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Gloucester County Caregivers Honored

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(Deptford, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) -- Gloucester County Senior Services hosted the annual Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon at Auletto Caterers in Deptford. Freeholder Heather Simmons gave the welcome remarks at the event.

Samaritan’s Tree of Life Ceremonies for Communities To Remember Your Loved Ones

 

Marlton, N.J. –The community is invited to a special annual tradition.  Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presents its Tree of Life ceremonies at five area locations. The moving ceremonies serve as an opportune place to gather family and friends to remember loved ones.

Westville Resident Murdered in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Police are investing a fatal shooting Wednesday morning, October 31, involving a resident from Westville, NJ.

According to police, Orlando Martinez, a real estate agent was discovered inside his car parked near a house he was selling. He had a fatal gunshot wound to the jaw. His family became concerned when he didn't return home Tuesday night.

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.

Elmira College recognizes Zoe Price with Award

 

ELMIRA, NY (10/18/2018)-- Zoe Price, of Westville, NJ (08093), is among the new Elmira College students recognized with the 83rd awarding of the Elmira College Key in a ceremony held in Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall.

Obituary: Michael F. Gibbons Jr., of Westville

Michael F. Gibbons Jr.

 

Michael F. Gibbons, Jr., on October 5, 2018, of Westville. Age 39. 

Devoted father of Jocelyn. Also survived by Christy Garrity, mother of Jocelyn.  Loving son of Michael, Sr. (Melanie) and April DiRocco (Joe).  Dear brother of Angela.  Loving grandson of Florence Greeley.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and his best friend, Chris Kanuer. 

Girl Scouts honored for service project that helps children in foster care

 

(Swedesboro, NJ)(October 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- Freeholder Jim Jefferson recognized Amanda Hughes, Kaelyn Charnitsky and Savannah Williams for their hard work in pursuit of the Girl Scouts Silver Award, the second highest award in the organization.

Local Woman's Business Featured in “O” and “Entrepreneur Magazine

 

Mullica Hill, NJ - Tyra Causey, Founder and CEO of Amelioration LLC, announces that her business is featured in the October 2018 Leading Women in Business special advertising sections of O, The Oprah Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Causey, a higher education master’s degree student at Rowan University was recently accepted into Harvard Business School’s business analytics program. A Retired Master Sergeant, Causey served 16 years in the U.S. Air Force. Amelioration grew out of both her military experience as an education and training manager and her post-military volunteer experience.

Obituary: Thomas Harding of Westville

Thomas Harding, 75, of Westville, passed away on October 6, 2018. Thomas was born in Woodbury and has resided in Westville most of his life. He was a sheet metal worker for Local 19 out of Philadelphia and worked at Delaware Valley Installation in Barrington. He enjoyed boating and long rides to the shore.

Thomas was predeceased by his wife Lillian (nee Fries). He is survived by his children Thomas of Westville, Kenneth (Lisa) of Swedesboro, Sherri (Michael) Kowalski of Sewell & Tina (Grant) Worrell of Woodbury and grandchildren Kenneth Jr., Kaitlyn & Kara, Nicholas & Michael Jr. Private cremation held under the direction of the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME Woodbury, NJ. Donations in Thomas's memory may be made to Gloucester County Animal Shelter 1200 N Delsea Drive, Clayton NJ 08312.

 

Statement from Freeholder Director Damminger regarding new ABC ruling on craft brewers

 

 

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ --"As we kick off 'Shop, Dine, Go Local' in Gloucester County I feel compelled to support the interests of our independent local craft brewers in their search for fairness in the special ruling that was instituted on their industry recently.

*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.

Elizabeth M. Sturgis of Westville; Longtime Nurse, Gateway High School Alumnus

Elizabeth M. Sturgis

On September 20, 2018, at the age of 63. Of Westville. Loving mother of George W. Parkin, IV (Megan). Cherished grandmother of Amber and Sydney Parkin. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth O. Sturgis (nee Bronsky) and the late George H. Sturgis, Jr. Beloved sister of Diane Wieland (Paul), Margie Runquist (Jeff), Daniel Sturgis (Carol) and George H. Sturgis, III (Michelle). Also survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Predeceased by her many beloved pets.

