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WHY DID TRUMP WIN?

Voters Were Fed-Up with The *'Swamp'

CNBNEWS OPINION The NEVER TRUMPSTERS are still lamenting Kamala's defeat to Donald J. Trump. Not only did she lose the election, but the margin by which she was defeated was staggering, leaving her supporters disheartened and frustrated. This hatred of him is endless. And, it is bemusing that some of these individuals are unable to give a reason for their hatred. Recently, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worker in Florida directed her staff who were helping hurricane survivorsnot to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. The Daily Wire reported that the supervisor, Marn'i Washington, 38,... Read more →


Key Stages of a Criminal Case: Insights From a Houston Defense Attorney

Understanding the intricate process of a criminal case is not only enlightening but critical for anyone involved in the legal system. As a seasoned Houston defense attorney, I have navigated this labyrinth many times, garnering insights at every stage. Each phase, from investigation to sentencing, presents unique challenges and opportunities that can have a substantial impact on the case's final outcome. Allow me to guide you through this complex process, shedding light on the legal nuances that often make the difference between conviction and acquittal. Understanding the Criminal Case Process To understand the intricacies of a criminal case, one must... Read more →


CHUCKLES: LIFE IS GOOD!

I AM a Teenager, which means I'm a senior citizen who feels like a teenager. I got everything I wanted when I was a teen, but it's been 60 years since then. I don't have to go to school or work anymore, and I get money every month. I have my own place to live and no curfew. I have a driver's license and my own car, so I can go wherever I want. I have an ID that lets me buy drinks from the whisky store and go to bars. The people I hang out with aren't worried about... Read more →


GUEST OPINION:

Did Drug Traffickers Funnel Millions of Dollars to Mexican President López Obradorn?

Years before Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected as Mexico's leader in 2018, U.S. drug-enforcement agents uncovered what they believed was substantial evidence that major cocaine traffickers had funneled some $2 million to his first presidential campaign. photo courtesy of New York Post by Tim Golden ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. According to more than a dozen interviews with U.S. and Mexican officials and government documents reviewed by ProPublica, the money was provided to campaign aides in 2006 in return for a... Read more →


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Seniors….Beware of AT&T…

My wife wanted to upgrade our cell phones at the AT&T Audubon store on White Horse Pike while keeping the same basic plan that we’ve had for several years. Little did we know until we received our bank statement that we discovered a $300 monthly increase on our monthly auto pay AT&T bill!! They piled additional services and an extra line onto our bill. People working at these stores are paid on a commission basis and earn their income by selling you high-cost add ons. WARNING TO SENIOR CITIZENS…..Beware of what they are selling and what you are buying. Robert... Read more →


Explore the Potential of AI to Enhance the Precision of Your Photographs

In today's fast-paced digital age, images are critical for communication and narrative. Picture-perfect images, on the other hand, are not always easy to capture, and variables such as noise and blurriness can reduce image quality. Fortunately, AI-powered image denoiser and sharpener tools such as VanceAI Image Sharpener and AVC.ai denoiser have emerged, revolutionizing how we refine and enhance our photographs. In this piece, we'll look at the wonders of AI-powered technology, showcasing the possibilities of image denoise and sharpening tools that improve image clarity and sharpness. You can uncover the true potential of your photographs with this cutting-edge AI technology!... Read more →


Where is Gloucester High School?

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CIY, NJ --(NOVEMBER 11, 2023)(CNBNews)--NJ.com today released a list of the New Jersey's top 50 high schools' sports programs as provided by Niche.com. There are several schools in our area, but one is obvious by its omission. That is our own Gloucester High School. CNBNews graphic file The schools listed below are those in our local area. The number before the school's name is the place among public schools only. The number after the school's name is the place among public and private schools. 50. Delsea /74 48. Washington Township /72 46. Eastern Regional /70... Read more →


Why Did Gloucester City Property Taxes Increase By A $1000

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Many residents of Gloucester City were shocked to see their property taxes increase this year by as much as $1,000, and in some cases even more. When this happens someone has to look into the reason why. There will be several, no many, allocations of your tax money which may surprise you but the one documented below should startle you. Conner, Strong, & Buckelew (read this as King George Norcross) is hereby appointed as Risk Management Consultant. The services are provided through Camden County Joint Insurance Fund and there is not a specific cost associated with... Read more →


