Thief Who Stole Pickups From Used Car Dealerships In Gloucester City Arrested: Admits Guilt

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 22, 2020)–The thief that stole vehicles from C.W. Clarke Auto and Gormley\’s Auto in Gloucester City has been arrested according to

Agent Alex McVeigh spokesperson for the Camden County Prosecutors Office.

One of the thefts occurred January 2, 2020 after 7PM at CW Clarke\’s Auto, located on US Route 130 south near the Gloucester City/Brooklawn border and the other was a week or so before at Gormley\’s Auto, US Route 130 and Klemm Avenue, also in Gloucester City.

There was a Haddon Township gas station robbed at Route 130 and Nicholson Road shortly after the truck was stolen from Clarke\’s. Police have not confirmed a connection between the theft and the robbery according to

Fox29.

The suspect, Vincent Kerlin was arrested in Brooklawn on January 15, 2020.

Kerlin is scheduled to appear in Camden County Superior Court on Thursday, January 23.

The judge will determine whether Kerlin will be remanded to Camden County Jail pending further court proceedings

or whether he will be released to conditions.

Kerlin was released on his own recognizance as there is no monetary bail in the State of New Jersey as a result of the Criminal Justice Reform Act, which became effective January 1, 2017.

His detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was charged out of Gloucester City with one count of Burglary, one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, and one count of Criminal Mischief.

According to the Complaint and Probable Cause statement the defendant confessed in a taped statement to stealing the vehicles from C.W. Clarke and Gormley\’s.

Thief Strikes Local Car Dealerships

Gary G Watermasysk, Brooklawn Volunteer Fireman, Zoning Board Member

On January 16th, 2020, Gary G. Watermasysk, age 68, passed away from this earth while surrounded by his family. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Stanley and Dorothy (Sing) Watermasysk, and his siblings Stanley, Russell and Dorothy. Gary is survived by his

four children Scott (Beata), Mark (Kim), Keith (Kristen), and Kristi-Lynn; his grandchildren Kylie, Kollin, Kendal, Kelsey, Jason, Emily, Kaylee, Caleb, Zachary, and Sophia; the mother of his children and friend Sandy Sheehan; and life-long friends Don and Kathy Ellis.

Gary was born on October 28th, 1951, at Audubon Hospital. He was the youngest of his siblings and spent the vast majority of his life living in Gloucester City and Brooklawn. He worked for A&P Food Markets, Fleming Foods, and retired from Wonder Bread. He served as a lifetime fireman for Brooklawn Volunteer Fire Company, where he also held several leadership positions during his tenure there. Gary served on the Zoning Board for both Brooklawn and Gloucester City. Without a doubt, Gary’s life passion was his children and grandchildren. As great of a dad, as he was, he was an even better Pop-pop. He would do anything for his family and was often found cheering them on from the sidelines of every sport or activity they had. He would spend full days hopping between games to see his kids or grandchildren play. Gary instilled his dedication to his family in each of his children and grandchildren. Gary was known for being genuine, caring, helpful, funny, and kind; however, his sarcasm and quick-witted nature will be remembered fondly. If there was a joke to be made, you could count on Gary to make it right up until his last moments. Gary loved to travel with his family and was able to go to places such as Switzerland to visit his son, Disney more times than we could count, and cruises to various beautiful locations. He was also an avid Philadelphia sports fan and was thrilled to see the Eagles pull off a Super Bowl win!

His loving family and friends will forever remember Gary. He did not want us to be sad, so his family asks that anyone who can share a funny or happy memory of him, please do so. He wasn’t a fancy person and did not want a lot of fuss made over him. For those joining us for his celebration of life, please feel free not to be too fancy as well. For those interested in doing so, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 1415 Rt. 70, #311 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

www.jdrf.org

as Gary longed for a cure to Type 1 Diabetes for his grandson. To all reading this- please spend time with your family, take a vacation or share a laugh in his honor. Those are the things Gary enjoyed most, and that is how we will all remember him.

Relatives, friends, firefighters and neighbors are invited to join Gary’s family on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020 between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City where a funeral and remembrance ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. #crerancelebration #heartfelt

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American Legion provides over $1.1 million in grants to veteran families

The American Legion

In January 2019, The American Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program broke a single-month record in grant distribution – $1,030,163. Of the grants distributed, $1,000,500 assisted children of active duty Coast Guard servicemembers who were financially affected by the federal government shutdown.

The government shutdown created a critical need of monetary assistance for active-duty U.S. Coast Guardsmen. And The American Legion answered their call for help by providing immediate financial support through the TFA program.

But the financial need for veterans and their families across the country was still there long after the government reopened.

Subject to an audit, so far 2019 numbers for TFA show that $1,143,000 was provided in cash grants that assisted over 3,000 children of nearly 1,700 veteran families. And these grants are non-repayable.

The American Legion distributes one-time grants of up to $1,500 to eligible active-duty military and American Legion members in need. Grantees must have minor children in the home and the funds are designed to help meet the cost of shelter, food, utilities and health expenses so that children have a stable environment during a time of hardship. Since 1925, TFA has awarded more than $16 million

The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program is funded through the generosity of donations made by American Legion members and the public to The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation. National Commander Bill Oxford has made the Veterans & Children Foundation his primary fundraiser to help the foundation reach the goal of $25 million.

Donations to The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation are tax deductible and can be made online at

www.legion.org/donate

Freeholder Cappelli and The State Of The County

The statement below is by Camden County Freeholder Director Cappelli (photo) in regard to the annual state of

the county address for 2020.

“Good afternoon everyone and thank you for being here. I want to start off by saying that as we enter our 176th year, the state of the county is strong. Thanks to our dedicated and caring residents, the resiliency of our communities, and expanding economic opportunity for all, we enter this new year with limitless possibilities ahead.

For the past 12 months we have celebrated the 175th anniversary of Camden County’s incorporation. We sought to do this in two ways: by hosting 175 events where we could come together for a shared experience, goal, or purpose; and by tirelessly striving to improve the quality of life, access to opportunity, and availability of resources. Through both, we sought to make Camden County a place that you would be proud to call home.

Today, we begin not only a new year but a new decade. In doing so I want to take a moment to highlight not only the accomplishments of the last 12 months, but some of the milestones we accomplished in the last ten years.

We began the decade in a precarious position, gripped by the worst economic recession since the Great Depression. While today’s national economy may be growing, many of us remember the sleepless nights all too well, lying awake worried about losing a job, how we would pay the cable bill next month, how would we save for retirement? But, our community didn’t give up. You supported one another and took advantage of every chance that became available. Today, incomes are rising, poverty is decreasing, and unemployment is at incredible, record lows. The state of today’s economy in Camden County is due in large part to your resilience and willingness to persevere.

Two years into the decade we faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in our mission to reinvigorate Camden City. In 2012, 67 people were murdered in the City, a grisly record that forced strong action and a serious moment of self-reflection for not only members of this board and those in the community, but for individuals all over the state of New Jersey who wanted to see the City Invincible return to its former glory. In 2013, we launched the Camden County Police Department and brought with it a radical idea about how policing in America could look. Our officers, at the direction of Chief Scott Thomson, committed themselves to a new model of community policing that was later heralded by President Barack Obama as a model for the nation. In 2017, murder was down more than 65 percent. Since 2012, violent crime has dropped by 42 percent.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to highlight the vision and leadership of Chief Scott Thomson, who retired earlier this year. He took the reins of a grand experiment where few outside of our borders believed he could find success. Ultimately, he turned the CCPD into a vital partner for the communities in Camden City, and he transformed the narrative of Camden City from one of bleak desolation to one of unprecedented hope. We are eternally grateful for his service.

