Cleary’s Notebook News March 2006: Cheers & Jeers

JEER — To the landlord who treated East Thompson Avenue like a dumping ground

A landlord on East Thompson Avenue left an unsightly pile of trash at the curb six days before the scheduled pickup — a heap that sat there blowing around the neighborhood like a slow‑motion insult. Just a few steps away on South Burdsall Avenue, another pile of recyclables was dumped directly in the street instead of being placed in a proper recycling bin.

Gloucester City’s trash ordinances couldn’t be clearer: household waste and recyclables must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7 PM the night before pickup, and only in secure, watertight containers. The rules also spell out weight limits, container‑cover requirements, and fines that can reach $2,000 for repeat offenders. These aren’t suggestions — they’re laws meant to keep neighborhoods clean, safe, and livable.

WHY IT MATTERS

Community pride begins at home. When someone leaves trash out for nearly a week, it doesn’t just create an eyesore — it chips away at the dignity of the block. It tells your neighbors their street isn’t worth respecting. It invites rodents, scatters debris, and sends the message that Gloucester City is a place where standards don’t matter.

And here’s the real frustration: the City already has ordinances on the books to prevent exactly this kind of behavior. If those laws aren’t going to be enforced, then what’s the point of having them? Residents who follow the rules shouldn’t have to live with the consequences of those who don’t.

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CHEER-To the Gloucester City Lions Club and the Gloucester Little League organization for replacing the torn American Flag and the POW Flag at the LL field and at the Johnson Blvd Jogging Park. Kudos also to Bruce Parry for his help.

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Lindenwold Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Attempted Murder

Camden, NJ – A jury has convicted a Lindenwold man of kidnapping and attempting to murder his girlfriendin 2024, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Akeem B. Morton, 33, was found guilty on March 13, 2026,of 1st-degree Kidnapping and 1st-degree Attempted Murder in reference to a shooting in Gibbsboro. Morton was also convicted of 2nd-degree Aggravated Assault, 2nd-degree Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons, 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of Weapons, 3rd-degree Witness Tampering, and 4th-degree Aggravated Assault. The verdict was delivered following a two-week trial in Superior Court.

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HOME COUNTRY: Neighbors Watched and Wondered

When old Joe Gilliam began digging that hole in his front yard, out there close to the street, neighbors watched and wondered. When he got his grandson to help him carry the shade tree sapling from his pickup to the hole, people nodded.

Mystery solved. Old Joe’s planting a tree.

After removing the root mass from the five-gallon pot, the grandson disappeared and Old Joe was left to care for the baby tree. He carefully spread the tiny feeder roots out and tucked them in with soil. Then he packed more dirt around the tree’s base and soaked it well with the hose.

No one else saw anything odd in Joe planting that tree, either, but Joe’s been retired now going on 20 years. He’s old and getting more frail each year. By the time that sapling gets large enough to give homes to squirrels and birds and shade to neighbors and a resting place for dogs, Joe will have been long gone.

Planting a tree is an affirmation of faith in the future. It is a gift to those yet unborn. It is a legacy of goodness, an old man’s prayer.

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Gloucester City Spring Hydrant Flushing Schedule

Flushing of hydrants will begin on April 13, and proceed through April 24, from 7 am to 3 pm.

Spring Officially Starts at Rita’s® with Free Italian Ice Giveaway

Spring Officially Starts at Rita’s® with Free Italian Ice Giveaway and New Mystery PEEPS® Flavor

Rita’s Celebrates the First Day of Spring (3/20) with a FREE 6-oz Italian Ice; Fans can test their taste buds with new Mystery PEEPS® Flavor for Free Italian Ice for a Year

NEW JERSEY (March 2, 2026) – For millions of fans, spring doesn’t officially begin until a Rita’s Italian Ice is in hand. This year, as one of the season’s most iconic first signs of spring, the PEEPS® Brand joins the brand synonymous with the First Day of Spring for a FREE Italian Ice giveaway and the debut of the new Mystery PEEPS® Italian Ice Flavor.

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“I Voted” Sticker Contest Announced Ahead of Election Season

This spring, the Camden County Clerk’s Office and the Camden County Board of Elections is inviting students from across the county to showcase their creativity and civic pride through the “I Voted” Sticker Contest, by designing an original sticker that reflects Camden County or New Jersey, promotes nonpartisan civic engagement, and highlights what voting means to them and their community.

“Not only will this contest give Camden County students the chance to see their artwork worn by thousands of Camden County residents, but it is my hope that it will get our young people excited about voting and civic engagement,” said Clerk Pamela Lampitt. “I’m looking forward to seeing the designs that these students come up with, and I encourage all Camden County students to participate.”

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Top Things to Consider Before You Buy a Vape in Canada

Vaping is often marketed as simple, modern, and easy to start. But before making a decision, it is important to slow down and look at the bigger picture. In Canada, vaping comes with health concerns, legal rules, age restrictions, and product quality questions. That is why people should learn as much as they can before spending money on any device or product.

Know the Rules in Canada

One of the first things to understand is that vaping is not treated like an ordinary hobby product. In Canada, there are laws around who can buy vape products, how they are sold, and how they can be advertised. Rules can also vary by province. Before even thinking about a purchase, a person should understand the legal side clearly.

A trusted online store such as flavourchaser.co should make product information, policies, and compliance details easy to find. A clear and transparent website is always a better sign than one that feels confusing or secretive.

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How to Grow a Digital Marketing Business with SEO in 2026

(And Why Link Building Still Wins)

If you’re running a digital marketing agency in 2026, here’s the reality:

👉 SEO isn’t dead.
👉 It’s just evolved.
👉 And most agencies are still playing it like it’s 2018.

The ones winning right now? They’re combining AI-led content, entity SEO, and authority-driven link building into one clean growth system.

Let’s break down exactly how to do it.

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Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park

A controlled burn is planned for Brandywine Creek State Park in March to help clear meadows to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and seasonal grasses and to create habitat for grassland birds and pollinators.

Man Arrested After Assault on Gloucester Township Officers

On March 16, 2026, at approximately 9:14 AM, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of the Black Horse Pike when an officer observed a vehicle being operated by Tyrie E. Person, who had active warrants for his arrest.

Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Oak Avenue in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. During the stop, Person was informed that he had active warrants for his arrest. Person became agitated, refused to exit the vehicle, and made threats of violence toward the officers.

Person then abruptly exited the vehicle, assumed a fighting stance, and aggressively attacked the officers. Officers were able to bring Person to the ground; however, Person continued to actively resist for several minutes before being taken into custody.

Two officers sustained minor injuries during the incident and declined medical treatment. Person also sustained minor injuries during the incident and was provided medical treatment.

While in custody, Person continued making numerous threats of violence toward the officers involved.

Person was charged with aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest with violence, terroristic threats, and obstruction. Person was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

Arrested: Tyrie E. Person, 46, of the 200 block of Dearborne Avenue, Blackwood, NJ.

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500. Information may also be provided anonymously through the GTPD online tip portal at https://gtpolice.com/tips, by calling the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at (856) 842-5560, or by texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” followed by your tip message to 888777.