SNAP benefits set to be suspended due to shutdown

This week, New Jersey was notified by the Trump administration that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

“The Camden County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to supporting our residents throughout this extreme period of uncertainty. In Camden County, approximately 75,000 residents currently receive SNAP benefits, and the loss of these benefits will result in our seniors, children, and other hardworking residents experiencing unprecedented levels of food insecurity.” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “Our community is fortunate to have a number of food banks available to help support those in need, and we encourage those who are able to, to donate to their local food bank.”

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Advisory Message: Veteran’s Day Service

Join us at the Winslow Twp. Municipal War Memorial (125 S Route 73) starting at 11 AM to honor our Nation’s Veterans. Light refreshments and free fresh produce will be available while supplies last.

Veteran’s Day
Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Time: 11 am
Location: War Memorial at Winslow Township Municipal Complex 125 S. Route 73, Braddock

Advisory: Frost Advisory until 09:00AM Tuesday

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* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE…In New Jersey, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Lower Bucks Counties.

* WHEN…From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … DELAWARE … LOWER BUCKS

Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Camden Man Sentenced For Armed Robberies in Collingswood

Camden, NJ – A Camden man has been sentenced to 33 years in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted at trial for carrying out two brazen gunpoint robberies at a Collingswood apartment building and then leading police on a lengthy pursuit through Camden in 2021, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey, and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

Jaquis Burton, 25, received the aggregate sentence in Superior Court on Monday, October 20, 2025. Under the terms of the sentence imposed by the court, Burton must serve a period of at least 28 years of incarceration before he could be considered eligible for parole. Burton was found guilty by a jury on June 25, 2025, of two counts of 1st -degree Robbery.

The verdict was returned after a five-day jury trial in Camden County Superior Court. He was also found guilty of one count each of 2nd -degree Burglary, 2nd -degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, 2nd -degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 2nd -degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 2nd -degree Eluding, 3rd -degree Theft, 3 rd -degree Aggravated Assault, 4th -degree Aggravated Assault and 4th -degree Resisting Arrest. Additionally, he was found guilty of four counts of 3rd -degree Criminal Restraint and two counts each of 3rd -degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Simple Assault (a disorderly persons offense).

At trial, evidence and testimony was presented that showed on January 10, 2021, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Burton forced his way into an apartment in the Parkview Towers in Collingswood while armed with a firearm. Once inside the apartment, the defendant restrained two women and two children (ages 3 and 9 at the time) at gunpoint. Burton demanded money and then pistol whipped one of the women. That victim sustained significant injuries. The defendant ultimately fled the apartment.

Missing Juvenile-Taniyah Abney

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 14-year-old from Fairview.

Taniyah Abney has been reported missing from her home on the 3100 block of Alabama Road. She is described as a black female, 5’5”, 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a red hooded sweater, red, white and black checkered pants and black and white sneakers. She is known to frequent Yorkship Square and Parkside.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

Missing Juvenile-Anthony Mahan

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 16-year-old from Liberty Park, Camden.

Anthony Mahan has been reported missing from his home on the 700 block of Evertt Street. He is described as a black male, 5’3”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, khaki pants, blue shirt and black and white sneakers. He is known to frequent Whitman Park and Centerville.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of October 27 to October 31.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Copper Road from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township.

Camden

PSE&G will be working on Haddon Avenue on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a lane shift with Mechanic Street.
Crews will be working on Kaighn Avenue on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a lane shift between Euclid Avenue in Camden & North Park Drive in Pennsauken.
Crews will be working on Market Street from Monday, Oct. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lane closures and shifts between 2nd Street & 4th Street.
PSE&G will be working on River Avenue & Federal Street from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a full road closure on River Avenue between Federal Street & Moro Street and a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16th Street.
PSE&G will be working on Mt. Ephraim Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Carl Miller Boulevard & Ferry Avenue.
PSE&G will be working on Broadway from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a lane shift between Lansdowne Avenue & Everett Street.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be lane closures between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
PSE&G will be working on River Avenue on Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between North 31st Street & Beideman Avenue.

Cherry Hill

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cropwell Road & Kresson Road from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a full road closure of Cropwell Road between Kresson Road & County Walk. On Wednesday through Friday, there will be a partial road closure southbound on Kresson Road between Cropwell Road & Centennial Boulevard.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

Gloucester City

Crews will be working on Jersey Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Broadway & South King Street.

Haddon Township

Crews will be working on Hopkins Road on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Greenman Road & Kings Highway.

Lindenwold

Crews will be working on East Linden Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Irving Avenue & Emerson Street.

