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Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Dawn Watson/CNBnews Contributor

 

I’ve been through lots of challenges but last night was the first night in my adult life that I almost froze to death.

   As some of you may know, somewhere between my mid-life crisis—okay, my end of life crisis—and  the inability to pay my property taxes I decided to cast caution to the wind and live in a 10x12 foot camping trailer. It’s way different than living in a house. Almost as different as kale is to ice cream.

Five from afar are drawn to Atlantic City

by Carmela Malerba

The five Saint Michael’s Missionaries — Mariah Wilkins, Connie Boesch, Morgan Whitby, Sandy Martinez and Emma Hilton — are pictured outside the Father Benedict House in Atlantic City, where for the past six and a half months, they have been together in prayer, community and ministry, working with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal as they discern God’s plan in their lives.
Photo by Peter G. Sanchez

ATLANTIC CITY — For the majority of millennials, I’m guessing, the top appeals for this glitzy Eastern seaboard town include, in no particular order: sun, sand, casinos and locally famous White House subs. (Well, probably the first three. The last one ain’t bad, though. Try the meatball sub.)

Gloucester Catholic's Philanthropy Week

March 18-22, 2019
gloucestercitynews.net |March 17, 2019

Dear Friend of Gloucester Catholic,

 

We are calling on you for your support as well as assistance to help SPREAD THE WORD!!! From March 18th - March 22nd, Gloucester Catholic will be hosting its 2nd Annual Philanthropy Week. All funds raised during this very important week will be directed in support of scholarship and much needed financial aid for Gloucester Catholic students. The Inaugural Philanthropy Week in 2018 was a great success, as the GC family came together as ONE. We are hoping that as ONE community we can raise the bar even higher in 2019. Donors to Gloucester Catholic's 2nd Annual Philanthropy Week will have the chance to see their gift grow because of generous giving challenges offered by other members of the alumni and school community. There will also be opportunities as a CLASS to have a unique and lasting impact. Please help us spread the word via EMAIL, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TWITTER, ETC.  

Click to Here to Make a Donation Online via Our Secure Server

*Flea Market to Support Youth & Children’s Programs

BARRINGTON: An indoor flea market and yard sale will be held Saturday,
March 23, 9AM-2PM, at the Barrington VFW Senior Community Center with stall rentals benefitting Key Clubs and other Kiwanis youth programs.

One Killed, Three Injured at Camden City “Speak Easy” Early Saturday Morning

CAMDEN CITY,NJ (March 16, 2019)—Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief
Scott Thomson reported a shooting in Camden on Saturday, March 16, 2019, that left three people injured and one dead.

Camden County Police were in front of a residence on the 600 block of Ferry Avenue when they heard gunshots at approximately 3:15 a.m. Officers approached the house, a local “residential speakeasy”, as people were leaving and located the four victims suffering from gunshot wounds outside. All four victims were taken to Cooper University Hospital.

Mazie E. Cleary, age 86, Former Co-Publisher of the Gloucester City News

by Jim Nicholson, Daily News Staff Writer

POSTED: December 15, 1995

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 15, 1995)--Mazie E. Cleary, former co-publisher of the Gloucester City News whose bookkeeping wizardry and work ethic kept the paper going in the tough times, died Tuesday, December 12, 1995. She was 86 and lived in Gloucester City, N.J.

Mazie Cleary and her husband of 62 years, George F. Cleary Sr., owned and operated the weekly newspaper from 1950 until 1985, when they sold it to their son William E. Cleary and his wife, Connie. George Cleary died in 1994. George and Mazie Cleary also had owned and operated Cleary's Office Supplies in Gloucester City from 1952 until 1963.

Arthur H. Hill, of Bellmawr, age 74; Postal Employee for 36 Years

Arthur H. Hill, on March 14, 2019, of Bellmawr, formerly of Philadelphia. Age 74.

Beloved husband of Rita (nee Silvestro) for 34 years. Devoted father of Carl (Sharon), Dawn (Ryan) and Michael (Ann Marie). Loving grandfather of Natasha, Tatyana, Nirvana, Nija, Kwa, Alex, Michayla, Kiersten, Keith and the late Nicholas and great grandfather of MJ. Also survived by eight siblings and many nieces and nephews.

