On July 20, 2022. Age 99. Of Woodbury. Formerly of Gloucester City. Born in Donegal Township, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Maude (Horr) Kearney. Loving father of Frances X. Kearney (the late Deborah), Catherine E. Palumbo (the late Joseph), Marie Hunter (William), Anne Gross (Michael), Joseph Kearney (Catherine), John E. Kearney (Carol), Clare Kearney, Paul Kearney, Stephen Kearney (Mary Kathryn), Mark Kearney (Jill); many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Brian is also survived by his sister, Florence Reed; daughter-in-law, Rory Kearney; son-in-law, Tony Lentini. Brian was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Catherine V. (Williams) Kearney, he was also predeceased by his children, Michael Kearney, Patricia Lentini, Brian P. Kearney, Margaret Mary Kearney and Gerald Kearney.

(image Brian and Catherine Kearney)

Brian honored his country during WWII serving in the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Engineer. He went on to work as an Electrical Engineer at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Naval Air Engineering Laboratory, Frankford Arsenal. Brian was employed as a supervisor of ship building for USN, Camden, NJ, and finally the Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, PA. where he retired on October 27, 1977.

Brian was ordained as a Deacon of the Catholic Diocese of Camden on October 4, 1976, and was assigned to Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr. He also served at St. Vincent Pallotti R.C. Church, Haddon Township and Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Mt. Ephraim. Additionally, he also served in Hospital Ministry from 1976 to 1983.

Relatives, friends, brother Catholic Deacons and Clergy are invited to his viewing on Monday, July 25^th, 2022, from 5 to 8 PM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM on Tuesday, July 26^th in the church. The live-streaming of the Mass can be viewed at 10 AM at https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterSMCChurch Interment with U.S. Navy Military Honors in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ. There will be No morning viewing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in memory of Brian be made to: Cathedral Kitchen, 1514 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105 or a gift of a Mass Card for his soul.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of John Brian Kearney. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

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200 Dogs. 190 Cats. 8 Days. ACCT Philly Needs Help.

In just eight days, ACCT Philly has taken in 200 dogs and 190 cats—our shelter is at full capacity.

In 2025, we cared for 20,057 animals, a significant increase from the previous year. Despite this, 87% were reunited with families, transferred to rescues, or adopted, thanks to strong community support. However, the need hasn’t slowed. In less than two weeks of 2026, we’ve already taken in 390 animals.

Space is critically limited. We’re averaging 30 dogs a day and urgently need adopters and fosters.

With support from the BISSELL Pet Foundation, we’re offering $10 adoptions for all animals in foster care and at the shelter in an urgent effort to #EmptyTheShelter. Rescue partners can receive $750 for pulling dogs over 40 lbs, and foster families receive a $200 gift card for fostering a dog for four weeks.

We appreciate you considering covering this. I can be reached via phone at (267) 992-2181. I can also send b-roll. You can also view more on our website here.

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What the Hell is Happening NOW?

Dorothy Philbin | Cleary’s Notebook News

Sunday, May 15, 2022

In 2015 The Obama administration passed a law pertaining to illegal immigrant minors. They have to be read their rights (a minor immigrant understands his rights?) The law goes on to detail their rights as food, clothing, and shelter and a ton of other rights the average citizen doesn’t have. Last year, 2021, The Biden Administration updated the law. Read the next sentence very carefully! The update specified that the government had to supply illegal immigrant children with “baby formula and milk.” The Washington Post wrote the article with a “see, there’s no problem – we’re just following the law.”

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS RECEIVE GOLD STAR BENEFITS-Families in the United States are struggling to find formula for their babies. And, when they do find it the prices are astronomical.

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 15, 2022)–Just about everyone knows that there is a baby formula shortage. Many of you are experiencing it. What is happening? This is America and every day we look more like a third-world country rather than the richest and most powerful nation in the world.

So, what is the story behind the story with the formula shortage? Let’s start with a few facts. The United States makes 98% of the formula we use. This is a good thing; it keeps jobs in America and we have much more control over the quality and distribution of the product. The majority of formula is used by WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) recipients. The federal government has a contract with Abbott Company to supply the formula for WIC and SNAP (formerly food stamps) administrated through the states. The states give a “discount” to Abbott et al. up to 85% This is very profitable for Abbott and the federal and state governments don’t really care because it is “We, the People” who pay for it.

Each year between and four babies are reported with infections from a bacteria called cronobacter sakazakii. Never before has a plant been closed. The closest I was able to find for the number of babies who became ill this year was four. Two babies recovered and two died. So, at some point the government closed the plant for inspection. This was the right thing to do. However, I could only come to an inspection date between January 31, 2022 and March 18, 2022. What was the time span between the disclosure of the problem, the decision to close the Michigan plant, the inspection and conclusion? We don’t know.

