(Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced intermittent nighttime ramp closures over a period of three weeks to accommodate the ongoing Route 295 resurfacing project in Camden and Gloucester counties.

Starting Monday, March 22, NJDOT will begin a series of weeknight closures affecting four ramps between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Each of the ramps will be closed for no more than two or three nights. Detour routes will be posted.

· Route 168 southbound to I-295 northbound

She was the beloved wife of Brian E. Ferguson, and her children, Christine and her finance\’ David Cummings of Mantua, Michael and his wife Jessica of Mantua, Kelly of Mt. Royal, two sisters, Hope Henkel of Gloucester City, Gloria Ritchie and husband John of Sea Isle City, and a \”grandson to be\” Shane.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family 4 – 8 PM Tuesday, March 23^rd, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua NJ and Wednesday, March 24^th, 2010 at the Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua NJ where a Final Visitation will be held from 10:15-11:15 and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30AM. Interment will be in Wenonah Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy contributions in Gayle\’s memory may be made to the National MS Society, the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 1 Reed St. Ste. 200 Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com

\”Philadelphia has been a great home for us, and we are thrilled to be hosting one of our premier events here,\” U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said at the announcement in February.

\”Lincoln Financial Field has proven to be an excellent venue for international soccer, and the fans have shown tremendous support for the sport,\” said U.S. head coach Bob Bradley. \”We anticipate a fantastic environment in our last game before heading to South Africa.\”

TRENTON – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Bob Martin today approved the New Jersey Fish and Game Council\’s 2010 Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy.

\”The Council incorporated the latest research and science into its proposed black bear management policy that shows the population is sustainable and growing,\” Acting Commissioner Martin said. \”This growth coincides with an increase in serious bear incidents supporting the need for population control in addition to continued nonlethal management tools including public education and outreach.\” 

photo: black bear damage

The DEP also supports legislation that would increase penalties for people who feed black bears and draw the animals into populated areas.

The most recent black bear population estimate for the portion of New Jersey north of I-80 is approximately 3,400 based on a 2009 DNA study by East Stroudsburg University. The bear population in this area has increased to its current level from an estimate of 500 bears in 1992.

I further find it amazing that the people whom write for the Gloucester City News still do not know how to use the words \”Then and Than\”.

Read this week\’s \”Bell of St Mary Dedicated In 1888\”,paragraph 3.

We still look like uneducated cretins to the outside world.

Mike Grello, Gloucester City

communities meet their firefighting and emergency response needs by providing assistance towards the purchase of critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training programs, and other resources needed to ensure community safety. Winslow’s grant will be used to replace over 100 self-contained breathing apparatuses, a device worn by first responders to provide breathable air in life-threatening conditions.

\”The air packs purchased with this federal grant will help bolster fire operations by giving our first responders the ability to breath longer in toxic smoke conditions,\” said Congressman Andrews. \”At a time when towns are faced with difficult budget decisions, this boost in federal funding represents hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings that can help elevate the department’s operating costs, improve its efficiency, and sustain the jobs of its non-volunteer staff without burdening the taxpayers.\”

\”New Jersey’s communities are blessed to be served by the brave men and women of our fire departments,\” said Senator Menendez. \”This