 

Travel Alert: Overnight detour necessary to implement traffic shift for bridge deck replacement

 

Route 42 overnight lane and ramp closures necessary as Bridges over Timber Creek and Lower Landing Road project advances

 

(Trenton)(March 15, 2019) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced overnight lane and ramp closures on Route 42 southbound as the Bridges over Timber Creek and Lower Landing Road project advances between Gloucester, Camden County and Deptford, Gloucester County.

GCPD Arrest Shoplifter Who Stole Soda from Heritage Store; Suspect Had Outstanding Warrants

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 15, 2019)--Gloucester City Police arrest a shoplifter last Friday after receiving a call from a deli located at Broadway and Hudson Street. 

According to police on Friday, March 8, 2019,  at 10:48 am Officers were called to Heritages on N. Broadway for a reported shoplifting after a male stole a 20 ounce bottle of Coca-Cola.  A description of the male suspect was broadcast and Ptl. Sean Gartland located a male matching the description a short time later on the railroad at Cumberland St.  The male was positively identified and placed under arrest.  David J. Carrol (24), a resident of Westville, was charged with shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe.  He was also found to have warrants for his arrest from Camden City.  He was lodged in Camden County Jail after failing to post bail.

In other matters,

Marjorie’s Story: How a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Made the Decision to Quit Smoking a Lot Easier

gloucestercitynews.net | March 15, 2019

“My doctor said to me, ‘we can’t operate unless you quit smoking now,’” said Marjorie Griffin, patient of Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Duane Monteith. “So I said, ‘Okay, the cigarettes are gone. I quit that day.’”

Griffin, 72, of Voorhees Township, was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2019. With the help of primary care specialist Rosemary DeCicco, PA-C, and the experts at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Washington Township’s Lung Nodule Center, she’s feeling better than ever.

JeffConnect® Makes Visiting Your Doctor Easier Than Ever Before

gloucestercitynews.net | March 15, 2019

Getting in to see your doctor can be difficult, and when you’re trying to navigate your already busy schedule, nearly impossible. If you’re feeling under the weather, wouldn’t it be easier to receive the same care from the comfort of your home?

Now, you can. If you’re a Jefferson Health Primary & Specialty Care patient, we encourage you to sit back and take the hassle out of your doctor’s visit. Now, for all Primary & Specialty Care Services – including family medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, gastroenterology and medical oncology – you can enjoy the benefits of a virtual visit through our easy-to-use TeleHealth service, JeffConnect®.

Jefferson Wound Care Center Provides 'Painless, Relaxing' HBOT Treatment for Non-Healing Wounds

cnbnewsnet | March 15, 2019

Somerdale, NJ, resident Robert O’Dowd found out first-hand how successful hyperbaric oxygen treatment can be in healing wounds. In fact, not only did this treatment – commonly referred to as HBOT – save his bladder (which had been damaged through radiation treatments for cancer) … it also has greatly improved his overall quality of life.

Robert O’Dowd, 75, of Somerdale, recently underwent treatment at the Jefferson Health Center for Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Cherry Hill.

Meet Dr. Robert DiMaio

Robert D. DiMaio, DO, Pennsauken native, has been practicing family medicine in the South Jersey area for over 30 years. He completed his internship and residency at what was then-Kennedy Memorial Hospital – Stratford, and is happy to come back and practice at Cherry Hill Primary & Specialty Care.

Why did you go into medicine?               

In high school, some of my favorite subjects were anatomy and physiology. I was also really interested in Tom Dooley, who was a physician and missionary who worked a lot in third world countries. This made me realize that I wanted to pursue a career where I could truly help others.

Why did you choose the Family Practice specialty?

Jefferson Health New Jersey Attends First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Family Festival to Raise Awareness for Maternal & Infant Health

gloucestercitynews.net | March 15, 2019

On Saturday, March 2, representatives from Jefferson Health New Jersey’s Family Health, and Women's & Children's services attended the Camden Family Festival health fair at the Octavius V. Catto Community Family School.

Hosted by New Jersey First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy, the Camden Family Festival was held as part of her statewide Nurture NJ campaign to reduce infant and maternal mortality and morbidity, and ensure equitable healthcare among women and children of all races and ethnicities.

54-Year-Old Camden City Resident Charged with Bias Intimidation and Harassment

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(Camden City, NJ)(March14, 2019) – A male suspect known to the victim was arrested by Camden County Police Department officers and charged with Bias Intimidation and Harassment. This incident occurred Wednesday shortly after 12 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

State Assemblywoman Patricia Egan Jones Will Not Seek Re-election

(Barrington, NJ) - Today State Assemblywoman Patricia Egan Jones (D-NJ-5) announced that she would not seek re-election to the General Assembly this year but would serve the remainder of her term in office, which expires in January 2020.

