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Jogger was Attacked at Haddon Lake Park, Mount Ephraim on Sunday, November 11

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (November 12,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Mount Ephraim Chief of  Police Brian Conte released the following information about an assault at the Haddon Lake Park on Kings Highway on Sunday, November 11. 

On November 11th, 2018 at approximately 7:00pm, the Mount Ephraim Police Department received a call for an assault at Haddon Lake Park. An adult female reported that while running the track around the lake, she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male and forced into a struggle. The victim was able to get away from the assailant, thankfully suffering only minor scrapes and abrasions. As she fled the scene, the victim observed a male wearing a puffy black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, possibly a mask and black shoes; running into the wooded area towards the Mount Ephraim Little League baseball fields.

Kiwanis Club Presents Free Dictionaries to Over 130 Cold Springs School Students

 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 7, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Over 130 excited and appreciative third graders and their teachers at Gloucester City's Cold Springs School received personal dictionaries as gifts from the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons.  #KidsNeedKiwanis

Presenting the dictionaries from the Kiwanis Club are Milton Smith, Jack Wilson and Pat Wilson.  Cold Springs School assistant principal Kate Kearney accepted the donation on behalf of the school.

Father John P. Ward, Parish Priest for 45 Years

Father John P. Ward

 

Father John P. Ward, who retired in 2010 after serving as a parish priest for 45 years, died Nov. 2.

John (Jack) Ward was born in Bayonne, N.J., on May 16, 1938 to Charles S. Ward Sr. and Mary (Mae) Brand. He was the youngest of siblings Margaret (m. Charles Famula), Anne (m. David von Schaumburg) and Charles.

HE SIGNED THE PLEDGE!

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

RELATED: 

Former Gloucester City Resident Paul DilksAnnounces Run for the First Congressional District

Auto Zone Coming to Brooklawn Shopping Center

 

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BROOKLAWN NJ (October 31,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--An Auto Zone Store will be moving into the former Ming Kui Lau Restaurant, U.S. Route 130 and Browning Road, Brooklawn. Today work began on removing the second floor of the building. According to the South Jersey Observer the property sold for $960,000.  The restaurant closed its doors in June. 

Earlier this year the Brooklawn Planning Board granted minor site plan approval for an approximate 6,800 square foot AutoZone retail store with accessory on-site parking, loading area, identification signage and related site improvements. The second floor of the Ming Kui Lau restaurant was being removed today. An approximate 1,200 square foot building addition will be added to the building. 

An Advance Auto Parts store is located approximately 200 yards from where the new Auto Zone Store is being constructed.

Dawn Watson's Pet Tip of the Week: Guarding Behavior

 

Dawn Watson | CNBNewsnet

  

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (October 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A friend of mine was walking her dog the other day and suddenly, her dog began barking and lunging at a stranger who was coming from the other direction. They were new to the area and previously, the dog had not shown any such tendencies. My friend was puzzled at her usually-calm dog’s behavior so I explained my opinion on the topic.

  

Molly (the dog) lived in a suburban setting with few neighbors before moving to the city. She was accustomed to the relative quiet of her former neighborhood. Due to a sad family situation she moved miles away with one of her owners (the other owner passed away, suddenly).

  

 

Dawn Watson's Just Sayin': Living the Dream

 Dawn Watson | CNBNewsnet
 

 

  

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ(October 22,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--When I was a child I dreamed of becoming someone special. The criteria for success changed weekly depending on the resources surrounding me. 

 

For example I often dreamed of becoming a figure skater but even at a young age I didn’t have the figure for it. I thought of teaching but did not possess the confidence or temperament. Besides, I was afraid I’d favor the dorky kids and start punishing the bullies.

