Category: CURRENT AFFAIRS

Mary Lou Burkhardt, 78, formerly of Gloucester City

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Lou Burkhardt, passed away peacefully at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill on August 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Of Mullica Hill. Formerly a longtime resident of Gloucester City.

Beloved daughter of the late Bernard J. Murray and Louise Garavaglia Murray. Mary Lou is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Kenneth A. Burkhardt; her children, Stephen Burkhardt (Dawn), Denise Burkhardt, Patrick Burkhardt (Nicole) and Daniel Burkhardt (Meghan); grandchildren, James, Andrew and Kyle Burkhardt, Emily and Samantha Kulpa, Charlie and Grace Burkhardt and Eve Burkhardt; her brother and sister-in-law, James and Ellen Murray. In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was predeceased by her brother, Dennis P. Murray.

Mary Lou was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1966. She continued her education by earning her nursing degree from Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia, embarking on a career devoted to caring for others. Mary Lou was a registered nurse for many years at West Jersey Hospital in Camden.

An avid reader, Mary Lou found joy in books and was always eager to learn. She was a longtime faithful parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Gloucester City, where her faith was a guiding presence throughout her life. Above all, Mary Lou was devoted to her family, whose love and well-being were the center of her life. She will be remembered for her compassion, kindness, unwavering faith, and the deep love she shared with those closest to her.

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What Happens If Your Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?

You might be feeling pulled in two directions at once. On one side, you are trying to heal and keep life moving after being injured at work. On the other, you open a letter and learn your benefits were denied. That can feel like the floor just dropped out from under you, especially if you were counting on wage replacement, medical coverage, or both. If your Vermont workers’ compensation claim denied notice just arrived, the short answer is this: a denial is serious, but it is not always the end of the road. You may still have the right to challenge the decision, gather stronger proof, and ask for a formal review.end

That matters because a denied claim can affect more than your bank account. It can delay treatment, strain your family, and leave you unsure what to say to your employer or doctor next. So, where does that leave you? Usually, it means you need to understand why the insurer denied the claim, what deadlines apply, and what steps can protect your position before more time passes.

Why was your workers’ comp claim rejected in Vermont, and what does that really mean?

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Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Friday

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 100 to 104 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE … SOMERSET … MIDDLESEX … WESTERN MONMOUTH … MERCER … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON … DELAWARE … PHILADELPHIA … EASTERN CHESTER … EASTERN MONTGOMERY … LOWER BUCKS

Instructions:Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Mosquito spraying throughout Camden County

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

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Annual Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Tomorrow

No roads will be closed; however, motorists should expect an increased police and work crew presence on key shore routes

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials, in partnership with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced today that it will be conducting its annual emergency evacuation exercise on Thursday, August 6 to practice and refine response activities in the event of a major hurricane.

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Traffic Advisory-Overnight Road Closure

Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Sicklerville Road northbound will be closed between Malaga Road and Erial Road due to ongoing roadway construction.

A signed detour will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Please allow extra travel time, follow all posted detour signs, and use caution when traveling through the area.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Cooper Camden ER Earns National ENA Lantern Award

Cooper University Health Care’s Camden Emergency Department has earned the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, one of the highest honors in emergency nursing. The award is a national recognition of excellence in patient care, nursing leadership, innovation, education, advocacy, and research.

As South Jersey’s only Level I Trauma Center and the flagship hospital of one of the region’s leading academic health systems, Cooper University Hospital is home to one of the busiest emergency departments in the region.  Annually, Cooper’s emergency department treats nearly 86,000 patients. In 2025 alone, Cooper’s Camden Emergency Department treated 85,903 patients, providing expert care for everything from life-threatening trauma and critical illness to everyday medical emergencies.

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Advisory Alert: Flood Warning!

FFWPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for… Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey… Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey… Northeastern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey… South Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania… Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania… Central Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania…

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Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

8th District – Found Human Remains

At approximately 7:00 p.m., police responded to the wooded area near the 12000 block of Knights Road, where skeletal remains of an adult were discovered. At this time, the race and gender of the deceased have not been determined. The investigation remains ongoing in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office, which will work to determine the identity of the decedent, the cause of death, and the manner of death.

35th District – Stabbing

At approximately 6:33 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Wagner Avenue for a report of a stabbing. An adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds was transported by police to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he was placed in stable condition. The scene has been secured. and no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing with Northwest Detectives.

HOME COUNTRY: Chickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables.

 Chickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables. Why is that? Well … why not? 

  And so I’d like you to come with me back to the summer of 1970, ‘way up north of Fairbanks, Alaska, to what was once the thriving gold mining village of Chicken, Alaska. I was on my way, hitchhiking with a canoe, to paddle down a 500-mile stretch of the Yukon River and to see the cabin where Jack London spent the winter once upon a time.

  Just as an aside here, hitchhiking with a canoe, or with a sled and 10 dogs, would make a lengthy how-to book all by themselves. It doesn’t sound easy, does it? It isn’t.

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