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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews My father and mother, George and Mazie Cleary When I embarked on my journalism career in 1967, one figure loomed large as my inspiration: my father, George F. Cleary Sr. As a curious eight-year-old, I would press my small hands against the cool glass of the window, my wide eyes filled with wonder, watching as he hurried out the door to report on a fire. His heart raced, and a palpable energy filled the air as he intently listened for the distinctive sound of the horn that summoned volunteer firemen to emergencies. Each blast of the horn was more than just noise; it was a clarion call, a signal he had learned to decipher with precision. The unique patterns of the horn indicated specific locations, like a secret code only he understood. For instance, when the horn erupted six times, then paused before blasting... Read more →

What is Grok 3? Grok 3 is an LLM from xAI first announced on Feb. 17, 2025, in a live stream hosted by xAI CEO Elon Musk and engineers who developed the technology. Musk is a well-known billionaire who founded electric vehicle vendor Tesla, started space technology vendor SpaceX and acquired Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion. In the article below, Grok 3 analyzes CNBNews and its editor, William E. Cleary Sr., who began his career in 1967, working for the family newspaper. ***** GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 2, 2025)(CNBNews)--William E. Cleary Sr., a seasoned journalist running CNBNews, who passionately covers Gloucester City’s local stories, as well as the news in South Jersey and the Philadelphia area, ranging from heartwarming community events to hard-hitting stories, while advocating for justice, crime reports, conservative values. CNBNews ranked No. 11 out of 80 blogs in the state of New Jersey CNBNEWSNET's dishing local... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews In this family photo, taken circa 1952, I hold my Christmas present, a Daisy BB gun Standing proudly beside me is my grandmother, Jessie Tucker. My sister, Dolores,(Raube) stands behind me along with my mother, Mazie Cleary, and my brother George. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 25, 2024)(CNBNews)--At 80, I often find myself sifting through the fog of memory, but one holiday shines brightly in my mind: Christmas. It was a magical time filled with warmth and delicious scents wafting through the house. With her playful smile and flour-dusted hands, my sister Dolores would bake rich chocolate chip cookies and delicate sand tarts made from sweet, buttery dough. I eagerly assisted her, wielding cookie cutters shaped like bells, Christmas trees, stars, and cheerful snowmen, transforming the dough into festive shapes. She would carefully store the finished treats in a large empty pretzel can, as she... Read more →

By William E. Cleary | CNBNewsnet DANTE'S INFERNO- An aerial view of the fires burning during the Newark riots in 1967. The first thing we noticed as we drove down the turnpike ramp into the largest city in the state was the thick smoke that blocked the sun and purged our nostrils. In the distance, we saw buildings burning. The sounds of sirens from fire engines and police cars could be heard echoing from every direction. (Photo courtesy of NJ.com) +++++ NEGRO STORE owners wrote SOUL BROTHER on their windows with the hope that the rioters wouldn't loot their businesses. Newark police officers were seen early in the morning before sunrise walking down the business center, shooting out those windows with a shotgun. (Pinterest photo) +++++ NEWARK, NJ (August 1, 2024)(CNBNews)--Although the Newark riot in 1967 happened 57 years ago, the memory of that time is still fresh in my... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 2, 2024)(CNBNews)--In March, six months ago, CNBNews reached out to Harry J. Delgado, Ed.S., who serves as the immediate past chair of the Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police. The inquiry focused on the troubling situation involving William E. Cleary Sr. and his son, William E. Cleary Jr. CNBNews Opinion These two individuals faced charges for allegedly stealing a broken children's bench that had been discarded in a trash pile behind Cold Springs Elementary School, as well as for trespassing on public school grounds. CNBNews also requested that the New Jersey Office of State Comptroller, an independent agency, investigate their arrest. An Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request revealed a striking statistic: the Clearys were the only individuals ever charged with trespassing in the school's three-decade-long history. Cleary Sr. notified the police and promptly returned the broken bench to the... Read more →

(Cherry Hill, NJ) – On Oct. 27, the Camden County Driving Range will close to the public for a $600,000 renovation project. The investment includes the complete replacement of the second level concrete deck, lighting upgrades and new fencing and work is expected to last until March. “The Camden County Driving Range is one of the most well used and loved amenities throughout our county park system,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “These upgrades will ensure that this facility can continue serving our community for years to come and I look forward to seeing the finished project this spring.” The Camden County Driving Range at Cooper River Park, a state-of-the-art golf center, features an aquatic, lighted, 60 station double-decker driving range with real grass tees, and a top-quality short game area with a putting green and sand trap. Image Source: Unsplash Read more →

