Brady Small, of Mt. Ephraim, Plays Center for the Army Black Knights

(WEST POINT, NY)CNBNews-Brady Small, the offensive center for the Army Black Knights football team, was spotlighted this fall by the Lombardi Award™ Committee on the 2026 Watchlist. That list highlights the nation’s top linemen and linebackers from across all FBS conferences and independents. The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) consists of 10 athletic conferences and FBS independent schools.

This year’s list features a balanced mix of offensive and defensive standouts, from dominant tackles and guards to elite linebackers and ends, representing powerhouse programs nationwide.

Army’s record is 3-1 in the Conference and 4-2 overall.

Small, a senior, is from Mount Ephraim. He graduated from St. Augustine High School, a private all-male school in Buena Vista, NJ.

Class: Senior
Position: Offensive Line
Height: 6-0
Weight: 318
Hometown: Mt. Ephraim, N.J.
High School: St. Augustine Preparatory School
Major: Law & Legal Studies
Army is 3-1 in the conference, 4-2 overall

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DEA’s National RX Take Back Day- Oct 24th!

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM at Gloucester Township Police Headquarters!

BUT you don’t have to wait until then to drop off your unwanted/ expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and nightstands! Stop by ANYTIME to the Gloucester Township Police Project Medicine Drop Box, located at our Watch Desk downstairs utilizing the front doors located at 1261 Chews Landing Road.

Reminder- we DO NOT accept liquids or syringes. Thank you!

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Rowing Champions and Olympians Compete in Gold Cup on Cooper River

Camden County will welcome the world’s top rowers to the Cooper River on Saturday, October 24, for the prestigious Gold Cup. Featuring Olympians from five countries, the field will compete in an 833-meter head-to-head race for the title of Gold Cup Champion, and a $16,00 prize.

The men’s race brings back three-time defending champion, Melvin Twellaar of the Netherlands, now a newly crowned World Champion, alongside three challengers who finished among the world’s best single scullers this year. The women’s field is equally competitive. Lauren Henry of Great Britain enters as the sole contender for the $50,000 Gold Cup Triple Challenge, having already won the World Championships and Henley this year, a Gold Cup victory would make her the first athlete to complete the three-event challenge.

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 9:48 p.m., a fatal motorcycle crash involving a passenger vehicle occurred at the intersection of New State Road and Longshore Avenue in the 15th District.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2019 black BMW was traveling northbound on New State Road and making a left turn to continue westbound on Longshore Avenue when it was struck by a 2026 black CFHG motorcycle traveling southbound on New State Road. The motorcycle operator reportedly came around a bend before the collision.

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WANTED: Steven Velez-Cruz for Murder and Related Charges

Following a review of the facts of the below listed case, the District Attorneys office approved the following charges: Murder, Conspiracy, four counts of Attempted Murder, four counts of Aggravated Assault, Discharge of a Firearm into an Occupied Structure, five counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP), Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA), and Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC).

The offender, Steven Velez-Cruz, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, is wanted in connection with this case.

CAUTION: Steven Velez-Cruz is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. Anyone who sees him should contact police immediately.

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Maryland Man Convicted of $18.7 Million Medicare Fraud

A federal jury in the District of Maryland convicted a laboratory owner yesterday for taking advantage of nursing homes that needed COVID-19 tests during the pandemic and fraudulently billing Medicare more than $18 million for other expensive respiratory tests that nursing home residents did not need, physicians did not order, and, in many cases, were never performed.

“Mr. Britton-Harr’s decision to exploit elderly nursing‑home residents and inexperienced interns for personal gain during a global pandemic is unconscionable. This verdict reinforces our message: there is nowhere to hide for those who commit fraud. We will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law,” said U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes for the District of Maryland. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with our law-enforcement partners, remains committed to rooting out fraud and holding accountable those who exploit our vulnerable victims and who steal our taxpayer money.”

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2026 Fall Foliage Report: Week of October 22-28

Recently colder nights stimulated substantial changes across Pennsylvania forests, with colors bursting statewide. The autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods can be seen from the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, to the entirety of the Appalachians and all points southeast.

This week will offer outstanding foliage across the state with remarkable color in a broad diversity of species including standouts like maple, birch, poplar, sassafras, and hickory. The time is now for getting out there to appreciate what has become one of the most impressive fall foliage displays in recent memory!

October 22, 2026

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Jean W. Griffith, 94, of Bellmawr

Jean W. Griffiths (nee Francis), 94, of Bellmawr, NJ entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus on the 16th of October 2026 at the Wiley Retirement Mission Home in Marlton, NJ. Jean was born on February 6, 1932 in the Willow Grove, PA area. She began working for the Philadelphia Electric Company immediately after graduating from high school and worked as a bookkeeper for the electric company for forty years. She met her husband, Harold on a blind date in the fall of 1974. They were immediately attracted to one another and were married the following spring at Open Door Bible Church in Willow Grove, PA. They had 8 and ½ wonderful years of marriage, before Harold’s passing in 1983. Jean moved to the Wiley Homes in 2003.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Griffiths and her brother, Robert Francis. Jean is survived by her three step-children and their spouses, Hal (Linda) Griffiths, Beth (Ed) Mogck, and Brian (Tammy) Griffiths; by her sister-in-law Shirley Griffiths; by her nine grandchildren, Joel (Allison) Griffiths, Lisa (Chad) Schuyler, Jamie (Jenn) Cullum, Lori (Alan) Elliott, Joshua (Katie) Mogck, Andrew (Cheyenne) Mogck, Jesse (Katy) Griffiths, Justin Griffiths, and Joseph Griffiths. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren.

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Can’t Miss Movie Nights in Camden County

Make Every Day Count with Smiles and Laughs, Together

Ready for some “reel” relaxation! Camden County is packed with free family-friendly events all season long. Don’t miss Movies in the Park! Just bring your blankets or lawn chairs to unwind and get cozy for a night of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be available to enjoy.

Upcoming Movies at the McLaughlin Norcross Dell:
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Fri, October 23rd @ 7 PM
Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Fri, December 4th @ 7 PM

Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Copyright Infringement

Joseph Strange, 48, of Holly, Michigan, who was formerly employed by the artist and musician Marshall Mathers (also known as Eminem), pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Michigan to a charge related to his role in the reproduction and sale of unreleased music created by Eminem.

“Joseph Strange abused a position of trust to unlawfully copy and sell unreleased music belonging to Eminem, profiting from works that were not yet authorized for public distribution,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “His conduct undermined both legal and artistic rights. The Criminal Division remains committed to protecting intellectual property, holding accountable those who seek to profit from theft of creative content, and working with our law enforcement partners to deter and disrupt these crimes.”