Over 2 Million Pounds: Ruiz Food Products, Recalls Beef and Poultry Products

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 Due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination in Onion Ingredient

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2018 (CNBNewsnet) – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,490,593 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos that may be adulterated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Camden County Republicans: CC Prosecutor Should Investigate Voorhees Deputy Mayor Ravitz

 

Videos and police reports show Ravitz potentially obstructing a law enforcement official and impersonating a police officer during encounters with local police and Voorhees residents

 Camden County Republican Chairman Richard Ambrosino, Jr., today called on the County Prosecutor to review recently released video of two separate encounters involving Voorhees Deputy Mayor Jason Ravitz during which Voorhees police had to be dispatched.

GCity Development Plans; Rams Forfeits Football Game; Gloucester Township in the Top 30

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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

GLOUCESTER CITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS—The City of Gloucester City passed resolution, R#027- 2018 in January authorizing the City Planning Board to do a redevelopment study described as the Gloucester City West Scattered Site Area in Need of Redevelopment Study. The resolution originally included a large area to be investigated, however the focus of the Study Area was later reduced to a much smaller area, stated the legal notice. The areas being investigated at this time are those generally near the intersection of Ridgeway Street and Atlantic Street, as well as the property on Cumberland Street west of King Street, commonly referred to as the Freedom Pier. A map of the study area along with a report on that proposed development prepared by CME Associates, who was authorized to prepare an assessment of the proposal can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, 512 Monmouth Street. 

According to the legal notice, which was updated and published in a daily newspaper this past weekend, the City intends to obtain the properties outlined in the report through eminent domain.

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I-295 and I-76 overnight ramp and lane closures

PART  of the Direct Connection project, Detour Necessary for Drainage Work 

 

(Trenton)(October 4, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a series of ramp and lane closures that will take place overnight for the next two weeks on I-295, I-76 and Route 42 as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. 

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Obituary: Joseph Nelson, age 37, of Mt. Ephraim

Joseph Lyle Nelson

Mt. Ephraim – On September 19, 2018. Age 37. Predeceased by his mother, Eileen Durkin Nelson and his sister, Eileen Nelson. Survived by his girlfriend Nicole Beck and her children, Jayson and Ariya.; Maureen and Paul Gorlewski and Sean and Jacquelyn Beck.

Visitation Saturday Oct.6^th from 10:30 AM to 12 N at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service 12 Noon in the funeral home. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City.

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

 

STATE COMMISSION OF INVESTIGATION: The Corrupt Recycling of Contaminated Soil and Debris

(CNBNews Editor's Note)--Doing research for a possible story about the dirt dumped at Southport in Gloucester City we stumbled upon a March 2017 State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation (SCI) report named "Dirty Dirt The Corrupt Recycling of Contaminated Soil and Debris". Despite the fact that the report is over a year old we decided to run excerpts of it because the document mentions two landfill operations in the South Jersey area that have been ongoing for years. One of the landfills is located in Palmyra and the other is in Bellmawr. Besides those two there are other New Jersey landfill sites  analyzed in the document.

*17th Annual Heroes To Hero Memorial 5K Run/ Walk October 13, 2018!

5K Run/Walk — USATF Certified Race to honor three fallen
firefighters — Tom Stewart, III, Chief James Sylvester and
Deputy Chief John West, who gave their lives in the line of duty
trying to save three little girls in a fire in Gloucester City on
July 4, 2002.

SJ Young Democrats honors 18 Candidates at their Seventh Annual Endorsement Party

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Last night the South Jersey Young Democrats hosted their Sixth Annual Endorsement Party, honoring 18 candidates throughout South Jersey 40 and under. These candidates ranged from Township Committee candidates to Congressional candidates. With over 55 Young Democrats in attendance this event, records were set not only for attendance, but for dollars donated as well. Nearly $5,000 was donated to the endorsed candidates.

Obituary | Marie R. D'Ambrosia of Mount Ephraim

Marie R. D’Ambrosia (nee Cortale), on September 12, 2018, of Mt. Ephraim; formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Cleo “Michael”. Devoted mother of Lynn Panchella (Thomas) and Sheila Mattio (Rocco). Loving grandmother of Thomas Panchella and Brianna Mattio and great grandmother of Brayden Panchella. Dear sister of Nicholas Cortale.

