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Kresson Road Will Be Closed Thru Traffic

 Kresson Road will be closed to thru traffic from 7 p.m. today, August 14 continuously until approximately Saturday, August 15 at 9 p.m. Additionally, there will be a hard closure at the bridge/stream crossing between Middle Acre Lane and Ravenswood Way.

“Crews will be working around the clock this weekend in an effort to make substantial headway in this project ahead of the back-to-school season,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We continue to thank the public for their patience as we undergo this major renovation which will improve the drivability and traffic flow of Kresson Road.”

Summer Fun Night in East Camden

Tonight, the Camden County Police Department will host its beloved Summer Fun Night at Alberta Woods Park from 5-8 p.m. This free event features petting zoo animals, pony rides, face painters, games, food, music and more for Camden residents.

“These events give our officers and residents the chance to connect in a fun, easygoing environment,” said Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. “As we head toward the start of the school year, it’s important for our young people to have safe, welcoming spaces to enjoy these last weeks of summer. I’m looking forward to spending time with everyone tomorrow and encourage our residents to join us in the park.”

Tiz (Myrtle L.) McComb, 90, of Gloucester City

“Tiz” (Myrtle L.) McComb (nee Tidswell), age 90, of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at Pitman Manor in Pitman, NJ.

Born on March 29, 1936, in Camden, NJ, Tiz graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in 1954. She entered the West Jersey School of Nursing in Camden, NJ in 1954 and was “capped” March 7, 1955. Her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse continued at Methodist Episcopal/Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

She married her beloved husband Joe in 1964 where her role as wife and mother of Nancy and Steven were her focus and love. Settling into her treasured Monmouth Street home in 1974, Tiz was active in her community. She served as President of the Gloucester City High School PTA, worked at Brown Street School for the Gloucester City Board of Education (Food Service), and worked many summers at the front desk for the Gloucester City Swim Club.

Tiz was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Joseph J. McComb, Jr., retired Camden City Police, who passed away in 1980. She was also predeceased by her parents, Arthur H. Tidswell and Helen F. Tidswell (nee Friant), former owners and operators of The Central Record newspaper in Medford, NJ. She is survived by her devoted children; Nancy H. Motson (nee McComb) and her husband, Glenn F. Motson, Steven A. McComb and his wife, Elida Ortiz and Janice A. Archibald (nee McComb) with William Mathis. She was known as “Gaa-Gee” to many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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David Cummins confirmed as new TSA Administrator

David Cummins was sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

In May 2026, President Trump nominated Cummins to head TSA and lead a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees and the security operations at more than 430 airports across the United States. Under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Cummins also has federal responsibility for the security of the nation’s surface transportation including rail, mass transit systems, highways, pipelines and maritime.

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Proposed Rule to Revise Fishing Gear Regulations in Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

NOAA Fisheries requests comments on a proposed rule to revise fishing gear regulations in Atlantic highly migratory species fisheries.

Proposed Gear Revisions:

Buoy gear: Authorize power assistance for gear deployment and retrieval, the use of this gear under additional permits (Swordfish General Commercial permit; some tunas and shark permits), and the retention of additional species (some tunas and sharks).

Speargun fishing gear: Authorize this gear to retain and sell bigeye, albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas under some commercial permits.

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Philadelphia-Area Players Return Home for Inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship on Saturday

The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship on Aug. 15 at Subaru Park will feature six professional players and one head coach with ties to the Philadelphia and South Jersey lacrosse communities as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title. Philadelphia ties include local high school standouts and University of Pennsylvania alumnae. The game begins at 5 p.m., live on ESPN.

For the Maryland Charm, midfielder Olivia Dirks is a native of Wayne, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Episcopal Academy. Midfielder Cassidy Spilis grew up in Tabernacle, New Jersey, graduated from Seneca High School, and went on to play at Rutgers University. Defender Abby Bosco played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and currently resides in New Jersey. Leading the Charm as head coach and general manager is Emily Parros, a Rutledge, Pennsylvania, native and Strath Haven High School graduate.

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DNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings

Citing unsafe structural findings, DNREC closed the Seaford fishing pier to anglers and public access /Delaware DNREC photo 

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Seaford Fishing Pier located within the Seaford boat ramp fishing access area on the Nanticoke River after structural flaws were detected during an engineering assessment of the pier this week by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The assessment of the pier, which predates DNREC’s construction upgrades to the Seaford boat ramp in 1997, raised several structural concerns, including support pile deterioration and a sinkhole forming from a faltering bulkhead. Based on those structural findings, DNREC closed the pier as unsafe for anglers and public access.

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Summer Ale Festival Returns to Philadelphia Zoo 

Get Ready for a Roaring Good Time with Seasonal Beverages, Food, Brand-New Music Lineup and Animals!

Philadelphia, PA – After being postponed due to severe weather, Summer Ale Festival returns to Philadelphia Zoo bigger and better than ever on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 6:00-10:00pm (taps close at 9:30pm) with over 100 beers, ciders, seltzers, meads, teas, spirits and non-alcoholic options, which includes 13 new vendors, that will suit any taste. This is the single largest beer event in the Greater Philadelphia Region each summer and this fan-favorite is the only place in the region where you can sip with snow leopards, toast near tigers, and cheers with Andean bears! Performing live this year on the Impala Lawn Stage are Philly-based bands Nik Greeley and the Operators, Echo Kid and Moonroof. This year’s beverage lineup includes newcomers like Ship Bottom Brewery, Good Boy Vodka, Ironbound Cider and NA Beer Club. For tasty bites throughout the night, some of the region’s best local food trucks will be serving up specials to satisfy any appetite. Hours are from 6:00pm to 10:00pm for VIP admission, and 7:00pm to 10:00pm for general admission. All taps will close by 9:30pm. Summer Ale Fest is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification; no children, including infants, permitted.  Tickets are available exclusively through the Zoo’s website and will not be available for purchase at the door. This is a rain or shine event.

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Driver Nearly Strikes Police Officer and Construction Workers

On August 12, 2026, Gloucester Township Police Officers were assigned to a construction work zone on Evesham Road while roadway work was being completed. An officer assigned to the work zone was stationary, closing the roadway when an individual from a nearby business began shouting profanities at the officer and demanding that he leave the area.

A short time later, the same individual entered a vehicle, drove onto the closed roadway, and proceeded recklessly through the active construction zone.

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New Jersey American Water Presents $2,350 Grant to Quinton Fire Company

New Jersey American Water presented Quinton Fire Company in Salem County, NJ with a $2,350 grant as part of the company’s 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, which awarded about $50,000 to 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments across its service areas. The township will use the funding to purchase an MSA Altair 5x Gas Meter Kit, helping first responders detect and monitor hazardous atmospheric conditions during emergency incidents, improving firefighter safety and enhancing the department’s ability to protect the community.

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