“I have had a rich career in public service, forty-five years total, twenty-two as an elected official, and now I’m wrapping up a rewarding legislative career in the General Assembly. There simply comes a time when one needs to look in a different direction, so in 2020 I will be doing just that and lucky to be able to write the next chapter."

Gary Johnson Pleads Guilty to 2016 Double Homicide in Camden City

 

CAMDEN CITY,NJ--On March 12, 2019, before the Honorable David Ragonese, J.S.C., Gary Johnson, 45, of Camden City, pled guilty to two counts of first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter for fatally shooting John Valerio and Aleshia Hill.

On April 4, 2016, Camden County Police responded to the home of Aleshia Hill and John Valerio on North 26^th Street in Camden for reports of a man suffering from a gunshot wound. When police arrived, they found John Valerio, 23, laying on the floor of the living room, and Aleshia Hill, 24, on the floor in a bedroom on the second floor. Both individuals were suffering from gunshot wounds, with Aleshia Hill also suffering from blunt force trauma to her head, and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Johnny Morgan Pleads Guilty to Killing Atlantic City Resident

gloucestercitynews.net | March 11, 2019

MAYS LANDING – A Camden City man has pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter in the 2017 death of an Atlantic City man, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Johnny Morgan, 34, pleaded guilty to first degree Aggravated Manslaughter and the aggregate sentence is 15 years in New Jersey state prison under the No Early Release Act (NERA) and he must serve 12 years 6 months before he is eligible for parole.

Andrew McGarrigel, 53, of Atlantic City died on November 23, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained on November 3, 2017 in the area of N. Virginia Ave in Atlantic City. During an altercation with McGarrigel, Morgan punched him once in the head and he fell to the ground and was unconscious. McGarrigel never regained consciousness and died from his injuries at Atlanticare Medical Center-City Campus a few weeks later.

Atco Man Charged with Attempted Murder

gloucestercitynews.net | March 9, 2019

ATCO, NJ (March 8, 2019)--Daryl Goss, 25, of Atco, was arrested and charged yesterday with Attempted Murder for attacking and injuring a woman who was home alone.

On March 7, 2019 at approximately 9:15 pm the Waterford Township Police Department responded to reports of a male who forced his way into a house on Gardens Avenue in Waterford.  He assaulted the 28- year-old female in the head with a hammer.

Late Evening Blaze Damages Blackwood Residence

Advisory gloucestercitynews.net | March 9, 2019

BLACKWOOD, NJ --On 3/8/2019, at approximately 23:07 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department responded for a report of an active dwelling fire on the unit block of Evergreen Ave. Blackwood. Gloucester Township Police units arrived to find heavy fire coming from the roof. Gloucester Township Fire and EMS units responded quickly placing the fire under control. Fire units from Pine Hill, Lindenwold,Deptford, Runnemede, and Washington Township also assisted.

Edward C. Oehlert of Pennsauken formerly of Gloucester City, age 30

 

Edward C. Oehlert

October 14, 1988 - March 05, 2019

 

Edward C. Oehlert, “Eddie”, suddenly on March 5, 2019, of Pennsauken; formerly of Gloucester City. Age 30.

Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Milia). Devoted father of Cameron, Caden, and Christian and stepfather of Samantha and AJ. Loving son of Jacqueline (nee Williams) and the late Patrick. Dear brother of Patrick, Jacqueline (Chris), Maria, Ariel, Lisa, Justin (Kevin), Juliann, and Charlene. Grandson of the late Olive F. Oehlert. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Edward enjoyed buying cars, pranking people and making them laugh, and listening to all types of music. Eddie loved his friends and would do anything for anyone.

gloucestercitynews.net / March 8,2019

Bellmawr Senior Citizen Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Gloucestercitynews.net / March 8,2019

BELLMAWR NJ-- Paul Howard, 67, of Bellmawr, (photo)was charged with Possession of Child Pornography according to Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Bellmawr Police Chief William Walsh.