In a previous CNBNews editorial, we strongly condemned the Mayor and Council for their failure to hire a full-time City Administrator, a crucial position in any administration. We vehemently criticized the governing body for paying the current part-time City Administrator and part-time Police Chief, Brian Morrell, an excessively high salary of over $225,000. After our editorial was published Morrell lashed out at us in a telephone conversation. His tirade was filled with innuendos, screaming, personal attacks, and foul language. At the time, we wondered whether he was in immediate need of anger management. To be fair, Chief Brian Morrell's treatment of us paralleled the behavior of former Police Chief George Berglund before he retired. We published an article about a member of Berglund's family that first appeared in the Gloucester County Times, which triggered an irate response from him. He sent a letter of admonishment to the CNBNews Editor for... Read more →

PETS & PEOPLE by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA, FFCP Lacey Cleary and her best friend, David (NAPSI)—Many people found comfort in their animals during the pandemic, whether they already had a pet, newly adopted, or helped care for a family member’s pet. Four years later, puppies adopted during the pandemic are now entering adulthood, while dogs adopted as adults are approaching their senior years. As your dog transitions to new life stages, training is an important part of a well-rounded health and wellness routine that will keep your pup happy and healthy every step of the way: • Enlist the pros: Pet parents may be struggling with unwanted behaviors that their pups have picked up over the past four years, often driven by separation anxiety or social anxiety. As a first step, it’s important to consult your veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues. Fostering a safe home environment and... Read more →

Recently, William E. Cleary Sr. CNBNews Editor and Publisher, and his son, William E. Cleary Jr., had to endure such a stressful situation due to false charges brought against them by the Gloucester City Police Department. Over several months they were summoned to court six times to answered charges of trespassing and theft that were never proven. Not knowning how many more times they would have to appear in court they pleaded guilty to a plea agreeement and each had to pay a $500 fine. It is even more disheartening to know that some of the people responsible for this are none other than the judge and the prosecutor who were supposed to uphold justice in Gloucester City. Those responsible not only harmed the reputation of the Cleary family but also undermined the integrity of the court system. And their actions reflected poorly on the community of Gloucester City. The... Read more →

"Never pick a fight with people who buy ink by the barrel." ~Mark Twain UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor As some of you may already know, my son and I were charged with trespassing on the Cold Springs School property and accused of stealing a small child's bench last October. The bench in question was actually broken and discarded in a trash pile next to a dumpster. If I had managed to fix it successfully, I would have given it to one of my great-grandchildren. On October 10, a video of the two of us behind the Cold Springs school placing the bench in my car appeared on the City Police Department's Facebook page. The caption that was published with the video implied that the two of us were thieves. It read, "The GCPD is investigating a robbery from Cold Springs School; if you recognize the individuals... Read more →

MOORESTOWN N.J. – This morning, another headline shows that First Lady Tammy Murphy’s campaign continues to be powered by those seeking to use campaign funds to stay in favor with the NJ State Government, especially as the budget process kicks off. The story in today’s Star Ledger (below) shows hundreds of thousands of dollars have poured into Murphy’s campaign account by “contractors and lobbyists with business at the Statehouse.” This is in contrast to Kim’s campaign, which as of the last filing, consisted of 92% of donations received being $100 or less, with $0 coming from the support of corporate PACs. “These campaigns are not the same when it comes to who truly fuels them,” said spokesperson Katey Sabo. “Andy Kim has galvanized tens of thousands of grassroots donors and has been at the forefront of combating corruption and big money in our politics in Congress. Tammy Murphy is openly... Read more →

WITH WINTER FESTIVAL WITH ICE CARVING, ARCTIC MINI GOLF, LIVE MUSIC, LOCAL BEER, HOT EATS, WARMING STATIONS AND MORE \ Philadelphia, PA - Roxborough Development Corporation is partnering with Ice Sculpture Philly to present the 2nd Annual Arctic Wonderland at the Pocket Park (6170 Ridge Avenue) on Saturday, February 24th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Roxborough's annual outdoor winter festival will transform the Pocket Park into a scene from the North Pole complete with arctic animal ice cut outs and carvings, live music, arctic mini golf, live ice sculpture demonstrations, warming stations, local beer from New Ridge Brewing Co., hot eats and more. Local businesses will be showcasing their very own commissioned ice sculptures as part of this family-friendly event. The event is free and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go. For more information, added events and the day's schedule, visit https://roxboroughpa.com/events/ and follow @roxbroughpa... Read more →