It should be noted as well that the man who has filled Scott’s shoes, Chief Joseph Wysocki, has taken over the role without missing a step and is doing a tremendous job since taking over. We are extremely grateful for his public service and for the leadership he has brought to the department.

Elsewhere in the county, we focused our attention on not only public safety, but on public spaces. Over the decade we invested tens of millions of dollars into our park infrastructure, green spaces, and natural resources. In 2011 we opened

Jake’s Place

at Challenge Grove Park, a first-of its-kind all-inclusive playground for children of all abilities. In 2017, we completed the long-needed dredging of Cooper River and saw the return of nationally-renowned rowing to our shores. In fact, this year we welcomed the Gold Cup, a gathering of the world’s best individual rowers to Cooper River, making our river an internationally recognized venue for the world’s top athletes. Just a few months ago, we opened Gateway Park along Admiral Wilson Boulevard, fulfilling a promise made more than 20 years ago when the vacant and dilapidated businesses that once stood on that site were torn down.

Of course, there were countless other projects heralded by the Parks Department and the incredible team of professionals who are focused on making Camden County a place where we can live, work, and play. Thanks to their hard work, the county has built one of the best park networks in the nation, and there is more still to come.

I could spend all of 2020 just highlighting the incredible work and accomplishments that I’ve seen in Camden County over the past decade, but there is still too much work to be done. Instead, I’d like to begin looking forward and focusing on where we plan to take our community in the next 12 months and beyond.

On January 1, we took the dramatic but necessary step of eliminating all single-use plastics from county facilities and events. Many locations throughout the county have already switched to sustainable, compositable alternatives, and the others will be phasing out plastics in the coming months as their current stock is depleted and their supply contracts end. In 2020, we are focused on sustainable habits and on finding ways to reduce Camden County’s contribution to environmental degradation and climate change. Right now, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Australia who are living through a catastrophic natural disaster that has been fueled by a rapidly changing climate. It is a stark reminder that we are nearly out of time to address this existential threat.

It’s not only ecological health that we’re focused on, but public health as well. During the last decade, we watched as an epidemic of opioid and substance use disorder gripped our communities and robbed us of the lives of too many young people. As a father, I take this issue very seriously. No parent should have to watch their child succumb to a preventable overdose. We cannot continue to enable the cycle of addiction and drug-related death.

This year, the Board is expanding and continuing several programs we believe to be critical to ending the opioid epidemic. This month, the Addiction Awareness Task Force will resume offering free Narcan training sessions, enabling ordinary community members to save a life during a moment of crisis. In the jail, recent grants now allow us to expand the Medication-Assisted Treatment program which will help reduce drug-related recidivism and overdoses among our formerly incarcerated population. In our communities, we have expanded the groundbreaking Project SAVE Program, which focuses on early invention for low-level offenders suffering from a substance use disorder. Together, we are prepared to attack the scourge of opioid abuse from all angles, and make our community a safer, healthier place.

In addition to safer parks, and safer homes, the Freeholder Board is continuing to identify public infrastructure such as roads, highways, and bridges, in need of repair or restoration. Each year the Board invests millions of dollars in the upkeep of our infrastructure as well as for major projects. In the coming weeks and months our crews will complete significant improvements along Chapel Avenue in Cherry Hill, Haddonfield-Berlin Road (CR 561), and new storm water enhancements throughout our network. As always, we will continue to connect with municipal leaders and residents for help identifying where significant upgrades can be made and are needed.

While many of these initiatives have been ongoing or occur each year, 2020 will represent a unique opportunity for our community. The decennial census count, which dictates the size of our representation in Congress, our federal funding allocation, and a variety of other critical measures, will be completed over the next 12 months.

We began connecting with our federal, state, and local partners last year to ensure a strategic, comprehensive approach to our Census efforts. Camden County is home to several, hard-to-count communities in both urban and rural areas, and we are working to ensure that everyone participates and gets counted. We are determined not to let this opportunity get away from us, as several of our communities have been undercounted in recent years, resulting in the loss of needed funds and even a lost congressional seat.

I want to highlight and thank Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez for the time and effort she has already spent helping to educate the public, and prepare for, the census, especially in the City of Camden. Her dedication and passion for this issue has undoubtedly increased the percentage of those who plan to participate, and we want to thank her for the work that she has already done and continues to do.

As we head into this 176th year in Camden County, we have so much to look back on, and so much more to look ahead to.

This year, we will continue to expand economic opportunity, protect the vulnerable in our community, push to make our communities safer, and ensure that our residents get their fair share of resources, funding, and representation.

I want to thank everyone for being here today and for their continued commitment to bettering our community. I also want to thank my fellow freeholders, as well as the public servants and employees that work to make Camden County a better place each and every day.”

South Jersey Basketball Hall-of-Fame Announces Selections for 2020

CHERRY HILL NJ–The Albert Carino Basketball Club of South Jersey has announced their selections to be inducted into the South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, February 9 . Bill Hiltner, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, said the ceremony will begin at 5:30 P.M. at the Crowne Plaza, Route 70 and Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ.

Tickets are available for the event from Jack Mongulla (856-461-8800) or Jason Lewer (609-706-7069) or by sending payment ($35.00 per ticket) to 41 Emery Way, Delanco, NJ 08075. Reservations are required and need to be made prior to Wednesday, February 5th. Credit cards (Amex, VISA or Mastercard) may be used to secure your reservations.

Mike Androlewicz

This Paul VI 1982 graduate was a 3-letter winner and a member of the 1980 State Championship Team. He played for legendary Coach Art DiPatri.

Aside from being a stellar athlete, most remarkably in basketball, Mike excelled in other areas as well. He was part of the National Honor Society, Senior Class Vice-President, and the recipient of the Christian Spirit Award.

Following an outstanding career at Paul VI where he was selected to the All-South Jersey Teams in 1981 and 1982 and the Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area Team in 1982, Mike moved on to Lehigh University he was a 4- letterman. He was a part of Lehigh’s NCAA Tournament Team in 1985.

During his senior year (1986) Mike was named to the All-East Coast Conference First Team as well as the Albert J. Carino Boys Basketball Club’s Small College Player of the Year.

Following graduation Androlewicz received his MBA degree from Lehigh University in 1988. While in graduate school Mike was a Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach during the 1987 and 1998 seasons and a member of the Coaching Staff on the NCAA Tournament Team (1988) when Lehigh lost to Temple.

Following graduation, Mike worked for several multi-national Fortune 500 companies in accounting and finance positions, and had the opportunity to travel internationally. Mike is now a business partner and Vice President of Business Development for Education Management Corporation, a leading provider of academic and career technical training services. Androlewicz resides in Haddon Heights and he remains a very active part of the alumni community at Paul VI.

Kevin Eastman, Haddonfield High School

Kevin Eastman is a 1973 graduate of Haddonfield High School and has checked all of the following boxes: State Champion,All-South Jersey,Division 1 College Player,College Coach,Professional Coach NBA Executive

Eastman is a member of the Haddonfield Hall-of-Fame. He was a two-time Captain and a three-year starter for the Bulldawgs scoring 1,162 points.