A Daughter Gives Her Mother Life Through Organ Donation

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift: It's one thing to buy your mother flowers or a gift certificate to the spa for Mother’s Day - but it’s a whole other thing to give her the gift of life. In a reversal of roles, thanks to the miracle of kidney donation, a New Jersey daughter was able to give her own mother the gift of life, 37 years after her mom gave her life. Tracy Montemayor donated a kidney to her mother Teresita Sayasa. "It definitely strengthened our bond. This was a huge deal for us. To me I just did it... Read more →


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: PERMIT ME TO TELL YOU WHAT I BELIEVE

I do not know of any one in Congress who possesses a better academic background, plus he has a great sense of humor. John Kennedy graduated magna cum laude in political science, philosophy, and economics from Vanderbilt University, was president of his senior class, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was an executive editor of the “Virginia Law Review” and elected to the Order of the Coif. He earned a Bachelor of Civil Law degree with first class honors from Oxford University (Magdalen College)... Read more →


Are Online Essay Writing Services Worth It?

An essay is a special form of independent student work, which is aimed at developing skills of research, creative work, mastering general and special methods of modern research, and an in-depth study of any issue or topic of the discipline. In addition, the work allows identifying the student's ability to independently comprehend the problem, creatively and critically explore it, the ability to select, analyze and systematize literary sources; ability to apply the acquired knowledge in the process of solving practical problems; formulate conclusions, and recommendations on the subject of research. Solving the scientific problem defined by the subject of research,... Read more →


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY : (Video) Excerpt of George Carlin, The American Dream

Related: THOUGHT FOR THE DAY But there’s a reason. There’s a reason. There’s a reason for this, there’s a reason education SUCKS, and it’s the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. It’s never going to get any better, don’t look for it, be happy with what you’ve got. Because the owners, the owners of this country don't want that. I'm talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! The Wealthy… the REAL owners! The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. Forget the politicians. They are irrelevant. The politicians are... Read more →


Iditarod UPDATE: Mushers Cycled in and out of Rainy Pass

Hi, ADN Iditarod fans, We're now a full day into the race, and the leading pack of mushers cycled in and out of the Rainy Pass checkpoint midday today. Up next is Rohn. The stretch of trail between Finger Lake and Rohn is often referred to as grueling or technical. Why? Because the trail literally crosses a mountain range — the Alaska Range. From Finger Lake, there's a steep climb, then a sharp drop down the Happy River Steps, which consists of forested shelves. Then it's up again, with more steep climbs and some sidehill trail. Norwegian musher Robert Sorlie... Read more →


ALIGNABLE POLL: 70 Percent of Small Business Owners Say Biden is a Failure

Chuck Casto from Alignable Feb 23rd, 2022 TREND TRACKER | DATA INSIGHTS | POLITICAL APPROVAL POLL: BOSTON, MA, February 25, 2022: Given that 2022 is a very significant U.S. election year, we have just conducted the first of several political approval polls planned for this year. Alignable's Political Approval Poll collected sentiments among 7,326 small business owners randomly selected and surveyed from 1/29/22 to 2/24/22. The poll asked, "Do you think the following politicians are doing a good job for your small business? Please click approve if you're happy with their performance or disapprove, if they're not meeting your expectations."... Read more →


United States v. Michael Sussman, Defendant;

Trump Was Right! The LEFT Was Spying On Him

WASHINGTON, DC (February 18, 2022)--Justice Department special counsel John Durham is rejecting allegations that he has sought to politicize the high- Connecticut's U.S. Attorney John Durham; photo released by U.S. Department of Justice profile prosecution of a Washington lawyer charged as part of his investigation into the FBI's Trump-Russia probe. "Defense counsel has presumed the Government's bad faith and asserts that the Special Counsel's Office intentionally sought to politicize this case, inflame media coverage, and taint the jury pool," Durham's filing stated. "That is simply not true," reported NPR today. Former Attorney General William Barr appointed Durham to investigate the... Read more →


