The Camden County Board of Commissioners is alerting residents and business owners of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent invoices sent via email by individuals posing as members of the Camden County Planning Board, Director of Public Works, and Director of Planning. In these emails, the individuals involved in the scam are attempting to solicit funds through wire transfer by directing recipients to send payment to illegitimate accounts.
Residents or business owners who receive a suspicious invoice are asked to contact their local police department.
The Camden County Planning Board, as well as all municipal Planning Boards, will not randomly solicit funds through email.
As South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center, Cooperpartnerswith EMS agencies and air medical programs to bring whole blood directly to critically injured patients before they reach the hospital
(CAMDEN, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care has reached a major milestone in trauma care, administering its 1,000th whole blood transfusion to a critically injured patient. As South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center, Cooper leads the region in advancing trauma care by expanding access to whole blood beyond the hospital in the field through partnerships with emergency medical services throughout the area.
Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.
“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”
Anthony Robert Socha, age 68, of Blackwood, New Jersey, passed away on August 24, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 17, 1957, Anthony was the cherished son of the late Anthony W. Socha and Estelle Marie (Griffin) Socha. He attended Archbishop Ryan High School and pursued higher education before dedicating his career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse in the healthcare industry.
Anthony was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son who valued his family above all else. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony W. Socha and Estelle Marie (Griffin) Socha. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Dana L. Socha; his cherished grandson, Mason Anthony; his brother, William Socha; and his sisters, Maribeth Socha and Lisa Mitzel.
At the request of the family, services will be private.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 2, 2026)(CNBNews)--Dolores R. Raube (nee Cleary) passed away on August 31, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A few month ago, her nurse told the family that she was in the seventh stage of this dreadful ailment and suggested to the family that she should be placed on Hospice care. Her sons Michael and Joe Raube were taking care of her at her Brown Street home during her illness.
She graduated from Gloucester Catholic with the Class of ’56. After graduation Dolores was hired as a secretary by Quigleys Lumber, at 811 Market Street. Much later she worked for the Gloucester City News, a weekly newspaper owned by her parents, George and Mazie Cleary.
Following her mariage to Joe, the couple moved to Ventnor. They lived in a apartment attached to a corner food store that was owned by Joe’s parents. They stayed there for several years as Joe learned the butcher’s trade. Several years later the couple returned to Gloucester City and purchased a home on East Brown Street a few properties from the house where Dolores grew up. Once established into their new home the couple acquired Paul’s Market (Paul Martz) at 900 Market Street.
After she had children Dolores continued working part-time managing the Gloucester City News subscription list. Each Wednesday she delivered the weekly paper to 45 area stores. After their three sons had grown and left her hous Dolores was hired as a teacher’s aide by the Gloucester City Board of Education. After 20 years of employment she retired.
Early Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.
“It’s important for residents to be cognizant of any standing water on their property,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Mosquitos need standing water to breed, so you can help keep them off your property by removing water from places like flowerpots and containers. Being proactive has a major impact on the mosquito population and helps the hardworking people at the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission in their efforts.”
On Monday, August 31, the Board of Commissioners gathered with the Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force, activists, healthcare providers, law enforcement and residents to honor and observe International Overdose Awareness Day at the county’s Remembrance and Hope Memorial at Timber Creek Park.
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of August 31 to September 4
“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.”
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Crews will be working on 136 New Freedom Rd on Wednesday, September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Street closure traffic will be detoured between Aristone Drive and Evanine Drive.
The Board of Commissioners joined the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs and members of the local veteran community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Veterans Affairs office at the Camden County Lakeland Complex.
“This new space will help us continue our mission of serving and supporting Camden County veterans with greater reach and impact,” said Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, liaison to Veterans Affairs. “We look forward to welcoming our veterans into this accessible location, where they can connect with the resources, services and support they need.”
Route 70 is scheduled to have double lane closures in both directions Friday night between Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 in Cherry Hill and Route 38 in Pennsauken, Camden County.
Beginning at 8 p.m. today, August 28 until 6 a.m. Saturday, August 29, two lanes on Route 70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled to be closed from Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 to Route 38. The double lane closures are necessary to restripe the road. One lane will be maintained in each direction overnight. The lane closures are expected to begin in the left and center lanes, before moving to the right and center lanes. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays when driving through the work zone.
