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William E. Cleary Sr. | Cleary’s Notebook News

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNews)(May 25, 2026)–The owner of the BluLight marijuana dispensary, North Broadway and Warren Street, had a mural drawn on the Warren Street side of the building. Included is a sketch of the Walt Whitman Bridge. A portion of the bridge, which spans the Delaware River, connecting New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA, and beyond, can be seen on the horizon at a distance. The number 1868, which is the year the City of Gloucester was incorporated, is also inscribed. The mural was created by Lord Henry, a talented artist whose work you can check out at drol.com.co or on Instagram at @lordhenry_05. According to the artist, the piece is inspired by South Jersey and the local community, including elements like the Walt Whitman Bridge to represent the connection between Gloucester City, Philadelphia, and the people who pass through the area every day. Our goal was to create something visually impactful that would help brighten up the neighborhood and add a creative landmark to the area.

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HOME COUNTRY: Ran into Doc down at The Mule Barn the other day…

Ran into Doc down at The Mule Barn the other day, so naturally we had to rid the world of about a gallon of coffee and solve the world’s problems for an hour. It is the duty of all true Americans of our age, you know.

Doc said he’d been aching a little bit lately. Joints or something. He’d been out fixing the pasture fence where the mare had been pushing on it. The next morning it made him walk funny.

“I remember when my dad was my age,” he said. “I asked him how it felt to be this old. Well, he looked at me as though I were committing a crime by having brown hair, you know? And then he said, “To be this old? Well, I guess it beats the alternative.”

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Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early March 25 in West Philadelphia, which appears to involve an exchange of gunfire between the two victims.

At approximately 12:07 a.m., 18th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun and a shooting on the 6000 block of Sansom Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. During the transport, the victim stated that three unidentified males had exited a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Ford, and opened fire on him, noting that two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third with a rifle. The victim further informed officers that he utilized his legally owned firearm to shoot back at his attackers. Police have since recovered the victim’s weapon.

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Letter to the Editor: NJ 4th in the nation for distracted driving and deaths

Hi William,

New Jersey ranks 4th in the nation for distracted driving in Zutobi’s newly released 2026 Distracted Driving Report — and recorded the largest single-year increase in distracted driving deaths of any state in the country.

In 2024, 221 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver in New Jersey — up 28.5% from 172 in 2023. 42% of all crashes in New Jersey involved a distracted driver, one of the highest shares in the nation.

What makes this particularly striking is the policy context. New Jersey has banned handheld cellphone use while driving since 2003 — one of the first states in the country to do so — and treats it as a primary offense, meaning police can pull drivers over for phone use alone. Despite over two decades of legislation and fines of up to $800 for repeat offenders, distracted driving deaths rose by nearly a third in a single year.
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Sherrill, Jain Announce NJDOT’s First Design-Build Contract Award

Governor Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Priya Jain today announced Agate Construction Company, Inc. and A. Servidone, Inc./B. Anthony Construction Corp. JV have been awarded a $47.7 million contract for the Department’s first Design-Build project, the Route 50 Bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek replacement project, located in Upper Township, Cape May County.

“When I took office, I made clear that we were going to do things differently and deliver for the people of New Jersey. That means taking more efficient, innovative approaches to modernizing our aging infrastructure. The Route 50 Bridge project reflects that, by replacing this critical connection to Cape May County and key coastal evacuation route through New Jersey’s first-ever Design-Build approach. By combining design and construction into one streamlined process, we’re cutting delays, lowering costs, and delivering this long-overdue upgrade faster for New Jerseyans.”

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What Do Bowlers Wear? Essential Bowling Attire Guide

Bowlers wear comfortable, flexible clothing that allows full range of motion. Casual bowlers typically wear jeans or athletic pants with t-shirts and rental shoes. League bowlers invest in performance bowling jerseys, specialized pants, and personal bowling shoes. Competitive bowlers require tournament-approved attire including collared bowling shirts and dress pants.

Whether you’re heading to the lanes for your first game or preparing for league play, knowing what do bowlers wear makes a difference. This guide covers bowling attire essentials from casual recreational wear to competitive tournament standards, helping you choose the right outfit for your bowling level.

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Philadelphia Police Officer-Involved Shooting

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 10:22 AM, Sergeant #1 was in full uniform operating a marked police vehicle in the area of Kensington Ave and Hart Lane.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Sergeant #1, who was assigned as the street supervisor for the Kensington Police District, was flagged down by an individual who pointed out a male that he had been involved in a disturbance with and indicated that the male (defendant) was armed with a firearm. Sergeant #1 approached the defendant regarding the disturbance. During the encounter, a physical altercation briefly occurred between the defendant and the complainant before the defendant fled on foot southbound on Kensington Avenue. Sergeant #1 pursued the defendant on foot into the rear area of a property on the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue.

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Rowan earned its second NCAA National Champion

Damitrius Hester won the javelin with a new #2 Division III all-time mark of 74.94 meters to break his own school record giving the men’s team its second-straight champion of the three-day meet as David Brown captured the high jump crown on Friday. Hester, who hit the new record on his final throw, becomes the 44th national champion in team history and sixth in the javelin event.

The men’s team (85 points), who were looking for a sweep of Division III Track & Field this season after securing the NCAA Indoor Championship back in March, was the national runner-up to the host Eagles (106 points). The second-place result gives the Profs its best finish at the outdoor championships. UW-La Crosse claimed both men’s and women’s national team championships over the three-day meet.

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NJ Warns Hotels, Rentals on Junk Fees Ahead of FIFA World Cup

As New Jersey prepares to welcome visitors from around the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) are issuing guidance warning hotels and short-term rental housing providers against charging junk fees to consumers and putting them on notice that hidden fees and deceptive pricing tactics violate the law in New Jersey.

Guidance published by the Division today reminds businesses that New Jersey’s consumer protection laws require honest, transparent pricing and prohibit bait-and-switch tactics that mislead consumers about the true cost of lodging. The guidance comes as New Jersey is set to host eight World Cup matches in June and July 2026.

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NJDOT: Route 47 Traffic Advisory in Deptford

Delsea Drive/Route 47 is scheduled to have a single lane closed near Bennet Drive tonight and tomorrow night with traffic maintained using an alternating traffic pattern as a corridor improvement project advances in Deptford, Gloucester County.