NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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William E. Cleary Sr., Editor
Man Convicted of Murder for 2020 Willingboro Shooting Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 32-year-old Willingboro resident was found guilty today by a Superior Court jury of fatally shooting a man three years ago outside of a house in the township’s Millbrook Park neighborhood. After deliberating for approximately two hours, the panel returned guilty verdicts against Kwacey Q. Owens on charges of Murder (First Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful...
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Atlantic City Casinos on the Boardwalk ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (SEPTEMBER 28, 2023)(CNBNews)--Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced 10 public clinics where residents 18 years and older can receive free flu vaccinations to help protect themselves and others from contracting and spreading the seasonal influenza virus. The clinics, provided by the Atlantic County Division of Public Health, will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at various locations throughout the county...
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September 30th Featuring the Cheesesteak Egg Roll Bowl; rain or shine ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 25, 2023) (CNBNews)– Guests are invited to an action-packed day at Resorts Casino Hotel on Saturday, September 30th! Featured events include the Balls Out Block Party featuring the Cheesesteak Egg Roll Bowl, a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new menu at DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts and the opening of The Boo Bar. Balls Out Block Party The boardwalk and beach...
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DOWN THE SHORE!!! Join us for this fabulous weekend of fun, nostalgia and great music! Friday night features a ’50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. featuring The Cameos. Tickets are $20 per person. A FREE street fair will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Fox Park featuring food and craft vendors, live entertainment, a Doo Wop Bus Tour, and...
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Lower Township Police and Police Chaplain Team Host 2 Events for National Faith & Blue Weekend (October 6-9, 2023) Lower Township Police and their Police Chaplain Team invite you to join them at their National Faith & Blue events. The events offer an opportunity for community-officer engagement and are part of the nation’s largest annual collaborative policing initiative. Strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Law enforcement and faith institutions are key pillars...
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The annual family fun event! Vehicle check-in is at 4:30 p.m., event is 5:30 – 7 p.m. on October 28, 2023. Held along Olde NJ Avenue in North Wildwood. Music, Magic, Balloon Twisting and more! Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles decorated for Halloween. Children will come in costume and visit each car where families will provide treats from the trunks of their cars. There will be no judging of the children’s costumes, but...
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Maryland Fishing Report September 20, 2023 Peter and Camile Schwarb enjoyed some fun fishing for white perch recently at Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo courtesy Peter and Camile Schwarb. September weather makes for comfortable fishing, and cooler water temperatures often mean better fishing opportunities. Forecast Summary: September 20 – September 26: As we move into the opening of weekend of fall, the Chesapeake Bay is beginning to cool. The upcoming week should provide moderate temperatures with...
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Three Lower Township Police Officers were promoted recently. (photo provided) LOWER TOWNSHIP NJ (CNBNEWS)--First Class Michael Perry is a lifelong resident of Lower Township and graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School in 1999. He was hired just out of High School as a SLEO II Law Enforcement Officer with the Lower Township Police Department. He worked in this capacity until September of 2003, when he was hired as a Corrections Officer with the...
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This large red drum was caught and released recently. Photo by Travis Long Hopefully we have endured the last heat wave of the 2023 summer season. Cooler weather is predicted in the coming days and soon cool nights will begin to lower water temperatures. In the meantime, there is plenty of fun and exciting fishing to be had. Forecast Summary: September 13 – September 19: The upcoming week should provide moderate temperatures with windy conditions...
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO MONEY OF ITS OWN... IT'S YOUR MONEY THEY ARE USING TO FUND THE PROJECTS MENTIONED BELOW William E. Cleary Sr., CNBNews Editor ===================== New Jersey Also Slated to Receive Funding for Statewide Efforts NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2023) - Today, in the first ever U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), EPA announced that Ocean County, New Jersey has been selected to receive $1.9 million dollars....
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Friday, September 8, 2023, Rashanah Camper, 29 of Atlantic City, NJ, pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. The plea agreement recommends an eight-year New Jersey State Prison sentence on the attempted murder charge where she must serve 85% of her sentence before being parole eligible. She is to receive a five-year prison sentence for the endangering charge to be run concurrently. On...
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New Jersey officials push back on Ilegal Migrant Relocations ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -21 JUL 2020- View of the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) on the Jersey Shore in New Jersey, United States. EQRoy | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) — New Jersey officials are pushing back against the Biden administration's plans to relocate asylum-seekers from neighboring New York City to a federally owned airport in the state. The Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor Township...
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New Jersey Also Slated to Receive Funding for Statewide Efforts NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2023) - Today, in the first ever U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), EPA announced that Ocean County, New Jersey has been selected to receive $1.9 million dollars. New Jersey is also slated to receive over $490,000 to support its ongoing efforts to sustainably manage materials and generate less waste. Ocean county will install a...