Services were under the direction of the GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research by visiting “In Memory Of” at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org/marie-r-dambrosia or by making your check payable to In Memory Of and mailing to In Memory Of, PO Box 5472, Charlottesville, VA 22905.

 

Camden County Flu Shot Schedule

 

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (September 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Camden County Board of Freeholders is proud to announce the 2018 Influenza Immunization Schedule for Camden County Residents. The County offers a number of times and locations throughout the County during the fall.

Obituary | Marie R. D'Ambrosia of Mount Ephraim

Marie R. D’Ambrosia (nee Cortale), on September 12, 2018, of Mt. Ephraim; formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Cleo “Michael”. Devoted mother of Lynn Panchella (Thomas) and Sheila Mattio (Rocco). Loving grandmother of Thomas Panchella and Brianna Mattio and great grandmother of Brayden Panchella. Dear sister of Nicholas Cortale.

Flowers Family Donates Another $50,000 to the Brooklawn School District

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• The Brooklawn School District invited the Flowers family back to Alice Costello School to rededicate the newly renovated library in their family’s name.
• The Flowers family, for whom the library is named, gave an original donation of $100,000
  to the school district in 2003.
• Money from the original donation was used to modernize the library with new paint, carpet, furniture, and a touchscreen TV.

 

Brooklawn School District Superintendent Sam Rossetti welcomes the students, their families and friends to the rededication and grand re-opening of the Flowers Library. (photo provided) 

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Brooklawn, NJ (September 10, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- The Brooklawn School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on September 5th, to mark the rededication and grand re-opening of the Flowers Family Library and Media Center at Alice Costello School. This ceremony coincided with the first day of school for students at Alice Costello School. A crowd of parents, grandparents, community members, and eager students gathered in the front of the library for the brief ceremony commemorating the rededication.

Route 130 Traffic Accident, Utility Pole Broken

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 1, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--According to Gloucester City Police Lt. Steve Burkhardt at 5:02 am  today, Saturday, a vehicle struck a utility pole on Rt. 130 south in front of Universal Supply and snapped the pole, causing the power lines to fall onto the vehicle.  Nobody was injured and the utility pole is currently being replaced. The solar panel, laying on the ground in the distance in front of the black truck was knocked off an adjoining pole.

 

Burkhardt said the driver reported he was forced off the road by a vehicle making an illegal left turn out of the Budget Inn parking lot, (located across the street from Universal) onto Rt. 130 south.  

The investigation is ongoing.

 

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Obituary | Arlene J. Horton of Mt. Ephraim

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On August 22, 2018, of Mount Ephraim; formerly of Atco. Age 65.

Beloved daughter of the late George and Thelma (nee Straub). Devoted sister of Daniel Ashmen, Peter Ashmen, Richard Ashmen, Patrick Ashmen, Sharon Hannan, Timothy Dwyer, Jeff Ashmen, Debbie Kelly, Diane Pumphrey, Iris Chase, and the late George Ashmen, Jr. Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, and friends.

Vaping Is Really Popular in South Jersey. Here’s Why.

  

SOUTH JERSEY (CNBNewsnet)(August 31, 2018)--A few years ago, many believed that vaping would become a one-time trend that would go away as quickly as it came in-style. Fast forward a few years, and vaping is an even bigger hobby and pastime activity than ever before. The industry behind vaping is growing too, and that growth is apparent when you see the wealth of vaping gadgets you can now choose from.

Vaping is particularly popular in South Jersey. Recent studies suggest that more people are taking up vaping as a hobby simply because it is enjoyable. Newer vaporizers and the many flavors of vape juice available today certainly enhance the vaping experience to a new level. There are reasons why vaping is becoming increasingly popular, even today.

Easy to Try

In the early days of vaping, you were stuck with vaporizers designed to look like tobacco cigarettes. The kits didn’t produce that much vapor and the whole experience was more cumbersome than enjoyable. A lot of people didn’t even consider vaping as a hobby because of this.