He went on to play for the Spiders at the University of Richmond where he graduated in 1977 and was subsequently inducted to the University’s Hall of Fame.

Kevin has coached the game at the college and professional levels over a career spanning 35+ years. He has been a student-athlete, a rookie coach, an assistant coach, a head coach and a college athletic director. He has been around the best players and coaches in the game while serving as coach and executive in the NBA, and has studied what makes the best The Best.

Eastman has coached on the collegiate level at Washington State, UNC-Wilmington, Tulsa, Virginia Commonwealth, Colorado State University and Richmond.

Jay Flanagan, Rancocas Valley High School

Jay played at Delran High School as a two-year varsity player before he headed off to Kutztown University. Upon graduating in 1986, he was hired by Riverside High Hall of Fame coach, Harry Johnstone. After serving three years as an assistant at RHS. At the age of 25 Jay was named head coach of Moorestown Friends School. At MFS, he coached current Colgate coach and HOF member, Matt Langel, before he left for Moorestown High.

Next Jay left MFS to become an assistant for Hall of Fame coach, Ken Faulkner, at Burlington Township, He was then elevated to head coach in 1996, after serving as an assistant for two years. His teams qualified for the NJSIAA tourney for all 10 of his years and won the BCSL Freedom Division in 1999. Flanagan then moved on to Rancocas Valley in 2006.

In his first year, the program started 20-0 and finished as BCSL Liberty Division Champs with a 24-3 record. His 2007-2008 team carried on its winning ways from the year before by winning the BCSL Liberty Division, Central Jersey Group IV sectional title, and NJSIAA Group IV championship. It was RV’s third state title in school history (1996, 1998). His team finished the season as the #1 ranked team in South Jersey with a 27-5 record. For his team’s accomplishments, Flanagan was named Burlington County Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Albert J. Carino Boys’ Basketball Club, NJ Coaches’ Association State Coach of the Year, and National Federation of High School Coaches Northeast Region Coach of the Year (includes 8 states).

In 2009, Flanagan was awarded the NJSIAA Sports Award Recipient, given to one high school basketball coach in the state annually for his recognition of service and contributions to interscholastic athletics. Jay also led Rancocas Valley to the NJSIAA Group IV state final as an 11th seed in 2011, after winning another Central Jersey Group IV title and defeating Shawnee in the state semifinal matchup. In both of his trips to Rutgers to the state finals, RV played St. Anthony during that season, both of which the legendary program finished as the #1 team in the country. RV also won the always difficult BCSL Liberty Division in 2013.

Flanagan entered this season, his 14th at Rancocas Valley, with 438 wins, ranking him highly amongst South Jersey coaches historically. In his first 13 years at RV, his teams won 256 games, three BCSL titles, two sectional championships, and one state crown.

Paul Gause. Schalick High School

Paul Gause played basketball for Arthur P. Schalick High School from 2001-2005. A four-year starter, Gause averaged over 25 points per game as a freshman, 27+ as a sophomore and 30+ per game his junior and senior seasons. He set a school single game scoring record on February 26, 2004 when he dropped 52 points on Overbrook High School in a 94-80 win.

During his senior year, Gause led Schalick to a 25-5 record and its first ever boys\’ basketball South Jersey Group I championship, as well as its first trip to the state final. For the season, Gause averaged 33.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game.

Paul finished his high school career at the top of New Jersey\’s all-time scoring list. His 3,144 career points rank third in state history and second in South Jersey history. Additionally, Gause is only one of two South Jersey players to ever score 1,000+ points in a single season.

He was named as an All-State selection by New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and also the consensus South Jersey Male Athlete of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Camden Courier-Post and the Vineland Daily Journal.

An all-state cornerback and running back in football, he led his high school team to two straight South Jersey Group I championships in 2003 & 2004 (the latter being an undefeated 12-0 season). Paul set a South Jersey single season scoring record during his senior year after amassing 236 offensive points. As of March 2008, this point total ranks fourth all-time in New Jersey history. He also set a South Jersey single sea-son touchdown record, also done in 2004, by reaching the end zone 39 times.

Gause chose to play basketball at Seton Hall University. He tied the Seton Hall Pirates\’ single game steals record in 2006-07 when he recorded eight steals against St. Mary\’s. He also totaled 90 steals in the year, a new Seton Hall men\’s basketball single season record. Gause averaged 3.10 steals per game which topped Big East play and ranked second nationally. For his on-the-ball defense he was nominated as a candidate for the Big East Defensive Player of the Year.

Flanagan is an accomplished girls’ soccer coach as he recently surpassed 200 wins during his years at Burlington Township and Rancocas Valley.

Gause went on to play in the NFL for the Jets before returning to his first love, basketball. He then began his professional career playing basketball overseas in 2010. He speaks at schools to motivate and inspire kids when he\’s home in New Jersey with his fiancé.

Trish McNutt Green, Gloucester Catholic

Trish McNutt-Green, a 1982 GCHS graduate who has been part of seven state championship girl’s basketball teams as both a player and coach,

Trish played for Gloucester Catholic from 1978 to 1982. She was the starting point guard on two Group I state championship teams. Driven to make her teams succeed, Trish was an exceptional leader and demonstrated unselfish play at all times. Although she had very talented players around her, her style of play made them better. Players such as Mary Klinewski, Michele Jensen and Lisa Angelotti all enjoyed enhanced careers due to the point guard skills that Trish possessed.

Trish was known for her scoring but for her amazing court vision that enabled her to feed passes to teammates for wide-open layups and jump shots. She could score when called upon — she was the leading scorer in her final game in winning the 1982 Group I state championship against Morris Catholic.

The Courier-Post named Trish as the South Jersey Player of the year for the 1981/1982 season. She accepted a scholarship to Fresno State University due to her excellent play and accomplishments at the high school level. Unfortunately, her college career ended too soon with a devastating knee injury.

Trish is also the most successful girls’ basketball coach in South Jersey history. As head coach, she won five state

championships at Haddonfield Memorial High School – 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, and 1999. No other girl’s coach in SJ history has won five state championships. Additionally, Trish’s teams won six Colonial Conference Championships, and seven South Jersey titles.

Her teams won twenty or more games during ten of her seasons and her team was named Team of the Century by the Courier-Post in 1997 and three times she was named Coach of the Year.

Trish previously has been inducted to the Gloucester County Hall of Fame (2007) and the Camden County Hall of Fame (2018).

Pops Mensah-Bonsu, St. Augustine Prep

Born and raised in London, Mensah-Bonsu attended St. Thomas More Roman Catholic School before he moved to the United States where he spent his sophomore year playing at the Hun School of Princeton. He then transferred to St. Augustine where as a senior in 2001–02, he averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks per game.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu came to St. Augustine Prep with dreams of athletic stardom; however, those aspirations did not include a basketball as his sport of choice was track & field – most specifically the high jump.

Mensah-Bonsu’s academic and athletic career would continue to Washington, D.C. and George Washington University. Pops blossomed into a dominant power forward and became a household name as the Mensah-Bonsu-led Colonials appeared in back-to- back NCAA tournaments and also received their first top-10 ranking in 50 years following a school-record 27-3 run in 2006.

