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Board of Commissioners Announce Investment to Improve Water Quality

 The Camden County Board of Commissioners joined with environmental leaders from across New Jersey on Tuesday morning to unveil a comprehensive plan for a generational investment designed to improve water quality throughout Camden County.

This historic effort will encompass the Cooper River, Kirkwood Lake, Atco Lake, Evans Pond, Wallworth Lake, and several other crucial watersheds throughout the county. Once complete, these coordinated investments in wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, habitat restoration, sediment remediation, and recreational improvements will make the Cooper River and surrounding waterways throughout Camden County one of the cleanest and healthiest urban watersheds in the United States.

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SoccerFest26 Ends with FIFA™ Community Events

After weeks of bringing communities together through official SoccerFest26 events across South Jersey, Visit South Jersey is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate one final weekend of FIFA World Cup™ excitement with multiple official World Cup Final watch parties taking place throughout the region.

Supported through SoccerFest26 grant funding, the regional initiative has transformed parks, downtowns and community gathering spaces into destinations where fans can celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event together while supporting local businesses, boosting tourism and showcasing South Jersey as a vibrant host region.

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Evening Events Canceled Due To Air Quality Concerns

Due to poor air quality, Friday night’s concert at Lindenwold Park featuring Chicago 9 has been canceled. Additionally, the Movies with Metro event at Von Nieda Park has been canceled. Reschedule dates are pending for both events.

Four Men Charged for Attempting to Lure Underage Girls

Four men from Camden and Gloucester counties were arrested and charged with attempting to meet with an underage girl to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Richard Williamson, 69, of Sewell, and Daniel Henderson Jr., 38, of Lindenwold, were both charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Additionally, they were each charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense).

Gilbert Wylen, 69, of Audubon, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, two counts of 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, 3rd – degree Attempted Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was also charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense). Theodore Haviland, 52, of Woodbury Heights, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve closed and detoured tonight in Bellmawr

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight through Saturday nights. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel and construct a retaining wall.

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

The I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured each night Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30 as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County.

Beginning at 11 p.m. Monday, July 27 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 and continuing each night through Thursday, July 30 at the same time, the I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed. The closure is necessary to install drainage. The following detour will be in place:

I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to Walt Whitman Bridge Detour:

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Subaru Honors Cooper Nurses with Kits and $35K Donation

Subaru of America, Inc., as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, donated $35,000 to The Cooper Foundation, its fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden-based patients. In support of the automaker’s commitment to its hometown of Camden, the donation aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents and bolster essential services provided by Cooper University Health Care.

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Lundy’s Prison Sentence Postponed, The Reason Unknown

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 14, 2026)-The former doctor office of Edward Lundy has been placed on the market. Lundy pleaded guilty in April to illegal distribution of opioids. After the court proceedings, law enforcement announced that he would be sentenced in May. 

Clearys’ Notebook has contacted the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), trying to find out why Lundy’s sentence has been postponed. Our most recent contact with those departments was last week. Neither the AG’s office nor the FBI has returned our phone calls or answered our emails. 

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Mullica Hill Man Pleads Guilty

Luis A. Joaquin-Nunez, 60, of Mullica Hill, pled guilty Thursday to  first-degree sexual assault of a minor before the Honorable Renard L. Scott,  Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.  

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On April 12, 2023, A minor victim reported Joaquin-Nunez had sexually assaulted  them at a Mullica Hill residence. He was charged with six counts including first degree sexual aggravated sexual assault of a minor, second-degree sexual assault of  a minor, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. 

According to the plea deal, Joaquin-Nunez will be sentenced to 15 years in state  prison with no possibility of parole. Upon release he will be subject to lifetime  parole supervision, must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, and must  have no contact with the victim. 

Joaquin-Nunez’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2026.  

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