CNBNews graphic file Life isn't about having amazing experiences. It's about making everyday experiences amazing. Talking on the phone for hours, dancing and singing around the house… Surviving is important but thriving is elegant. Ellen R. Thompson (nee Kushner) was simply the best. She was sweet, loyal, and was everyone’s best friend. She was deeply caring, supportive of those around her and found peace where the sky touched the sea, on the warm beach’s sand. Seeing death as the end of life is just as seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean. Just as every salty tear returns to the sea, we're never too far gone for a memory. During the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Ellen’s tide abruptly slipped away from the sand after just 68 years and we turned her over from time to eternity. In the rising of the sun and it’s going down,... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Tuesday, November 21, 2023, I appeared in Gloucester City Municipal Court to answer two trespassing charges for walking around the Cold Springs Elementary School and one theft charge. I took a children's bench that I thought was trash. When I learned that it wasn't trash, I contacted the police, returned the bench to the school, and placed it in the same trash pile from which I got it. At the November 21 hearing, I was given two choices: plead guilty or take the matter to trial. The penalty varies based on the value of the goods. The bench's value was set at $500. The penalty for a third-degree felony is 3 to 5 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. Since October 10, a video of myself and my son, who was also charged, has appeared on the Gloucester... Read more →

UPDATED WITH NEW PHOTOS and information William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet Lacey is on the left, and Erica is on the right. Friends from the first day they met. (CNBNews photo) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (First published July 4, 2022)(CNBNews)--We have been very fortunate to own many excellent Labrador retrievers over 60 years of marriage. Three of our eight Labdores were therapy dogs. Today, Peyton holds down that title. Before her, the two pictured, Lacey and Erica, performed those duties. Seeing the faces of senior citizens and hospital patients brighten when we walk into their room with our dog is very rewarding. One of the places we visited with Lacey was a Camden County correctional facility for young kids incarcerated for breaking the law. The kids ranged from 10 years old up to 13. We had to go through several locked doors before we entered a large, empty gym. A... Read more →

Charles E. "Pudgie" Cleary, age 83, of Elmira, NY, died on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, as result of injuries sustained from a stroke suffered just days earlier. A son of the late James Cleary, Sr., and Phyllis E. Cleary, Charles was born Jan. 9, 1940. An uncle cheerfully nicknamed him "Pudgie" early on, telling Jim and Mamie that despite his slight size, "this boy is going to be healthy. …And a handful." How prophetic. Charles E. "Pudgie" Cleary During a life journey of nearly 83 years, Pudgie was the chief instigator or willing compatriot to a dizzying variety of experiences and accomplishments. Throughout his childhood, his family was hard-working but painfully poor. As a young man, Pudgie hustled. He worked his way to opening a pizza "shop" that was entirely family owned, popular with the public. Pudgie was a driving force among three brothers who created the product, the brand,... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews EDITOR'S NOTE: We first published this article in 2008. Because it is such a great story, we bring it out from our archives each year on Mother's Day to share it with you again. The author is unknown. I was looking for a photo to use with it, and I thought, why not use a picture of our mother, Mazie (Tucker) Cleary who passed away in 1995. The first photo of her was taken a few years before she died from complications of Alzheimer and the second is a much earlier photo of her. As for the article, it is a lovely tribute not only to her but to all moms worldwide on this special day. Looking back, a tear comes to my eyes for not telling her each day how much I appreciated all the sacrifices she made for me and my brother... Read more →

PERSONS OF INTEREST (PHOTOS PROVIDED) PHILADELPHIA PA--On Friday, April 28, 2023, at 3:36 PM, police officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun, report of a shooting, on the 5900 block of Palmetto Street. Upon arrival, police found Victim #1 (17/M) suffering from gunshot wounds on the sidewalk. Victim #2 (18/M) was found on the front porch suffering from gunshot wounds, and Victim #3 (14/M) was found just inside the residence doorway. All three males were pronounced deceased by PFD Medics. Victim #4 (16/M) arrived at Frankford South Hospital by private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. Ballistic evidence was recovered from the highway, and a firearm was recovered inside the residence. A short time later, police located a Black Ford Edge believed to be involved in the quadruple shooting/triple homicide on Palmetto Street on the 500 block of East Wyoming Street. Two... Read more →

