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.

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Product Safety 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.

AiTuiTui Pull String Teething Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Vanfun.

More Details at CPSC.gov

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Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting the next Town Hall meeting, with all levels of government, in Haddon Heights on Thursday, February 5th. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17th, and the next Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be on Thursday, February 19th. These meetings help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

Take Camden County with you wherever you go! The Camden County App is our free mobile resource that serves as a one stop source for all of Camden County’s services, events, concerts, programs, weather alerts, and more. Stay connected on the go, available for both iPhone and Android. Click Here to download the app.

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Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Adds New Assistant Prosecutor

Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired a new assistant prosecutor, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Assistant Prosecutor Raiza Rosa was sworn in by the Honorable Kathleen Delaney, J.S.C., before Prosecutor MacAulay, First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Tracy Cogan, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Testa, and Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair.

Assistant Prosecutor Rosa previously clerked for the Honorable Donna Stroud of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2023. After her clerkship, she worked for the Hutchens Law Firm in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and later for the Juvenile Criminal Law Clinic in Durham, North Carolina. Assistant Prosecutor Rosa is a graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.