Blighted Properties to be Demolished in Paulsboro

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(Paulsboro, NJ) – Two blighted properties will be demolished in the coming weeks as part of the Housing Initiative Program for Paulsboro (HIPP).  Through the program, the Borough of Paulsboro acquires abandoned properties and vacant lots and Gloucester County, through its Community Development Block Grant Program, will demolish them to make way for new housing.

Gloucester County Women's Health Summit

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(Sewell, NJ) On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Department of Health & Human Services and The WHS Collaborative will be presenting the annual Women’s Health Summit: “Feel Better, Eat Better, Live Better.”

Paulsboro Murder Suspect Arrested

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PAULSBORO, NJ (August 28, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Saturday, August 25, 2018, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Paulsboro Police Department responded to 205 W. Buck Street, Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey regarding reports that a subject had been shot.  Upon arrival, responding officers discovered 21-year-old Davontae Randall of Paulsboro had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. 

21-Year-Old Paulsboro Man Shot and Killed

 

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PAULSBORO, NJ (August 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Saturday, August 25, 2018, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Paulsboro Police Department responded to 205 W. Buck Street, Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey regarding reports that a subject had been shot.  Upon arrival, responding officers discovered 21-year-old Davontae Randall who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. 

Medical personnel transported the victim to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Former Deptford Township Police Officer Found Guilty of Reckless Manslaughter

DEPTFORD, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Former Deptford Township police officer James A.Stuart  (11/25/83) was found guilty today (8/21) of reckless manslaughter in the  1/5/13 fatal shooting of a friend, 27 year-old David Compton.

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

LOVE YOUR MONEY!

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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?

12 Agencies Involved in Arrest:Murder Suspect Captured in Gloucester City

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 13, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Thadius Wyatt Oswald, (DOB 7/23/99), of Paulsboro, NJ, was arrested and charged Monday, August 13, 2018, with the shooting death of 32-year-old Misael Ruiz Garcia of Woodbury, New Jersey, Gloucester County Prosecutor Charles Fiore announced.

Art program for blind and visually impaired residents recognized for success

(Clarksboro, NJ) – Artist Eiko Fan was honored for her work for the conception of the Form in Art program on July 20. The program, which was created in 2006 by Eiko Fan and Vaugh Stubbs, allows blind and visually impaired residents to experience art through a variety of mediums. 

Obituary | Michael J. Bush of Westville

 

Michael J. Bush, on July 28, 2018, of Westville. Age 33.

Beloved son of Michael and Joyce (nee Wadsworth) Bush. Loving brother of Lauren Bush-Davis (Matthew) and Jessica Bush. Grandson of the late Florence and Clifford Bush and Mary and Joseph Wadsworth. Also survived by his girlfriend and soulmate Tara Kozej, his best friends Brian, Fred, Anthony and Dave and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

West Deptford Police Department Crime Report from July 1 through July 17

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WEST DEPTFORD, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Arrests: On 7.01.2018, Justin J. O’Hare, 30, of West Deptford was arrested on Raphael Place for simple assault and resisting arrest. He was released pending further court action.

On 7.01.2018, Zewter A. Asaminew, 29, of Maryland and Honeyban Gebremedhin, 28, of Maryland were arrested on Interstate 295. Asaminew was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Gebremedhin was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were both released pending further court action.