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September features a brand-new pop-up bar, new menu options at DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts and the inaugural Cheesesteak Egg Roll Bowl! ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 6, 2023) – Resorts Casino Hotel has a month of fun planned for guests this September. Resorts Casino Hotel’s newest pop up, The Boo Bar, opens September 15th and promises to be a scary good time with drink specials and live music! Starting Friday, September 15th, guests are invited to...
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Maryland Fishing Report – September 6 Matheo Korin and his dad teamed up recently on this nice cobia. Photo courtesy of Chris Korin Although schools are now open and vacation season is mostly done, good summer fishing continues across Maryland. Take some time on the weekends and after-school hours to enjoy fishing together. Forecast Summary: September 6 – September 12: The upcoming week will be warm with scattered rain likely Friday through Monday. These conditions...
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From the moment you hear about WildCard City Casino, you might wonder what sets it apart in the vast ocean of online casinos. Born in the breezy summer of 2020, this digital wonderland takes your average online casino experience, sprinkles in some glitz, adds a dash of tech-savviness, and serves up an unforgettable gaming fiesta. 🎲Journeying Through Wild Card City's Origins In the ever-evolving world of online gambling, every platform has its own tale. Wild...
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Escape to the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show! Four days only! September 7-10th at the Farley State Marina adjacent to the Golden Nugget casino/hotel in Atlantic City! Be the first to see the new 2024 model introductions from over 70 boat manufacturers. Now emerging as the largest in-water boat show in the northeast & mid-Atlantic regions, the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat show features more boats in the water than any other show in...
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ATLANTIC CITY — Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit: Based upon filings from the casino licensees made with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casino licensees reported 2nd quarter 2023 Net Revenue of $819.0 million reflecting a 1.2% decrease over the same quarter last year. Casino licensees reported 2nd quarter 2023 Gross Operating Profit of $146.0 million, a 20.5% decrease compared to 2nd quarter 2022. For the first six months of 2023, Net Revenue...
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Saturday, Sept 9th & Sunday, Sept 10th, 2023 Starting at Gardners Basin in the early '90s, with a brief hiatus, the Seafood Festival returned to the region on Bader Field in 2012 for a 7-year run. In 2019, the Festival traveled approximately 1-mile "downbeach" to Ventnor! This move was an exciting change that allowed festival-goers to explore and discover new seaside towns and South Jersey areas. For 3 years now, Ski Beach has been a...
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Throughout Labor Day weekend Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Beach, Florida CNBNews graphic file As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Coast Guard is warning beachgoers to exercise caution when entering the water, especially for children and inexperienced swimmers. The effects of tropical storms are expected to create strong rip currents and high surf along the Mid-Atlantic coast, which can be dangerous even for the most experienced swimmers. Even if the weather appears favorable and beach conditions seem...
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photo provided ATLANTIC CITY NJ -- (CNBNews)--Come out this Labor Day Weekend to Golden Nugget in Atlantic City for MICHAEL - A Tribute to Michael Jackson! Brilliantly executed by award-winning MJ tribute artist, “ICE”, this full-production show includes all the hits of Jackson's illustrious career, along with live dancers and the Even Stephen orchestra under the direction of Stetson Burden. Fans will hear the hits and be mesmerized by the spot-on mimicry of Jackson and...
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PHILADELPHIA (CNBNews)(August 31, 2023)– The Coast Guard rescued a kite surfer from a sand bar about one mile from Barnegat Light, New Jersey, Thursday. A good Samaritan contacted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Thursday morning and reported that a person was stranded on a sand bar waving for assistance. The person in distress was reported to be directly across from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light near Sledge Island. A 29-foot Response – Boat...
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Celebrate Sunday Funday at The Yard at Bally’s this September! Enjoy all your brunch favorites and more for $34.99 at Backyard Boozy Brunch. Go bottomless for $10 – Mimosas or Bloody Mary's, plus beer specials starting at $5. Sunday's, now through September from 10 AM - 1:30 PM. Get a taste of the traditional backyard pig roast bar-b-que buffet at The Yard for $34.99 and enjoy live entertainment and beer specials starting at $5. Sunday,...
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PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard rescued four people and a dog from a boat taking on water Sunday near the Forked River in Barnegat Bay. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cynthia Oldham U.S. Coast Guard District 5 Subscribe40 facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttonsharethis sharing button A recreational boat is capsized near the Forked River in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2023. A 29-foot Response Boat – Small crew from Coast Guard...
