Category: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bill Would Safeguard Access to Reproductive Health Care in New Jersey

Recognizing that health care decisions are best left between patients and their doctors, the Assembly Health Committee today advanced legislation that would strengthen protections for both patients seeking reproductive health care services in New Jersey and their providers.

Bill A2218 would ensure that patients have the freedom to make medical decisions with their reproductive health care providers, without interference from other individuals or entities. Assemblywomen Shanique Speight, Ellen Park, Annette Quijano, and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the legislation. 

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First Responders to Host Blood Drives for 51st Annual National EMS Week

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is teaming up with first responders and medical professionals to host a series of blood drives across the region for National EMS Week from May 17th to May 23rd. The blood drives will honor the lifesaving work of EMS professionals while helping to boost the blood supply during one of the most critical times of the year.

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Join us for Coach Bingo on June 12th in Atco!

COACH BINGO sponsored by the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund Friday, June 12th.

7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm) St. Rita’s Hall – Christ the Redeemer Church 315 Carl Hasselhan Drive, Atco, NJ.

$30 per personMust be 18 years of age or older to attend.

10 Games … 10 Chances to win a Coach Pocketbook!

Bonus Game and 50/50 will be held at additional charge.

Bottled Water, Soft Pretzels, Coffee and Desserts will be served.

Please feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments!

To reserve tickets:

Call Dawn:  (856) 768-9656 or email: dawn@camdencountyhero.com

Call Cathy:  (856) 287-9743

Seating is Limited so call today!  

Proceeds benefit the families of Camden County’s Police, Fire & EMS Personnel killed in the line of duty.

                   ID #35-5-23729

Garden State Wine Growers Association Cancels “Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution”

The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) has announced the cancellation of Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, originally scheduled for May 30, 2026.

The decision comes in response to the unprecedented freeze events that impacted vineyards across New Jersey during April 2026. According to vineyard managers and growers throughout the state, prolonged overnight temperatures below freezing caused extensive and widespread damage to grapevines in nearly every wine-producing region of New Jersey.

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Rowan Names Rob DePersia ’19 as Head Men’s Basketball Coach

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rob DePersia has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University, marking a return to the program for the 2019 alumnus. Director of athletics Shawn Tucker announced the appointment as DePersia becomes the 14th head coach in the Profs’ history. 

DePersia returns to Glassboro after spending seven years at the Division I level. He worked for a total of five seasons with the Villanova University basketball program, including two with Naismith Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright, while also gaining experience at Fordham University, and most recently, at the University of New Haven. 

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Camden, New Jersey Was ABANDONED & Left to ROT

Dover Motor Speedway Prepares for NASCAR All-Star Weekend

 NASCAR’s annual All-Star Race comes to Dover Motor Speedway this weekend for the first time at the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval and the first time in the Northeast, bringing a $1 million prize along with several competition-focused changes to The Monster Mile.

In preparation for the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to Dover, NASCAR and track officials have been working to widen the racing groove and increase grip around the concrete oval.

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Ribbon cutting for Mount Pleasant School House, Bellevue State Park, May 15 at 2 p.m.

What:                 Ribbon cutting for Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park 

Who:                   Representative Debra Heffernan, Friends of Bellevue State Park, other dignitaries, partners and honored guests 

When:                May 15, 2 p.m. 

Where:              Mount Pleasant School House, Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 

Why:                    The Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park was one of the first public schools built under the Free School Act of 1829, which divided each county into many school districts and provided funding to build a school house. The one-room school house was used from 1830 to 1864 to teach children of all ages from the local farming community reading, writing, arithmetic and English grammar, led by a single teacher. The school house was restored by Delaware State Parks in partnership with  the Friends of Bellevue State Park to serve as an interpretative center for the public to experience the rich history of Bellevue and its community.  

Joseph Bryan Johnson, 23, of Pennsauken

On May 11, 2026, at the age of 23, Joseph passed suddenly at home in Pennsauken. Beloved son of Roger Bryan Johnson and the late Kelly McVeigh. Beloved brother of William Johnson (Koria Draper). Cherished uncle of Sonya Johnson. Also survived by his loving girlfriend Dyonna Wess, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Joe was a graduate of Gateway Regional High School, class of 2021. He was currently working as a longshoreman for Holt Logistics in Gloucester City.

Joe enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

The Black Horse Pike/Route 168 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound, which was scheduled to be reopened today, Friday, May 15, is scheduled to be closed for an additional week in Gloucester Township, Camden County. The closure is being extended due to inclement weather and other factors that have delayed the completion of guiderail replacement on the ramp.

In addition, the ramp acceleration lane onto Route 42 southbound and the Route 42 southbound right shoulder will be reopened on Friday, May 22. This will require an overnight right lane closure on Route 42 southbound, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 21.

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