OBITUARY: Maria Gioiosa of Westville, age 79

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Westville - On July 25, 2018. Age 79. (nee Pisani) Loving wife of 59 years to Aldo Gioiosa. Loving mother of Adriana Stazzone (late Andres), Robert Gioiosa (Marlene), Claudio Gioiosa and the late Stella Pronesti (surv. Roque). Cherished grandmother of Eliana Bistotto, Anabella Pronesti, Melissa Fabro, Catherine Pronesti, Reina Stazzone, Melanie Gioiosa and Cynthia Gioiosa and great-grandmother of Benjamin Bistotto, Enzo Fabro, Jayden Pronesti and Stella Pronesti. Beloved sister of Teresa Pisani and the late Franci Pisani. 

Obituary | Frank J. Mullica, Jr. of Westville

Frank J. Mullica, Jr., on July 23, 2018, of Westville; formerly of Phila., PA. Age 67.

Beloved son of the late Frank, Sr. and Edith (nee Centracchio). Dear brother of the late Marie Holden. Also survived by many loving friends. Frank was a member of the FOP and had retired from the Philadelphia Police Department. He was also employed by the University of Pennsylvania Police Department.

Free Summer Productions for Gloucester County Residents

 

(Clarksboro, NJ) – the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Gloucester County Parks and Recreation invites residents to take advantage of free summer productions performed by the youth in the county's Summer Theater Program.

This year’s three shows, Alice in Wonderland Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr. and The Show Must Go On (one act play), and Shrek, The Musical will all run for three days each and will feature the talents of a cast ranging from ages 8 to 17 who are excited to show off what they have been rehearsing in this year’s Summer Theater Program.

Kemble Hosts Annual Free Summer Music Camp from August 6-10

 

Local Children To Dive Deeper in the Waters of God’s Love

 Woodbury, NJ— Kemble United Methodist Church invites local children, ages seven through 15, to join in on the fun at its third annual Summer Music Camp.  Held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day of the week of August 6th, the camp aims to nurture musicianship, build confidence and encourage artistic expression in children through developmentally appropriate vocal instruction.  Presided by Lead Pastor Reverend Dr. Michael Harriott, and run by Director of Music Sarah England Baab and more than two dozen volunteers, this community choir experience wraps up on Friday, August 10th, with an 11 a.m. closing program that concludes with a reception for the families in the church’s Raver Dining Hall.

*Reduced cost animal adoptions now through July 31

 

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(Clayton, NJ) –Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Dan Christy announced that the Gloucester County Animal Shelter will reduce adoption fees for cats and dogs beginning today until the end of July.

Obituary: Helen Wright, of Pitman, formerly of Westville

Helen Margaret Wright (nee Scanlon)

 

Helen Margaret Wright, (née Scanlon) age 96, formerly of Westville and most recently of Pitman, NJ returned to our Lord on July 21, 2018.

Legacy

Helen grew up in New Sharon, Deptford Twp., on the family farm – Scanlon’s Piggery. She attended Deptford Public Schools and Woodbury High School then worked in a dress factory during World War II at home. She married Clinton L. Wright in 1941 and the two raised a family of six children while living in Westville for more than 31 years. She returned to Deptford Twp. to live for 11 years before moving to Pitman Manor for the remainder of her life. Helen enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping, and time with her family most. She was most happy feeding the family dinners and having everyone home and around the dining table.

Suspect Arrested for Pitman Murder

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GREENWICH, NJ (July 20, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Daniel Brennan, 33 (DOB 7/14/85), of Greenwich, Cumberland County NJ, was arrested and charged Thursday, July 19, 2018, with causing the death of 31-year-old Leeann Foltrauer of Pitman, New Jersey.

Major Drug Bust in Paulsboro; 21 Charged

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PAULSBORO, NJ (JULY 11, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--he Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office’s Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force, working in close partnership with multiple local, county, state and federal law enforcement partners, has charged 21 suspects with operating an extensive  drug trafficking network based in Paulsboro, N.J.

Gloucester County Prosecutors Office Summer Interns

 

WOODBURY, NJ (July 10, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--As adults, they may never wear a badge or gun or question witnesses in a courtroom.  But 16 Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office summer interns are getting a close-up look at the jobs of the criminal justice system for the next month.