On March 8, 2019, detectives from the High-Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU) of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Cherry Hill Office conducted a knock and talk at Paul Howard’s residence on the 100 block of Worthington Avenue in Bellmawr. An on-site preview of Howard’s device led to the charge filed against him. The digital device in the home was taken to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office’s HTCU Forensic Lab to be analyzed.

 

26 Hepatitis A Cases Reported in South Jersey; Health Dept. Offering Free Vacination

CNBNewsnet | March 7, 2019

NJ Department of Health Encourages Hepatitis A Vaccination Among Homeless, Substance Abusers in Southern Counties

Due to a cluster of 26 hepatitis A cases among individuals who are homeless and/or drug users in Camden (9), Burlington (6) and Gloucester (11) counties, the New Jersey Department of Health is supplying hundreds of vaccines to these county health departments to immunize uninsured or underinsured individuals at risk of the liver disease.

Internationally Renowned Neurology Expert Joins Cooper University Health Care

CNBNewsnet | March 7, 2019

(Camden City, NJ) – Internationally renowned neurologist and researcher, Tudor G. Jovin, MD, has joined Cooper University Health Care as chief and chairman of Cooper Neurological Institute.

Dr. Jovin is an expert in the interventional and non-interventional treatment for the entire spectrum of stroke and cerebrovascular disorders. He is board certified in neurology and has additional board certifications in vascular neurology and critical care neurology. He was one of the nation’s first interventional neurologists, a medical subspecialty that uses minimally invasive technologies applied from within the vessels to diagnose and treat diseases of the arteries and veins of the head, neck, and spine such as acute stroke, carotid stenosis, intracranial aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations.

“The fact that someone of Dr. Jovin’s stature and expertise chose to come to Cooper is a testament to the quality, advanced medical care we provide to patients in this region, and we look forward to how he will enhance our already strong clinical neuroscience program,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-president of Cooper University Health Care.

Gloucester City Police Department is Offering Residents a New Service

CNBNewsnet | March 6, 2019

The Gloucester City Police Department announced today that residents will now be able to see where crime activity is happening by viewing a Crime Map. The Department released the following statement. 

It is the mission of the Gloucester City Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with all community members to improve our quality of life.  As part of this mission, we have partnered with Public Engines to provide our agency with state of the art crime analytics along with CrimeReports.com to share neighborhood crime incident information with community members via the internet.  This technology allows us to track and map data on all types of crime, spot trends and allocate resources more strategically to areas that are experiencing “hot spots” of crime and disorder.

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Gloucester Twp.

CNBNewsnet | March 6, 2019

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ --On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at approximately 2:09 pm Gloucester Township Police were dispatched to the area of Hickstown Road near Little Mill Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle who was unconscious. The driver of the vehicle remained with the pedestrian until the arrival of police. The pedestrian was located in the roadway suffering from serious injuries.

William K. Byrd, of Bellmawr, age 54

William K. Byrd, on March 4, 2019, of Bellmawr. Age 54.

Beloved son of Patricia L. (nee Brassill) and the late William J. Byrd, III. Dear brother of Susan Marchese (William), Patty Marchese (James), and Kevin. Loving uncle of Gianna, Gabrielle, and Jimmy Marchese. Survived by his cherished Aunt and Godmother of Barbara Sauter. Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

George F. Cleary Sr., The Prototype of the Weekly Newspaper Editor

by Jim Nicholson, Daily News Staff Writer

POSTED: June 21, 1994

Jim Cleary (left) and George Cleary

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 21, 1994)--George F. Cleary Sr., the prototype of the weekly newspaper editor who loved the small town he served, died Sunday after battling Parkinson's Disease and diabetes. He was 80 and lived in Gloucester City, N.J.

Cleary was publisher and editor of the Gloucester City News from 1950 until he sold the paper to his son, William, and his wife Connie, in 1984. He also was the former publisher and editor of the Camden County Record and a former partner in Publishers Inc., a South Jersey printing company. From 1952 to 1963, Cleary and his wife of 62 years, the former Mazie Tucker, also owned and operated Cleary's Office Supplies in Gloucester City.

"I don't know anybody who loved this town more than George," said William D. Dilks, an attorney and longtime friend. "Anything that was for the betterment of the community he would get behind."

Singer-Songwriter David Crosby to Perform June 1 at Cooper River Park, Pennsauken

 

David Crosby

(Cherry Hill, NJ) – The Freeholder Board is proud to present a FREE concert by two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby on June 1 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. The show kicks off a concert series celebrating the 175^th anniversary of the founding of Camden County.

