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*Rutgers Master Gardener of Camden County

 Do you want to increase your knowledge of the garden?  Are you a novice gardener who wants to learn more?  The Rutgers Master Gardener Course is offered from February 5, 2019 through April, 9:00 am until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The last day to register is January 31. This science-based course is presented at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ  08002 

South Jersey Steps Out for Lifesaving Research

South Jersey businesses, organizations and families came together for a morning of wellness and fundraising to benefit heart and stroke research.

Robbinsville, NJ, November 15, 2018— Businesses, organizations, families and community groups took steps last week to live Healthy for Good at the American Heart Association’s 2018 Southern New Jersey Fall Heart Walk.  The fundraising and wellness event was held on Saturday, November 10 at the scenic Cooper River Park.

Salem Resident Sentence in Connection with Organized Retail Theft Ring

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CAMDEN CITY NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On November 2, 2018 the Honorable Edward J. McBride, J.S.C., sentenced Yasin Knight, 43, of Salem, New Jersey, in connection with an organized retail theft ring that spanned across South Jersey. Yasin Knight was sentenced to five and a half years in prison. Knight is required to serve approximately two and a half years before he is eligible for parole.

Cooper University Health Care to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for All Employees

Wage Hike by Largest Employer in Camden City and County Will Benefit 10% of Workforce

 

(Camden) – Cooper University Health Care Chairman George E. Norcross, III today announced the health system will increase the minimum wage it pays employees to $15 an hour, the first health system in New Jersey to make such a commitment to its full-time, part-time, and per-diem employees. The new minimum wage policy will go into effect on January 1, 2019, and will benefit approximately 10 percent of Cooper’s 7,500 employees, one third of whom are Camden city residents and over 450 of whom are Camden County residents. All other employee benefits and compensation will remain in place.

Congressman Norcross on National Apprenticeship Week

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and I hope you’ll join me in recognizing the importance of career training in America.

My family jokes that I’m ‘an electrician with a tie’ and I look at issues in Congress through that lens. That’s why it was a perfect fit for me to talk about my work to expand apprenticeships and make career training more affordable on This Old House!

 

Camden County Police Officer Charged With Civil Rights Violation And Obstruction Of Justice

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- A federal grand jury indicted a Camden County police officer for multiple offenses arising from an assault on the streets of Camden, New Jersey, United States Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Nicholas Romantino, 25, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey was charged in a two-count Indictment that was unsealed today.   The Indictment alleges that Romantino violated a victim’s civil rights by repeatedly punching the victim in the head and then falsified a police report to cover up the assault.  A federal grand jury returned the sealed Indictment on November 7, 2018.

15-Year-Old Camden City Resident Murdered

 

 

CAMDEN CITY NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a fatal shooting that occurred on November 13, 2018, in Camden.

Camden County Police responded to ShotSpotter activation in the area of the 1500 block of Princess Avenue at approximately 3:36 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the victim, a 15-year-old Camden juvenile male, on Euclid Avenue lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:45 p.m.

GUEST OPINION: IT’S TIME TO ADD VALUE TO NEW JERSEY TEACHER EVALUATIONS

JOHN KELLMAYER | NOVEMBER 15, 2018

 

The current system of evaluating teachers in the Garden State all but ignores an extremely important, if controversial, tool 

I was a New Jersey school principal and district superintendent for more than 25 years. I estimate that I did more than 2,000 formal teacher observations. The process by which New Jersey teachers are evaluated has changed dramatically in the last several years. However, this process is seriously flawed and occasionally has been politically motivated.

A recent report by the New Teacher Project that examined the performance of thousands of teachers and administrators in 12 districts and four states found that less than 1 percent received an unsatisfactory rating. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sarcastically remarked, “Today in our country 99 percent of our teachers are above average.”

Santa's Silver Sleigh Sponsored by PATCO

Saturday, December 1st

LINDENWOLD, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride the train with Santa on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Specially decorated PATCO trains will make three trips, leaving the Lindenwold station at 9:05 a.m., 10:35 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. and picking up passengers at all stops along the way.

“We’re making the train ride part of the family holiday fun,” says John Rink, PATCO General Manager. “PATCO is the best way to enjoy holiday traditions in Philadelphia. Parking is free at our stations after 10 a.m. and our 8th & Market station is in walking distance of all the action.”

NJ State Police Seek Public's Assistance with Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in Camden City

 

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Interstate 676

 

Camden City, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Crystal Kelley, 46, of Princeton, N.J.