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Sunday, September 3 ~ 1:00PM-10:00PM Live music, free activities for the kids, craft vendors, food vendors, and more. Sign up to be a craft vendor: https://cityofwildwood.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=86 Sign up to be a food vendor: https://cityofwildwood.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=87
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at approximately 10:40 pm, the Atlantic City Police Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Caspian Avenue in reference to a juvenile male with a stab wound. A 16-year-old Atlantic City male was located in an apartment with what appeared to be at least one stab wound to the chest area. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Medical Center in Atlantic City where he...
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images provided by Courtney Colletti | Aug 7, 2023 | 2023 Today, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Visit Atlantic City and David Schultz Airshows unveiled the full Show Day performance schedule for the 2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow. This year’s show is set to take to the skies above Atlantic City on Wednesday, August 16 starting at 11 a.m. Celebrating its 20th year in Atlantic City in 2023, the Visit Atlantic City Airshow is the...
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...ANNOUNCE NEW CHEF, TEA BY THE SEA, JAZZ FESTIVAL, GIRLS WEEKEND, BREW FOR TWO, NEW MUSIC LINE-UP, CHARITY BENEFIT AND EVENTS FOR AUGUST TO OCTOBER 2023 There's still time to plan the perfect vacation escape to historic Cape May with new dishes, drinks, renovated rooms and more at The Montreal - plus those ocean views Cape May, NJ - Madison Resorts is making it a summer (and fall) to remember with exciting shore surprises at...
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Maryland Fishing Report – August 9 Jake Prior holds up a big northern snakehead he caught in an upper Bay tidal river. Photo courtesy of Jake Prior Fishing is good this week in all parts of the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays, and the many freshwater areas throughout the state. Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ biologists are looking to better understand the striped bass recreational fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and are...
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, sits between two major casino hubs: Atlantic City and Philadelphia. This makes it an excellent spot for those who love gaming. The professional team of NJCasimile.com has provided valuable insights for this review. We explore the top casinos around Gloucester City. Overview of Gloucester City's Casino Scene In 1974, New Jersey residents voted against legalizing casino gambling statewide. But a twist came in 1976 when they approved a new referendum that...
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August features exciting entertainment, Hot Summer Fun Promotions, a special meet & greet and more! Resorts, photo provided ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 1, 2023) – Things are heating up during the month of August with Hot Summer Fun at Resorts Casino Hotel! “Shake Your Groove Thing” every Sunday night in the Superstar Theater at Atlantic City’s #1 tribute show, Disco Inferno! Every Rolling 45 Friday, Resorts Casino Hotel picks 45 winners to roll the dice...
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AVALON, NJ (August 2, 2023)--Greg “Chet” Johnson has been appointed to the Avalon Borough Council to fill the vacated seat of Mayor John McCorristin. Johnson was sworn in by Mayor McCorristin at the July 26th meeting of Borough Council. “I am honored and excited to be part of the leadership team in this great community”, Johnson said. “I have lived in Avalon for 30 years and have seen first-hand how the team approach is the...
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Avalon Mayor John McCorristin presents the check to Avalon Councilmember Barbara Juzaitis. Avalon Mayor John McCorristin presented Avalon Borough Council Revenue and Finance Committee member Barbara Juzaitis with a check totaling $1,879,072. The check represents the amount of excess surplus generated by the five-star Avalon Free Public Library during the last fiscal year. In 2010, New Jersey approved legislation (A-2911) that requires free public libraries to transfer any excess surplus to the host municipality for...
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Atlantic City (in The Quarter at Tropicana - 2801 Pacific Ave.) will celebrate National Rum Day with month-long $15 rum flights in August, and half-priced rum drink specials on National Rum Day on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the bar. Cuba Libre is calling all rum fanatics and enthusiasts to join in the rum celebration as they partner with Bacardi and Don Q...
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July 26, 2023 This huge bluefish is an example that you never know what can happen when you cast a line. Photo by Travis Long Summertime fishing is in full swing, and anglers have been finding many adventures with other species of fish during the two-week striped bass closure in the Chesapeake Bay. Forecast Summary: July 26 – August 1: Bay waters will continue to heat up with high temperatures, and a small chance of...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Rahmir Brown, 22, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery and second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun. Brown admitted to brandishing a handgun and demanding money from a cashier at Joe’s Food Market in Pleasantville on December 4, 2021. Brown’s plea calls for five years in State Prison subject to the No Early Release Act, meaning he must serve 85% of his sentence before he...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – Detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Financial Crime Unit charged Laurie Montgomery, 53, of Linwood, NJ, with stealing more than $150,000.00 while acting as the treasurer of the Linwood Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Linwood Street Hockey Association. Montgomery is charged with two counts of Theft by Failing to Make the Required Disposition of Property Received, crimes of the third and second degree. The investigation began in August 2021, when...