Pine Hill Resident Nathaniel Jones Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of Teenage Girl

WOODBURY NJ (JULY 9, 2018)(CNBNEWSNET)--Nathaniel E.  Jones, age 28, of Pine Hill NJ was found guilty today of sexually assaulting a 14 year-old girl in Washington Township NJ in the summer of 2014.

Phillip T. Barnett, 91, of Westville; Owner of Barnet-Hendricks Pools; World War II Army Vet

Philip T. Barnett of Westville, N.J. passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was 91. Born in Saxton, Pa., Philip resided in Mount Laurel for 40 years before moving to Westville. He was the owner of Barnett-Hendricks Pools in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Compulsive Sex Offender Bryan W. Anast Sentenced; Presently Serving 55 Years in Calif.

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WOODBURY NJ (July 3, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Bryan W. Anast  (DOB 2/9/68), currently serving a 55 year sentence in California for multiple sex offenses, was sentenced Friday  June 29 in Superior Court, Woodbury to 15 years in New jersey state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a girl in Monroe and Washington townships and Glassboro starting when she was six in 1992 and continuing for two years.

Court Rules Defense Attorney Represented Sexual Assault Criminal Fairly

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WOODBURY NJ (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A state appeals court has affirmed a prior ruling that the lawyer for Lawrence L. Moore (DOB 12/12/55), of Pitman, did not ineffectively represent him during his 2011 trial for sexually assaulting a girl when she was 10 and continuing from 1999 to 2001.

Three Men Sentenced for Promoting Sexual Encounters with Teenager in Gibbstown Motel

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 WOODBURY, NJ (June 22, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Two Gloucester County men and a New York resident were each sentenced today to eight years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to promoting prostitution by arranging sexual encounters with a 17-year-old runaway while she was in a Gibbstown NJ motel in December 2016.

Curwin Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Rutgers School of Law Student Jonathan Grekstas

 

Jonathan Grekstas;  Audrey Curwin;  Jillian Curwin (daughter of Audrey);  Ben Curwin  (son of Audrey)

WOODBURY NJ (June 22, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The recipient of the second annual Michael S. Curwin Memorial Scholarship for a student at the Rutgers University School of Law is Jonathan Grekstas.

Camden City Man Arrested on Human Trafficking Charge

 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP NJ (June 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Tony L. Davis  (DOB 1/7/84), of Camden City NJ has been arrested on charges of engaging in human trafficking with a 22-year-old woman at a Washington Township NJ motel.

Woolwich Township's Jaime Gialloreto, Crowned Miss New Jersey 2018

 

OCEAN CITY, NJ (June 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Miss South Shore Jaime Gialloreto, (above), age 19, of Woolwich Township, was crowned Miss New Jersey 2018 on Saturday, June 16, the final night of the competition held at the Ocean City Music Pier.  She will represent the state of New Jersey during the Miss America pageant in September in Atlantic City.

The Miss New Jersey competition is an annual pageant held to select the representative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss America pageant. Two Miss New Jersey winners have gone on to hold the title of Miss America: Bette Cooper who won in 1937 and Suzette Charles who did not win, but took over the title for the last 7 weeks of Vanessa Williams reign in 1984. They also have one unofficial Miss America: Dorothy Hann. (source Wikipedia)

 Below are photos of all the contestants source: Miss New Jersey organization 

Investigation into Deadly Force by Deptford Township Police Sgt. Kevin Clements Continues

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GLOUCESTER COUNTY NJ (June 18,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The following is a statement by Gloucester County Prosecutor Charles A. Fiore regarding an officer-involved shooting incident on June 9, 2018:

Attention Gloucester Country Residents: Fans available to seniors and Cooling Centers available

 

 

Fans available to seniors and Cooling Centers available 

(West Deptford, NJ) (CNBNewsnet)– Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Jim Jefferson, the liaison to the Division of Senior Services, said that the county's Cooling Centers are available for seniors and other residents that may not have air conditioning in their homes.