WE NOMINATE JIM NICHOLSON

 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

Gloucester City High School is accepting nominations for their Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Requirements: Must have graduated at least 10 years ago; The individual must be successful in business, professional career, self employment, or exemplary in community-humanitarian service.

A man we feel who meets all those requirements is James D. Nicholson, a long time resident of Gloucester City who lived in the 400 unit block of Walnut Avenue for decades. Jim died suddenly on February 22, 2019 at the age of 76. Jim was a modest man, who lived a life that mattered.  Many of us who knew Jim were not aware of all his accomplishment until recently. 

" I like to think that my obituary is already  being written in a lot of little obituaries. It's already out there.    "  ~Jim Nicholson

Mr. Nicholson worked as an Obituary Writer for the Philadelphia Daily News for 19 years retiring in 2001. 

Previously he had worked for The Inquirer, The Bulletin, Philadelphia Magazine, WCAU All-News Radio and IBS Investigative Services, all Philadelphia-based and for the Wilmington News-Journal (DE), the Baltimore News American (MD), the Camden Courier Post (NJ) and the Independent American (LA.)

Region’s First Minimally-Invasive Endovascular Procedure Performed by Dr. David Goldstein of Jefferson Health New Jersey

MARCH 4, 2019 | CNBNEWS

STRATFORD, NJ --Jefferson Health Interventional Radiologist Dr. David Goldstein became the first physician in the
Philadelphia/South Jersey region to perform a new procedure that creates an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, necessary for patients with chronic kidney disease needing bloodstream access for hemodialysis. The procedure took place Jefferson Stratford Hospital on February 27th.

The U.S. FDA-approved procedure — which uses Becton, Dickinson and Company’s WavelinQ™ EndoAVF System — does not require traditional “open” surgery using general anesthesia; instead, it is performed in an Interventional Radiology Suite and the patient is sedated. A member of Jefferson Health’s New Jersey medical staff, Dr. Goldstein – who recently underwent training for the technique at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston – performed the WavelinQ™ procedure on a male patient in his fifties who will need dialysis.

4th Annual Gloucester City Irish Parade a Success

CNBNewsnet | March 3, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Camden County Freeholder Bill Moen was this years Parade Grand Marshall for the 4th Annual Gloucester City St. Patrick’s Day Parade held today, Sunday, March 3. The parade featured string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music bands, and community groups. Despite the cold cloudy weather the parade route was lined with crowds of supporters all of who claimed to be Irish in one way or another. This link will take you to some random photos of today's parade submitted by long time friend Larry "Gus" Danks.

Gloucester City Irish Parade 2019

Gloucester City Irish Parade 2018

DRUG RAID IN GLOUCESTER CITY; SUSPECT PADAN C. ATKINS, OF CAMDEN CITY ARRESTED

March 2, 2019 | CNBNewsnet

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:04 am Gloucester City Police Detectives Detectives, Directed Patrol and K-9 Unit along with the Camden County Sheriff’s Department S.E.R.T. Team executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Morris St. culminating an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. 

As a result, a quantity of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and cash were seized.  Padan C. Atkins (32), a resident of Sumpter Road in Camden City, was arrested at the residence and charged with the following offenses:

Barrington Fire Chief Arrested on Multiple Sexual Offenses Against a Minor Child

CNBNewsnet | March 1, 2019

 

BARRINGTON, NJ --Richard Rettinger, 42, of Barrington, was arrested yesterday and charged with multiple sexual offenses against a minor child.

Richard Rettinger, who was the Fire Chief of Barrington, was charged on February 28, 2019, with second degree Sexual Assault, multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Contact as well as Endangering the Welfare of a Child according to the Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo.  The offenses are alleged to have occurred in his Barrington home.

Part 8: Early History of The City of Gloucester City: Washington Hall; United Mutual Loan Assn.

CNBNews Note: The above building today is used for the City's Municipal Offices

February 28, 2019 | CNBNewsnet

 

Washington Hall

The building located on King Street north of Hudson Street and known as Washington Hall, was erected by David S. Brown to service the needs of his mill employees. This building completed in 1845 contained a general store and meeting hall.

CAMDEN AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING DOUBLE-HOMICIDE

February 28, 2019 | CNBNewsnet

CAMDEN CITY, NJ --Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a double homicide in the city last night.