At the point it was determined to close the plant there should have also been a plan for an alternate source of formula. There are other U.S. based companies; but there is no evidence that this was done. We have to be more careful than usual because these are our babies, not IPhones or clothes, etc. In the past it was found that the Chinese were putting melamine into their formula. We grey hairs remember unbreakable dinnerware called Melmac which was taken off the market because it caused…yes, cancer. Where we get the replacement formula is essential but did anyone look right here in America?

According to the Washington Examiner, May 13, 2022 the inspection is complete, the results are in but the Food and Drug Administration won’t specify the exact criteria for full approval to re-open Abbott’s Michigan plant. The inspection found some of the bacteria but none in the processing area. Samples of the formula were completely free of the bacteria. Everything sounds good.

Bacteria, like humans and all other living things, has its own DNA. Scientists were able to determine that the bacterial DNA in the babies did not come from the closed plant. So why hasn’t the FDA provided a date or even criteria for a full opening?

This is where you have to take off your scientist’s hat and put on your lawyer’s hat. On May 12, 2022 the Washington Post issued a headline about the “faux outrage” over this supposed problem. The term “faux outrage” is outrageous in itself but the article went on to say there is no real formula shortage. “They” were just following the law. Fortunately, The Post printed excerpts from the law. In my opinion, for what that’s worth, it all has to do with politics and money. Here’s what happened:

President Biden can solve the problem with the stroke of a pen. I am usually against Executive Orders. I feel Presidents use them to make law that would normally not get through Congress. In this case I am exasperated that President hasn’t already signed an executive order to alter the “formula or milk for illegal babies” to “Give the illegals formula or milk after all the citizen and legal resident babies have been fed.”

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

(Lindenwold, NJ) – Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of January 12 to January 16.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Camden

PSE&G will be working on Federal Street and River Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16^th Street and a full road closure of River Avenue between East State Street & Federal Street.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
PSE&G will be working on Ferry Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between South 9^th Street & South 10^th Street.
PSE&G will be working on Kaighn Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 7 a.m. to noon. There will be a full road closure between Haddon Avenue & Kenwood Avenue.
PSE&G will be working on Marlton Pike & Baird Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lane shifts at the intersection of Marlton Pike & Baird Boulevard.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue from Monday, Jan. 12 to Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

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Mt. Ephraim Board of Education Monthly Meetings

LEGAL NOTICE – December 23, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Education of the Borough of Mt. Ephraim, Camden County, New Jersey, at its Meeting held on December 8, 2025 set forth the following: WHEREAS, the monthly meetings of the Board will be held each month and open the meeting at 6:30 PM with promptly entering executive session, the regular meeting will begin no later than 7:00 PM:

Monday, February 9, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Friday, March 6, 2026	5:00 pm Board Retreat	Kershaw Media Center
Monday, March 9, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, June 8, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, July 13, 2026	Virtual Meeting	7:00 pm Action Meeting (Virtual)
Monday, August 10, 2026	Virtual Meeting	7:00 pm Action Meeting (Virtual)
Monday, September 14, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, November 9, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Monday, December 14, 2026	6:30 pm Executive Session	7:00 pm Action Meeting
Thursday, January 4, 2027		7:00 pm Re-Organization, Action Meeting

The time and location of the meetings are as noted, in the Media Center at Raymond W. Kershaw School, 125 South Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ. All meetings are open to the public. Formal action will be taken on any and all matters that may be brought before the Board of Education.

Dimitrios Martelli-Gusis

Assistant Business Administrator/Board Secretary

New Jersey Designates July 30th as Brian Sicknick Day

Newly signed legislation honors South River native and fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer

Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Joint Resolution 215 (AJR215) into law, formally designating July 30 of each year as Brian Sicknick Day in New Jersey. Sponsored by Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley, the legislation honors Brian Sicknick, a South River native who served in the New Jersey Air National Guard and spent more than 12 years with the United States Capitol Police, including service in the First Responder’s Unit.

According to the U.S. Capitol Police, Officer Sicknick responded to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, where he was assaulted while defending Congress. He later suffered two strokes and died the following night.

“Designating Brian Sicknick Day ensures that New Jersey formally recognizes the life, service, and sacrifice of a son of our state who answered the call to protect others,” said Assemblyman Karabinchak. “This designation ensures his legacy will always be remembered.”

“Officer Brian Sicknick represented the very best of public service,” said Assemblyman Stanley. “By setting aside this day each year, we ensure that the memory of his service is never forgotten and reaffirm our commitment to honoring those who lost their lives fulfilling their duty to protect others.”

Following the bill signing, Governor Murphy, Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assemblymen Joe Danielsen, Karabinchak and Stanley participated in a wreath placement ceremony in Officer Sicknick’s honor.