West Deptford Police Department Crime Log

 

Re:Crime Log from 05.25.2018 through 06.8.2018

WEST DEPTFORD NJ (June 9, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)Arrests---On 5.25.2018, Lindberg P. Kelly, 36, of Deptford was arrested on Colonial Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia and outstanding warrants. He satisfied bail requirements and was released pending further court action.

Michael Ficara of Mt. Royal Sentenced to Seven Years in State Prison for Woodbury Robbery

 

WOODBURY, NJ (June 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Michael J. Ficara   age 34 , of Mt. Royal NJ,  was sentenced today   to seven years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree robbery of a service station attendant in Woodbury on August 11, 2017.

Eric Windhurst of National Park Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a 4-Year-Old Boy

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WOODBURY, NJ (June 12, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Eric Windhurst  (DOB 3/21/68), of National Park  NJ was convicted today  by a Gloucester County jury of sexually assaulting a four-year-old boy who was living with his aunt in the defendant’s home in 2011.

Raising taxes on the 41% of New Jerseyans who are "working poor"?

A new report from the United Way included an astounding statistic: 41% of New Jerseyans struggle to afford basic necessities like food, healthcare, transportation and housing. These "working poor" earn too much income to qualify for federal poverty assistance. But some in Trenton want to raise taxes -- including taxes that hit lower income people harder -- instead of reforming government spending.

Paulsboro S.U.R.E. wows and amazes local seniors during magical Senior Citizens Day event

 
(Paulsboro, NJ) (CNBNewsnet)--In honor of May being nationally recognized as Older American's Month, the Paulsboro High School S.U.R.E. Club hosted a Senior Citizens Day event on Wednesday, May 16. 

Gloucester County's BIG Shredding event promotes safety against identity theft

 

 

(Clayton, NJ) The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that on Saturday, June 16, the county will sponsor the annual "BIG" Shredding Event at the Clayton County Complex. 

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "Identity theft is serious and it can happen to anyone. This is why we hold this event every year; it allows residents to minimize the threat of their information being taken."

Freeholder Lyman Barnes, Liaison to the Department of Consumer Protection said, "By keeping track of papers such as bank statements and credit card bills and disposing of them properly, the risk of identity theft is severely lowered.” 

OBITUARY: Joseph Parker (Tinker) Hillman, of Westville

On May 26, 2018, Joe passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Joe was born in Somers Point NJ to Joseph and Rose (Monichetti) Hillman and grew up in Wildwood and Atlantic City. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University and spent his career as an accountant. Joe proudly served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean conflict. He lived and worked for many years for Limitorque of Lynchburg Virginia before relocating to Westville NJ in 2005. Joe enjoyed spending time outdoors, building classic NJ model boats, and 'tinkering'. He was a devout Catholic and active member of Our Lady of the Angels parish and devoted many hours to helping those in need through his work at food banks and as treasurer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joachim's parish.

Gloucester County Senior Health and Fitness Fair recognizes success of seniors

 

Pictured: Elizabeth MCCullough, Jackie DeFrank, Freeholder Jim Jefferson, Janice Hill, and Marc and Wilma Nagtegaal

(Deptford, NJ) - In honor of May being designated by the U.S. Administration on Aging as Older Americans Month, Gloucester County held its Senior Health and Fitness Fair at Auletto Caterers last Tuesday, May 15.  Tomorrow, May 22, the sold out Senior Spring Fling event will take place at Auletto Caterers at 11 a.m.  

DREAM Park readying for upcoming June events and shows

 

 

(Logan Township, NJ) After weeks of rain and bad weather, the Gloucester County DREAM Park invites residents to get out to the DREAM Park and attend the upcoming June events and shows. 

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said, "The DREAM Park always has something going on.  With the weather finally clear, the Board of Chosen Freeholders would like to encourage residents to take advantage of visiting the DREAM Park to enjoy events they have to offer."