Camden County Police responded to a call on the 2800 block of Constitution Road at approximately 10:16 p.m. for reports of a vehicle idling on the street. When officers arrived, they located two men, Tyrone Coleman, 33, and Ryan Tisby, 29, both of Camden, inside of the car and unresponsive, each suffering from a gunshot wound.

Gloucester Township Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Masturbating in Public

CNBNewsnet | February 27, 2019

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ --February 26, 2019 at approximately 7:47 P.M., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to 1001 S. Black Horse Pike in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township for a suspicious male, who had reportedly masturbated in front of a female and her minor son.  Officers began to search the area for the male and quickly located him walking along the Blackhorse Pike at Lakeland Road.   The male was identified as Michael A. Hebrans.

Authorities Charge Two Suspects for Murder of Julio Sanchez

February 27, 2019 | CNBNewsnet

CAMDEN CITY, NJ --Jose Vargas, 20, and Nelson Mescual, 26, both from Camden, were charged in connection with a shooting that killed Julio Sanchez-Moncada.

Camden County Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the 3100 block of Westfield Avenue in Camden on February 15, 2019, at approximately 10:42 a.m. When officers arrived they located the victim, Julio Sanchez-Moncada, 32, of Camden, on the 3100 block of Merriel Avenue suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

GLOUCESTER CITY: ST. PATRICK’S PARADE ROAD CLOSURES / PARKING RESTRICTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 26, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--On Sunday, March 3^rd. the 4^th. annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin on Johnson Blvd. at Monmouth Street at 1:00 pm.  The parade will proceed west on Monmouth Street to King Street, then south on King Street to Cumberland Street.  In order to accommodate the parade, the following road closures/ no parking will be in place from 11:00 am until the Highway Dept. finished sweeping the parade route following the parade. When viewing the attached maps, all streets highlighted in yellow are closed to traffic and parking.  Streets highlighted in pink are open, but parking is prohibited.

Jefferson Health – NJ Hosts Fundraising Gala; Earth, Wind & Fire Wow Over 900 Guests

 

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (February 26, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--More than 900 supporters of Jefferson Health in New Jersey and the Kennedy Health Care Foundation enjoyed an evening of dancing and dining at the organization’s 23^rd annual fundraising Gala, held at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

The February 23^rd black-tie event raised close to $900,000 to benefit the Men’s Health Initiative.

Winslow Township to Honor POW's and MIA's

 

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, NJ (February 25, 2019)--The Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Winslow will unveil a commemorative chair honoring American prisoners of war (POW) and soldiers missing in action (MIA).  The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 beginning 7:00 pm in the Winslow Township Municipal Building, 125 S. Route 73, Braddock, NJ.  The Governing Body will celebrate veterans across this great country and honored their brothers and sisters who have yet to make it home.

Obituary: Abraxas Joy of Lindenwold, age 32

 

Lindenwold – passed away at home on February 21, 2019, at the age of 32. Cherished daughter of Steven T. “Clem” Clementi and Elizabeth “Lisa” Crist. Beloved granddaughter of Dorothy Crist and also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Catholic funeral service 1 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.   

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Bancroft, 1255 Caldwell Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please memo: Abraxas Joy.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Abraxas Joy. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

CONGRATULATIONS: Camden County Warriors Public Safety Ice Hockey Team Wins Nashville Hero's Cup

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (February 25, 2019)--THE Gloucester Township Police Department would like to congratulate the Camden County Warriors Public Safety Ice Hockey Team who won the Nashville Hero's Cup this weekend!

They would especially like to give "A Big Shoutout" to Sergeant Paul Fisher and Sergeant Bryan Bonawitz from Gloucester Township Police Department and Gloucester Township Fire Department Captain Frank Reiss from the Fire Department.

Address/Location
Gloucester Township Police Department
1261 Chews Landing Rd
Gloucester Township, NJ 08021

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500

OPINION: WHERE IS THE PUBLIC OUTCRY?

Senior Citizen

image courtesy of Jean Norton

 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

UPDATED/CORRECTED

Gloucester City mayor and council passed an ordinance on second reading Feb. 21, 2019 to exceed the municipal budget limit up to 3.5 percent over the previous year's appropriations. The amount of the increase is $580,696.

As such Gloucester City residents can expect their municipal taxes will go up once again. You can also expect that more people will have to abandon their homes because they can't afford to live here any longer.

