Prosecutors Office Obtains Grants for Weather Monitoring Stations to Track Toxic Gas

Paulsboro derailment prompts $150,000 grant

Working with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Protection and a state climatologist, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office has secured grants totaling $150,000 for weather monitoring stations to track the direction of toxic gas releases from rail accidents like the vinyl chloride leak in a November 2012 derailment in Paulsboro NJ.

Knowing which way the wind is blowing and at what speed can be critically important in the event a gas cloud forms over a populated area, GCPO critical infrastructure coordinator Bill Donovan said in a 9/17 presentation about the funding.

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CREW NAMES WISCONSIN\’S SCOTT WALKER THE WORST GOVERNOR IN AMERICA

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RESTORATION OF OAKWOOD BEACH IN SALEM COUNTY TO BEGIN IN NOVEMBER

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TRENTON – Work on restoring a two-mile stretch of severely eroded shoreline along the Delaware River in Salem County is expected to begin in early November following the award of a project contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced today.

The $9.9 million contract to restore Oakwood Beach in Elsinboro was made by the Army Corps of Engineers to the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. The project is part of the Christie Administration\’s ongoing commitment to making the state more resilient following Superstorm Sandy.

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Alice M. Rinear Longtime Gloucester City Resident and Highland Park Methodist Church Member

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Bicycle/Pedestrian bridge in Wilmington State Parks’ Brandywine Park Open

 

WILMINGTON (Sept. 17, 2014) – Almost two months to the day, the \”swinging bridge,\” part of the bicycle and pedestrian trail network in Wilmington State Parks’ Brandywine Park, has re-opened, following extensive renovations and upgrades. The bridge, which traverses Brandywine Creek, connects the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail and South Park Drive in Wilmington, and is a main artery for commuters who use the trail to walk and bicycle to and from various destinations. 

 

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NORCROSS MEASURE TO COMBAT SCRAP METAL THEFT ADVANCES

 
Reform measures aimed at altering cash for scrap practices
 
(TRENTON) – Legislation authored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) aimed at deterring the rampant theft of copper and other base metals plaguing private and public property alike was advanced by the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee today.
 
\”Widespread metal theft has caused thousands of dollars of damage to private and public properties throughout the state,\” said Senator Norcross. \”Our cities and towns, already stretched thin financially due to the country’s dire economic circumstances, are often victims to vandals looking for their next dollar.\”

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Mrs. Shirley E. Sabatini of Gloucester City, was a Cook for St. Marys Catholic Nursing Home

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CNB SPORTS: Maryland enters Big Ten play on a high note after 34-20 road win over Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Maryland football team\’s banged-up defense had trouble stopping Syracuse\’s offense, and its offense did not score after halftime, but the Terps did enough Saturday to beat the Orange, 34-20, at the Carrier Dome and move to 3-1 as it enters Big Ten Conference play. Syracuse (2-1) took an early 3-0 lead on…

 

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CNB LOCAL SPORTS: Irish Thump Rams 60-6, Lions Whip Spartans 31-13

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Camden Catholic (60) at Gloucester Catholic (6) – Football – NJ.com

Camden Catholic walked all over Gloucester Catholic today (Saturday) beating the locals by a

score of 60-6 according to the Saturday football report in the South Jersey Times.

From the article:

 Jamal Parker scored on offense, defense and special teams for Camden Catholic in a 60-6 victory over Gloucester Catholic in Gloucester City.

Parker\’s first touchdown came in the opening quarter on a 68-yard run. The junior added a pair of return scores, taking an interception back 76 yards in the second quarter and going 70 yards on a punt return in third.

Quarterback Tyree Rodgers added two touchdowns through the air and another on the ground for Camden Catholic. Both of Rodgers\’ scoring strikes went to Carl Garnes, who also returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown.

Joe Hahn added a 4-yard run for Camden Catholic in the fourth quarter.

Gloucester Catholic\’s lone touchdown came in the first quarter on a 5-yard run by Neil McGee.

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GLOUCESTER HIGH 31 DEPTFORD HIGH 12 – NJ.com

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Last night (Friday), Gloucester High took it to Deptford beating the Spartans by a score of 31-12.

From The South Jersey Times:

Justin Graves carried 33 times for 175 yards and four touchdowns to power Gloucester to a 31-12 victory over Deptford in Gloucester City.

Marc Seibert completed a 9-yard pass to Ken Barton to open the scoring for Gloucester before Graves rambled for touchdown runs of 3 and 7 yards out to build a 18-12 lead at the half. Graves crossed the goal line on a 16-yard touchdown run in the third quarter before converting his fourth touchdown of the game on a 1-yard plunge in the fourth to register a score in all four quarters.

Seibert finished 4-of-8 for 56 yards through the air and Barton added 29 yards on eight carries in addition to his 9-yard touchdown grab for Gloucester (2-0).

Deptford scored twice in the second quarter. Marcus Carter found the end zone on a 1-yard run before quarterback Riley Giles hooked up with D\’Andre Blue-Eli on a 25-yard touchdown pass.

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