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Avalon Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29th, 2023: 9 am - 10:30 am Avalon Memorial Day Parade May 29, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Avalon Lions, as an organization, will participate in the Avalon Memorial Day Parade. The club President, Eileen Donovan, will present a wreath at the services. The parade will step off at 32nd Street and Dune Drive and proceed north to Veterans Plaza where the ceremony will be held at... Read more →

photos courtesy of The Audubon Fire Department AUDUBON, NJ (May 28, 2023)(CNBNews)--Quick action by Audubon firemen and supporting town fire departments kept a backyard fire on Friday from getting out of control. According to The NJPen, the fire of indeterminate origin ripped through sheds and fences on adjoining properties in Audubon on Friday afternoon, climbing up a utility pole to a pine tree, where it smoldered until fire companies from seven local communities put it... Read more →

On May 11, 2023, of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 92 years. Beloved husband of 69 years to Nancy L. Riti (nee Gingrich). Dear father of the late Ralph (Lisa) Riti, Amy (Gary) Barker, Rebecca Riti and Thomas (Mary Beth) Riti. Loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 3. Devoted brother of Evelyn Brancato. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rudy was a 1947 graduate of Girard College and a 1952 graduate... Read more →

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ, USA, May 4, 2023/einpresswire.com / --RPI Equipment, a family-owned and operated heavy equipment vendor with over fifty years of experience, has released a comprehensive guide to deep foundation drilling. This guide offers drilling contractors essential tips and insights for purchasing, inspecting, and selecting the right drill rig for their projects. Deep foundation drilling is a complex process that involves creating deep bores in the earth to accommodate significant loads. From harsh soil... Read more →

BY WILLIAM E. CLEARY SR. CNBNews CNBNews photo This photo shows a stunning view of the Delaware River and the Philadelphia skyline from the old GAF pier on Water Street in Gloucester City, NJ. Surprisingly, this prime location was never developed into a riverfront restaurant or marina. Gloucester City was once a popular tourist destination, but it seems to have lost its appeal over time. The pier will now be used for various cannabis businesses... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ ((CNBNEWS)--Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Chief Matthew Frankowski was issued a summons on April 13 for simple assault, NJ statute 2C:12-1A, “purposely/knowingly cause bodily harm to another person.” He appeared in the Borough Court today, April 26. According to the court clerk Fire Chief Frankowski (image courtesy of SJ Observer) the case was postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, May 31 at 1 PM. She said since the... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (April 18, 2023)--CNBNews received a tip late last night about Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Chief Matthew B. Frankowski being charged with simple assault. We contacted Borough Commissioner George Gies head of the Fire Committee, to confirm the incident. He said it was a personnel matter. Gies said, "As of now, I can't talk about this personnel matter. But I assure you that the Fire department... Read more →

Suddenly on April 2, 2023, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 76 years. Beloved son of the late Emmanuel and Ermina Mustaro. Dear brother of Anna (Fred) Simone and the late Joan, Shirley, Kathryn, Mary Ann and Charles. Father of Eric (Michelle) Haenggi and grandfather to Eric and Scott Haenggi. Lifelong friend and companion of Nancy Potts. Ken was a former welder/pipefitter with Pipefitters Local Union #322, Winslow Twp., NJ. Funeral service and interment will be... Read more →

(Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced $30.1 million in FY2023 Local Freight Impact Fund grants that help counties and municipalities promote the safe movement of large truck traffic. “New Jersey’s seaports, airports, and rail yards are critical pieces of our regional and national economies,” Governor Phil Murphy said. “These grants represent my Administration’s ongoing investment in our infrastructure to ensure safer, more efficient, and equitable movement of goods throughout our... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews I first met Father Brian when my mother-in-law Blanche Sarlo was sick with cancer. Brian arrived at St. Mary’s parish in 1977, a year before Blanche died. He visited her at home and during the last few weeks of her life at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. The first thing I liked about the man was his warm demeanor. He was charming and affable. He was especially easy to talk... Read more →

