Bellmawr Man Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Woodbury, NJ – Shaun D. Fennimore, 46, of Bellmawr, was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident and driving with a suspended license, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

At 5:47 p.m. on Nov. 5, Monroe Township Police responded to a report of a 73-year old pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle on Blue Bell Road. The victim, identified as Margaret M. Flail, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

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Lindenwold Man Charged in Shooting Outside Brooklawn Bar

Brooklawn, NJ – A Lindenwold man has been arrested and charged in reference to a shooting that injured a man outside a Brooklawn bar on Saturday, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Brooklawn Police Chief Michael Brewster.

Daejuan Sanders, 27, is charged with 1st-degree Attempted Murder, 2nd-degree Aggravated Assault, 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 3rd-degree Aggravated Assault by Pointing a Firearm.

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Brooklawn BarkFest

Brooklawn is hosting a Barkfest on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Activities and attractions include: Pet adoptions and Rescues (meeting adoptable dogs and cats looking for homes). Police dog demonstrations. Dog shows and hunting dog demos. Shopping and vendors featuring local dog boutiques, customs items, bandanas, collars, leashes and pet accessories..

There will also be food, music and community fun.

Walter W. McCleary, 72, of Brooklawn

Walter W. McCleary, affectionately known as “Walt,” passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, at the age of 72. He was a longtime resident of Brooklawn.

Born on August 15, 1954, in Philadelphia to the late Walter McCleary and Joann McDonald McCleary, Walt grew up in National Park and graduated from Gateway Regional High School, Class of 1973.

Walt is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Julie A. McCleary (née Robinson); his beloved son, Walter “Mick” McCleary and his wife, Lisa (nee Parry); his sister, Margarete Sampson (John); his nephews, David Robinson and Stephen Robinson (Lyndsey); and his nieces, Summer West and Lindsey Kyprianou.

Walt was funny, quick-witted, and never short on sarcasm. He liked to give the impression that he was gruff, but those who knew him knew how deeply he loved and how loyal he was to the people he cared about.

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CNBNews Photo of the Day: Rainbow Over Nuiqsut Village

Cleary’s Notebook News

NUIQSUT VILLAGE, ALASKA (CNBNews)– Adam Tussey Sr. recently photographed a rainbow hovering over Nuiqsut Village while working nearby. Tussey is employed by Tanco Engineering as operations manager.

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Brooklawn PD Ask Public For Help

BROOKLAWN, NJ (October 10, 2026)(CNBNews)The Brooklawn Borough Police Department is asking the public to help identify the two individuals shown in the picture. They are wanted in connection with a theft on Wednesday, October 7, at the local KFC Restaurant on Browning Road.

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ACES 8TH Grade Class Annual Fundraiser

BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNews)This is our 10th year for Stuff a Scarecrow! Let’s make it our best one yet! This is an open house at the Brooklawn Community Center and you can come anytime between the hours of 5pm to 8pm to decorate your scarecrow. If you would like to prepay and take your scarecrow with you to keep at your house then that is an option too! Please click the link below and fill out the Google form so we know you are coming and can be prepared. Please bring whatever you will be dressing your scarecrow in. We do have some clothes and accessories but it’s first come first serve for them. We will have a snack stand and hot dogs available for sale as well. Please come out and support our Alice Costello 8th grade class!

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeHEdXmWPU…/viewform

Brooklawn Fall Festival, This Saturday

Brooklawn, NJ (Sept. 29, 2026)–The Brooklawn Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, October 3, from 12 noon to 5 PM at the Brooklawn Waterfront. Live bands, food trucks, a beer garden, craft vendors, activities for the kids, Pony rides and community groups will be there.

You are invited to join the fun, socialize with your neighbors and friends. Come out and enjoy the Party. Guarantee you wont regret it.

James F. Hagan, 77, of Brooklawn

James F. Hagan, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 25, 2026. James was born in Camden, New Jersey, on February 22, 1949, to the late James F. Hagan and the late Mary Quick (Reider).

James was married to the love of his life, Judy (Ellenbark), for 57 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. He was the loving father of James (Lee) and Kimberly (Brian).

James was also a loving big brother to Joseph Hagan (Shirley), Laura Quick Clark, Theresa Dilks (Robert), and Edward Quick. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved grand puppies Saffy, Chloe, Finn, and Kelsey, who brought him immense joy and companionship.