“A life dedicated to service and country reminds us that the safety and stability we count on never happens by accident, it comes from those who never lose sight of their responsibility to the people around them,” said Speaker Coughlin. “Officer Brian Sicknick showed up, did his duty, and stood firm when our democracy needed defending. A proud son of New Jersey, shaped by his family, his community, and his commitment to serving others, he will forever be remembered and deeply missed by his home state and by all who loved him.”

“Officer Brian Sicknick answered the call to serve with courage and dedication,” said Assemblyman Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset). “Honoring him with this designation is a meaningful way to ensure that future generations remember his service and the sacrifices made by those who protect others.”

Last year, Officer Sicknick’s brother—Craig Sicknick—delivered remarks on the General Assembly floor after receiving a ceremonial resolution honoring Officer Sicknick’s life and service.

Why Are Experiential Mobile Tours the Best Way to Showcase Products?

Experiential mobile tours have emerged as a preferred method for presenting products to audiences. These tours travel directly to consumers, making engagement simple and memorable. Many brands now favor this approach due to its authenticity and reach. Exploring why experiential mobile tours stand out can help businesses make informed decisions about their marketing strategies.

Direct Consumer Interaction

Experiential mobile tours offer consumers a direct platform for interactions with brands. Companies can form more face-to-face relationships when they introduce their products into local communities. This method enables consumers to have first-hand experience in seeing, touching, and trying products. Things like this stick in your mind. Individuals treasure direct interaction; such contact builds trust and curiosity more effectively than advertising.

Creating Memorable Experiences

Mobile tours are not a common option due to their expensive resources and personnel, but setting up these tours can create captivating experiences. When crafted well, an event can turn an ordinary touchpoint into an extraordinary experience. The tour frequently includes fun activities, hands-on demonstrations, and artistic displays. These moments stay with attendees for far longer than a digital ad ever will. Products you can touch tend to linger long in memory and get people talking.

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Statement from Speaker Coughlin on Governor-elect Sherrill’s Decision to Keep Kris Kolluri as Head of NJ Transit and Run New Jersey Turnpike Authority

“From the very beginning of his service at New Jersey Transit, Kris Kolluri has been a tireless advocate for our state’s public transportation system, making sure the agency is not only on firm ground but also moving forward in the right direction. I commend Governor-elect Sherrill’s decision to keep him in place and naming him to lead the Turnpike Authority is a credit to the work already underway thanks to his leadership and experience.

“In New Jersey, our transportation infrastructure is the lifeblood of our economy and a driving force behind our success, keeping our commuters connected and making sure our state maintains its competitive edge in the region. As we stand on the cusp of an unprecedented coordination of our transit system and highways with eight World Cup matches, including the final, continuity of leadership at New Jersey Transit is critical and I look forward to working together to support the progress that keeps our state moving.”

Filthy Fuhrer, and Four Others of the White Supremacist Gang 1488s Sentenced

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA (CNBNews) February,2023– Filthy Fuhrer, formerly Timothy Lobdell, 46; Roy Naughton, aka Thumper, 44; Glen Baldwin, aka Glen Dog, 41; Colter O’Dell, 30; and Craig King, aka Oakie, 57, were sentenced this week in Alaska to life in prison without the possibility of parole. All five defendants were convicted of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy in aid of racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping resulting in death, and kidnapping conspiracy. Fuhrer and Naughton were also each convicted of an additional two counts of kidnapping conspiracy, kidnapping, and assault in aid of racketeering.

Evidence presented at trial showed that the defendants were leaders, members, and associates of the 1488s. This violent, prison-based Neo-Nazi gang operated inside and outside of state prisons throughout Alaska. The 1488s used Nazi-derived symbols to identify themselves and their affiliation with the gang, including a 1488 “patch” tattoo that depicts an Iron Cross superimposed over a swastika. The tattoo was awarded to members who gained full membership by committing acts of violence on behalf of the gang. The gang enforced discipline through written rules and a code of conduct, including the boast that “the only currency we recognize is violence and unquestionable loyalty.”

The trial testimony established that Fuhrer founded and led the 1488 gang from inside a maximum-security prison, where he was serving a 19-year sentence for the attempted murder of an Alaska State Trooper. In addition to directing acts of violence to establish the gang’s dominance in the prison hierarchy, Fuhrer ordered gang members to commit violent kidnappings and assaults in the “free world” outside of prison. As part of a plan to impose greater organization and structure among non-incarcerated members, Fuhrer insisted on punishing members that he perceived to be defying the 1488 code of conduct thereby diminishing the power, influence, and reputation of the gang. Fuhrer sent out a trusted lieutenant with a list of directives, culminating in the kidnapping and assault of two lower-level gang members on April 2, 2017, and July 20, 2017, and the kidnapping, assault, and murder of Michael Staton on Aug. 3, 2017.

