Jefferson Health to Host Wellness Event January 18

Kick off the new year with a winning strategy for your health.

On Sunday, January 18 from 11am-2pm, Join Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on their campus (2201 Chapel Ave. W. Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08002) for Champion Your Health, a community-wide wellness event, designed to help you learn, move and take charge of your health in 2026.

This walk-through wellness experience with various stations, tables and demonstrations will allow you to learn more about health screenings, fitness activities and health education in an interactive and family-friendly way.

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Barbara C. Donaghy, 86, of Audubon

Surrounded by her family, Barbara passed peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, at the age of 86. (nee Saunders) Of Audubon. Formerly of Gloucester City.

Loving wife of the late Francis P. Donaghy, Jr. Loving mother of Marge Gorman (Matthew), Bill Donaghy and Laura Galm. Beloved grandmother of Jennie, Rachel (Erin), Zachary (Brianna), Shane (Amy), Brian, Kyle and Holly. Cherished great-grandmother of Alyssa and Bryce. She was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her next great grandchild, due June 2026, and will forever be their guardian angel. Dear sister of the late Jeanne Viggiano (Surviving Bob). Also survived by her beloved nieces, Sandi (Rob) and Linda (Steve) and many great nieces and nephews.

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You still have time to sign up! The GTPD 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

You still have time to sign up! The Gloucester Township Police 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY begins NEXT THURSDAY EVENING!

Registration links can be found on our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/198

Classes are FREE, and begin on January 15, 2026. They are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and run for 14 weeks!

Would you like to learn more about the Gloucester Township Police Department?

The Gloucester Township Police Department in a continuing effort to foster an even better police community partnership would like to invite any Gloucester Township, New Jersey resident 16 years of age or older to attend the Citizens Police Academy. The course will include an overview of the police department and the administration, police communications, special operations, criminal investigations, traffic safety, K9, Special Response Team, Crime Scene Unit and much more. Also, all attendees of the Citizen Police Academy will be trained in the use of CPR for the home.

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Ongoing Investigation into Deaths in Wildwood Crest

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Robert Lloyd of the Wildwood Crest Police Department announce that there is an ongoing investigation into the deaths of two individuals in the Borough of Wildwood Crest. On January 7, 2026, officers from the Wildwood Crest Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of East Atlanta Avenue, where they discovered a deceased adult male and a deceased female. Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Wildwood Crest Police Department, immediately initiated a joint investigation. The investigation has included witness interviews, the collection and analysis of forensic evidence, and the execution of court-authorized search warrants. The investigation has determined that there is no threat to the public. The identities of the deceased are not being released as the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released to the public at the appropriate time and upon the conclusion of the initial investigation.

Health Committee Advances Bill to Ensure Clear, State-Based Vaccine Guidance

Legislation sponsored by Asw. Murphy focuses on access to recommended childhood immunizations

(TRENTON) – The Assembly Health Committee advanced legislation aimed at strengthening New Jersey’s public health infrastructure by ensuring clear, science-based vaccine guidance statewide. Bill A6166, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, aims to support vaccine access and reduce confusion for families and providers.
The legislation would require health insurers and the State Medicaid Program to provide coverage, without cost sharing, for expenses incurred in the provision of childhood immunizations recommended by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH). The DOH would be required to consider guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as well as recommendations from nationally recognized medical organizations, including pediatricians, family physicians, and obstetricians.
“When it comes to childhood immunizations, families deserve clarity and confidence,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington), Chair of the Assembly Health Commmittee. “This bill would ensure New Jersey can rely on trusted, evidence-based guidance from our public health experts so children can continue to receive recommended vaccines without unnecessary barriers.”
By aligning insurance coverage with guidance issued by the DOH, the bill is intended to provide families, health care providers, and pharmacists with clear and consistent direction, particularly when federal policies change or conflict.

Louise Disclafani, 81, of Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ. Age 81. Born in New Hampshire. Louise was the wife of the late Ciro Disclafani (September 27, 2015). She is survived by her brothers, Charles Gomes and Thomas Gomes and the caring team at Elmwood Hills Health Care in Blackwood, NJ.

Graveside services will be celebrated on Monday, January 12th at 10 am in Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford, NJ.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 www.mccannhealey.com

City of Camden Homicide Total Lowest Since 1985

(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department finished 2025 with a 29% reduction in homicides, marking another stark drop in the related field from 17 in 2024 to 12 in 2025. This extraordinary feat was preceded by the first homicide-free summer in 50 years throughout the city. Since 2012, homicides in the city of Camden have fallen 82%.

In addition, the city saw a 6% decrease in violent crime compared to 2024, along with a 32% decline in sexual assaults, and a 12% drop in robberies. Total crimes fell another 2% in 2025, continuing the progress that has been built since the launch of the Camden County Police Department in 2013.

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Minneapolis Woman Shot and Killed by ICE Agent

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (January 7, 2026)(CNBNews)–A confortation in Minneapolis between a woman and a federal ICE agent ended tragically with the woman being shot and killed.

According to a spokesman for ICE the woman allegedly tried to run over the agent. She was shot, said Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, spokeswoman McLaughlin said in a statement.

After the shooting, Mayor Jacob Frey said immigration agents were “causing chaos in our city.”

“We are demanding ICE leave the city and state immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities,” Frey said on social media, reported POLITICO.

The area where the shooting occurred is a modest neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis, just a few blocks from some of the oldest immigrant markets in the area and a mile from where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020.

Constance M. “Connie” Coker, 74, of Gloucester City

Passed away peacefully at her home in Gloucester City, NJ, on December 31, 2025, at the age 74. Connie is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, William “Bill” Coker; loving son, Edward Coker; cherished grandchildren, Mason, Conor, Matthew; brothers, Domenico Raddi, Nicholas Raddi; sisters, Maria Ulissi and Helen Castalelo. Connie was predeceased by her daughter, Stacie M. McCormick on December 27, 2025; father, Frank Dill and her brother, Frank Dill.

Connie was retired from the Underwood Memorial Hospital (Inspira Medical Center) in Woodbury, NJ, where she worked as an Environmental Specialist. She enjoyed going to the beach and playing the slots at the casinos in Atlantic City.

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A special message to the community from Gloucester City Mayor and Council

Dear Gloucester City Residents & Friends,

As we kick off a new year, we hope everyone enjoyed a joyful holiday season spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Warm wishes go out to every resident of Gloucester City and our friends and visitors for a healthy, happy, and prosperous year ahead. As we begin this new chapter together, we reflect with pride on the progress and momentum our community built in 2025.

Over the past year, Gloucester City celebrated several major milestones. Our Police Department achieved state re-accreditation, a significant achievement that underscores a strong commitment to professionalism, community policing, and public safety. Our local economy continued to grow, with many new businesses opening their doors, including a wave of new eateries that add flavor and vitality to our city.