His success on the court would continue during a professional career which included time in the NBA (Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets) and overseas in Spain, France, Turkey, Russia, Italy, Israel, and Greece. He would continue to thrill crowds with his patented play above-the-rim along with his high-defensive IQ and dominant rebounding. His most memorable season would come in 2011-12 with Besiktas of the Turkish Basketball League. This landmark season included the team winning the League championship, Turkish Cup, and EuroChallenge and was capped by Pops being named the TBL Player of the Year. The magical year would continue into the summer, as he was selected to represent Great Britain in the 2012 Summer Olympics playing alongside fellow Hermit, 1999 graduate Andrew Sullivan.

Jennifer Natale, Washington Township High School

This 4-Year player and 3-year starter and 3-Year All Conference 1st team selection while at Washington Township High School scored 1,033 points for the Minutemaids. Jennifer has garnered a tremendous number of accolades during her career.

She led her team to four Olympic Conference titles (1993, 1993 and 1995) and in 1994 the Minutemaids were the number 1 team in South Jersey (25-1). During her career at Washington Township, the Minutemaids had an astonishing record of 100-12.

In his four-year career, he played 112 games (71 starts) while averaging 11.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game. As a sophomore in 2003–04, he was named the Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player of the Year; as a junior in 2004–05, he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 second team; and as a senior in 2005–06, he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 first team and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive team.

The 2005-06 season ended with a knee injury and he did not return until the 2006 NCAA Tournament, where the injury lessened his production.

In October, 2015 Pops announced retirement from professional basketball. and began working as an Advanced Pro Scout for the San Antonio Spurs. Pops was named general manager of the Capital City Go-Go, the NBA G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards.

Jennifer then moved on to Fairfield University receiving a full athletic scholarship. She played in every one of their 115 games (starting 93 of them). Fairfield won the 1998 MAAC Championship and was invited to play in the NCAA Tournament against the Huskies from UCONN.

Jennifer, following graduation, was a member of the Quinnipiac University Women’s Basketball coaching staff from 1999-2001 and came home to Washington Township to coach the Minutemaids JV Basketball Team from 2002-2006.

Natale took the reins of the Varsity squad at Washington Township in 2006 and she still holds that position. Her teams have an overall record of 243-117 and she was named Coach-of-the-Year in both 2018 and 2019 by the South Jersey Times. Her teams have wone four Olympic Conference titles (2007, 2012, 2013 and 2014).

She was also named Coach-of-the-Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer (2011 and 2012) and by the Gloucester County Times (2010-2011).

She was inducted into the Washington Township High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2016

Sabra Wrice, Riverside High School

Sabra currently holds the Riverside High School scoring record with 2,014 points including 773 points in her senior season. She scored 45 points in a single game and holds the school record for most steals (451), career assists (381) and assists in a season (137).

In 2004 Wrice set the New Jersey scoring record by averaging 28.8 ppg. She was named the Player-of-the-Year by the Al Carino Basketball Club of South Jersey and the Defensive Player-of-the-Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

She also was selected to the New Jersey All-Star Game and the Carino Basketball Club All-Star Games.

The Rams were Freedom Division Champions and South Jersey Champion before being upset in the New Jersey Championship game. Wrice was selected to the 1st Team All-Freedom Division squad in 2004.

Following her career with the Rams, Sabra moved on to Fairfield University where she continued her collection of accolades. She is the 7th All-Time leading scorer after amassing 1,577 points and 4th All-Time steals leader with 220.

She was inducted into the Fairfield University Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Riverside High School Sports Hall-of- Fame (2015).

Sabra is currently coaching at the Walnut Street Middle School after stints at Riverside High School and Fairfield University where she was an Assistant Coach and Film Coordinator and at Fisher College where she was the Head Coach.

History of the Club

The Basketball Club of South Jersey, a long-time dream of founder Al Carino, was organized in the fall of 1962 with the help of Courier-Post sportswriters Charlie Schuck and Walt Burrows.

During the first year, men such as Al Mattern, Sam Strauss, Bob Kenney, Dick Carpenter, Ben Mark, John Kling and the Rev. William Hart added their support. An All-South Jersey team and the Coach of the Year were honored at the first post season banquet and the Suburban Newspapers presented the Suburban Cup. State Champion coaches were feted.

In 1964 the Courier-Post started the Top Ten Award and in 1966 the Club selected the first South Jersey Collegiate Player of the Year and held its first South Jersey Invitational Tournament. In addition, the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO), Camden District Board 34 presented the initial Sportsmanship Award in memory of Kenneth E. Smullen.

In 1970, the Al DiBart Memorial Foundation began the top scoring award and named it the “Bob Elder” Award. That year the Club held its Unsung Heroes night for seniors who contributed to the team.

1971 saw the best foul shooting award. It now honors Tom Bowe and is presented by IAABO Board 34. In 1973 the Club honored its first woman coach for winning a state championship.

In the fall of 1974, the Club began honoring girls at the regular meetings and the 1975 banquet cited the girls’ scoring champion in addition to the girls’ Coach-of-the-Year. The Courier-Post added the girls Top Ten Award.

Charles Nash began honoring the South Jersey girls’ scoring champion and named it the Sara J. Taylor Memorial Award in 1975.

In 1976, the first Female College Player of the Year was honored by the Club with the aid of the women officials of West Chapter 5 honoring Ginny Whitaker, the former long-time Athletic Director at Cherry Hill East.

In 1977, the first Small College Player-of-the-Year was honored. A player from a Division 2 or 3 college is recognized. 1978 saw the first All-Star games featuring senior boys and girls from South Jersey.

The Major College Player-of-the-Year Award was named in memory of Samuel Strauss in 1980.

In August, 1982, President Albert J. Carino died as the result of an automobile accident and William G. (Bill)

Thomas was elected President of the organization.

Hall-of-Famer Tony Caracci began to sponsor an annual award to the Outstanding Guard in South Jersey in 2000. The “Most Courageous Award was renamed in memory of the late popular coach from Haddon Heights and Triton Albert “Butch” McLean, who passed away in 2012.

Jack Mongulla was named President in 2019 after William G. (Bill) Thomas was named President Emeritus of the Club.

Hall of Fame

Al Carino, The founder and longtime President of the Basketball Club of South Jersey, set the wheels in motion for the establishment of a South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

Carino’s first step towards that goal was to call upon Doug Frambes, former Riverside High School coach and a sports writer at the Courier-Post to form and chair a committee for this purpose. Frambes along with Walt Burrows, Stan Mroz, George Pims, Dick Carpenter, Jack Harte, Al Mattern, Charlie Nash, Bill Thomas and Bob Viggiano met to set the ground rules and the format to be used in the selection process. In addition to selecting former outstanding coaches and players, the committee decided one inductee each year would be chosen for distinguished service to basketball in the area.

The first banquet and induction ceremony was held in February, 1981 when 13 inductees were welcomed into the Hall of Fame. Carino was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.

The following year the Hall of Fame was expanded to include women. Bob Kenney, Sports Editor of the Courier-Post and Ginny Whitaker, Athletic Director for Cherry Hill East High School were added to the selection committee for this purpose.

After five years of serving as Chairman of the Selection Committee, Frambes stepped down but remained active on the committee. In 1985 Viggiano, also a sports writer at the Courier-Post, was named the new chairman of the Selection Committee. Later Dick Carpenter served as Chairman and in 1996, Harry Beaudet assumed the role of Chairman until 2014 when Bill Hiltner (former Sterling coach) was appointed chairman.