Today, however, vaping is a trendy thing. Starter kits are designed to be more capable and stylish at the same time. The modern pod system is even more convenient to use, mainly because the devices are compact and very easy to operate.

Choosing a good kit to try is just as easy. Retailers like Blazed Vapes now offer extensive catalogs of starter kits, mods, atomizers, and vape juice flavors to try. You can rely on reviews, articles, forum posts, and YouTube videos to help you pick the right starter kit to buy too.

It’s Affordable

Silver Diner Celebrates Labor Day with Breakfast Car Show

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CHERRY HILL, NJ (August 29, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– Mark the unofficial end of summer in style at Silver Diner’s Labor Day Breakfast Car Show located at 2131 Route 38 in Cherry Hill, on Monday, September 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 The show is open to all cars, trucks and corvettes of any year. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. and the first 200 cars to register will receive a free T-shirt. The show is free for attendees and DJ Frank Staff will be providing music. A $20 car entry fee is required the day of the show. No pre-registration is required. Trophies will be awarded at 1 p.m.

The Top 30 Communities with the Highest Taxes; No. 23 Gloucester City, No. 18 Mount Ephraim

LOVE YOUR MONEY!

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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewnet

TRENTON, NJ (AUGUST 20, 2018)--NJ Advance Media for NJ.com released an article today naming the 30 towns in the State of New Jersey with the highest tax rate. There are 565 municipalities in the state of New Jersey.

So which towns actually slam their residents hardest when it comes to property taxes?

Gloucester City Police Arrest Woman with Narcotics, Her Child Was Located in Back of Car

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 17,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City Police conducted a traffic stop on Friday, August 10 at the intersection of Broadway at King Street after receiving information that the vehicle was stolen. As a result of the stop the woman who was driving the vehicle was charged with possession of crack cocaine and marijuana. The woman's seven-year-old child was located in the back seat of the car. 

Alicia R. DeVito of W. Collingswood Heights; Haddon Township High School Alumnus

Alicia R. DeVito

August 06, 1962 - August 16, 2018

Alicia R. DeVito, on August 16, 2018, of W. Collingswood Hts.  Age 56. 

Beloved daughter of William and the late Alice (nee Koszowski). Loving sister of Linda Capone. Dear aunt of Gina Capone. Niece of Daniel and Terry Koszowski and Evelyn Gotterup. Cousin of Tina Meade, Kathy Carella, Barbara Carpo, Karen Gibbons and Tisa Brader.

Creativity Lives in Gloucester City

Proprietors Park, King Street and the Delaware River, Gloucester City NJ (photo credit Dawn Watson)

(CNBNewsnet)(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)--How many artists, writers, poets, sculptors, jewelry makers, and hand crafters does it take to make a city? A good place to ask that question is right here, in Gloucester City, NJ!

   The Gloucester City Cultural Arts and Heritage Association is planning a gala tenth anniversary celebration of its popular Riverfront Cultural Arts and Music Festival on September 29 at Proprietor's Park!

Work Begins Tonight on Route 42 Bridges Over Timber Creek and Lower Landing Road

Traffic shifts necessary to replace bridge deck

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced that a new traffic pattern will begin tonight as the Route 42 Bridges over Timber Creek and Lower Landing Road bridge deck replacement project progresses between Gloucester, Camden County and Deptford, Gloucester County.

Obituary: LuAnn Mitchell, of Blackwood, formerly of Mt. Ephraim

 

Lu Ann Mitchell (nee DiCiano) passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 24, 2018, of Blackwood; formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Age 65.

Obituary | Paul F. Hendry of W. Collingswood

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Paul F. Hendry, suddenly on July 7, 2018, of W. Collingswood. Formerly of Audubon. Age 66.