On Monday, November 12, at approximately 4:44 a.m., Kelley was operating a GMC Terrain northbound on I-676 in Camden City, Camden County when she was involved in a crash that left her vehicle disabled in the left lane against the concrete median barrier. Kelley and her 13-year-old son exited the vehicle, climbed over the median barrier, and proceeded to walk across the northbound lanes of I-676.

DRPA PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT RESPONSE AWARENESS WEEK

Campaign goal is to raise awareness about the dangers emergency responders face every day

The Delaware River Port Authority, in coordination with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), is joining forces with several other transportation agencies to participate in National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. 

Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Prepared for Emergencies

 

(Lindenwold, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-– Camden County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets.

Freeholder Board, Atlantic City Electric and Red Cross Prepared for Winter Emergencies

 

 

Lindenwold, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – Camden County, Atlantic City Electric and the American Red Cross are ready for the upcoming winter storm season and they want county residents to be prepared as well.

COLORFUL MURALS PAY HOMAGE TO PAST AND PRESENT BRIDGE WORKERS

 

New Murals Craft a Better Transportation Experience for Pedestrians, Motorists

Two new murals, which adorn the walls of the 5th Street Vehicular and Pedestrian Tunnels located beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, were unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

The public was invited to see the artwork up close during the event, which was held at 5th and Race Streets in downtown Philadelphia.

“The Delaware River Port Authority has a strong commitment to building community and supporting community initiatives. The development and installation of these murals helps to strengthen that commitment,” said DRPA CEO John Hanson during the ceremony.

State Police Arrest Two for the Disposal of a Body in Southampton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southampton Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Daniel Waterfield, 53, of Lawnside, N.J. and Amanda Seth, 35, of Camden City, N.J., for disposing of the body of Kerri Stetser, 36, of Paulsboro, N.J., on the side of a road in Southampton Township, Burlington County.

The Pastoral Year: Experiencing Parish Life

 

Written by Peter Sanchez/The Diocese of Camden

On a Thursday morning at Wildwood’s Notre Dame de la Mer Parish last September, seminarian Paul Abbruscato addressed the 8 a.m. morning Mass-goers, sharing the life of Francis de Sales on the saint’s feast day. In a way, he could have been talking about himself and his fellow seminarians of the Diocese of Camden.

“Saint Francis de Sales had a radical trust in the Lord, and forfeited everything to follow Christ,” he said.

Seminarian Carlo Santa Teresa prays with 3 -year-olds at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish’s Little Angels Academy in Gibbsboro. Santa Teresa is currently one of the two diocesan seminarians on his Pastoral Year of seminarian formation, experiencing the life of a parish priest. Photos by Peter Sanchez

Liver Cancer Combined with Other Liver Diseases Driving Higher Death Rate and Health Care Costs

 

...for U.S. Seniors

Newswise — SAN FRANCISCO – Data from a new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting^® – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that hospitalizations and death are increasing among Medicare recipients with hepatocellular carcinoma, mainly due to co-existing alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis C virus infection (commonly called HCV) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (commonly called NAFLD).

Illegal alien sentenced to 18 months in prison for unlawfully returning to US

....failing to register as sex offender

 

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. – A Salvadoran man previously convicted for sexually assaulting a child was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday for failing to register as a sex offender after unlawfully returning to the United States and traveling to New Jersey. The sentencing follows a multiagency investigation, which included U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

New Device Improves Balance in Veterans with Gulf War Illness

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  Jorge Serrador with the electrical stimulator he developed, which improved balance in 100 percent of the veterans with Gulf War Illness who wore it.

Rutgers researchers discover new technique to improve vestibular function, which assists with balance

 

 

Newswise — Gulf War veterans with unexplained illnesses that cause fatigue, headaches, respiratory disorders and memory problems can improve their balance with a device developed by Rutgers University researchers.

BEHIND THE SMOKE: TRUTH ABOUT SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS COMMUNITY FORUM

 

HISPANIC FAMILY CENTER TO HOST FORUM

 

Camden CITY, NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – On November 15, 2018, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc. (HFC) will host the Behind the Smoke: Truth about Synthetic Cannabinoids Community Forum from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The free community event will be held at the KROC Salvation Army Center at 1865 Harrison Avenuein Camden CITY, New Jersey.