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AVALON, NJ (July 27, 2023)--(CNBNews)--Avalon municipal tax bills will be mailed on July 28, 2023. The Borough received the County tax rate on July 17th; now, the software has been updated and information is viewable on this website. The grace period will be extended until Monday, August 21, 2023. On Monday, July 17th, the County of Cape May provided Avalon and other communities with the final tax rate, including the municipal, county, and other taxes....
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AVALON, NJ (July 27, 2023)(CNBNews)--Come join us for Avalon's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st from 6 PM to 9 PM at the intersection of 29th Street and Avalon Avenue. This exciting event is being hosted by the Police and Fire Departments, along with the Public Works Department. For further details, please see below. CATEGORY DOWN THE SHORE
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MAYS LANDING, N.J. (June 21, 2023) — With cool spring temperatures giving way to hot summer days, Atlantic City Electric wants to help customers save both money and energy by offering the following tips: Check your thermostat. Set your thermostat a few degrees higher if health permits. You can save about two percent on your bill for every degree you raise your thermostat. Consider investing in a smart thermostat that can adjust the temperature while...
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CNBNews Graphic file ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 15, 2023)(CNBNews)--The Atlantic City Police Department arrested two men following surveillance and assistance from a k-9 unit. On July 15, 2023, at 12:33 PM, Detectives Christopher Dodson and Alberto Valles were surveilling Trenton and Crossan Avenues regarding complaints of narcotic activity from residents. During the surveillance, the detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop in reference to a narcotics investigation. The driver, Kareem Wiley, had a suspended driver’s license...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Suzanne Ricketts, 43, of Pleasantville, NJ, was indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury for official misconduct, theft by deception, and computer crimes. The case stems from an investigation into her actions while a civilian employee of the Atlantic City Police Department. In 2020, the Atlantic City Police Department began investigating alleged discrepancies in Ricketts’ timesheets. A review of the surveillance and computer systems showed differences...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – Raul Virella, 30, of Bordentown, NJ, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 for committing second-degree aggravated assault. The sentence is subject to the No Early Release Act, meaning that he must serve 85% of that sentence before he is eligible for parole. On February 8, 2022, Officer D. Fabrizio of the Galloway Township Police Department responded to an altercation in the area...
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MAYS LANDING, NJ – On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Carlton Priester, 34, of Trenton, NJ was sentenced by the Honorable Bernard E. DeLury, Jr., P.J.Cr. to five years of probation for second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun over the State’s objection. Priester originally pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The agreed-upon sentence recommendation between the parties was three years in New Jersey State Prison, with a one-year period of parole ineligibility. At today’s sentencing,...
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LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ (July 21, 2023)(CNBNews)Come out and enjoy Lower Township’s National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, on the grounds of Lower Cape May Regional High School, located at 687 Route 9 in Erma, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be public safety and other informative displays, with free giveaways. The kids can also enjoy games, prizes, races, and inflatables. There will be complimentary food, refreshments, and live music from Animal...
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$100 million ISLAND Waterpark features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot surf simulator, first-of-its-kind nightlife entertainment exclusively for adults and much, much more ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The famed Atlantic City Boardwalk will enter a new era this summer with the debut of ISLAND Waterpark at The Showboat Resort, which is scheduled to open on June 30, 2023. The Showboat Resort, developed by Tower Investments CEO and Showboat owner Bart Blatstein, is...
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The U.S. Coast Guard, Down Township Fire Department, and Little Creek Fire Department respond to a 42-foot recreational boat fire in Delaware Bay, July 18, 2023. The mariner aboard was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape May 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew and safely brought to shore. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape May/Released) PHILADELPHIA (July 19, 2023)-- – The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water Tuesday...
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 17, 2023)(CNBNews)--At a recent meeting, the Mayor and Council of Gloucester City, approved the annual renewal of liquor licenses for ten taverns, five package goods stores, four club licenses, and one inactive license. The licenses expire each year on June 30. It cost $1,650 to renew a plenary retail consumption license; $1,150 for a plenary retail distribution license, and, $188 for every club license...
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On July 8, 2023 passed away. Age 88, Of Cape May, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ. Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late, Stanley and Victoria (Dmochowski) Bilcharski. Loving mother of Terri Matlack, Kelly Zaine, John Zaine; cherished grandmother of Joey, Angela, Jenifer, Lindsay, Taylor and Morgan. Agnes was predeceased by her beloved husband, John A. Zaine in February 2007. She will be sadly missed by many, and forever in...
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In the early morning of July 10th, 2023, Joanne C. Brophy passed away peacefully and was reunited with her late son, John Anthony Brophy. JoAnne of Gloucester City was 59 years old at the time of her passing, surrounded by family and staff at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, who provided excellent care for many years. JoAnne is the treasured wife of 38 years to Jay F. Brophy. Cherished daughter of Veronica Kent (nee...
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