Richard Emery "Rock" Stefan, 65, of Mount Ephraim, NJ passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital, Abington, PA. Born in Camden, NJ in 1957, to the late, Rudolf and Elizabeth (Calloway) Stefan. Richard was a lifelong resident of Mt. Ephraim. In his early years, he had a career with Burger King. Later, he was a settlement processor for Weichert Title for over 20 years and also worked in the title insurance field... Read more →

Stephen B. Tyszka of Cape Coral, Florida and formerly of Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 91 years of age. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1931 and was the proud son to Rose (Michalczewski) and Stephen Tyszka. Stephen was predeceased by his beloved wife Lucy M. Tyszka. He is the dear father of Stephen Tyszka of Audubon, NJ, Kathryn Hambleton and her husband Scott... Read more →

On March 5, 2023 Katherine (Kay) B. Richmond (nee Morton) passed away, age 86 of Haddon Township. May 27, 1936 to March 5, 2023. Beloved Wife of the late Gilbert; daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Morton; Mother of Mary Kay Schafer, Linda (Corri) DiBagno, Marlene Richmond, Len (Denise) Richmond, David (Kristina) Richmond. Sister of Rita (Dick) McShane; Joan (late Sam) Cordner; Sally (Jim) Adams, Albert (Eileen) Morton and James (Marion) Morton; Grandmother of... Read more →

Albert Boyne II, 57, formerly of Mt. Ephraim and Haddon Heights, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2023, due to an accidental fall. He was the beloved son of the late June L. Boyne of Mt. Ephraim and the late Donald Boyne of Bushnell, FL. Albert grew up in Haddon Heights and became a skilled HVAC mechanic like his father and older brothers. He was also everyone’s go-to auto mechanic, as his expertise was second-to-none.... Read more →

Voorhees Township - Formerly of Bellmawr and Mount Ephraim. On February 4, 2023. Age 76. Husband of the late Dolores M. (nee Amadio) Mackie, February 21, 2016. William is survived by two sons and sister, Claudia Sherry. William was born in Camden and served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a plumber for the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. Relatives and friends are... Read more →

Phillip (Glenn) Young, 93, of Mount Ephraim, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He is predeceased by his first wife, Anna (Jorett) Young of 52 years, and his siblings, Jean Buck and Ruth McWilliams. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Young and his children, Donna Holzmann (Greg), Carol Heald (Charles -deceased), Mark Young (Sue)and Susan Stefan (Bruce), his grandchildren,Jeffrey Stefan (Leslie), Ashley Stefan (Brian) and Cody... Read more →

Charles F. DiMenna, on December 14, 2022, of Lindenwold; formerly of Mount Ephraim. Age 79. Beloved son of the late Frank and Pearl (Nee DeSilvio) DiMenna. Devoted brother of his twin sister, the late Joyce Mueller and the late Diane Mihalic (late Thomas). Brother-in-law of William Mueller. Loving uncle of Tara Lanzalotti (Charles), Thomas Mihalic (Pat), Frank Mihalic, Sharon Viggiano. Dear great uncle of Annalisa (Nicholas), Sophia, Tom (Michelle), Joe and the late Kelly Vanaman.... Read more →

Wheels of Change we are always collecting but are desperate for coats and boys' and men's clothing. It is cold, so many are calling for coats and warm clothing. PM me if you need to know the drop-off location and time. Read more →

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (November 19, 2022)--The Mount Ephraim Fire Department's annual Holiday Raffle is back. Each ticket is eligible for all 20 drawings. The average prize value is $250. Tickets are available through the MEFD Facebook page CLICK HERE. Black Friday sale for reduced pricing until 11/25!! The prize list includes the following: Apple Watch Kitchen Aid Mixer MMilwaukee Power Toolkit SSkullcandy Wireless Headphones Fit Bit NNintendo Switch Liquor Basket Tor Burch, Michael Koors, and... Read more →