(Above) A Proton therapy machine that delivers protons radiation directly to the tumor. Imagine a 196-ton, cancer-killing device that can target a patient's tumor with a sub-millimeter precision while sparing nearby healthy tissues and minimizing side effects. Take note of the turtle image in the ceiling above the patient's table. There were actually six of them spread out on either side of the table. . (CNBNews photo credit) William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 23, 2023)--Wednesday, January 18, 2023, I headed to the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at 3600 Civic Blvd., Philadelphia, for my last prostate cancer treatment. My wife, Connie, daughter, Connie Lynn Woods, and granddaughter, Brianna Woods, were with me. My entire family wanted to be there, but the hospital limits the number of support people you can bring with you. Part of the celebration for people who complete this journey is ringing a large... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. Abramson Cancer Center PHILADELPHIA, PA--Today, Wednesday, I left the house at 10 AM expecting traffic to be heavy because of the rain and fog. But to my surprise traffic was light. I arrived on South Street in 20 minutes and it took me another 10 minutes to navigate my way to the valet parking at the Abramson center on 34th St. Connie wanted to come with me but I told her no. I was okay. After my first treatment, I felt no side effects. I do feel nauseous and I am having headaches but I blame those problems on the hormone pills. My appointment was for 11 AM. I no sooner sat down than the buzzer I was holding started to beep. It was 10:45 AM. I am being called already. The buzzer continued to beep as I opened the door into the proton staging area.... Read more →

updated William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 5, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--This past May, I received a call from my doctor's office that I needed to see a specialist because my prostate-specific-antigen or PSA test results were high. A high PSA is one of the signs of prostate cancer. As soon as I heard that the level was high, my thoughts went to my brother and father, whom both had prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is hereditary and is slow growing. Some of the telltale signs of that cancer include: Blood in urine Blood in semen Unexplained weight loss Erectile dysfunction Bone pain (typically associated with advanced prostate cancer) A weak urine stream Needing to pee more frequently, often during the night Twelve years ago, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Fox Chase urologist Robert Uzzo removed the tumor. Fortunately for me, the biopsy of the tumor revealed that... Read more →

(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(June 22, 1994)--George F. Cleary Sr., 80, who started as a reporter and became the owner, publisher, and editor of the weekly Gloucester City News from 1950 until he retired in 1984, died Sunday at his Gloucester City home after a long battle with diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. Raised in Gloucester City, Mr. Cleary was one of the city's biggest boosters and was active in civic affairs. "He was a good hard working person," said Walt Burrows, scholastic sports editor for the Courier-Post and an associate of Mr. Cleary since the 1950s. ''He was one of the top men in town and was widely respected. He was very dedicated to the city and always used the newspaper to support the city. And he was very supportive of the city's two high schools and sports programs." Mr. Cleary served on the Gloucester City Board of Education from 1949 to... Read more →

Bill and Connie Cleary Sr. April 18, 1964, St. Mary's Church, Gloucester City To my Precious Connie, Today, we are celebrating our 58th wedding anniversary. Thinking back I remember how happy and proud I was to walk down the aisle with you on my arm. The prettiest girl in Gloucester City in 1964 is still the prettiest girl in Gloucester City today. APRIL 18, 1964 From left to right, Marion Blome, Ginny Sarlo Tavener, Dolores Cleary Raube, Joanne D'Ambra. Standing, Gary Gross, John Hindsley, Tom Sarlo, father of the bride, Connie, Bill, George Cleary Jr., Warren Tavener We were two kids still wet behind the ears. I was 19 and you 20. They said it wouldn’t last, that we were too young to be truly in love. I think we proved those naysayers wrong decades ago; don’t you? Billy Jr., Kelly Ann, Connie Lynn Our family quickly grew from just... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Peyton loves taking a ride in the van GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 17, 2021)--Monday night we headed to Dr. Ed Sheehan's Veterinary Clinic in Fairview to have Peyton's remaining stitches and staples removed. As you can imagine Peyton was very happy to get those annoying things out of her rear hip as was Connie and I. With the stitches gone so is the E collar. What made us even happier was the news that Peyton and me can get back to our daily two-mile walk. The results of her biopsy were also released last night. Dr. Sheehan said the tumor was malignant but he said, "it is a low grade malignancy." Meaning the chance of it coming back "is one in a thousand." Dr. Sheehan cautions us that he can't guarantee that someday it might return. A Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory report revealed... Read more →

