Marie L. Hilling, 79, of Fairview

On May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Of the Fairview section of Camden. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Rose Hilling. Loving mother of Leslie Hilling (son-in-law, James Rodriguez). Cherished grandmother of Amanda Kee and Tyler Marcheski and great-grandmother of Julian Rivera. Dear sister of Catherine Hilling Gery. Beloved aunt of Dale Dawson and Nicole Dawson Fritz.

Marie was a graduate of Camden High School. She worked many years as a bank teller in Gloucester City and an aide for Senior Care in Voorhees. Marie was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and loved trips to the casinos.

Relatives and friends are invited to Marie’s Memorial Service on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM at the West Collingswood Station, 3010 Lynne Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ 08107.

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Two CCPO Supervisors Graduate from NJSACOP Command and Leadership Academy

Camden County, NJ – Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay is pleased to announce two investigative supervisors recently graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy.

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Yasmin Harris to be Named to Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

Yasmin Harris of Rowan women’s lacrosse team has been named to the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Good Works Team (Spring), as part of a group of 20 student-athletes who lead in their sport, academics and in communities across the country.

The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was created to spotlight student-athletes for their meaningful community service. Honorees include men and women from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and junior/community colleges, with student-athletes recognized each season across spring, fall and winter sports.

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Schaer Introduces Bill to Establish Statewide Holistic Defense Model

(TRENTON) — Seeking to improve efficiency across New Jersey’s justice system, Assemblyman Gary Schaer is advancing legislation to establish a statewide model of the holistic defense initiative, a proposal designed to deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities.

The bill would codify the New Jersey Holistic Representation Model of a successful pilot program currently operating in Atlantic, Hudson, and Monmouth counties, expanding integrated legal and social support services for individuals represented by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender.

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Preservation New Jersey Upcoming Programming Alert

May 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Q&A with PNJ – Using Drones to Document Historic Properties
Virtual

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Concetta “Connie” Benham, 83, of Bellmawr

Surrounded by her family, on May 4, 2026, Connie passed suddenly, at the age of 83. (nee Marena). Of Bellmawr. Formerly of Mt. Ephraim.

Loving wife of 40 years to the late Howard W. Benham, Jr. Loving mother of Derek Benham (Janice) and Lisa Peters. Cherished grandmother of Bryce Benham, Hailey Peters, Shaun and Luke Maloney. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Marena.

Connie was a graduate of Audubon High School, class of 1960. She worked many years as a secretary at RCA in Camden, where she would meet her husband, Howard.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewings on Monday evening, May 11th from 6 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday morning, May 12th from 9 to 10 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning, May 12th at 10:30 AM at St. Joachim Parish: Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

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Colors Abound as Spring Blooms in Delaware

Delaware comes alive every spring. The reemergence of life and color after months of cold and gray are a welcome relief that serve as a poignant reminder of how cyclical nature is. While the First State is small, it’s got plenty of beautiful outdoor spots replete with trees, bushes and flowers to dazzle the eye. Check them out in this photo essay from Outdoor Delaware.

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Get a Copy of the Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing

Fishing Season is Here!

The Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing includes everything you need to know about fishing and crabbing in Maryland in 2026, including rules, license information, tips, free fishing opportunities, and more.Access the guide where it’s most convenient for you:Paper copies are available at:DNR Licensing and Registration Service Centers Sport License agents Your local tackle shop Online you can find:A downloadable and printable PDF of the printed guideThe rules and information on the eRegulations website

Virtua Health & POWER 99 Radio to Host Free Health Festival

All are welcome to a free health festival on Saturday, May 9, hosted by Virtua Health and POWER 99 FM.

The We❤️Health Fest will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Virtua Primary Care – Camden, located at the Oliver Station community at 1800 Davis Street. The building is next to the Ferry Avenue stop of the Patco Hi-Speedline.

POWER 99 personalities Roxy Romeo and DJ Doc B will play music, emcee, and give away prizes. Other festivities will include children’s face-painting, a bounce house, and a temporary-tattoo station. Moms will receive special gifts to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend.

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Bhalla and Brennan Advance Bill to Protect Workers, Residents, and Visitors at the World Cup

LD 32 Assembly members issue statements after committee advances their legislation to safeguard human rights during global sporting event

(TRENTON) — Legislation from Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken) and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (D-Jersey City) to safeguard human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup advanced today out of the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee.

Bill A3991 would require certain State agencies, municipalities, and other entities involved in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and related festivities to submit reports documenting how they are meeting the commitments laid out in the NY/NJ Human Rights Report and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Framework.