Emanuel P. Marinacci, "Mike Manuch", on November 25, 2022, of Mount Ephraim. Age 89. Beloved wife of Eleanor A. Marinacci (nee Hunt) for 47 years. Devoted father of Michael Marinacci (predeceased), Patricia Brown (the late Robert), Rita Bennett (Michael), Mary Martino (Tony), Eleanor Gorham, Margaret Pappalardo (Joseph), and the late Stephen Gorham. Loving grandfather of Danelle Jubinik (Dave), Christine Becker (Mike), Natalie Pappalardo, Brittany Shulz, Jessica Pappalardo, Stephan Gorham Jr., Anthony Gorham, David Bennett, and... Read more →

Angelo Bimbo Nick Williams Lisa John Mandy Frank NEWARK, DELAWARE--(December 1, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--On November 12, 2022, at about 1550 hours, two male subjects knocked on the door of a residence in the unit block of Winslow Road. The subjects identified themselves as being from the “fire department” and advised that they needed to check the residence due to work being done in the area. One of the subjects provided identification that stated “fire department.” Once inside... Read more →

Kathryn Lillian Weist, age 90 of Mount Ephraim, NJ, passed away November 24, 2022. Kathryn was the wife of the late James Weist, Sr. She was born in Mount Ephraim to the late Henry Mingle, Sr, and Mary (Adleton) Mingle. Kathryn worked as a school bus driver for over 30 years. Those who rode her bus from the Gloucester City School District will remember her as "Miss Kate." We have been blessed with the presence... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. |CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 13, 2022)(CNBNews)--An unwelcome group of young men in their 20s and teens driving unlicensed ATVs and Dirt Bikes visited Gloucester City last weekend, riding up and down Broadway at a high rate of speed. 6ABC video image of illegal ATV and dirt bike drivers riding through the City of Philadelphia last summer. (see video below) On Sunday, November 6, a group of these individuals got gas... Read more →

On October 19, 2022. Age 81. Of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late, Joseph A. Keown, Jr. and Marie (Pfisterer) Keown. Joseph is survived by his life partner, Barry A. Wassinger; cherished son-in-law, Dan Borrelli (Cindy); daughter-in-law, Donna Keown; grandchildren, Thomas “TJ” Borrelli, Krystle Borrelli, Bobby Borrelli, Kenny, Eric. Charlie and Jessie. Joseph had worked for many years as a mailman with the U.S. Postal Service in Bellmawr,... Read more →

Suddenly on October 15, 2022, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ and formerly of Runnemede, NJ. Age 65 years. Loving husband of 43 years to Kelly Pitcherello (nee Taylor). Beloved father of Bryan (Dennae) Pitcherello, Daniel (Kelly) Pitcherello, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Pitcherello and Steven (Nichole) Pitcherello. Devoted grandfather of Tatiana, Zachary, Antonio, Lindsey, Gianna, Kylee, Briann, Penelope and baby girl due in December. He is also survived by many other loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited... Read more →

Betty V. Herrmann, of Haddon Township, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home on October 11, 2022, at age 95. Betty was born on November 20, 1926, to Harold and Emma Van Horn. Loving sister to Grace Van Horn Firth (Dec. 2002) and Evelynn Van Horn Boyle. Beloved wife of Frank Herrmann (Dec. 2012) for 31 years and William J. Roseboro (Dec. 1977) for 28 years. Devoted mother to William J. Roseboro, Jr. (Dec. 1998)... Read more →

Gloucester City – Formerly of Mount Ephraim. On September 2, 2022. Age 70. Loving and Cherished Wife of 50 years to John E. Green, III. Devoted Mother of Kelly (Dan) Green-Rodgers and John E. Green, IV. Adored grandmother of Arianna Rodgers. Beloved Daughter of the late George E. Snyder and Maryann Snyder (nee Pratt). Beloved Daughter-In-Law of the late John E. Green, Jr. and Mary E. Green (nee Schwartz). Devoted Sister of Don (Eileen) Snyder,... Read more →

