Category: CAMDEN COUNTY

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps

Celebrating the Services who secured 250 years of independence.

As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence ā€“ the Semiquincentennial ā€“ Philadelphia and New Jersey will be commemorating the founding of the military services that helped the United States gain and defend our independence for 250 years. This special week will include exciting events, including the parade of Navy ships and other vessels, a spectacular flyover by the Blue Angels, special museum exhibits, tours of modern and historic ships, and much more.

These celebrations will shine a spotlight on the birthplace of our nation, honor the Navy and Marine Corps, salute our military service members and veterans, and remind us what unites us all.

āœ­ Most events are free and open to the public unless noted āœ­

All Homecoming 250 events are still scheduled to take place. If any changes arise, weā€™ll share updates right away. Thank you for your support!

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Parade of Ships & Opening Ceremony

October 9, 2025

Time: 8 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Along the Delaware River and at the Navy Yard

Watch at multiple locations along the Delaware River as multiple Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels sail to their berths in Philadelphia and Camden County. Homecoming 250 will celebrate their arrival with it Opening Ceremony and the blessing of the fleet at the historic Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Watch parties are free and open to the public.

Robert Beucler, 83, of Voorhees

Voorhees, NJ. On September 27, 2025. Age 83.

Graveside services will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 9th in Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford, NJ.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142     www.mccannhealey.com 

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Robert Beucler, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Commissioners host annual Senior Health Fair and flu shot program launch

More than a thousand senior citizens from across Camden County will attend the Camden County Senior Health Fair and Annual Flu Shot Program Launch today at 10 a.m. at the Forum Catering Hall, 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Gloucester Township.

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Board of Commissioners to attend Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit

Commissioner Jennifer Fleisher joined members of the local Jewish community on Monday morning to visit the Hate Ends Now World War 2 Cattle Car Exhibit at Katz JCC. Hate Ends Now is an immersive, traveling exhibit housed inside of an exact replica of a WW2 era cattle car used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration and death camps.Ā  This powerful interactive experience includes a rare collection of original Holocaust artifacts.

EPA Report of Cancer Pollution in Gloucester City Higher Than Reported

EPA AGENCY SAYS CANCER RISKS ARE LOWER THAN OR WITHIN ACCEPTABLE RANGES AT FORMER WELSBACH FACTORY

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (OCTOBER 5, 2025)(CNBNews)–Earlier this year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved proposed changes to its 1999 cleanup plan to address contaminated radiological material at the former Welsbach facility (FWF) located within the footprint of the Gloucester Marine Terminal, in Gloucester City, New Jersey. The changes to the cleanup plan will address previously unknown and changed site conditions at the port facility that led the EPA to determine that implementing the 1999 cleanup plan was no longer possible. Specifically, those previously unknown site conditions include significant increases in the volume and depth of contaminated material. Continue reading “EPA Report of Cancer Pollution in Gloucester City Higher Than Reported” →

Camden County roadwork projects

(Lindenwold, NJ) ā€“ Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of October 6 to October 10. 

ā€œMotorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,ā€ said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. ā€œAlso, remember that when youā€™re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.ā€

Camden

  • Crews will be working on Haddon Ave on Monday, October 6 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be lane closures between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
  • Crews will be working on Collings Ave from Monday, Oct. 6 to Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be lane shifts between the southbound exit/entrance ramps for Interstate 676 & the Newton Creek Bridge on the westbound and eastbound sides.
  • PSE&G will be working on Mt. Ephraim Avenue from Monday, Oct 6 to Friday, Oct 10 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 Haddon Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will be a lane shift between Dr. Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cooper Plaza. 
  • PSE&G will be working on River Avenue & Federal Street from Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Friday, Oct. 10 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. 
  • Crews will be working on Market Street from Wednesday Oct. 8 to Friday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lane closures and shifts between 2nd Street & 4th Street.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue from Monday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

Gibbsboro

Crews will be working on Clementon Road East from Monday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Haddon Avenue & Lakeview Drive South. 

Gloucester Township

Crews will be working on Little Gloucester Road on Wednesday Oct. 8 and Thursday Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a partial road closure northbound between Blackwood-Clementon Road & College Drive. 

Laurel Springs

Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue & Stone Road on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be partial road closures on Stone Road at the intersection with Washington Avenue. 

Lindenwold

Crews will be working on East Linden Ave from Monday, Oct. 6 to Friday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Irving Avenue & Emerson Street.

Merchantville

Crews will be working on Chapel Avenue on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South Center Street & West Maple Avenue.

Winslow Township

Crews will be working on Mays Landing Road on Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday,
Oct. 7 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.

GLOUCESTER CITY FIRE DEPT. ENGINE 51 OPEN HOUSE

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 4, 2025) (CNBNEWS) ā€“The dedicated officers and members of the Gloucester City Fire Department, Engine 51, warmly invite all residents to join them for a Open House and Fire Prevention Night on Tuesday, October 14th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the firehouse, at the intersection of King and Monmouth Streets.