PART II: A Look at Gloucester City\’s Top Stories in 2019

PART I: A Look at Gloucester City\’s Top Stories in 2019

Dave Pollander Jr., Owner of Dave\’s Auto Repair & Towing; Age 58

Monday, July 01, 2019

David F. Pollander, Jr. (GLOUCESTER CITY NJ )(July 1, 2019)–Surrounded by his loving family, on June 28, 2019. Age 58. Of Gloucester City. Beloved son of the late Dave and Marlene Pollander. Survived by his…

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What\’s Gloucester City Jr Sr High School’s Equity Rating?

Thursday, July 04, 2019

To see the complete report for GHS click here Editor\’s Note: We reached out to Dr. Dennis Vespe, Gloucester City High School Superintendent and Sean Gorman, Gloucester City High School Principal for a response to…

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Meet the Congressman Defending Questionable Tax Breaks for a Company Connected to His Rich Brother

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

After multiple issues have surfaced with Holtec International’s New Jersey tax break application, Rep. Donald Norcross, its biggest congressional supporter (and the brother of a Holtec board member) is playing defense. by Susan Schmidt, special…

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Brooklawn\’s Police Chief Graduates from Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar

Friday, July 12, 2019

PRINCETON, NJ (July 12, 2019)(Gloucestercitynews.net)–Brooklawn Police Chief Shamus Ellis (above, right)graduated from the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (MALEEDS) on June 14, 2019, in Princeton, New Jersey. The 27th session of MALEEDS consisted of…

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Dog Days of Summer in Gloucester City (video)

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

(GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(July 2019)(Gloucestercitynews.net)–Our best buddy and friend, Peyton, enjoying a swim in the family\’s pool. RELATED: Gloucester City PETS ARE THE BEST PET TIPS ClearysNoteBook/youtube ClearysNotebook/youtube 64 videos

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Car Breaks Utility Pole, and Destroys Part of the Westville Lions Club Building

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Westville Lions Club building was hit by a car (Gloucestercitynews.net)(Westville, NJ)(July 16, 2019)—Last Thursday, around 1:30AM, a car coming from Almonesson Road onto Delsea Drive (Rt 47) struck a telephone pole and a road…

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Scott MacLennan, of Haddonfield, Dies Suddenly; GCHS and Maryland University Alumnus

Monday, July 15, 2019

Haddonfield – On July 10, 2019, Scott MacLennan, age 69, passed away suddenly at home. He was the son of the late William and Min MacLennan of Gloucester City. Scott worked for many years for…

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$30.1M in Local Freight Impact Fund Grants Released; Camden City $1.2M, Bellmawr, $800,000

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Program funds improvements to heavy truck routes on local roads (Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced $30.1 million in grants as part of the Local Freight Impact Fund program that…

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CNBNews JULY 2019 CHEERS & JEERS

Sunday, July 21, 2019

UPDATED/CORRECTED GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net photo)–The Gloucester Train Station is slowly rotting away. This recent photo was taken at the front of the building. Windows are all broken and boarded up. There is trash laying…

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Talking Catholic- Johnny Gaudreau

Thursday, July 25, 2019

July 19, 2019 In his five-plus years as a left winger for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau, a product of Gloucester Catholic High School, has established himself as one of the league’s stars. This…

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TREES BLOWN OVER; REPAIRS TO THE COW PATH; STRANGE BUT TRUE

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

CNBNews Tips and Snippets William E. Cleary Sr., | CNBNewsnet TREES COME TUMBLING DOWN (Gloucestercitynews.net)(July 23, 2019)—-A number of trees were knocked over Monday, July 22, during the heavy wind and rain storm that hit…

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Chalie \”The Clip\” Closes His Shop After 54 Year Career

Monday, July 29, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)–After 54 years of cutting hair longtime hairstylist/barber Chalie Huber, aka Chalie \”The Clip\” is retiring. Chalie, has been operating his business Shapes and Forms…

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Fred Kraft, Longtime Gloucester City Carpenter; Sunday School Teacher; GHS Alumnus

Monday, July 29, 2019

Gloucester City – On July 27, 2019. Age 82. Loving and devoted husband of 34 years to the late Mary Ellen Kraft, who passed away in 1995. Loving father of Linda (Richard) Stewart, Amy (John)…

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Authorities Investigating Homicide at Crescent Trailer Park

Thursday, August 01, 2019

UPDATED GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 1, 2019)– There was a murder at the Crescent Trailer Park, Route 130, yesterday (July 31, 2019). Asked about the incident Gloucester City Police Lt Steve Burkhardt said, \”There was…

Mrs. Gloria J. Hutchinson, age 92, of Gloucester City

Thursday, August 01, 2019

On July 31, 2019. Age 92. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Wildwood. (nee Fiocca) Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Hutchinson. Survived by her children, Kitchy Cipolone (late Joseph), Francis “Joey” Hutchinson (Carole) and Michael Hutchinson…

Gloucester City Man Charged with KillIng Girlfriend

Thursday, August 01, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ–Gloucestercitynews.net—John Divetro, 51, of Gloucester City, was arrested and charged with stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Christine Madiraca, 52, on July 31, 2019. Gloucester City Police responded to a wellness check for the…

Brookers Win 30th NJ American Legion State Title

Friday, August 02, 2019

UNION, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(August 1, 2019)–Brooklawn Post 72 won its 30th State Championship on Wednesday, July 31 defeating Broad Street Park Post 313 by a score of 3-1 at Kean University\’s Jim Hynes Stadium Wednesday night….

Gloucester City Lady Brawlers Place 2nd in Eastern Nationals

Saturday, August 03, 2019

STERLING, VA–(Gloucestercitynews.net)-Gloucester City Lady Brawlers (12u) is fresh off a 2nd place finish at Eastern Nationals in Sterling VA July 18-21. They went 9-2 Head Coach- Ziggy Zearfoss Game 1 Brawlers won 5-0 vs. Lady…

Offering Home Buyers in Gloucester City and the Garden State More Affordable Opportunities

Monday, August 05, 2019

(Gloucester City, NJ)(Gloucestercitynews.net)(August 5, 2019)–New Jersey residents pay the highest property taxes in the US, climbing annually to an average of $8,767 last year. Although taxes are a little lower in Gloucester City, they are…

American Legion Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament; Brooklawn 1-1

Friday, August 09, 2019

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DEVELOPING STORY: Human Skull Found in Gloucester City

Friday, August 09, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(August 9, 2019)–We received a tip earlier today about police activity in the 100 unit block of South Brown Street. A nearby neighbor said police were contacted after a human skull was…

Legion Baseball regionals: Day 3 recap

Saturday, August 10, 2019

RELATED: BROOKLAWN SPORTS THE AMERICAN LEGION We’re down to the penultimate day of the American Legion Baseball regional tournament and four teams remain in each region. There is one unbeaten team in each of the…

*VIDEOS: Army Lt. Colonel Jim Nicholson Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA (August 19,2019)—Army Lt. Col. James D.Nicholson of Gloucester City, New Jersey was laid to rest on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Approximately 80 people (family and…

Steven Michael Belfiglio, of Yemassee, S.C; formerly of Gloucester City; Silver Star Recipient