New Jersey One of the Top 10 States with the Highest Number of Fentanyl Deaths in 2021

Fentanyl Deaths More Than Doubled in 30 States in Just Two Years Fentanyl Deaths Among Teens Tripled, Deaths Among Black Teens Increased 5x Akron, Ohio – In just two years, fentanyl poisoning deaths have doubled in the United States, and in 30 states, deaths have more than doubled according to a new analysis from Families Against Fentanyl. In six states, fentanyl fatalities increased nearly fivefold (Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, California and Texas). [See the report, “Fentanyl: The State We’re In” and tables at end of release below] Families Against Fentanyl also found that among teens, fentanyl poisoning deaths are rising... Read more →


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY, submitted by Chalie The Clip

I mowed the lawn today, and after doing so I sat down and had a cold beer. The day was really quite beautiful, and the drink facilitated some deep thinking. graphic The Thinker My wife walked by and asked me what I was doing, I said, "Nothing." She then said, "That's what you did yesterday!" I replied, "I WASN'T DONE , SO I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF FINISHING RIGHT NOW." The reason I said "nothing" instead of saying "just thinking" is because she then would have asked, "About what?" At that point I would have had to explain that men... Read more →


GUEST OPINION: It is Now Chic to Hate Whitey

January 7, 2022 Bill Donohue | CNBNews Contributor Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the latest cultural fashion: It has been chic for some time to say things about white people that if said about blacks would be branded racist. Now it is in vogue like never before. The irony is that the racist comments are being said by those who consider themselves to be anti-racist. They are not—they are every bit as racist as George Wallace was. To top things off, many round out their bigotry by making anti-Christian and sexist remarks. In short, they have a special... Read more →


Thanksgiving, Why You Should Be Thankful

I AM THANKFUL for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight because she is home with me, and not out with someone else. ...for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars. ...for the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because it means she is at home, not on the streets. ...for the taxes I pay, because it means I am employed. ...for the mess to clean after a party, because it means I have been surrounded by friends. ...for the clothes that... Read more →


THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY

Chapter One

by Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Contributor Most often seen in this week's news is the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. He was 17 years old, from Kenosha, Wisconsin, and went out during the riots to offer medical aid to his neighbors. Yes, he had a gun (a very big gun) with him, but he also had a medical kit and had been trained in emergency medicine. So what's the problem? There shouldn't have been a problem. ALL issues pertaining to guns are STATES RIGHTS ISSUES. The United States Constitution lists what the federal government can and cannot do. It doesn't mention guns.... Read more →


LOVE YOUR MONEY: House Passes Seven Appropriation Bills Totaling Billions and Billions of Dollars

Gloucestercitynews.net graphic files WASHINGTON DC (July 29, 2021)--The House today passed, on a 219 to 208 vote, a package of seven 2022 appropriations bills. The legislation funds the Departments of Agriculture, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as The Judiciary, Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, the Executive Office of the President and general government functions of the Executive Branch, military construction activities at the Department of Defense, and other independent agencies. How Much is $1... Read more →


SURVEY SAYS! New Jersey The Worst State To Start A Business

By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – New Jersey is the worst state in which to start a business, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. The Garden State “has the fourth smallest percentage of engaged workers – 29, and registered a growth of just 1.5% in the number of small businesses,” WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez said in an email to The Center Square. “In terms of jobs, there has been a drop of almost 5% since 2017, and the working-age population has also dropped by 1.2%. “But business costs are where New Jersey really... Read more →


*New Jersey Politics: Vote for Scheets, Moore, and Boberg for CAMDEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Camden County has one of the highest median property taxes in the United States and is ranked 23rd of the 3,143 countries in order of median property taxes. They are running to be your COMMISSIONERS to end sweetheart deals for the powerful special interests and politically connected. Johanna, Jennifer, and Rachel will fight hard everyday to hold the line on taxes and protect your hard earned money. They need your votes. They want to get rid of those entrenched Democrats that have made Camden County an undesirable place to live and to do business here because taxes are so high.... Read more →