October is more than just a month on the calendar; it is honored as Fire Prevention Month throughout North America. Spearheaded by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety, particularly during Fire Prevention Week, which takes place during the first full week of October in remembrance of the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This month presents a crucial opportunity to educate our community on effective fire safety practices to help prevent fires and safeguard lives and property.

The purpose of Fire Prevention Month is to raise public awareness about fire safety and promote life-saving fire prevention practices in homes and businesses.Ā The observance began in response to the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871, leading to the establishment of Fire Prevention Week in 1922.
Fire departments and the NFPA provide educational resources, fire safety tips, and encourage practices like checking smoke alarms, creating escape plans, and practicing fire drills.

WHY OCTOBER WAS CHOSEN

The colder months are approaching, which can increase fire risks, especially with more heating and cooking.Ā And, it serves as a crucial reminder to check smoke alarms, review family escape plans, and implement overall home and workplace safety measures.

In years gone by, the Gloucester City Fire Department proudly hosted a parade, on a Friday night, showcasing the heroism of all fire departments in the South Jersey area. The streets would come alive as each fire department paraded down Broadway, their shiny fire trucks gleaming under the streetlights, sirens wailing, and horns blaring in a joyful cacophony. It was a breathtaking sight to behold, filled with the camaraderie of firefighters and the excitement of the community! Following the parade, our dedicated volunteer fire department members would serve hearty hot dogs and refreshing beer to the participating firefighters, fostering a sense of unity and celebration among those who bravely protect our city. / Continue reading “GLOUCESTER CITY FIRE DEPT. ENGINE 51 OPEN HOUSE” →

Museum Builders Share Dreams for Camden, Atlantic City

Join us Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom for our monthly meeting featuring two founders of local African American museums. Learn about their determination, drive and why this work is vital to a future where we are all informed about our history and culture.
Ralph Hunter, Sr., 87, (above, left) and Larry Miles, 92, (above, right) dream of a south Jersey landscape with African American museums in Atlantic City and Camden, respectively. The men are collectors, business leaders and entrepreneurs who educate and inspire.

Mr. Miles founded La Unique African American Bookstore and Cultural Center in Camden, which is located on the newly named Larry Miles Way. Mr. Hunterā€™s collection is on display at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City and the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Newtonville. Both are putting their dreams into action.

Learn about their determination, drive and why this work is vital to the future where we are all better informed about our history and culture.

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Camden County History Month to Feature More Than Fifty History Events

Camden NJā€”The Camden County History Alliance invites the public to join us for Camden County History Month from October 1 to October 31, 2025, when over twenty participating historic sites and history organizations throughout Camden County will be open with special exhibits, reenactments, and guided tours for adults and children, both in-person and virtual, spanning centuries of history. The vast majority of the more than fifty events and activities during the month are free.

As we anticipate America’s 250th, embark on a History Sail on the Schooner North Wind withĀ Gloucester City SailĀ toĀ hear about the American Revolution along the Delaware River onĀ  October 5 ($38 tickets), or come early for the free open house aboard the schooner. Learn how to sew a colonial pocket or knapsack with the Museum of the American Revolution at theĀ Indian King Tavern MuseumĀ on October 4 ($80 tickets). Watch a video about the Daughters of the American Revolution with Ye Olde Newton-Nassau Chapter, NSDAR all month long. Attend a presentation on “Slavery, Abolition, and the American Revolution” held at theĀ Haddonfield Friends MeetingĀ on October 20.

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Investigation into Death of Inmate at Camden County Correctional Facility

Camden, NJ ā€“ Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay has issued the following public statement regarding an investigation that is being conducted into the death of an inmate at the Camden County Correctional Facility.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Camden County Prosecutorā€™s Office was notified of an in-custody death at the Camden County Correctional Facility.  The decedent was identified as Shawn Lichtfuss, 53, of Voorhees Township.  At approximately 11:18 p.m., Lichtfuss was found unresponsive in his cell during a cell check by officers from the Camden County Department of Corrections.  Emergency medical personnel responded and attempted life-saving measures.  Lichtfuss was ultimately pronounced deceased via telemetry at approximately 11:39 p.m.

Pursuant to Attorney General Directive 2019-4, the Attorney Generalā€™s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability was notified and the Camden County Prosecutorā€™s Office was designated as the independent investigator under the supervision of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability for this death in-custody not involving the use of force.  Additionally, the Camden County Prosecutorā€™s Office will submit the investigation to the Attorney Generalā€™s Office for review.

The Camden County Prosecutorā€™s Office Special Prosecutions Unit responded to the jail and conducted the investigation with the cooperation of the Camden County Department of Corrections. 

A post-mortem examination was conducted on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Gloucester-Camden-Salem County Medical Examinerā€™s Office.  The medical examiner who conducted the autopsy listed the cause of death on the death certificate to be asphyxia and the manner of death to be suicide.

Lichtfuss was convicted by a jury on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for first-degree Murder in the death of his wife.

No further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Detective Christopher Leone of the Camden County Prosecutorā€™s Office Special Prosecutions Unit at (856) 580-6054.  Tips may also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.