 

Bishop Ordains Four Men to Permanent Diaconate

Four men called to a threefold ministry of service

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Bishop Dennis Sullivan; Father Robert Hughes, Vicar General; Deacon Michael Carter, director of Diaconate Formation for the Diocese of Camden; and Father Nicholas Dudo, Vicar for Clergy, with the newly-ordained deacons and their wives last weekend at the Catholic Community of Christ Our Light in Cherry Hill: Licelot and Pedro Espinal, Deborah and Michael Bortnowski, Monica and Joseph Farro, and Leslie and Anthony Petillo.

HE SIGNED THE PLEDGE!

paid for by friends to elect Paul Dilks to Congress (R-1st NJ)

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Authorities Looking for Brian Walker for Shooting

 

CHERRY HILL, NJ (November 5, 2018)The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Cherry Hill Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brian Walker, 53, of Camden, who was charged with Attempted Murder after a shooting that occurred in Cherry Hill last night.

Cherry Hill Police responded to reports of a woman who had been shot at the Cherry Hill Towers located on 2141 Route 38 in Cherry Hill at approximately 11:25 p.m. When police arrived, they located the victim, a 29-year-old female from Camden, laying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.

Correctional Officer Arrested for Illegal Drugs

 

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (November 5, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On November 4, 2018, Christopher Bowie, a Corrections Officer at the Camden County Correctional Facility, was found to be in possession of illegal drugs when he reported to the correctional facility to begin his shift.

A search of Bowie, 47, of Sicklerville in Winslow Township, revealed suspected Oxycodone pills, Suboxone strips and Xanax on his person, as well as inside of his vehicle.  It is alleged that the drugs were to be distributed throughout the facility.

12 Free Child-Friendly Attractions in Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia 

 

(CNBNewsnet)(November 5,2018)--Visiting northeastern US doesn’t need to be expensive. While some cities provide expensive rates for museums and attractions, Philadelphia offers plenty of free activities for all the family to enjoy, so you won’t blow your budget when enjoying a fun day out with your nearest and dearest.

Whether you live here or are planning on booking a trip to the City of Brotherly Love in the future, here are 12 free child-friendly attractions in Philadelphia that the kids are sure to love.

1.Take a Tour of The United States Mint

Grab the family and head to the United States Mint, which provides visitors with a free tour every weekday from 9am until 4.30pm. It is the perfect opportunity for children to learn about the coin making process, as they’ll stand 40 feet above the factory ground, watching the intriguing process.

The 45-minute self-guided tour will also allow the whole clan to view historical artifacts, such as the first coining press from 1792. They’ll also have an opportunity to meet Peter the Mint Eagle, which is a real bald eagle that once lived in the first United States Mint.

2. Have Fun at a Pick Your Own Farm

Hindus Seek Apology from Camden City Based Campbell’s Soup for Linking Diwali with Beef

 

 

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Hindus are seeking apology from global food company Campbell’s for listing a beef recipe under “Diwali Inspired Recipes” stating “Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, this autumn with Campbell’s Kitchen’s collection of inspired recipes” on their website.

 “Stir-fried beef” is part of “Spicy Beef & Broccoli Pinwheels” which is listed among “most popular” five recipes at “Diwali Inspired Recipes” page on Campbell’s website, where it is called “simply elegant entrée”. Ingredients also include company’s Swanson Beef Broth or Swanson Beef Stock.

 

Two Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Camden City Man

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CAMDEN CITY NJ (November 4, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Cahlil Felix, 23, of Pennsauken and Kelly Joyner-Stewart, 23, of Philadelphia, were charged in connection with a shooting that killed Jovany Torres.

Camden County Police responded to the area of 27^th and Berkley Streets on October 6, 2018, at approximately 12:41 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Jovany Torres suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he died a short time later.

Virtua named a ‘Most Wired’ health system

 

The prestigious designation recognizes leaders in the use of
information technology to advance healthcare

 

For the fifth straight year, a national group has recognized Virtua for its leadership in the use of information technology (IT) to improve healthcare. The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has named Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua a ‘Most Wired’ health system for 2018.

“Having the right information at the right time is increasingly essential in healthcare,” said Tom Gordon, Virtua’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “Virtua’s continuing designation as a Most Wired health organization shows another important way we’re committed to enhancing patient care, and to supporting our clinicians in the vital work they do each day.”

For instance, Virtua recently launched an enhanced electronic medical record (EMR) system -- called ONEVirtua – that is furthering the organization’s goals for quality and patient satisfaction. And Virtua’s new Innovation Center is developing technology-based products and services to improve patients’ well-being.