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The children of this marriage were: 207. i. John b. October 29, 1884. 208. ii. George b. January 28, 1887. iii. James b. January 25, 1889. James never married. He worked at the shipyards during World War I. 202. JOHN J. CLEARY (John200, James1) b. 1867 in Camden, New Jersey, d. January 25, 1909 of "Apoplexy." The length of his illness, as stated on the death certificate, was 40 hours. At the time of his death. John was a member of the Camden Aerie, No. 65. F.O.E. Division No. I.A.O.H. Mas(-) Tribe (-) No. 101, Imp'd O.R.M. From 1884 to 1888 he is listed in the directories as living at 229 Pine Street where he worked first as a laborer and later as a clerk for J.H. Haines (1884-1886) then as a bartender for E. Barr 1887-1888). He moved to 800 S. Second Street in 1889 and his occupation is... Read more →

Down The Shore (South Jersey)-Circa 1940's The Tuckers, far left standing, our Uncle Ed Tucker with curly hair and Aunt Anna (nee Kowalski) Tucker (Mom and Dad) George Cleary and Mazie (nee Tucker) Cleary, far right standing The Messengers, kneeling far right, our Uncle Frank Messenger and Aunt Florence (nee Tucker). Read more →

UPDATE FEBRUARY 23, 2014, 11:30 PM- 6ABC Report--MAN ATTACKED WITH HAMMER by KENNETH MOTON WEST PHILADELPHIA - February 23, 2014 (WPVI) -- A man was violently attacked with a hammer outside a West Philadelphia deli and his family spoke out to Action News. It was a surprise attack. Surveillance video, obtained exclusively by Action News, shows the moment a man brutally hit 46-year-old David Woods with a hammer. Investigators say it happened at 49th and Lancaster in West Philadelphia just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.The Gloucester City man is now surrounded by family at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania but he was hit so hard, he can't even speak. "It's hard seeing him like that. It's frustrating. He looks like a completely different person. It's hard seeing my uncle like that, he's the strongest person I know," said Nicole Cohen, niece. SEE VIDEO OF THE GRUESOME ATTACK via... Read more →

Edward "Ed" Richard Pirrotta, aged 69, of Spicer, Minnesota, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Wednesday, April 3, at Rochester Methodist Hospital, following a courageous battle with an extended illness. A heartfelt memorial Mass of Christian Burial is set to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8, at the serene Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer. Friends and family are warmly invited to gather for visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the service begins at the church. Following the Mass, Ed will be laid to rest in the tranquil church cemetery, accompanied by military honors rendered by the Willmar American Legion Post #167. In lieu of flowers, memorials are graciously requested to be sent to Hope Lodge at 411 2nd Street NW, Rochester, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson Brothers Green Lake Funeral Home in Spicer. Ed was born on December 18,... Read more →

Source http://www.courierpostonline.com By RENEE WINKLER Courier-Post Staff Anyone who spotted Ruth Cleary tooling around in her red Chrysler convertible probably thought of her as a blithe spirit. She always had time to chat with neighbors she met during her 46 years in Haddon Heights or with people in nearby communities visiting the same yard sales as she. But there was a warmer, more giving side to Cleary, who died recently after an illness that forced her into a Cherry Hill nursing facility for the last year of her life. By then, her beloved car had been replaced by a wheelchair, said one of her three daughters, Kathy Underwood of Gloucester City. Cleary spent a lifetime opening her heart -- and often her wallet -- to strangers who became friends. Born in Pine Grove, Pa., near Pottsville, she was on her own at 16 after her parents' death. She began to... Read more →

Courier-Post Staff Tri-County-West Deptford hit three home runs in the first inning and outslugged Golden Nugget 16-12. Adam Tussey, who hit two, led off the game with a home run. John McMullen, Nick Dalasandro and Ryan Murray also homered for West Deptford. Dustin Roach hit three home runs for Golden Nugget. Deptford scored six times in the fourth inning and three more times in the sixth to down Dandrea 9-3. Derrick Reagan had two hits and two RBIs for Deptford. Conlin Baseball got its second game-ending home run in a week, a two-run shot by Paul Painter, to defeat Moorestown 8-6. Matt Schiecher pitched two innings of shutout relief to pick up the win. Matt Longo went 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI and scored twice to lead the Rough Riders over Bellmawr 4-1. Brian Spicer hurled a three-hitter for the win. Senior American Legion: Gary Derhagopian homered in... Read more →