The Corporal Works of Mercy: A Prisoner Who Kept His Promise To God

By Joanna Gardner/Diocese of Camden “Encountering Mercy” is a series exploring the corporal works of mercy during the Jubilee Year through the lens of the people whose lives exemplify them. In June the Diocese of Camden focuses on “Visit the Imprisoned.” This month’s profiles will highlight examples of those who experience these corporal works of mercy in their daily lives. James Pritchett, 47, was looking at going back to prison again, this time for 20 years. He had already spent seven years of his life in the criminal justice system, five of them at one time in his 20s, but... Read more →


5 Signs Divorce Mediation May Be the Right Choice

By Lynda King While marriage is relatively straightforward and quick, there are numerous ways to get a divorce. Many types of divorce can lead to long, costly court battles or months of negotiation that leave everyone bitter and exhausted. If you and your spouse agree on everything, an uncontested divorce is the path of least resistance, just needing the divorce agreement drafted up and submitted to a court. However, in most divorces, there is at least one area or asset that the couple can not agree on. This could be something as large as who gets to stay in the... Read more →


PROPERTY TAXES

Gloucester City in the Top 30 with the Highest; Brooklawn in the Top 30 with the Lowest

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews The Top 30 Communities in New Jersey with the Highest Property Taxes Gloucestercitynews.net graphic files NJ Advance Media released an article recently regarding the 30 communities in the state of New Jersey with the highest property tax rate. Keep in mind that there are 565 towns/cities in the entire state. So to be listed in the top 30, in this case, is not something to brag about. Residents living in any of those 30 communities should call their mayor and city council/commissioners and demand they explain why they are paying more in taxes than... Read more →


VIDEO: Rush Limbaugh's Final Show of 2020

"I wasn't expected to be alive today," he said. "I wasn't expected to make it to October, and then to November, and then to December. And yet, here I am, and today, got some problems, but I'm feeling pretty good today." ~ Rush Limbaugh (December 20, 2020)--Rush Limbaugh opens his final show of 2020 by reflecting on what's important. Trust El Rushbo when he says it will never be time to give up on yourself. Read more →


Op-Ed: “Society In Decline”

by Earl Foster So we had another election where voting is questionable depending on your perspective. In spite of countless reports of ballot harvesting, and missing ballots, those in any authority refuse to acknowledge there was/is a problem. Were the “Legal American” people cheated out of their vote and the election process? We may never know as a dangerous president was set due to a virus situation unleashed on the world and used by politicians to gain particular advantages over society in the opinion of many. During the year 2020 we saw that certain riots, looting and destruction of property... Read more →


Acenda and Gloucester County NAACP Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Annual Volunteer Day Canceled Due to COVID-19 (January 12, 2021 - Glassboro, NJ) - January 18 marks the 26th anniversary of the MLK Day of Service that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For the past three years, Acenda and the Gloucester County NAACP have joined together at Acenda's Glassboro headquarters to mark this day of service. Volunteers gathered to assemble baby bundles for new moms in... Read more →


CNBNews December 2020 Cheers/Jeers

William E. Cleary Sr. and Friends | CNBNewsnet CHEER--Food pantries in Bellmawr and Barrington were beneficiaries of grants from the New Jersey District of Kiwanis during December. Grants of $150 each were presented by the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons to Bellmawr Mayor Charles Sauter and Barrington Municipal Clerk Terry Shannon. Each municipality will distribute the funds to smaller pantries serving their residents. Over the course of this calendar year, over $1000 has been raised and donated by the Kiwanis Club to area food pantries in Collingswood, Cherry Hill, Barrington, Bellmawr, and Camden. Also, financial support and gifts-in-kind have been... Read more →


GUEST OPINION: Why We Oppose Biden's Remark 'Lets All Be A "United States" Again'

CNBNEWS EDITOR'S NOTE: The divide between the Left and the Right will take a long time to heal if ever. The Baker County Republicans, Baker County, Oregon have listed a number of reasons why they are in no hurry to mend fences with the Democratic Party, especially with Joe Biden. Here is a why I have a small issue with the whole, let us all be a “United States” again, from Joe Biden. For the last 4+ years, the Democrats have gone scorched earth. You have salted the fields and now you want to grow crops. The problem is we... Read more →


Peyton and Me Meandering through the Streets of South Jersey (Gloucester City Chapter IV)