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Steven Michael Belfiglio April 9, 1948 ~ August 12, 2019 (age 71) Yemassee, South Carolina (August 21,2019)(Gloucestercitynews.net)– Mr. Steven Michael Belfiglio, 71, of Yemassee, entered into rest Monday evening, August 12, 2019. A former resident…

Gloucester City Police Respond to Calls About Dogs Allegedly Being Abused

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

by CNBNewsnet Staff GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 21, 2019)—We received several calls earlier today about dogs being mistreated in the 200 unit block of Morris Street. The callers asked that their names not be used…

Two Gloucester City Residents Arrested in Delaware for Selling Heroin, Oxycodone Pills

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Largest Federal Heroin and Fentanyl-Laced Seizure In Delaware History…street value $1M Ten Kilograms of Heroin and 14,000 Fake Oxycodone Pills Seized …over 1.4 million doses of heroin (Gloucestercitynews.net)-WILMINGTON, Del. (Aug 29,2019)– David C. Weiss, United…

Merryfield Construction Group Selects Clayton Family for Free Roof Giveaway

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Merryfield Construction Company is Completing Roof Restoration Project CLAYTON, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)- Merryfield Construction Group announced Clayton homeowners Frank and Wendy Errig as the recipients of its 2019 donated new roof installation. Through its Restoration by…

Gloucester City Business Matches Donations for New Bikes

Thursday, August 29, 2019

By Dawn Watson/CNBNews Contributor Gloucester City, NJ (August 29, 2019)–RiverPark Pub, located at 200 Jersey Ave in Gloucester City, is known for its community involvement. With the sudden rash of bicycles being stolen in our…

Ruth E. (Blake) Robinson, of Gloucester City, age 92

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Gloucester City – On August 21, 2019. Age 92. (nee Radlinger). Loving mother to eight “Blake” boys, Stephen (Kathleen), Dennis (Susan), Jerre (Linda), Timothy (Deborah), William, Andrew (Patricia), Hugh (Marge), John (Shelly), grandmother great grandmother…

Cold Springs School Complex Opened Today

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

UPDATED/September 4, 2019 Gloucestercitynews.net photo William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ—The Cold Springs School complex, Market Street and Cold Springs Drive, was the site of happy parents and students rushing about as…

CNBNews Cheers and Jeers July/August 2019

Monday, September 09, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr | CNBNews Editor CHEER- Fifty-eight years ago the Gloucester City Democrat mayor and council announced on November 4, 1961 the fourth tax cut for residents in five years. We admit we…

Ruth J. Birney, of Gloucester City; Life Member of VFW Post 3620 Ladies Aux.; GHS Alumnus

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Gloucester City – On September 9, 2019, (nee Cunningham) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 89. She was the devoted wife for 63 year to the late John W. Birney, Sr., loving mother of John, Jr….

Bellmawr Police Officer Anthony J. Franklin Accused of Fracturing Man\’s Orbital Bone

Thursday, September 12, 2019

BELLMAWR, NJ (Sept. 12, 2019)—Bellmawr police officer Anthony J. Franklin has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly sucker punching Donald Walker at a wedding in May, according to a FoxNews 29 news report released…

Judith Woodhouse, Gloucester City; Longtime Cafeteria Work, Member of Trinity UMC

Friday, September 20, 2019

Gloucester City – On September 16, 2019 (nee Crisp) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 70. She was the beloved daughter of the late August and Dorothy Crisp, loving mother of Gregg Woodhouse, Tara Lyons (William),…

10 SJ Fire Depts. Receive $2.5M in Funding

Friday, September 20, 2019

Gloucestercitynews.net–CHERRY HILL, NJ (9-20-19)– U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that ten local fire departments will receive a total of $2,561,133 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of…

Mark W. Breslin of Gloucester City Struck and Killed by Hit & Run Driver

Monday, September 23, 2019

Mark Breslin Killed by Hit & Run Driver CNBNews.net–West Deptford, NJ–(September 23, 2019)On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at approximately 9:37 pm, the West Deptford Police Department received a report of a hit and run pedestrian…

A Mom\’s Story on the Dangers of Marijuana

uesday, September 24, 2019

BY LORI ROBERSON | MOMS STRONG Shane (photo, right) was my first-born son who grew into a handsome 6’4” young man. He always seemed larger than life and he had a big heart, infectious smile,…

Thomas J. “Tut” Kilcourse, Gloucester City Mayor, Councilman, and City Clerk Succumbs

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (9-24-19)–Thomas J. “Tut” Kilcourse of Gloucester City died on September 21, 2019 at the age 92. Beloved husband of the late Roseann Kilcourse (nee Herbert). Devoted uncle of Marie (Bill) Johnson. Loving…

Authorities Seek Public\’s Help Identifying Brooklawn Bank Robber

Thursday, September 26, 2019

CNBNewsnet–BROOKLAWN, NJ (9-26-19)–The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Brooklawn Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. The suspect entered the Wells…

New Sign for \”Drag Way\”; Criminals Charged with Major Crimes Set Free; Brooklawn Super Wawa Opening Soon

Friday, September 27, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet EAST THOMPSON AVENUE RECEIVES A STREET SIGN–Employees from the Gloucester City Public Works were seen erecting a 15mph street sign at the intersection of East Thompson Avenue and South…

Gloucester City Mayor and Police Chief Concerned about Increase in Crime at Crescent Trailer Park

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

CNBNEWS photo William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 8, 2019)—There have been several high-profile crimes this year at the Crescent Mobile Home Park, 1400 Crescent Blvd. For example, Delaware authorities arrested…

Gloucester City PD Receives Financial Gift from Conrail for Safety Equipment

Thursday, October 10, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 10, 2019)—-The Gloucester City Police Department recently received a donation from Conrail to be used for purchasing safety equipment. John Higgins, superintendent of Conrail\’s South Jersey Terminal presented the check to…

Clare F. Ward, Lifetime Resident of Gloucester City, Succumbs at Age 97

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Clare F. Ward Surrounded by her loving family at home, On October 16, 2019 at the age of 97. (nee Gorman). Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving wife of the late John Francis Ward. Loving…

Bellmawr Mayor Issues Statement on Tainted Drinking Water

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Editor\’s Note: The Borough was notified by the state on September 26, 2019 about the tainted well. Twenty days later, on October 16, the letter below was released to the public. The mayor said in…

IT AIN\’T EASY GROWING OLD

Sunday, October 20, 2019

UPDATED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet We visited a friend in a nursing home last week. She has Alzheimers Disease. Posted on the home\’s bulletin board was this poem about the terrible illness. Our…

Gloucester City History: Devlin\’s Haberdashery

Sunday, October 20, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Frank Devlin sent us this photo of his grandfather\’s haberdashery at 603 Monmouth street before the 1929 financial crash. Years later the store was the home of Pete Pellegrino\’s barber shop Pictured: Jack…

Margaret Tedesco of Gloucester City age 74; Employed by Gloucester City Schools

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, on October 21, 2019. Age 74, of Gloucester City. (nee Costello). Daughter of the late Francis Costello and Margaret Lubin. Loving wife of 47 years to Joseph E. Tedesco. Predeceased…

NJ101.5 Report Reveals 72 Drug Deaths in Gloucester City

Monday, October 21, 2019

(October 22, 2019)–Monday, New Jersey 101.5 released the first part of a four part report titled BATTLING ADDICTION. Between 2014 and 2018, the annual number of confirmed drug overdose deaths in New Jersey increased by…

