Rowan’s Troiano and McGuigan Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano and Aiden McGuigan have been named to the 2025 Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team as chosen by the College Sports Communicators, which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Both Profs are receiving the honor for the second year in a row, while in 2024, Troiano went on to earn a spot on the Academic All-America Team.

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A Spirited Season Awaits at Bally’s Atlantic City’s Phil’s Carousel Bar

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Nov. 26, 2025 – ‘Tis the season to get festive and raise a glass. Phil’s Carousel Bar at Bally’s Atlantic City has unveiled festive décor and a lineup of Holiday Cheer cocktails – including peppermint-spiked martinis, a winter-ready margarita and other festive drinks – available now through Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

The Holiday Cheer menu features:

New Old Fashioned Way, made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, seasonal cinnamon syrup and Angostura bitters.

Peppermint Espresso Martini, crafted with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, RumChata peppermint liqueur and Caffè Borghetti espresso, finished with a candy cane garnish.

Christmas Negroni, featuring Christmas-infused Botanist Gin, Campari and Carpano Antica.

Cousin Eddie’s Nog, a rich blend of Angel’s Envy Bourbon, amaretto and eggnog, dusted with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Cup’a Cheer Cosmo, shaken with SKYY Vodka, Grand Marnier, pomegranate and orange bitters.

Yuletime Marg, a festive mix of Teremana Blanco, triple sec, cranberry, pomegranate and lime, topped with fresh rosemary.

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Ronald V. Benko, of Bellmawr

Ronald V. “Ron” Benko of Bellmawr, NJ passed away the morning of November 23, 2025, with his family by his side. Born on December 24, 1934 in Camden, NJ to the late John D. and Bertha (Boguszewski) Benko.

In 1952, Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country, spending 2 years stationed in Korea, until his Honorable Discharge in 1960. There was never a time you would see Ron without wearing his Korean War Vet hat. He was a self-employed horse trainer and was a former member of the Local #322 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in Winslow Twp., NJ.

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The PEN’s Ongoing Battle with the Gloucester City Democratic Party

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (NOVEMBER 2012)– After the 1982 mayoral election in Gloucester City, two members of the Gloucester City Democrat Club/Party Machine approached Camden County Sheriff Bill Simon on behalf of the club’s membership. They pleaded with him to stop publishing sheriff’s sales in the Gloucester City News and the Camden County Record, both of which were owned by the Cleary family at the time. These legal notices were worth between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. Running for mayor that year were Independent candidate Robert S. Bevan and the endorsed Democrat Club candidate Jack Brophy.

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CNBNEWS POINT OF VIEW: YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR CITY

Monday, July 20, 2015

William E. Cleary Sr | Cleary’s Notebook News

THE SECRETIVE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL—At a recent executive session of the Gloucester City Mayor and Council, City Solicitor Leonard Wood gave an in-depth report on the ongoing negotiations with the NHP Foundation and what they are looking to do with financing the purchase of city-owned property, Chatham Square.

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Woman in Chicago Set on Fire by Career Criminal

Last week in Democrat-run Chicago, a 26-year-old woman was riding the ‘L’ train when a career criminal with 72 prior arrests — including eight felony convictions and seven misdemeanors — doused her in gasoline, chased her screaming through the train car, and set her on fire in broad daylight. She’s now fighting for her life with horrific burns because the predator who did this was walking free.

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Cities and Towns Trying to Lure “Pot” Stores to Open in their Community

William E. Cleary Sr. |CNBNews

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews)(June 2023)-In 2021 the state of New Jersey legalized the use and sale of marijuana. Since that time, according to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, there are 24 dispensaries that sell recreational cannabis in the state, along with 13 shops that sell only medical marijuana. (image courtesy of iStock)

That legalization has also seen a rush by local governments throughout the state bending over backwards to attract “Doobie Stores’ to open in their communities. For example, the City of Gloucester City passed legislation in January to amend it Land Development law in order to accommodate the marijuana industry. As such the development of the Southport area, which consist of over 100 acres of vacant land along the Delaware River will now be used to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute, marijuana. The new ordinance allows cannabis businesses to operate with Class 1, 2,3,4,5, and 6 licenses (Cultivation, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail, and Delivery.

For 37 years, the City promoted an idea to develop that once-industrial site into upscale housing, a waterfront marina, and a retail district. The city spent thousands of dollars on architects, engineers, and development plans for that purpose. In 2005, the site was named “THE GLOUCESTER VISTA.” Shortly after, a new Democrat mayor, William James, and the city council were elected, announcing that the area was so toxic it would take over a decade to remove the chemicals.

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John W. Dobleman, One of the Founders of the Gloucester City Cyclone Girls Softball Team

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(Gloucester City, NJ)(October 11, 2025)(CNBNews)--John W. Dobleman (photo) died suddenly on October 8, 2015, at the age of 48. A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, “Square Head”, as he was known, was one of the founders of the Gloucester Cyclones, a traveling softball team for young girls. Asked how he got his nickname, his older brother Ziggy said, “When I first saw him, after he was born, all I could see was his head sticking out of the blanket. I said he had a ‘Square Head’. The nickname stayed with him for the rest of his life.”

A graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of ’85, John was an outstanding softball player and played for several men’s teams in the area when he was younger.

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Members and Associates of Philadelphia Omerta Indicted

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA (July 30, 2024)(CNBNews)–United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that an indictment charging eight members and associates of a local Philadelphia gang known as Omerta was unsealed today. The indictment charges various crimes including racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to commit counterfeiting, and mail and wire fraud.

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Alleged Members and Associates of Philadelphia Mafia Indicted

PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2020)(CNBNews)– United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that a Superseding Indictment was unsealed today against 15 defendants, including alleged members and associates of the South Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey-based criminal organization La Cosa Nostra (LCN), known as the “mafia” or the “mob.” The Superseding Indictment charges various crimes including racketeering conspiracy, illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and drug trafficking.