According to the trial evidence, on April 2, 2017, defendant Roy Naughton and other 1488 members, acting at the direction of Fuhrer, lured a victim to a gang meeting at Naughton’s residence. Once there, the victim was taken into a basement, held at gun point, tied up, and assaulted. As part of the assault, the gang members shattered a lightbulb in his mouth and tattooed him with a racial epithet. The victim was threatened with more violence if the incident was reported to police.

In addition, the evidence at trial demonstrated that on July 17, 2017, Fuhrer called Naughton from prison. During the call Naughton boasted about the April 2 assault and reported to Fuhrer that another member would be assaulted in the next few days. On July 20, 2017, a second victim was similarly assaulted and had his 1488 membership patch burned off.

Evidence also showed that in 2016 Naughton asked for and received permission from Fuhrer to impose exceptionally severe discipline on 1488 member Michael Staton, who held himself out as a member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, for stealing from both the 1488’s and defendant Craig King.

Naughton, King, and defendants Glen Baldwin and Colter O’Dell worked with other 1488 members to locate, kidnap, and murder Staton. On August 3, 2017, 1488 members, including Baldwin and O’Dell, lured Staton to Wasilla where they beat him and took him to King’s duplex. After arriving, Staton was taken to an empty room which had been lined with plastic sheeting. Inside the room King and the 1488s beat and tortured the victim, including cutting off his 1488 tattoo with a knife that had been heated with a propane torch. The defendants wrapped Staton in the plastic and carpeting, and Baldwin and O’Dell drove him to a remote section of Wasilla, where they shot him and set fire to his body. O’Dell was awarded full membership in the 1488s for his role in the murder.

Delaware Looking to Legalize “Pot”

February 27, 2023

By Christian Wade | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) — Delaware lawmakers are making another push to legalize recreational cannabis, but the effort faces an uncertain path amid opposition from Gov. John Carney.

A pair of bills filed in the state Assembly would, if approved, legalize recreational pot for adults over 21, and set up a system of regulation and taxation for the drug that would allow retail sales. It’s similar to proposals filed in previous legislative sessions, all of which have failed to win

The bill’s main sponsor, Rep. Ed Osienski, D-Dover, said Delaware is missing out on tax revenue and jobs from the legal weed market as other states around them approve retail sales.

“Delaware has been missing an opportunity to participate in the adult recreational marijuana market,” Osienski said. “We’ve missed out on hurting the illegal market, creating a new industry with good-paying jobs, and bringing tax revenue into our state that is currently going to nearby states like New Jersey.”

HB 1 would remove all penalties for possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana, allowing adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis flower or 12 grams of concentrated cannabis products.

HB 2 would create a state-regulated system of licensed retail outlets, cultivation facilities and testing and set an excise tax on marijuana sales. The retail pot market would be regulated by a new Office of Marijuana Control Commission under the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.

The bill would authorize up to 30 retail pot licenses to be issued initially, but cities and towns would be allowed to ban pot shops within their borders by passing local ordinances.

Neither bill would change existing state laws on driving under the influence of drugs, lawmakers said. Home growing and public consumption would still not be allowed.

Last year, a similar proposal was approved by the state Assembly, but Gov. Carney vetoed the bill, citing the long-term health and economic impacts of recreational use of the drug and law enforcement concerns.

At the time, the Democrat said he supports the state’s medical marijuana program, but doesn’t believe legalizing recreational cannabis is “in the best interests” of the state.

But supporters say they’ve spent the past year working to resolve issues that were raised during debate on the previous bill, and say they are “optimistic” it will pass.

“Every year we don’t pass these bills, Delaware misses out on millions in revenue,” said state Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, lead Senate sponsor of both bills. “From both an economic and a criminal justice perspective, legalizing and regulating the sale of marijuana is the right thing to do.”

A report by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, released during last year’s debate on legalization, estimated Delaware could generate $43 million annually in revenue from authorizing recreational sales and imposing a 20% excise tax. The legal weed market could also create an estimated 1,000 new jobs over five years, according to the report.

To date, at least 18 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territory of Guam have legalized recreational marijuana, to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Thirty-six states have medical marijuana programs.

Delaware decriminalized cannabis use in 2015, making it a civil penalty subject to $100 fine. Medical use of cannabis is permitted for adult patients with certain serious illnesses.

The fight over retail sales in Delaware has pitted legalization advocates against the state’s budding medical marijuana operators, who came out publicly against last year’s proposal.

After medical marijuana operators testified against the proposal, a group of Delaware pot activists led a boycott against the state’s six existing medical pot shops.

Recent polls have shown a majority of the state’s voters support legalizing recreational cannabis sales.