Mosquito Spraying Throughout Camden County

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”

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Delaware Confirms 3rd Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

DNREC Community Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Provide Update on State’s
CWD Response and Explain Temporary Emergency Deer Hunting Regulations

Delaware has confirmed a third case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a white-tailed deer in central Sussex County. The new detection expands the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone (CMZ) to include Wildlife Management Zone 11, along with zones 14 and 16. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is applying temporary regulations in the additional affected area to help limit the spread of the disease.

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Safety Warnings & Recalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.

Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have overnight lane and ramp closures this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.

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Virtual Hiring Event

The free event is open to veterans, servicemembers and military spouses.

MilitaryHire and the Department of Labor will present a virtual hiring event for veterans, servicemembers and military spouses on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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DNREC to Hold Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Affecting Deer

Virtual Attendance Option Made Available for CWD Update; Public Comments Can be Made in Person or Virtually

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community meeting regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the auditorium at Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus in Georgetown on Wednesday, Sept.16 at 6:30 p.m. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, DNREC has made participation by a virtual option available via Microsoft Teams – with more information and registration found on the DNREC events calendar.

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Camden County Roadwork

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of September 14 to September 18.

“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.”

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Massive Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Declared Over

By Mary Walrath-Holdridge

Iceberg lettuce was tied to a outbreak of cyclospora cases. By Ildar Imashev, Getty Images

The outbreak at the center of the nation’s largest known surge of the explosive diarrhea illness cyclosporiasis is over, officials say.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak, linked directly to lettuce, as ended on Sept. 11, with a tally of 12,883 lab-confirmed cases across 21 states since May 1.

The CDC is still investigating several case clusters of the parasitic illness nationwide, but has only identified the source of one – iceberg lettuce grown by produce giant Taylor Farms in Mexico. At least five other outbreaks are still under investigation, according to the Food and Drug Administration’s foodborne illness investigations page.

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Traffic Advisory – Route 70

Route 70 is scheduled have lane closures in both directions Friday night between Frontage Road/Covered Bridge Road and Springdale Road/CR 673 in Cherry Hill, Camden County.

Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 11 until 5 a.m. Saturday, September 12, lane closures are scheduled on Route 70 eastbound and westbound from Frontage Road/Covered Bridge Road to Springdale Road/CR 673. The closures are expected to begin in the right and center lanes, before moving to the left and center lanes as work progresses. The lane closures are necessary to reopen the right shoulder and implement a long-term left lane closure. The long-term left lane closures are necessary for median restoration, including curb repairs and landscaping, and are expected to remain in place for approximately two months.

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The Rumor of a Shooting Not True

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Sept. 11, 2026)(CNBNews)-There was a rumor yesterday that someone got shot in the area of Gloucester Catholic High School. From what we learned that rumor is not true.

According to information that was distributed by Principal Thomas Iacovone Jr., a Gloucester City resident suffered a serious injury after an apparent fall across from where buses pick-up students. Gloucester City Emergency personnel arrived quickly and the resident was conscious when they arrived. No students were involved but several students witnessed the injury while loading the buses.