ATTENTION! Mount Ephraim Residents-- In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5th, Public Works is asking all residents to hold brush, grass, and concrete, until the following Monday, September 12th. Thank you. Read more →

CHAPTER 22 William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 29, 2022)-CNBNewsnet--In May, we noticed construction work at a GAF property, Charles and Water Streets. The GAF Scale House once stood on the property where the work was occurring. Pine logs used to make various mill products were also stored on the same plot. And a bar and a diner were located there, too. After seeing the construction, we asked several city officials... Read more →

Kathleen M. Bocchicchio (nee Driscoll), age 71 of Mt. Ephraim, passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022, after 71 years and a courageous fight with cancer. Kathy was born in Mt. Ephraim and had been a lifetime area resident. She worked as a municipal clerk for Lindenwold Borough, filled her time watching her children’s and grandchildrens’ games, over the years, and loved her jewelry. At home, Kathy enjoyed; reading, crocheting, jewelry, watching the Eagles, spending... Read more →

in Gloucester and Camden counties; Leaf Avenue ramps to be closed overnight (Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced lane closures on Route 42 southbound tonight to implement a traffic shift and establish a median work zone, as the I-295/Route 42 Missing Moves project advances in Deptford, Gloucester County and Bellmawr and Runnemede, Camden County. Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Thursday, August 25, until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 26, NJDOT’s... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (August 22, 2022)--(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Township Police Patrols have taken several theft reports this weekend for UNLOCKED vehicles being entered and items being stolen. It's time to LOCK UP, it's almost time for the 9PM Routine! Get into the #9PMRoutine EVERY NIGHT by ensuring that your KEYS or KEY FOB'S are removed, your valuables are removed or well hidden in your vehicle, and your vehicle is LOCKED . By participating in the 9 PM... Read more →

SHOWN ABOVE, Nicholson Road, heading east into Gloucester City, NJ. Due to construction work on the freeway Nicholson Road, a significant thorofare for traffic in and out of Gloucester City will be closed soon. One of the other major roads for traffic is nearby Klemm Avenue which is also closed for several years due to the same freeway work. The sign reads ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 22, 2022. THIS ROAD IS TO BE CLOSED FOR... Read more →

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

by Dorothy Philbin | CNBNewsnet Columnist Today I received an e-mail which was an invoice from Norton Life. I have never used Norton anything, and I have life insurance, thank you Norton, so I was tempted to just delete it and go on. I looked at the invoice anyway and saw that Norton was going to charge me $298.36 for one unit (?) of what? The invoice did not have my name or address on... Read more →

John Robert "Johnny" Sheahan, 58, lifelong resident of Mount Ephraim, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. He was born in Camden, NJ to Elaine (Drozdowsky) Jones and the late Robert Sheahan. Johnny worked at the CCMUA for over 20 years and has been the departments supervisor for over 10 years. He proudly served his country as a US Navy veteran. He was a volunteer fireman in Mt. Ephraim (Haddon Heights??)... Read more →

Aunt Oley passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. A slip and fall, breaking her hip, contributed to her demise. Beloved wife of Edmond Sozzi for almost 64 years- married June 30, 1951. Born to parents Timophey Kudatzky and Emma (Stadnyk) Kudatzky on August 19, 1930. Olia enjoyed farm life as a youngster in Hopewell, Cumberland County, later living in Mt. Ephraim and graduating from Audubon High School in 1949. Retired from Campbell Soup Company after... Read more →

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NKJ (AUGUST 12, 2022)(CNBNEWSNET)--The Mount Ephraim Police Department released the following statement on their Facebook page about the recovery of a large lawn decoration stolen from a residence on Valley Road, on August 5. The theft included a large, very elaborate and expensive lawn decoration (as many of our local residents may have come to admire and enjoy). During the initial investigation, officers determined that the actors also caused damage to a neighbor’s... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNewsnet source https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/ When viewing our Gloucester City employees' and retirees' salaries and pensions (I want to know where my tax dollars are spent) I noticed that some of the databases indicated if the person was a veteran. What I found was disheartening. First, I looked at the retired teachers. There are about 200 retirees and of those I found 3 veterans. Three! Vince Kuczynski, Frank Keebler and Bob McQuillan - thank... Read more →