Three Medical Marijuana Businesses Meet with Gloucester City Officials

Sunday, October 27, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews (GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 27, 2019)–The New Jersey Department of Health is presently reviewing three proposals/applications for medical marijuana facility to be built in the state in the near…

Lillian Watson Straub, (GHS Class of 1960) Inducted Into Camden County Sports Hall of Fame

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Lillian Watson Straub, formerly of Gloucester City, was inducted into the Camden Lillian Watson Straub with trophy (photo by Doris Cann) County Sports Hall Fame, on October 24, 2019. Starting at Gloucester City High School,…

Justin Fisher of Gloucester City Charged with Robbery of Stratford TD Bank

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Alleged Bank Robber Justin Fisher STRATFORD, NJ (October 30, 2019)–On October 28, 2019, Justin Fisher, 39, of Gloucester City, was charged in connection with a robbery that occurred in Stratford Borough thanks to tips from…

Charlie Bakely, Raised in Gloucester City; Long-Time Iron Worker, Former Westville Councilman, U.S Army Veteran, GHS Alumnus

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Charles C. Bakely William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ -(October 30, 2019)—Charles C. Bakely, of North Wildwood passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the age of 87. Charlie was born…

Videos: Camden City Not Rising says Film Producer

Monday, October 28, 2019

CNBNews (Camden City, NJ)–The video titled Camden Not Rising shows just a short version of some of the truths about Camden City, NJ. This City has been robbed by politicians as well as corporations claiming…

Where Did The Blood Come From At The Cedar Grove Cemetery?

Friday, November 01, 2019

UPDATED By William E. Cleary Sr.| CNBNews During our walk on Wednesday morning Peyton, my 5-year-old labrador, and I were surprised, to say the least, to see a puddle of blood in the grass laying…

Man Dies from Drug Overdose; Body Found on Lane Ave.

Saturday, November 02, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 2, 2019)–A man died from an apparent overdose near the intersection of Lane Avenue and Little Hunter Street around noon time today. According to a…

NJ Assembly Candidates Dilks and Pakradooni Say Opponents are Using their Campaign Slogan

Monday, November 04, 2019

Candidates Steve Pakradooni, (left)and Paul Dilks. Turnersville, NJ (November 4, 2019) – Paul Dilks and Steve Pakradooni, candidates for Assembly for the November 5th election were astonished at the sight of their slogan being used…

Dawn L. Rusk, of Gloucester City, age 48

Saturday, November 09, 2019

On November 3, 2019. Age 48. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by her mother, Kathryn Rusk (nee Wrysec). Survived by her daughter Sophia Stuart; father, Harry Rusk; sisters, Donna Rusk (Richard), Denise Clifford (John) and Debra…

Team of Experts Perform Special Tasks to Preserve the Life of the Walt Whitman Bridge

Thursday, November 07, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–The Walt Whitman Bridge weighs nearly 60,000 tons and is almost 12,000 feet in length and it takes a special team of experts to keep the iconic bridge clean and safe. Those experts…

Gloucester City\’s First Baptist Church Receives 10 Trees from NJ Tree Foundation

Monday, November 11, 2019

(CNBNewsnet)(Gloucester City, NJ) (November 11, 2019)-Saturday, November 9, the NJ Tree Foundation planted ten trees at the First Baptist Church and neighboring apartments on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City. Twenty-two volunteers came out to help…

GreatSchools.org Report on How Gloucester High School Students Do on College Entrance Exams

Friday, November 15, 2019

Here’s how Gloucester City Jr Sr High School students do on college entrance exams. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 15, 2019)–You know your child’s grades, but do you know if they’re prepared to succeed in college?…

Alleged White Supremacist from Brooklawn Charged with Wanting to Kill Blacks, Jews, and Gays

Sunday, November 17, 2019

UPDATED: Brooklawn Police Chief Shamus Ellis was asked if his department had any problems with Tobin recently. \”This was an FBI Investigation so as instructed, I will need to refer you to the FBI Philadelphia…

Harry G. \”Lil Har\” Wilson, Longtime Gloucester City Residen

t; Avid Car & Train Enthusiast; GHS Alumnus

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Nov. 19, 2019)–Harry G. “Lil Har” Wilson, age 81 of of Gloucester City passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 15, 2019. Harry was born in and had been a lifelong…

70 Plus Attend \”Ray Ford Old Timers\” Event in October

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 18, 2019)–The 70-some former athletes from Gloucester City High School and Gloucester Catholic High School had a great time October 18 at the newly reorganized second annual Ray Ford-Leon Harris, Sr….

New Jersey Crime Investigators Say Pagan\’s MC Expanding Into State; Total of 300 Members Plus

Monday, November 18, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews TRENTON, NJ–At a hearing in Trenton last month alleged members of the Pagan MC appeared before the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation to answer questions…

Rams Head Baseball Coach Announces Resignation; Cites Business Promotion for the Decision

Monday, November 18, 2019

UPDATED: Tussey posted the following statement regarding his resignation on his Twitter page; \”This is one of the toughest decisions I have had to make, but today (Nov 15, 2019) I have officially stepped down…

CNBNews Tips/Snippets: Growing Up Gloucester; White Supremacist a Fireman; Graffiti Problem in City

Sunday, November 24, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GROWING UP GLOUCESTER–Back in the day, everyone knew everyone in Gloucester City. In those days it wouldn\’t be unusual if you even knew some members of the outlaw Pagan\’s…

Dennis M. Brandt Jr., Gloucester City Fireman, GCHS Alumni

Friday, November 22, 2019

Dennis M. Brandt, Jr.\’s dedication shaped him into a loving father, son, decorated firefighter, a loyal friend and ball-busting brother. Unknowingly and unexpectedly, during the early morning of Tuesday November 12th, Dennis had been called…

Alumni, Friends of Gloucester Catholic to Be Honored

Friday, November 22, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — Alumni and friends of Gloucester Catholic High School will be honored on Sunday, November 24, during the annual Communion Breakfast. The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the following award winners…

Gloucester\’s Game Lions – Rams OT

Thursday, November 28, 2019

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (Nov. 28, 2019)–The annual battle between our two neighborhood schools ended regulation tied a 6 – 6. After scoreless first quarter Gloucester Catholic High hit pay dirt first taking a 6 -…

Steve James of Gloucester City; Volunteer Fireman, City Worker, Youth Coach, GHS Alum

Friday, December 06, 2019

Steven Thomas James “Worm” Gloucester City – On December 4, 2019, Age 56. Cherished Son of the late William F. James and Rosemary James (nee Keoghan). Cherished Brother of Therese (Mike) Smollock, late William P….

Now That\’s The Christmas Spirit!

Thursday, December 05, 2019

By CNBNews.net Staff (GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ)(Dec. 5, 2019)——With all the turmoil in the world it is nice to hear some good news now and then. Kelli Sharp, (nee Pfeffer)recently shared just such a tale with…

Approval Given for Railcar Carrying Dangerous LNG to Gibbstown Port

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

GIBBSTOWN, NJ–(Dec. 9, 2019)–PHMSA has approved a Special Permit to Energy Transfer Solutions LLC, a New Fortress subsidiary. New Fortress is looking to build an LNG facility in Gibbstown, NJ. The permit requests authorization for…

CNBNews Tips/Snippets:

The Most Dangerous Schools; 542 Cities to Receive Infrastructure Grants

Sunday, December 08, 2019

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet BAD NEWS! A New Jersey State Department of Education report released in March 2019 list the names of the most dangerous schools in the 21 counties of the state….