Merchantville

PSE&G will be working on Browning Road on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Maple Avenue & Volan Street.

Oaklyn

PSE&G will be working on Newton Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure southbound at the intersection with Manheim Avenue.

Voorhees

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cropwell Road & Kresson Road from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a full road closure of Cropwell Road between Kresson Road & County Walk. On Wednesday through Friday, there will be a partial road closure southbound on Kresson Road between Cropwell Road & Centennial Boulevard.

South Jersey Gas will be working on Copper Road from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township.

Winslow Township

Crews will be working on Mays Landing Road from Monday, Oct. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a partial road closure northbound between Old Albertson Road & the Atlantic County Line.

The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway, 50 bridges and several dams. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.

To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.

Board of Commissioners celebrate one million meals delivered to local seniors

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Board of Commissioners marked a major milestone in its Home Delivered Meal program this week with the delivery of the one-millionth meal through its partnership with the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA). Since 2017, the County has worked with SJTA to expand delivery services using the Authority’s specialized delivery vehicles equipped with hot and cold storage, ensuring food safety and proper temperature for every meal delivered.

“This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring food security for our senior residents,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The Home Delivered Meals program provides a sense of dignity and independence to our seniors, and every meal delivered is a reminder that they are not alone.”

Gloucester Township resident Dolores Hilferty was the recipient of the one-millionth meal. Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, Commissioner Jennifer Fleisher, Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer, Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer, Gloucester Township Councilwoman Helen Albright Troxell, and Gloucester Township Councilman Ciri Castro Jr., were joined by representatives from the SJTA and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Congressman Donald Norcross credited the Older Americans Act for the impact the program has had in Camden County and other areas of his district.

“This week, we celebrate one million meals delivered to seniors in our community, a major milestone for our Home Delivered Meal program and the goal of combating food insecurity,” Norcross said. “This program, made possible through the Older Americans Act, ensures that no senior is left hungry or forgotten. During a time when the Trump Administration has slashed food assistance programs, we need programs made possible through the Older Americans Act now more than ever before. Everyone deserves access to a nutritious meal, and I’m honored to say that we’ve delivered that to one million individuals in South Jersey.”

The Camden County Home Delivered Meals program provides over 400 Camden County seniors with one ready-to-eat meal, delivered every weekday, at no cost to the participants. There is currently no wait list for Home Delivered Meals.

To be eligible for the Home Delivered Meals program, an individual must:

• Reside in Camden County and be age 60 years or older

• Be unable to leave home without the assistance of another person

• Be unable to prepare a nutritious meal for themselves

• Not be a recipient of Medicaid Managed Long Term Support Services (MLTSS)

If you or a senior you know needs meal assistance, please call 856-374-MEAL (6325) to get started.

Missing Juvenile Xaiver McGuinness of Gloucester City

Xavier McGuinness is a missing juvenile out of Gloucester City last seen on 10/18/2025. His last known whereabouts was Rowan University in Glassboro. Please call Det Bryszewski with any information 856-456-7797.

Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Finding Homicide Victim’s Body

Camden, NJ – Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the body of a man who was murdered in Camden in June and has yet to be located, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

Harold “Hal” Miller Jr., 48, of Deptford was last observed on surveillance video entering a residence on the 2600 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden on the morning of June 12, 2025. Last month, detectives charged 41-year-old Everton Thomas of Camden with Miller’s murder. Additionally, the defendant’s wife, Sherrie Parker, 41, and his son, Deshawn Thomas, 23, were charged for their roles in helping to dispose of the victim’s body.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Sherrie Parker and Deshawn Thomas purchased a chainsaw, containers, trash bags, and other cleaning supplies after Miller was observing entering the residence, but never exiting it. Additionally, surveillance video showed Everton Thomas and Deshawn Thomas making several trips to the Tamarack Apartments dumpsters and loading containers and trash bags into a vehicle before leaving the city.

Everton Thomas is charged with first-degree Murder, second-degree Desecration of Human Remains, and fourth-degree Tampering with Physical Evidence. Sherrie Parker and Deshawn Thomas are both charged with second-degree Desecration of Human Remains and fourth-degree Tampering with Physical Evidence. All three defendants are being held at the Camden County Correctional Facility following detention hearings in Superior Court.

“We’re asking for the public’s help in locating the body of Mr. Miller so we can bring answers to his grieving family,” said Prosecutor MacAulay. “Any information, no matter how small, could be the key to bringing them peace and helping us deliver justice. The family has suffered enough — it’s time to help bring their loved one home.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 and Detective Andrew Mogck of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 519-8588 Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.