise Tamburro (Husband, Jim) and Christine Cafagna (Husband, Jim Eddis); her four grandchildren, Nicholas Tamburro, Angela Tamburro, Charlotte Eddis, and Michael... Read more →

On July 24, 2022, Mary Lou (nee Roth), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A longtime Audubon and Haddon Heights resident before moving permanently to Ventnor six years ago. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School and Gwynedd Mercy University. She taught for many years retiring from the Collingswood School System. She was an active parishioner at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Haddon Heights, serving many years in the choir... Read more →

Mary E. Yearly (Wilson), age 98. Predeceased by Parents, Agnes and Howard Wilson, Husband Francis Yearly, Brothers Jim and Howard Wilson, and Sister Jean Thompson. Dear Mother to Linda Yearly, Patrick Yearly (Elena), and Lisa McComb (Bruce). Loving Aunt to Bob Thompson (Becky), Bill Thompson, Barb Thompson, Sue Velasquez (Fred), and Michael Wilson. Mary was a 1942 graduate of Audubon High School and was one of the original Audubon Bon Bons Drum and Bugle Corps... Read more →

Symbol: M9999D Title: FIRE FIGHTER Issue Date: 07/01/2022 Closing Date: 08/31/2022 Jurisdiction: ALL LOCAL JURISDICTIONS Salary: * Num. of Positions: Vacancies Anticipated Workweek: 40 Hours per week Application Fee: $35.00 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NOTE: Before proceeding, you MUST click here and read the "FIRE FIGHTER FACT SHEET". Applicants must be citizens of the United States as of August 31, 2022. Applicants must meet residency preferences specified on the Fire Fighter Fact Sheet as of August 31,... Read more →

(CNBNewsnet)(August 16, 2022)--CALLING ALL HEROES!!! Get 10% off your mattress, pillow, mattress protector while you support the Audubon High School Marching Band. This offer is for teachers, veterans, healthcare workers, first responders. Please share with all your family and friends. Read more →

The Football Frenzy Fundraiser works as follows: *Each individually numbered ticket has a list of professional football teams on the ticket. Each team is given a corresponding team letter/symbol to be used throughout the season. *On each ticket there is a list for each of the 18 weeks of the football regular season. Under each week is a combination of 3 letters/symbols that correspond to the teams listed on the front. These 3 letters/symbols are... Read more →

CNBNewsnet photo GROWING UP GLOUCESTER- In the late 70s a bus load of Gloucesterites traveled to Philadelphia to see Elvis impersonator Ed Lucky perform. Some of those in the picture are (left to right) Helene Rettig, Jan Ferry, Jim Ferry, Kay Ferry, Peg Ferry, Bill and Babe Tourtual, Janet and Bob Bevan. (Standing)-Unknown, Connie Cleary and Bill Rettig. If you recognize anyone, let us know (CNBNews1@gmail.com). Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16,... Read more →

Robert Charles Grubbs died on August 6, 2022 in the Health Center at Stonegates Retirement Community at Greenville, Delaware. Bob, as he was known, was born in Audubon, New Jersey on June 18, 1927. His mom, Mabel Francis Schuler Grubbs, was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1889 when her father was a bridge builder for the Santa Fe Railroad. His dad, Herbert Brooks Grubbs, was born on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley... Read more →

AUDUBON, NJ (August 16, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Jennifer Beebe announced today that this year's Audubon Card is now available. Each card purchased helps to support Audubon High School Football program. Cost is just $20. And like previous years you will receive the $20 back in no time because of all the discounts being offered. To order your card Venmo me @ Jennifer-Beebe-6. The card will be delivered to you. Thank you for the support! RELATED CATEGORY: AUDUBON NEWS... Read more →

A new PATCO weekday schedule will take effect on Monday, August 15, with trains running every eight minutes during rush hours. The time adjustments were developed to increase schedule reliability and streamline rush hour departures with equal time intervals. The new schedule maintains frequent train service based on ridership needs. New schedule at-a-glance: Weekday Service: Morning Owl Service – No change. Morning Rush Hours – Trains run every 8 minutes for peak westbound travel. Daytime... Read more →

On August 11, 2022, of Audubon Park, NJ. Age 93 years. CNBNews graphic files Beloved companion of 43 years to Elizabeth J. Mathis. He is also survived by a son, two daughters and many extended families--children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with Elizabeth. Clint was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a Korean Conflict U.S. Army veteran. He was a self-employed master plumber with McCallicher Plumbing and Heating in Philadelphia, PA until his retirement.... Read more →

By Richard Walker Aug 09, 2022 Teams arrive in Shelby on Tuesday for The American Legion World Series. Photo by Chet Strange/The American Legion Three of the eight teams in the 2022 American Legion World Series are making their first appearance in the tournament, which begins Aug. 11 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Troy (Ala.) Post 70, Camden (S.C.) Post 17 and League City (Texas) Post 554 are the first-time ALWS... Read more →

On July 31, 2022, Kathy (nee Olmstead) passed away unexpectedly at her home in Audubon. Born in Camden and raised in Audubon, Kathy worked most of her life for the Borough of Audubon Municipal Court retiring as Court Administrator. Kathy was predeceased by her devoted husband, Philip; her loving son, Stephen; her beloved grandson, Andrew Noon; her sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and James Kirby as well as her two nephews, James and Joseph Kirby. She... Read more →

(nee DeSantis) Peacefully on July 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Audubon, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Frank A. Castaldi. Dear mother of Patricia (Joseph) Paladino, Kathleen (Thomas) Musumeci, Susan (William) Lebb and Mark (Jacqueline) Castaldi. Loving grandmother of Michael, Daniel, Gina (Chris), Beth Ann (Timothy), Matthew (Alanna) and Kimberly (Shane) and great grandmother of Arabella, Rhyan, Julianna, Lilyanna, Liam, Jordyn, Cillian and Finn. She... Read more →

image source Gloucester City Police Dept. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 13, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--The police officers and civilians who helped rescue the driver of the vehicle that crashed into the Freedom Pier safety barrier were honored recently The car landed upside down in the Delaware River. Pictured from left to right are Mayor Dayl Baile, Officer John Bryszewski Jr., Officer Sean Gartland, and D/Sgt. Carlos Depoder received a Life-Saving Award for the water rescue. Good Samaritans Gene... Read more →