Author: William Cleary Sr.

Life long Gloucester City resident, born in 1944. Graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1963. Attended Camden County College. Army National Guard 1964 to 1970. Activated in 1967 during the Newark Riots. Worked full-time at the Gloucester City Post Office from 1967 to 1978. Worked part-time at the Gloucester City News from 1965 to 1977. In 1978 I was named editor of the Gloucester City News and Camden County Record. Purchased the City News in 1985. In 2005 the paper was sold. In 2006 I established Cleary's Notebook. At the age of 81 I remain editor of Cleary's Notebook News writing commentary and reporting the news for South Jersey and Philadelphia regions.

Holt’s Third Try to Stop Gloucester City’s Development Plans

What is the Real Reason for Lawsuits? Buildings would Block the Boss’s view of Delaware River

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 18, 2025)(CNBNews)--Holt Logistics and Cresmont Limited Partnership have filed another civil action against the City of Gloucester City and the Gloucester City Planning Board. The Holt and Cresmont lawsuit is an attempt to stop the construction of two large multi-use buildings at the former US Coast Guard property on King Street. The Coast Guard abandoned the property in 1986, and moved into a new base on the Philadelphia side of the river.

According to a rumor, Holt is against the development because the buildings would block his office view of the river.

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Waterfront Restaurant on Hold; New Waterfront Walkway; What is the Answer?; Channel 19 Down!

By Bill Cleary

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT ON HOLD AGAIN-Come to find out that Pat O\’Donnell has backed out of the deal to build a restaurant on the pier at the old Coast Guard Base, King Street and the Delaware River. The recession is part of the reason I was told, Pat like the rest of us has lost money because of the economy. As such the City is back to square one and is advertising for RFP\’s (Request For Proposal) to get the project back on track. Do you know anyone with a lot of cash in the restaurant business? Only time will tell how long it will take to get a response to the RFP\’s.

WE CAN DREAM: The world famous Gloucester House in Gloucester MA celebrates its 50 anniversary this year. (photo courtesy of Donna Henefer)

What we do know is the City Fathers has been talking about this restaurant since 1980. I was 36 years old back then when I first started to write about it. If the past is any reflection on the future I doubt if I will be alive to see this dream become a reality.

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Update from Virtua Health and ChristianaCare

December 18, 2025)…ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Letter of Intent entered into in July 2025. After thoughtful evaluation, both organizations have determined that they can best fulfill their missions to serve their communities by continuing to operate independently. Each health system remains committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care and advancing the health and well-being of the patients and communities they serve.

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Army-Navy Game: Camaraderie, honor and service

By Henry Howard-Commander-News

American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley compared success in the military to victory on the gridiron as part of the 126^th annual Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Dec. 13 at M&T Stadium in Baltimore.

“These guys are defending their turf, trying to keep the other side from getting in the end zone,” said Wiley, an Air Force veteran. “When their service academy time is up, they’ll be officers serving this great country and they’ll be defending America’s turf. And when you think about the things that you learn through sports, you learn teamwork, discipline, leadership and grit. And all those things that not only serve you well in life, but in the military too.”

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DEAR SAINT ANTHONY, SOMETHING IS LOST AND CAN’T BE FOUND

BELIEVE IT OR NOT…

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Cleary’s Notebook News)(January 10,2023)–In early January, I underwent a medical procedure at Cooper University Hospital in Camden City. I was administered sedation, and the next thing I remember, I was waking up in the recovery room. Once the sedation wore off, I was released.

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CCPO Agents Receive Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA Award

Philadelphia, PA – Two agents from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office were recently honored by the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

On December 10, 2025, Agent Cheryl Annese and Agent Jill Foy received the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA’s Intelligence Support Award. The award recognizes intelligence analysts who go above and beyond to assist with investigations that disrupt and dismantle drug-trafficking organizations in the region.

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AMERICAN LEGION POSTS HOSTING WATCH PARTIES FOR ARMY-NAVY GAME

Nationwide, American Legion posts are hosting watch parties for the Dec. 13 ‘America’s Game’, which will be broadcast at 3 p.m. ET on CBS.

For the second straight year, The American Legion is the official veterans organization and associate sponsor of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA. The game will be broadcast at 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 13.

And across the nation, that broadcast will be shown in American Legion posts that are hosting watching parties. Posts are inviting both their American Legion Family members and the community to watch “America’s Game” while learning more about the organization’s mission and programs.

For more than a month posts have been sharing their watch party plans on the Army-Navy Game section of our national website. It’s not too late to share you plans.

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What Local Parents Should Know About Birth Injuries and Hospital Oversight

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Every expectant parent deserves confidence in their hospital’s ability to deliver safe, competent care during one of life’s most critical moments. While most births proceed without complications, understanding birth injuries and hospital oversight empowers families to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves when necessary.

Understanding Birth Injuries in a Local Context

Birth injuries include any physical harm that occurs to an infant during labor or delivery. These range from minor bruising to severe conditions like cerebral palsy or brain damages caused by oxygen deprivation.

The critical distinction lies between unavoidable complications and preventable medical errors. Some birth injuries result from natural factors – such as a baby’s size relative to the birth canal or unexpected positioning issues. However, many injuries stem from medical negligence, including failure to respond to warning signs, improper technique, or delayed interventions.

New Jersey hospitals, including those serving Gloucester County communities, operate under state oversight that tracks safety metrics and adverse events. Regional medical centers like Inspira Health and Jefferson Health maintain specialized obstetric units, but smaller community hospitals may face resource constraints that impact their ability to handle complex deliveries.

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Smart Strategies For Vehicle Equity Release

Money problems don’t ask for permission to come in — they bang the door. It’s one of the worst feelings, staring at an insufficient bank balance, wondering how you’ll cover urgent expenses that just can’t wait — be it overdue school fees, unexpected medical bills, or car repairs.

Caught in this situation, most people turn to short-term loans or credit cards, but these often come with crazy interest rates that leave you in deeper debt — more problems.

If you are in such a moment, there’s a less painful path you can take — tap into your vehicle equity. What most people don’t realize is that their car, which is often one of their most valuable assets, can do more than carry them around. It’s a useful resource that can come in handy when you need urgent financing.

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Gloucester City Taxpayers Spent Thousands on a New Street Sweeper; Why Doesn’t it Work?

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (JUNE 13, 2025) (CNBNews)— Photos taken on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, on North Stinson Avenue show piles of dirt left behind by the street sweeper as it traveled towards East Thompson Avenue. On that day, the sweeper deposited dirt in the middle of the street and along the curb, with an additional pile at the corner of East Thompson and North Stinson Avenue. A recurring question from CNBNews and local residents is: Why isn’t water being used to clean the streets and minimize the dust cloud that follows the sweeper as it operates in Riverview Heights and other areas of the city?