South Jersey Gas Announces 2026 First Responders Grant Program

South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of SJI, today announced the kick-off of its annual First Responders Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to provide critical support for operations conducted by first responder departments.

The First Responders Grant Program supports the critical safety training and lifesaving efforts conducted by local fire, police and EMS first responders. These grants are used by first responders to support necessary purchases including combustible gas detectors, turn out gear, fire hoses, medical supplies and other equipment.

All paid or volunteer fire, emergency medical services and police departments serving at least one of the municipalities in the South Jersey Gas service area are eligible to apply.

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Rowan Baseball Ranked #8 in D3baseball.com Preseason Top 25; Profs Play 7 Ranked Teams in First Month

GLASSBORO, NJ – Coming off a third-place national finish and College World Series appearance in 2025, the Rowan baseball team enters 2026 ranked #8 in the D3baseball.com Division III Top 25.

The #8 Profs will have their work cut out for them by playing one of the nation’s toughest schedules, meeting seven ranked opponents before April 1st. The slate includes games against World Series participants, #2 Endicott (March 20), #7 Messiah (March 24) and #11 Johns Hopkins (March 16).

Rowan opens the year with back-to-back games against Top 25 teams, hosting #13 Cortland on February 28 and #21 Penn State Harrisburg on March 4.

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Philadelphia Police Report the Following Shooting

The following information is preliminary and subject to change.
On January 30, 2026, at approximately 6:46 p.m., officers from the 39th District responded to a report of a person shot in the 200 block of West Chelten Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.
The victim was transported by police to a local hospital, where he was taken into surgery and listed in critical condition. Officers observed and secured a crime scene extending from the 200 block to the 100–200 block of West Chelten Avenue. Later that evening, a female suspect voluntarily reported to Police Headquarters and surrendered a firearm believed to be involved in the incident. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The firearm was secured. This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues with the Shooting Investigation Group. Updates will be provided as they are received.

Coast Guard Northeast District Investigating Cause of F/V Lily Jean Incident

BOSTON — Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Northeast District, has launched a district-level formal investigation concerning the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN (O.N. 580932) and subsequent loss of seven lives on Jan. 30, 2026. 

The search was suspended on Jan. 31 after all reasonable search efforts for the missing crewmembers had been exhausted.

At 6:50 a.m., on Jan. 30, the Coast Guard responded to an emergency position-indicating radio beacon activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann. There were seven people onboard the LILY JEAN.

The seven crew members have been identified as follows:

Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo, captain
Paul Beal Sr., crew
Paul Beal Jr., crew
John Rousanidis, crew
Freeman Short, crew
Sean Therrien, crew
Jada Samitt, NOAA fisheries observer

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Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Sunday, February 1, 7:00 a.m. – Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 a.m.

• Projected temperature: Below freezing throughout the timeframe

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

“As temperatures fall to dangerously low levels, it is critical that our residents have access to a safe place to stay warm,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We urge everyone to check in on vulnerable neighbors, ensure heating systems are working properly, and bring pets indoors.”

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Pennsylvania Man Charged with Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Woodbury, NJ – Sean M. Flohr, 26, of Levittown, Pa., is facing 11 charges including sexual assault of a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and child pornography possession and production, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

The State’s investigation remains ongoing, and authorities believe additional victims may exist. Anyone with information or who believes they may be a victim on Flohr is encouraged to contact GCPO Detective David Hickey at 856-384-5624.

According to documents filed in this case:

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit received a tip regarding a post on Reddit where a minor inquired on assistance meeting an adult male to engage in sexual intercourse.

Based on the tip, detectives identified both the minor victim and the suspect, Flohr, and contacted the minor’s guardian.

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Evening with Former White House Butler

Merchantville Historical Society

The Merchantville Historical Society invites the public to an evening with Alan DeValerio, former White House butler, on Tuesday, February10th, at 6:30 PM at the Merchantville Community Center. DeValerio will share firsthand stories from his service during three presidential administrations, offering a rare look inside White House functions, family quarters, and daily life behind the scenes. A display of White House artifacts from his personal collection will be featured, and his book will be available for purchase and signing following the program. This special event promises an engaging and memorable night of history. To learn more, Click Here.

Super Bowl Hoagie Sale at CC Tech Schools

Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th @ 10AM – 2PM

Super Bowl LX is approaching and Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) is hosting a 10” hoagie sale as a fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday! Help support your community’s sports! Proceeds benefit various sports programs at the Campus of CCTS. Hoagies are $10 each! To learn more, Click Here.

Join Camden County College this Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a Night of Wine, Live Jazz, and Curated Buffets

Get cozy and enjoy a night away from the cold with Wine & Jazz! In support of the Camden County College Foundation and hosted at The Little Theater, Blackwood Campus, join us this Valentine’s Day Saturday, February14th, from 6 PM to 9 PM! Your ticket includes live music performed by CCC’s own Dr. Michael Billingsley and his jazz ensemble, specialty buffet provided by award-winning caterers, Thyme Kitchen, one complimentary glass of wine, and a raffle drawing! Tickets are limited and going fast, reserve your spot today! To learn more, Click Here.

CNBNews Editor William E. Cleary Sr. Memoir ‘From Pen to Paper’ to Be Released

Chronicling Five Decades in the Newsroom—From the Newark Riots to Undercover Investigations

Gloucester City, NJ — January 2026 — After more than 50 years shaping public discourse across South Jersey and Philadelphia, journalist and editor William E. Cleary Sr. announces the release of his memoir, From Pen to Paper: Lessons From a Lifetime in the Newsroom. The book offers a candid, insightful look into the triumphs, trials, and truths of a career devoted to public service journalism—and a life shaped by service long before he ever picked up a pen.

The book is available on Kindle/Amazon. Buy your copy today!

Part memoir and part guidebook, From Pen to Paper traces Cleary’s journey from on-the-scene reporting to editorial leadership, revealing the tools of the trade and the unwritten rules that define the profession. With wit and wisdom, Cleary shares stories from inside the newsroom—where deadlines loom, facts matter, and integrity is non-negotiable. But the book also ventures beyond the newsroom, into the streets of a burning city and the shadowy world of organized crime.