Video: Republican Paul Dilks Meets Potential Voters Outside PATCO Station In Camden City

 

Dilks, "Been at different PATCO stops for the last 4 weeks getting out the message...South Jersey needs a leader, not a boss!"
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Mermaids Visit Young Patients at Cooper University Health Care

Sapphire and Nixie, mermaids from Adventure Aquarium  in Camden stopped by Cooper University Health Care on Friday, November 2, 2018  to meet and greet with young patients, their families, and staff. The Mermaids are visiting the Adventure Aquarium for a special promotion which continues through November 11, 2018.

Medical students and pediatric residents enjoyed the visit as much as the young patients!

Pothole? Call The County; Good News; Et Cetera

 CNBNews tips and snippets

 

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TIPSTER SAYS ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS CALL!—We received a tip recently from a former resident pertaining to the Jersey Avenue road conditions in Gloucester City. The tip included a photo of patch work (right) at the intersection of Broadway and Jersey Avenue along with this statement, "I was in town today, took this photo of the area that there was a complaint about.  I dropped a note to the County Highway Department. and within a week it was repaired. You can use the photo if you want ( or not)  but please do not mention me by name."

Bob Kotter made the complaint about the deplorable road conditions on Jersey Avenue and elsewhere in Gloucester City in a Letter to the Editor dated September 13, 2018. 

Inmate Involved in Fort Dix Prison Child Porn Ring Sentenced to Additional 10 Years

CAMDEN City, N.J.(October 31,2018)(CNBNewsnet) – A Tennessee man was sentenced to an additional ten years in prison in connection with a child pornography ring at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix that was operated by inmates who were imprisoned for related offenses, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Haddon Twp.Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault

HADDON TOWNSHIP NJ (October 31,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that Brantley Cesanek, 30, of Haddon Township, Camden County NJ, was charged with multiple counts of Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Official Misconduct for sexually assaulting one of his students when she was between the ages of 16-17 years old.

Authorities Searching for Camden City Criminal

 

CAMDEN CITY NJ (October 24, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division, are currently attempting to locate and apprehend Lameen Adams.

Lameen Adams, 41, is being actively sought by authorities for failing to turn himself into the Camden County Superior Court for sentencing which was scheduled for June 15, 2018. Lameen Adams pled guilty to Aggravated Assault on January 6, 2018 for shooting a Winslow man in 2014. He also pled guilty to Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

Alberta Woods Park in Camden City Opened; Renovations Cost $775,000

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 2018)--The Freeholder Board was joined by officials from the City of Camden, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, and members of the East Camden community to unveil the newly improved and renovated Alberta Woods Park in Camden. The park recently underwent expansive renovations and improvements to transform the site into one of the city’s premiere parks.

Lawnside Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Causing the Death of Marlton Customer

MOUNT HOLLY NJ (October 24,2018(CNBNewsnet)-- Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Lawnside drug dealer pled guilty yesterday in Superior Court to causing the death of a Marlton customer to whom he sold heroin last year.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Jimmy Flakes Jr., 41, (photo) of the 100 block of Ashland Avenue in Lawnside, will serve seven years in New Jersey state prison in exchange for pleading guilty to Strict Liability for a Drug-Induced Death (First Degree).

White Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Oct. 28

 

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STRATFORD, NJ (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The annual White Mass for Healthcare Professionals will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Saint Luke’s Church in Stratford on Sun., Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m.

 

As caring for the sick is such an important part of our Catholic tradition, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Camden Diocese and the South Jersey Catholic Medical Association would like to honor and invite physicians, nurses, and all healthcare professionals and their families to the Mass.

Prosecutor Announces Upgraded Charges in Fatal Camden City Shooting

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CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 23, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Morton Newman and Nasir Mason were charged with Aggravated Manslaughter yesterday in the death of their friend, Diquese Young.

The three men were at Morton Newman’s residence on the 2500 block of Baird Boulevard on October 14, 2018, in Camden, when a gun they were handling discharged, striking Diquese Young in the head. Camden County Police were dispatched to the MD Anderson Cancer Center where the victim was brought instead of Cooper University Hospital, located across the street. Diquese Young died two days later from his gunshot wound.

NJMVC Opens Newest Agency in Delanco

DELANCO NJ-- The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission today celebrated the opening of its latest agency during a ceremonial ribbon-cutting here.

The MVC’s top administrators, state lawmakers, and other officials joined the formal opening ceremonies outside the facility, as agency staff provided services to the public inside. The agency opened for business for the first time yesterday. At 12,114 square feet, it rivals the MVC’s Bakers Basin agency in Lawrenceville as the Commission’s largest.