Formerly married to Carole (nee Whitman). Beloved father of Dianna DeSanto-Wallace (Hal) and Lisa Walker (Rich). Devoted Pop Pop of Pat, Bobby, Tommy, Taylor, Kara, and Nick. Loving brother of John Hendry and the late Robert and David. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

K-9 Units Locate Armed Suspect Hiding in Woods Behind South Harley Avenue in Gloucester City

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (July 6, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester City Police were called to the railroad trestle that separates Gloucester City from Brooklawn on Monday morning, July 2 to assist a CSX Police K9 unit who had stopped a male, allegedly armed with a knife. 

Upon arrival at the trestle at 11:41AM, according to the police, the CSX officer reported the male threatened to hurt him and then fled into the woods.  The CSX officer conducted a track with his K9, along with Ptl. Doug Ziegler and Greg Coxe.  The K9 located the male in the woods behind S. Harley Avenue.  The male was holding his left hand in his rear pants pocket and refused officers commands to show his hands and get down on the ground.  The male continued to disregard officer’s commands and walked towards the officers with his hand still in his pocket.  The male was sprayed with pepper spray, at which time he removed his hand from his pocked and dropped a railroad spike to the ground. 

He was arrested without further incident.  Donald J. Canning III (51), a resident of the 800 block of Jersey Avenue, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and defiant trespass.  He was later released, as per bail reform guidelines.

In other matters, 

Dr. Kathleen M. Neilon of Sewell, formerly of Mount Ephraim; Activist for Austim

Dr. Kathleen M. Neilon

 

Dr. Kathleen M. Neilon, on June 30, 2018, of Sewell, formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Age 57.

Beloved wife of Dr. Timothy Morris. Devoted mother of Timothy, Kaitlyn and Erin. Dear sister of Patricia Neilon. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Dr. Neilon was the first female surgeon in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a very loving wife and mother to three wonderful children and was an activist for autism awareness.

Two Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Robbing PNC Bank in Mount Ephraim

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MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (June 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--John Dymond, 32, of Erial, and Justin Trewin, 32, of Bellmawr, were charged with Robbery in connection to a bank robbery that occurred in Mt. Ephraim on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

Hamilton Becomes ‘Field of Dreams’ for State High School Baseball This Weekend

RELATED: Gloucester Catholic v DePaul Play Saturday for State Title at Veteran's Park, Hamilton

CAPTION: From left to right, Hamilton Director of Economic Development Martin Flynn, Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede, NJSIAA Assistant Director Tony Maselli and Hamilton Director of Recreation Jeffrey Plunkett stand in front of the DeMeo Field scoreboard in Veterans Park, as Hamilton Township undergoes its final preparations as the host of this year’s state high school baseball tournament, which takes place this weekend.   

 

‘If you build it, they will come’…and this weekend they come to Hamilton.

Thanks to the town’s complete renovation of Veterans Park’s Bob DeMeo Field, Hamilton will host this year’s NJSIAA State High School Baseball Tournament.

“We are proud to host this year’s state tournament, as well as to welcome visitors from all across New Jersey to our community this weekend,” says Hamilton Township Mayor Kelly Yaede.  “It will be a great weekend for high school baseball and for our local businesses, which will benefit from the many visitors we will host.”

Matchups Draw Best Teams from Across the State  

Gloucester Catholic Awards 117 Diplomas to Class of 2018 Graduates!

 

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BLACKWOOD, NJ -- Gloucester Catholic High School awarded 117 diplomas to members of the Class of
2018 during the 89th Annual Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Hope, The Church of St. Agnes, in Blackwood, NJ.

 Patrick Glennan, who will attend the University of Pennsylvania, led the processional as Class Valedictorian. Laura Blaston, who will continue her collegiate education at Villanova University, was the Salutatorian.

 Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, Bishop of the Diocese of Camden, served as the Main Celebrant. Monsignor William Hodge, Pastor of Saint Mary's Parish in Gloucester City, and Reverend Kevin J. Mohan, Gloucester Catholic Director of Catholic Identity, were among the Concelebrants.

 Bishop Sullivan and Gloucester Catholic Principal Ed Beckett conferred the diplomas.  Megan McGowan was selected as recipient of the Bishop's Award, presented by Father Mohan.