Pa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of DelCo/Gloucester City Fireman

Friday, December 13, 2019

MORTON, PA (December 10, 2019)—Former Gloucester City firefighter Michael Malinowski died suddenly on December 3. Malinowski was a volunteer firefighter with the Gloucester City Fire Department from 1996 to 2015. A few years back he…

(Video) Fire at Roadway Inn, Gloucester City

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Philadelphia GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Dec. 12, 2019)–A fire Tuesday night, Dec. 10 at the Roadway Inn, Rt. 130 and Market Street, was quickly extinguished, according to https://6abc.com/ Fire crews arrived at…

Msgr. Thomas J. McIntyre, Supt. of Diocese Schools, former GCHS Principal, Rams Alum

Thursday, December 12, 2019

GLASSBORO, NJ (Dec. 12, 2019)–The Rev. Thomas J. McIntyre, age 77, of Glassboro, NJ, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Dec. 6, 2019. Rev. Thomas J. McIntyre Born in…

Frank Keith, Active in Brooklawn American Legion; Football, Baseball and Softball Coach; GCHS Alum

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Francis “Frank” J. Keith Brooklawn – On December 16, 2019. Age 57. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Joan Keith (nee Murphy). Loving father of Michael J. Keith and Emily E. Keith. Cherished…

Pa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of DelCo/Gloucester City Fireman

Friday, December 13, 2019

Video: How Did Political Boss George Norcross Acquire Waterfront Land in Camden City at Such Low Prices?

Thursday, December 26, 2019

The tower, located on the Camden City waterfront, is owned by George Norcross and two other partners who received a $245 million tax break (image courtesy of David L. Lewis/WNYC) CNBNews.net CAMDEN CITY, NJ (December…

Michael J. Gillen, Volunteer Member of Brooklawn Fire Dept/EMS; Past Member of Brooklawn Board of Ed

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Michael J. Gillen BROOKLAWN NJ–On December 23, 2019. Age 54. Of Brooklawn. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Margaret “Peg” Gillen (nee Spates). Loving father of Andrew and Mikaila Gillen. Cherished son of…

Dawn DiGiacomo Loved Life; Died Too Soon

Sunday, December 29, 2019

by William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 29, 2019)–—Funeral services for Dawn DiGiacomo will be held this afternoon starting 4 PM to 6 PM at McCann-Healey Funeral Home 851 Monmouth Dawn…

Linda Bittman, Gloucester City Employee, Member of School Board, Community Choir, 1st Baptist Church

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Linda Sue Bittman Gloucester City – Linda Sue Bittmann, 72, of Gloucester City, lost her battle with cancer on December 27, 2019. Linda was a long time resident of Gloucester City and an active member…

Camden City Closes the Year with a Homicide

Wednesday, January 01, 2020

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (January 1, 2019)–Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph Wysocki reported a homicide that occurred in Camden on December 31, 2019. The Camden County Police Department…

photo courtesy of Epiphany Church

PART I: A Look at Gloucester City\’s Top Stories in 2019

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Michael J. Gillen, Volunteer Member of Brooklawn Fire Dept/EMS; Past Member of Brooklawn Board of Ed

Michael J. Gillen

BROOKLAWN NJ–On December 23, 2019. Age 54. Of Brooklawn. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Margaret “Peg” Gillen (nee Spates). Loving father of Andrew and Mikaila Gillen. Cherished son of Elsie Gillen and the late George J. Gillen. Beloved brother of Cheryl Graham (Dave), Robin Sobieski (John), Kathy Bairstow (Rich) and George “Skip” Gillen (Ann). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Mike was born in Philadelphia and formerly resided in West Collingswood Heights. He was a graduate of Haddon Township High School class of 1985. Mike was a 20-year life member of the Brooklawn Fire Company, having served as past president and former captain. Mike was a member of the Brooklawn EMS and a former member of the Brooklawn Board of Education for over 10 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday morning, December 30

from 10 to 11:45 AM at the Brooklawn United Methodist Church,

213 Maude Ave., Brooklawn,

where his funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Committal prayers and last call service will take place immediately following in front of the Brooklawn Fire Company. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brooklawn Fire Company, 100 S. Wilson Ave., Brooklawn, NJ 08030. Please memo, Michael J. Gillen.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Michael J. Gillen. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

\”Among the many gifts that we buy and receive, let us not forget the true gift: To give each other something of ourselves, to give each other something of our time, to open our time to God. In this way Anxiety disappears, Joy is born, and the Feast is created. \”

~ Pope

Benedict XVI

Thank you for your support

and

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Dianne E. DeMore, of Brooklawn, formerly of Gloucester City

On December 18, 2019. Age 68, of Brooklawn, Formerly of Gloucester City. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of James William Hilliard. Dianne is survived by her beloved mother, Catherine (Sturgis) Hilliard; loving children, Edward DeMore, John DeMore, James DeMore (Margaret), Elizabeth Scargle (Bill), David DeMore (Dawn), Charles DeMore (Jennifer), Jessica Cutuli (Carmen) and Tammi Brewer (John). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and her sisters, Rosemary Davis, Isabella Hilliard, and Mildred Wallace. Dianne was predeceased by her husband, Edward DeMore on July 31, 1984, and her brothers, William Hilliard, Jr., and John Hilliard.

Dianne worked for many years as a sorter with Evergreen Post Press in Bellmawr.

Funeral Services will be celebrated on Saturday, December 28

at 11 AM at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, where family and friends may visit from 10 to 11 AM. Her urn will be buried on Thursday, January 2

at 9 AM in Union Cemetery, Gloucester City.

Condolences and memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Dianne E. DeMore. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

Ph: 856-456-1142

Frank Keith, Active in Brooklawn American Legion; Football, Baseball and Softball Coach; GCHS Alum

Francis “Frank” J. Keith

Brooklawn – On December 16, 2019. Age 57. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Joan Keith (nee Murphy). Loving father of Michael J. Keith and Emily E. Keith. Cherished son of the late John and Rita Keith. Beloved brother of Michael J. Keith (Addie) and the late Delores Ward (surviving Tom). Dear brother-in-law of Debbie Mason, Michael Murphy (Marie), Jerry Murphy (Sherle) and the late Peggy Ribchinsky (late Mike). Cherished son in law of Anna Murphy and the late Gerald Murphy. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Frank was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. He worked over 25 years in transportation for Virtua Hospital of Voorhees. Frank was a proud member for over 30 years in the Sons of American Legion Squadron 72 in Brooklawn. He was a Past Squadron Commander in the Sons of the American Legion for 11 years and Squadron Adjutant for 30 years. He volunteered many years as a coach for the Gloucester City Mustangs and baseball and softball in Brooklawn.

Relatives, friends and members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 72 are invited to his viewing on Sunday evening December 22

, from 7 to 9 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday December 23

, a morning viewing will be held from 8:45 to 9:45 AM at St. Joachim

Parish, Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM in the church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to The Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. Please memo, Francis J. Keith.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Francis J. Keith. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142