Mark A. Higginbotham, 61, of Vineland

Mark A. Higginbotham, age 61, of Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Mr. Higginbotham was born in Camden, NJ and had resided in Bellmawr, NJ before moving to Vineland. Mark, also known as “Big Dog”, brought an element of excitement to any gathering and was typically the loudest person in the room. Having lived in the South Jersey area, he amplified that electric personality simply by being an avid Cowboys fan. Mark also naturally enjoyed the casino atmosphere and relished in his Saturday trips to Live Casino. But above all, he cherished the time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.

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A Mission. A Ride. A Legacy.

By David Heredia Jr.

Reflections on the 2026 Legacy Run from National American Legion Riders Chairman David Heredia Jr.

When we chose “A Mission. A Ride. A Legacy.” as the theme for the 2026 American Legion Legacy Run, I knew those words represented what we wanted this 20th anniversary journey to be about.

What I did not know was just how deeply we would come to understand them before the final motorcycle reached Louisville.

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Sweetie and I Attacked by Aggressive Dog During Evening Walk

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

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 16, 2026)–This past April, Sweetie, my three-year-old English Labrador Retriever, and I added an evening walk to our daily routine. Including our morning walk, we average between three and four miles each day. With the waning days of summer upon us, those walks will soon be limited by winter weather until spring returns.

Because we walk so much, encountering an aggressive dog every now and then is not unusual.

Last night, for example, a hostile mixed-breed dog charged at us on Stites Avenue near Powell Street. The dog appeared to be part pit bull: short and stocky, with a wide head and muscular build.

Sweetie and I were walking west on Powell Street toward Broadway when we heard a dog barking. As we approached the corner, we found a large broken tree branch blocking the sidewalk. To continue our walk, we had to step into the street.

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Mosquito Spraying Throughout Camden County

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”

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Delaware Confirms 3rd Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

DNREC Community Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Provide Update on State’s
CWD Response and Explain Temporary Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations

Delaware has confirmed a third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in central Sussex County. The new detection expands the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ) to include Wildlife Management Zone 11, along with zones 14 and 16. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is applying temporary regulations in the additional affected area to help limit the spread of the disease.

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Jefferson Cherry Hill & MossRehab Host 9/11 Stair Climb

On September 11, 2026, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Moss Rehab Institute for Brain Health (which treats veterans, national guard and first-responders with Traumatic Brain Injury) hosted members of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, Cherry Hill Police Department, and members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) from Cherry Hill High School West for a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Participants climbed 1067 steps, which is the amount of first responders that were killed on 9/11, as well as the ones that have since passed away from 9/11 related illness.

Are You Looking For A Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial?

Should I consider a clinical trial?

If you or someone you know has prostate cancer, you might be curious about clinical trials. Or you might have questions about advanced cancer or whether you should undergo genetic testing.

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Detectives Investigating Murder/Suicide in Pennsauken

Pennsauken, NJ – Detective are investigating a murder/suicide involving family members that occurred this morning in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at approximately 9:01 a.m., officers from the Pennsauken Police Department responded to a residence on the 4400 block of Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken in reference to a shooting.

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HOME COUNTRY: Every once in a blue moon…

Every once in a blue moon, I learn something from the computer. Not often, of course, because they change the rules on how to use it about three times a day, and I never was that fast.

But I love that YouTube channel. Oh man. And I believe, after watching ‘way more episodes than my eyes and brain could handle, that I’ve stumbled on a hidden truth.

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Joyce Ann Garrison Skramstad, 79, of Gloucester City

Joyce Ann Garrison Skramstad, 79, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted husband, Arvin.

Born on October 25, 1946, in Camden, New Jersey, Joyce was the daughter of Harvey and Ruth Garrison and grew up in Gloucester City. She graduated from Gloucester City High School, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, and later completed a teaching certificate in early childhood development at Camden County College.

Joyce spent many years at Small World Nursery School, where she began as an assistant and went on to serve as teacher, lead teacher, and finally director until the school closed. She also served on the Gloucester City Juvenile Conference Committee.