 

Members of the Class of 2018 are:

Eugene "Rick" Malloy of Mt. Ephraim; Lions Club Member; Korean War Navy Veteran

EUGENE R. MALLOY

Eugene “RICK” Malloy of Mount Ephraim, 88, passed away peacefully & comfortably while surrounded by All of his Loving Family on Monday, June 4th. Rick was born on November  29, 1929 in Camden, N.J. to Thomas & Evelyn Malloy.  He went on to serve in the United States Navy, including the Korean War, until finally returning home in the Fall of 1952, ultimately meeting the love of his life, Catherine and marrying the following year in 1953. Moving to Gloucester City, they raised 4 wonderful children, 3 boys and a girl. Mr. Malloy was very active in the community, from his services as a Volunteer Fireman to his years with the Gloucester City Little League as a Coach and Officer.  Mr. Malloy took pride in his town and worked very hard to see improvements take place.  He was a devoted Catholic who rarely missed Mass, and he was a very active member of The City’s Lions Club right up until his last of days. He took much pride in the services of the Lions Club, most recently working last month’s Annual Chicken Dinner at the local High School.  

THE BEST FOOD TRUCK UPCOMING EVENTS

CNBNews Staff

 

(CNBNewsnet)(May 23, 2018)--Food trucks are literally everywhere, but to find and probably following around a great food truck that offers you the best and most mouth-watering food options can be a bit tricky.

A new truck on the scene is Donkey’s Place, a highly anticipated truck heading to South Jersey streets this weekend, staring in Pitman – get there for some amazing food!

 

Food Truck events are now a thing, and a big “thing” at that, and you can get everything from American diner style food to vegan delicacies and quick Tex Mex that’s well prepared and tasty too. The recent Food Bank of South Jersey food truck event, held in Pennsauken was a hit, so lets look at the upcoming food truck events to make sure you do not miss out.

Camden

Waiting on Site Plan Study:Brooklawn Council Is Considering Leasing St. Maurice Property from School District

 

 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNewsnet)—Near the end of December, the Brooklawn Board of Education began to explore what to do with the former St. Maurice property at 401 Community Road. The Board had purchased the ground about four years ago after voters approved a $1.9 million bond referendum. In February CNBNews contacted Dr. Sam Rosetti, the Brooklawn School District Superintendent about the latest plans for the empty church and rectory.

SAVE OUR SCHOOLS NJ: Tuesday, May 8 last day to join NJ DOE Assessment Collaborative

TRENTON NJ (May 6, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The New Jersey Department of Education wants to hear from parents, students, teachers and other education professionals from all over our state about what kind of an assessment should replace PARCC, both immediately and in the longer term, and about the future of New Jersey's standardized testing graduation requirements.

Dear Little League Parents, Players, Volunteers: Some Easton Ghost X Bats No Longer Allowed

On Thursday, May 3, USA Baseball informed youth organizations, including Little League, that effective immediately, the bat identified as the Easton Ghost X YBB18GX10 30/20 2 5/8" (or the "Easton Ghost X 30/20 5/8" at retail) has been decertified by USA Baseball and is no longer an approved bat under the USABat Standard. This applies to the 30-inch drop 10 variation of the Easton Ghost X only. Pursuant to Rule 1.10, this is now an illegal bat. At the time of this decertification notice, all other lengths and drops of the Easton Ghost X bat remain approved for play.

Multiple Alarm Fire in Gloucester City

photos courtesy of the Westville Volunteer Fire Department

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (April 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—A multiple alarm fire broke out at 18 South Sussex Street, Gloucester City at 12:54 AM.

CNB News Spotlight on NJ College Students

 

Students Inducted Into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at University of the Sciences

PHILADELPHIA, PA (04/18/2018)-- The following students were inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Honor Society at University of the Sciences on April 8, 2018. Invitations to join ALD, a national honor society for first-year students, are based on attaining a first-semester academic average of at least 3.50 and ranking in the top 20 percent of the class.