 

It is apparent that those in charge of the finances in this city and this state haven't a clue on how to manage money.

Does anyone know the last time we didn't have a tax increase?

Today's South Jersey Times mentions the recent minimum wage increase could cost residents in New Jersey up to $600M. 

The lifeguards and visitor guides at state parks. The entry-level employees at the county animal shelter. The interns at the library. They are all about to get pay raises, and it's going to cost taxpayers one way or another.

For the state, it means an initial increase of $3.2 million in wages for the first year, a figure that balloons to anywhere from $300 million to $600 million five years from now. New Jersey's counties and local government say results will vary, but it's likely fees will rise and services cut in some jurisdictions to counteract increased payroll costs. 

State Senator Declan O'Scanlon, R-Monmouth. "Here we are adding to the pile of money we don't have."

This isn't the time to increase the minimum wage in a state that is facing a $253B public pension emergency. In 2017 New York Public Radio reported (The Ticking Time Bomb) that New Jersey’s public pension system faces a $253 billion crisis that could result in higher taxes for residents, fewer services or even bankruptcy for state government.

Rise in Hepatitis A Cases in South Jersey Homeless Population

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) has been notified by the state’s Department of Health Communicable Disease Service that New Jersey has joined multiple states that have been experiencing an increased number of hepatitis A cases in their homeless population, primary among those who use drugs. Locally, the rise in cases is being reported primarily in Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties.

PART 6: Early History of The City of Gloucester City: The Brick Building; Library; Rotary Club

Building at King and Monmouth

The three-story brick building now standing on the northeast corner of Monmouth and Kings Streets has an old historic background.

The first person known to occupy the building was Dr. Wm. C. Mulford who came to Gloucester in 1845. In addition to housing the doctor’s office it also served as the post office with Dr. Mulford as postmaster. The first bank was also located in this building.

PATCO Celebrates 50 Years of Service

 

CAMDEN CITY, NJ --(CNBNewsnet)--PATCO celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 15th with a public event at Woodcrest Station. The festivities marked PATCO's first trip from Lindenwold, New Jersey to Center City Philadelphia on February 15, 1969.

James D. Nicholson, A Man Who Lived a Fascinating Life, Dead at the Age of 76

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"  I like to think that my obituary is already being written in a lot of little obituaries. It's already out there."    ~Jim Nicholson

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 23, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)—James D. Nicholson, of Gloucester City, NJ, died from heart failure on Friday, February 22, 2019, in Cooper Hospital, Camden City. Born in Philadelphia, he previously lived in Cherry Hill, NJ. He was 76. 

Gary Marcucci, Jim's longtime friend, and high school classmate said he was a true hero. If you ever had the chance to talk with him or be in his presence you would never know it. But, if you knew his background like some of us did you were amazed that this ordinary small man did so much in his life. He was a hero in so many ways. He did so much for his country, and for his friends and family. He was dedicated to serving his country and risked his life at times. He never would talk about it. He would disappear sometimes for months doing something for the military. We wouldn't find out about his military accomplishments until we read something about it in the newspapers. Earlier this month he and I along with Marty Sherry, Bill Tourtual, and Bill Cleary had breakfast together at Ponzios. Jim looked great. I am in shock that he is gone. His death saddens me deeply." 

Suspect Arrested for Breaking Into Vacant Burlington Street Home in Gloucester City

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 22, 2019)--Gloucester City Police arrested a suspect last week for breaking into a vacant house in the 100 unit block of South Burlington Street.

According to police on February 20 (8:23 am) Ptl. Bob Saunders III and Cpl. Bill Lessig responded to a vacant residence in the 100 block of S. Burlington St. for a report of a possible burglary.  Upon arrival, the rear door of the residence was found kicked in and a male was found on the third floor of the residence.  Robert Malinowski Jr. (42), L.K.A. 300 block of Hudson St, was arrested and charged with defiant trespass and criminal mischief.  He was released.

 

Jefferson Health Care Center Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday

 

Every month, our long-term care facility – the Jefferson Health Care Center in Washington Township, NJ – hosts a party for residents celebrating their birthdays. For the month of February, 9 residents’ birthdays were celebrated on Friday, including the 100th birthday of former Glassboro resident Mary Victoria Petrillo (born February 3rd).

Tune in to CBS3 and WPVI Action News (Channel 6) tonight, as well as online, for coverage of Mary’s milestone birthday party.