Speight Bill Safeguarding Access to Legally Protected Healthcare

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight’s bill providing increased protections for patients seeking reproductive health care services was signed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill today. Bill A2218 also protects the medical professionals who provide that care.

The legislation shows New Jersey’s commitment to health care access and comes at a time when other states are taking legal action against both individuals and providers seeking and administering reproductive health care services.

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Meet Calla— Our Pet of the Week!

Calla has been waiting over 200 days for someone to give her the home she deserves.

This beautiful 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is the perfect combination of couch potato and tennis-ball-chasing goofball! She loves sunny days, playing with her toys, racing around the yard—and relaxing in the shade when playtime is over.

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Maria T. Robertson, 74, of Haddon Township

On Friday, August 21st, Maria T. Robertson (nee Markwardt), 74, a beloved wife, cherished mother, adored grandmother, dear sister and faithful friend was peacefully called into the loving arms of Jesus as she was surrounded by her family.

Survived by her daughters, Dawn (Frank) Bartletta and Laura Robertson, grandsons, Brady and Jake Bartletta, brothers, Jack (Joann) Markwardt and Bill (Linda) Markwardt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fran (Linda) Robertson, Patricia (Joe) Galiazzi and Tom (Doreen) Robertson. She also leaves behind a host of devoted nieces and nephews and their families, and furbabies Tory, Gunnar, and Willa.

Maria was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, Daniel Robertson, her parents, John and Rita Markwardt, mother and father-in-law, Martha and Frank Robertson, and her sister-in-law, Christine Schwartz.

Maria was a devoted friend to all, with a warm heart and loyal nature. Her sense of humor could lighten a serious situation and optimistic outlook cast away negativity and doubt. Fiercely devoted to her family, hers was the steadfast voice repeatedly called on for advice, support, and companionship. She was loved-beyond-measure and will be profoundly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, August 31, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Prayer service will follow at 12:00 Noon. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ.

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Build Local News Video That Can Be Corrected

A local-news correction should not require rebuilding an entire video. Yet when a name, count, quote, and location are baked into generated scenes, one factual change can invalidate every frame. The asset becomes slow to fix precisely when the newsroom needs speed and traceability.

A correction-ready template separates replaceable claim cards from reusable atmosphere. The correction radius—the smallest set of assets affected by one changed fact—becomes an editorial design constraint. Smaller radii make errors easier to locate, repair, and read back.

Measure the Correction Radius of Each Claim

List every name, quote, number, date, place, status, and attribution in the planned video. Mark every frame, narration line, caption, thumbnail, and description where it appears. This dependency map shows whether one correction touches a single card or the whole package.

Include implied claims, not only written ones. A courthouse exterior can imply the legal venue, a hospital corridor can imply treatment, and a crowd can imply turnout. Give these visuals claim IDs when their meaning depends on the story being correct.

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Healthy Families Start with WIC!

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Van Drew Responds to Gov. Sherrill’s Political Hit Piece

Congressman Jeff Van Drew responded to Governor Mikie Sherrill’s letter attacking members of the Republican Study Committee who joined Congressman Van Drew’s effort to get answers about the failure that placed thousands of individuals who identified themselves as noncitizens on New Jersey’s voter rolls.

“When we first raised this issue, we did so because we were genuinely concerned about what happened in New Jersey and wanted to understand exactly how it happened,” said Congressman Van Drew. “For years, those of us who raised concerns about the integrity of our voter rolls were dismissed as conspiracy theorists. Then New Jersey admitted that thousands of individuals who said they were not citizens were registered to vote, and many registered through the error went on to cast ballots.

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Amy Louis Plummer, 80, of Riverton

On August 13, 2026, Age 80. Of Riverton and formerly of Salem City, NJ. Cherished daughter of the late Charles Loren Plummer and Ethel Edna Plummer (nee Alderman). Survived by her cherished, devoted and loving caregivers and housemates at Quality Management Associates.

Amy was born and raised in Salem, NJ and never let her disabilities limit who she was or able to achieve in her life. Amy was raised and practiced faithfully her Baptist faith. She was a devoted member with her predeceased parents at Canton Baptist Church in Lower Alloways Creek Township. Amy enjoyed going to Sunday school, attending Sunday services and church socials.

Amy enjoyed word searches, trips to Atlantic City to play the slots and spending time with her housemates.

Relatives, caregivers, housemates and Quality Management Associates are kindly invited to attend Amy’s visitation on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 10 am to 12 noon at the McCann – Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Celebration of Life and Eulogies will be shared at 12 noon. Inurnment Canton Baptist Church Cemetery, Lower Alloways Creek.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Amy Louise Plummer. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 – 1142

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Violent Crime Falls at Historic Rate According to FBI Data

‘Law enforcement has delivered for the American people,’ Director says

FBI Director Kash Patel said, “Collectively, law enforcement across the country—state, local travel and federal—has delivered for the American people the largest reduction in violent crime in U.S. history. Violent crime, and you’re talking rape, robbery, assault, all down double-digits across America.”
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The nation’s violent crime rate fell 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline since the FBI began estimating crime trends in 1936, according to newly released FBI data.

The decrease was broad. The estimated number of violent crime offenses fell from 2024, with murder and nonnegligent manslaughter down 18.1%, robbery down 18.5%, rape down 7.6%, and aggravated assault down 7.2%.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of August 24 to August 28.

“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.”

Audubon

Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Monday, August 24, to Friday, August 28, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon & Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
Crews will be working on Hopkins Road on Thursday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Greenman Road in Haddon Township & Kings Highway West in Audubon.

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Juvenile Charged for Fatal Stabbing in Camden

A juvenile has been arrested and charged in reference to a fatal stabbing earlier this month in Camden, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

A 15-year-old male from Trenton is charged with first-degree Murder, third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

On August 1, 2026, at approximately 2:53 a.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to Cooper University Hospital in reference to a stabbing victim who had walked to the hospital and collapsed outside of the parking garage. The victim, who was identified as 28-year-old Davinne Evans of Camden, was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:49 a.m.Officers subsequently located a crime scene in the area of Broadway and Stevens Street.

During the investigation, detectives determined the juvenile was responsible for fatally stabbing Evans. The juvenile was arrested and charged on August 22, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 and Detective Matthew Blantz of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 923-6853. Tips may also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.