Ruth C. Forcini, Member of Junior Women's Club of Mt. Ephraim & Women's Specialty Retail Group

Ruth C. Forcini (nee Miller) on April 20, 2018, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Age 87. 

Beloved wife of the late Mario. Devoted mother of Patricia Ann McCaig (James), Robert Brett (Susan) and the late John Mario. Loving grandmother of Nicole Myerowytz, Tara Bennett, Brett, Christopher and Kyle Forcini. Great-grandmother of Carter Bennett. 

Dear sister of Anna McNevin and the late Richard and James Miller. Sister-in-law of Lee Miller.   Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

Ruth was a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Mt. Ephraim. She was a former Vice President of the Women’s Specialty Retail Group of Cherry Hill. 

There will be a visitation from 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. 

Memorial service 12 noon at the funeral home. 

Interment private at the request of the family.

Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Car Fire on Kings Highway

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photos credit Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department

 

MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ (April 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Mount Ephraim Volunteer Firefighters were called out to the 100 unit block of Kings Highway on April 18 at 11:24 PM for wires burning in a tree. While responding the primary wire burnt through and fell to the ground, remaining energized. Due to the wire still being live the firefighters had to wait for PSE&G to secure the power so they could safely extinguish the fire  At this time the cause of the fire is not known. There were no injuries reported. Mount Ephraim Fire Department would like to thank the Haddon Heights Fire and Police departments, Barrington EMS and Mt Ephraim Police Department for the assistance in bringing this incident under control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GHS Football Memories; Honoring Mevoli; No Local Tax Increase for some; Confidential Fire Assistant

TIPS AND SNIPPETS

 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

THE UNBEATEN GHS GRIDIRON TEAMS—Philadelphia Inquirer Sports reporter Phil Anastasia wrote a nice article April 14 on the Gloucester High unbeaten football teams of the 1969-70-71. Those players will be inducted into the Gloucester High School Athletic Hall of Fame on May 12. Other inductees are Rhonda Bennett (Class of 2001), Ashley Boulden-Myers (2003), Walt Burrows (1945), Erin James-Gorman (2000), Mike Hutchinson (1975), Sean Gorman (1998), MollyAnne Light (1999), Jason McDonnell (1999), Joe Murphy (1981), and Harry Thomas (2000). Tickets, $40, must be purchased in advance. Contact the high school for more information.

Here is an excerpt of that article.

Mt. Ephraim Volunteer Fire Dept. Kept Busy this Month with Fires, Traffic Accidents and Parade

Mt. Ephraim Volunteers (Squad 45) at a Ferry Avenue second alarm Fire in Camden City April 14 on Ferry Ave.

Photo provided by Bob Chester.

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (April 18, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department has been kept busy in April with traffic accidents, fires and the Little League parade. 

The following statement and photos are from the Department's Facebook page. 

Task Force 45 Responds to Overturned Car Crash in Mount Ephraim

photo courtesy of the Mount Ephraim Fire Department

MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ (April 6, 2018)--Shortly before midnight March 28, 2018, Task Force 45 ( Mt Ephraim, Audubon and Oaklyn Fire Departments) along with MEPRI,Bellmawr Fire Dept. EMS and Virtua paramedics were dispatched to the 1100 block of West Kings Highway for a Motor Vehicle Accident Rescue Assignment. Units arrived and found one vehicle on its roof with the occupant still in the vehicle and an accident scene that spread over a block long with debris and car parts thrown through out. The single occupant of the vehicle was able to get out on his own and was turned over to EMS. Mt Ephraim Police are investigating the accident.

Little League News: Don’t Let This Happen: Duped Into Issuing Online Payment

 source https://www.littleleague.org

At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our 7,000 local leagues. Many of these calls and emails inform us of some very positive initiatives spearheaded by our millions of volunteers. However, there are also negative situations.

Did your town do a good job with snow removal?

 

Hopefully this was winter's last hurrah! Well, technically, it's spring. New Jersey was hit with another nor'easter, the fourth to hit the northeast this month alone. This snowstorm seemed to linger ...