Cooper and Advanced Recovery Systems Join Forces

 to Build a Facility Dedicated to Addiction Treatment and Recovery

 

(CAMDEN, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care and Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), which operates addiction and substance abuse treatment centers in five states, announced the joining of forces to form a partnership to provide addiction recovery services to patients in the region. Together, ARS and Cooper are building a state-of-the-art, $27 million, 90-bed inpatient treatment facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; the first of several planned treatment facilities in the region.

Review of Camden Officer Involved Shooting

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--In accordance with the Supplemental Law Enforcement Directive Amending Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2006-5 entitled Uniform Statewide Procedures and Best Practices for Conducting Police-Use-of-Force Investigations (effective July 28, 2015), the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office is releasing the following statement regarding a police- involved shooting incident that occurred in the City of Camden on January 11, 2017.

Winter Holiday Highlights in Philadelphia

Macy's Christmas Light Show. Photo by J. Fusco for VISIT PHILADELPHIA

 

PHILADELPHIA PA (October 2018)(CNBNewnset)--Celebrating the winter holidays in Philadelphia just feels right. As temperatures drop in the history-rich, tradition-steeped city, a festive spirit spills from shops, theaters, restaurants and parks. This year promises the return of an abundance of celebrations, many of which are part of Center City’s Philly Holiday Festival.The most wonderful way to enjoy the holidays in Philly: the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, offering overnight guests free parking and more perks, bookable at visitphilly.com.

Here are some highlights of the winter holidays in Philadelphia:

Career Williamsport Criminal Sentenced

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 To 25 Years’ In Prison For Drug Trafficking

 

WILLIAMSPORT PA (October 21,2018)(CNBNewsnet)- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Hakim Handy, age 35, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on October 16, 2018, by U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann to 25 years’ imprisonment and eight years’ of supervised release for his role in conspiring to distribute heroin and crack cocaine.

Letting the youth have their say

Written by Pete Sanchez/ The Diocese of Camden

Authentic relationships. Belonging. Mentorship.

With Bishop Dennis Sullivan listening attentively, the youth of the Diocese of Camden shared their desires at the Church of the Incarnation in Mantua last week.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan hosts a meeting with representatives of parish youth groups at Incarnation Parish, Mantua, on Oct. 10. Photos by Mike Walsh

Two Young Camden Men Charged with Murder

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (October 18)(CNBNewsnet)--Nasir Mason, 19, and Morton Newman, 20, both of Camden, were charged in connection with a shooting that killed Diquese Young.

Jacob T. Garrett Sentenced to Prison for Delaware River Crash that Killed Girlfriend

 

MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a man whose girlfriend died after the car he was driving plunged into the Delaware River in Burlington City earlier this year was sentenced today to 15 years in New Jersey state prison for causing her death.

Jacob T. Garrett, 25, (photo) who pled guilty in July to Vehicular Homicide (First Degree) and Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Accident (Second Degree), must serve 12 years and 9 months before becoming eligible for parole under the sentence handed down by the Hon. Terrence R. Cook, P.J.Cr.

Autumn colors at Archbishop Damiano School

Written by Peter G. Sánchez/The Diocese of Camden

Autumn de Forest, a 16-year-old artist, visited Archbishop Damiano School in Westville Grove last week, providing students the “opportunity to express creativity without limitation,” as school Principal Kate Flynn said.

South Jersey Woman Admits Health Care Fraud

Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, woman today admitted defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Kristie Masucci, 36, of Cedar Run, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler in Camden federal court to an information charging her with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

Freeholders Mark Beginning of Haddon Lake Dell Upgrades; Estimated Cost $2.1 Million

 

(Haddon Heights, NJ) (CNBNewsnet)– The Camden County Freeholder Board will begin a $2.1 million project to upgrade the 83-year-old amphitheater at the Haddon Lake Norcross-McLaughlin Memorial Dell. The venue, home of the county’s Sundown Music Series and other special events, will undergo a total renovation this fall modernizing the stage and seating area.

Gibbsboro Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor

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David Zechmeister, 78, of Gibbsboro, Camden County NJ was charged with aggravated sexual assault for sexually assaulting the victim when he was between the ages of 10 -12 years old.

The victim, whose name will not be released, prompted an investigation when he disclosed to a pastor at Zechmeister’s church. The victim reported to police that David Zechmeister is alleged to have sexually assaulted him on multiple occasions between May of 1987 and May of 1990 in the basement and the cabin in the rear of Zechmeister’s property in Gibbsboro.