CNBNews Editors Note (GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ) (August 3, 2022)--We recently noticed several photos with captions on the Gloucester City Fire Department's Facebook page that we have republished below. This may be hard to believe, but there are actually people living in Gloucester City and Westville who don't have a Facebook account. As a result, they are unaware of the fire calls the GCFD has responded to, nor do they know about the training sessions the... Read more →

(nee Haury) Suddenly on July 29, 2022, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ; formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 63 years. Beloved wife of 44 years to James W. Jungclaus, Sr. Loving mother of James W. (Katie) Jungclaus, Jr., Kristin (Tom) Hosking, William (Sara) Jungclaus and Zachary (Bethani) Jungclaus. Devoted Mema to Noah, Jessica, Josiah, Elijah, Elizabeth, Olivia and Oliver. Cherished daughter of Ruth Pursglove. Dear sister of Karen (Frank) Souza and James (Trish) Haury. She is also... Read more →

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

Gail P. Tilton, on July 21, 2022, of Mount Ephraim. Age 80. Beloved mother of Nick Bubbico (Carol) and Chris Bubbico (Kalyn LeBlanc). Loving grandmother of Ashley Bubbico-Gordon (Brandon), Zakariah Costello (Maureen), Justin Michaelis (Heather) and Chloe Jones. Dear sister of Patricia Wheeler and the late Lewis "Butch" Tilton and Linda Ludzieski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gail spent 20 years working in the corporate world and 30 years working in the medical... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED Mount Ephraim Fire Headquarters (source Facebook) William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (July 13, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--We recently received an unsigned comment about the Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department. The individual alleged that one of the officers of the department was not qualified for several reasons not specified. Furthermore, the person implied that the fire department was being investigated by the NJ Department of Community Affairs. CNBNews also heard a rumor that several... Read more →

Above Gloucester City Fireman Jack Driscoll. (Facebook photo) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 11, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City Firefighter Jack Driscoll, ran a 5K recently in full gear in honor of firefighters Tom Stewart, from the Gloucester City Fire Department and Chief Jim Sylvester and Deputy Chief John West from the Mt. Ephraim Fire Department. Those men perished during a July 4, 2002 multi-alarm fire at Broadway and Mercer Sts. Three children also died in that fire. They... Read more →

(nee Campbell) Peacefully at home in West Collingswood Hts., NJ surrounded by her family on July 7, 2022. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of 53 years to Wayne A. Draves. Loving mother of Wayne A., Jr. (Dawn) of North Bend, WA, Keith (Kimberly) of Emmaus, PA and Lisa (David) Ewan of Lawrence Harbor, NJ. Devoted grandmother of Max, Charlotte, Jacob, Emma, Lisa and Laura. She is also survived by two brothers, Douglas (Helen) and Robert... Read more →

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced ramp closures will continue nightly this week on Route 42 southbound at Leaf Avenue/Exit 14 as the I-295/Route 42 Missing Moves project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. CNBNEWSNET TRAFFIC Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, June 7, until 6 a.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8, and continuing each night through Friday, June 10, NJDOT’s contractor, South State Inc., is scheduled to close and detour the... Read more →

James W Kelly, of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was 69. Jim is the dear brother of Sandra Borrero, William, Robert & John Kelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim is predeceased by his parents; WIlliam & Theresa (nee LePage) Kelly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside ceremony on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10:30 in New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Funeral arrangements... Read more →

On June 1, George Washington is coming to South Jersey to build excitement for The Skirmish (June 4’s annual reenactment of ambushes by the Continental militia in Haddonfield). An Evening with George Washington June 1 at 7 p.m. Haddonfield Borough Hall During “An Evening with George Washington,” professional actor and historical interpreter Doug Thomas will recount some of the most important moments from the struggle for American independence, as well as Washington’s key values: Honesty... Read more →