The outside structure of Jacks' Twin Bar has been showing signs of neglect for a while. It makes you wonder why isn't the owner made to repair it? (CNBNews photo) William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews (Gloucester City, NJ)(November 22, 2020)(CNBNews)--After years of neglect Jack's Twin Bar, Broadway, and Market Street is nearing the end. The condition of the building looks like it is beyond repair. Peeking through the window on the Broadway side you can see broken pieces of sheetrock mixed with leaves. Most likely the leaves got into the building through one of the many holes in the... Read more →


GUEST OPINION: Antifa Group Violently Attacks Trump Supporters at MAGA March (video)

WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 17, 2020)--On Saturday, at the Million Maga March in DC, over 200K people peacefully protested. Afterward, when everyone was walking home, left-wing activists violently attacked those Trump supporters. This is just one small front in the battle for America’s soul raging across every major city in America! #StopTheSteal #MillionMAGAMarch #Antifa source The Epoch Times RELATED: VIDEO: Trump Lawyer Sydney Powell: 'Ready to Overturn Election Results' Black Lives Matter Member Who Sucker Punched Trump Supporter Arrested by Washington DC Police THE EPOCH TIMES, Truthful Journalism: What's Happening to America's News? Great Newspaper, The Epoch Times IT AIN'T OVER... Read more →


The huge secret for profitable investment: Fry’s investment report

Investment is a colossal risk with the expectation of earning big. Today financial knowledge is generously distributed by so-called experienced investors. All to lure traders and investors into cashing in money in stock markets with a promise of huge profits. It’s challenging settling for all the experts’ ideas without the knowledge of who’s genuine. The different options are overwhelming and it calls for proper research in the investment field. However, Eric Fry has new opinion on investment, he claims to have best plan for investors. Eric claims to harbor an investment secret which will blow investors’ minds off. How genuine... Read more →


' The Twilight Zone ' aka:...

Living in the Left's Upside Down World

by Bruce Hendry This summarizes a lot of my feelings and confusion over what seems to be happening in our much divided country. What is really sad, is that I have several friends (good people) to whom I am not sending this, for the primary reason that they hate our President and therefore think these statements are political, when they are NOT. They are factual. The Twilight Zone....https://screenrant.com I have been confused by the hostility of family and friends. I look at people I have known all my life— so hate-filled that they agree with opinions they would never express... Read more →


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Wake Up Call for Die Hard NFL Football Fans

"RESPECT" think about it ???? Some Folks Have Come to Despise the NFL. For fans who follow the sport, most of this will be a simple reminder of things you already know. For the rest, it's a wake-up call: Auguste Rodin, The Thinker In 2012 the NFL had an issue with Tim Tebow kneeling before each game to pray, they also had an issue with Tebow wearing John 3:16 as part of his eye-black to avoid glare, and made him take it off. In 2013 the NFL fined Brandon Marshall for wearing green cleats to raise awareness for people with... Read more →


Written while waiting for the Podiatrist, the Ophthalmologist, or was it the Dentist?

By: Joe Ball, Publisher CNBNews Contributor I’m a senior citizen in age, not in activities. I think I’m one of those who fit the expression, “The senior citizens of today often are like the middle-aged of 20 years ago.” It’s good to think that. “Because I fit it.” My wife, Sandy, tells me, however, should I be asked “How old are you?,” to just say,” I don’t give my age.” “People will see you differently if you do,” she adds. Recently, she told me a story related to her by the daughter of a 90-year-old, Main Line woman. This lady... Read more →


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Be A Listener

Joe Ball | CNBNews Contributor I’m a newspaper guy. I read them cover to cover. I’ve worked on them. I’ve owned them- -and still do. Early in my news career I learned that everyone has a story. To hear it, you have to ask questions. Standard questions to open conversations could be… …Where did you grow up and go to school? …How did you meet your spouse? …What do you do (re: daily activities)? Typically, one answer leads to a series of follow-ups. And- -important…be a good listener. In line with this essay… without too much thinking…I’m noting a few... Read more →


Good Bye to Our Old Friend, Common Sense

Editor's Note: This has circulated on the internet for 20 years if not longer. It has been attributed to several internet sites along with the London Times. The earliest we can find is in 1998 on Lori Borgman website. and also to Lori Borgman, author, columnist, and speaker. In these troubling times the words below seem more appropriate than anytime in our history. ~ Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago... Read more →


Handicapped? Using a Walker Has its Benefits. Like Walking!

By: Joe Ball | CNBNews Contributor Joe Ball I’ve heard it said that “when you age – – the feet & legs are first to go”. True – – as it affects me. But first some good things about aging. I’m soon to be 88. I feel good … from the waist up. Downward, well no comment . . . I have neuropathy . That’s where the nerves in the feet take a never-to-return vacation. The result is loss of balance. And loss of balance is a major problem. Major! So major, I want to say it again, this way:... Read more →


47 Employees of Thermoseal® Industries LLC, Gloucester City to be Laid Off June 30

Thermoseal shipping department 600 Jersey Avenue at 5th Street, Gloucester City (CNBNews photo) (Gloucester City, NJ)(May 11, 2020)—Senneca Holdings, Fifth Street, and Jersey Avenue, the parent company of Thermoseal® Industries LLC have filed a notice with the State of New Jersey that it will layoff 47 employees at its Gloucester City plant effected June 30. Senneca Holdings Corporate Office located on 5th Street, Gloucester City (CNBNews photo) Established in 1956, Thermoseal manufactures and sells doors and insulating glass units used as part of the display, reach-in, and walk-in cases and compartments. Founded by Ira Fine and his brother-in-law Irving Newman,... Read more →


Happy Mothers Day to All The Moms in The World

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 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. I feel it is a nice tribute not An earlier photo of our mom only to her but to all Moms throughout the world on this special day. Our Mom is up to heaven... Read more →


Best Cryptocurrencies for Beginners to Buy in 2020

(January 9, 2020)--Changes are bound to occur as you walk into a new year. With every passing year, the number of unmatchable technological updates keep on increasing, and so does the taste of humans. For as long as the urge for multiple assets remains, the scope for innovations will keep broadening. Cryptocurrency is one such disruptive technology that took the course of rapid growth. The digital era gave birth to this marvel, and it has been ruling the economy for the past decade. Investors all over the world have started shifting entirely over to cryptocurrencies for trading purposes. But as... Read more →


A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

"Among the many gifts that we buy and receive, let us not forget the true gift: To give each other something of ourselves, to give each other something of our time, to open our time to God. In this way Anxiety disappears, Joy is born, and the Feast is created. " ~ Pope Benedict XVI Thank you for your support and loyalty over the past year..... from all of us at CNBNews BEST WISHES Bill & Connie Cleary ... Gloucestercitynews.net since 2006 Read more →


A Shepherd Visits The Infant Jesus

A Nativity Scene was erected in a church yard. An abandoned dog was looking for a comfortable, protected place to sleep. He chose baby Jesus as his comfort. No one had the heart to send him away all night. We should all have the good sense of this dog and curl up in Jesus' lap from time to time. This is too sweet not to share. No one mentioned that the dog breed is a "shepherd!" ( Catholic Study Fellowship) submitted by former Gloucester City resident Nancy F. Read more →


WE CAN FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER NOV. 2

The We Can Foundation, headed by longtime Gloucester City native George Merryfield is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, November 2 at the ICAC Club ballroom, 528 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. The organization was founded to help the homeless and those struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. The money raised will be used to assist with the general cost, and specifically to get a better, more reliable vehicle, a tool so critical to their program that without one, there will be no program. Merryfield released the following prepared statement. We Can Foundation is a not-for profit charity that works in... Read more →


Why Businessmen May Be Prone to Drugs

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(August 30, 2019)--Many people would assume that smarter folks stay away from drug abuse. However, research has suggested otherwise. The best leaders in the world, the most dedicated, and driven people, as well as individuals that think outside the box, are wired differently. Some researchers have even suggested that a significant number of the C-Suite group might have more psychopathic and sociopathic tendencies than the rest of the population. These traits do not fall too far into the pathology realm. And, it’s thought that these traits are the qualifications that lead individuals into stardom. However, high-powered achievers have another common... Read more →