As I look back on this life I’ve lived, I have no regrets, no what-ifs

By William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Editor

PREFACE

I’m eighty-one years old, and I’ve been a journalist for fifty-eight years.

I never went to college. Everything I know about this profession, I learned from my father, George F. Cleary Sr., who bought the Gloucester City News in 1950 and ran it until I took over as editor in 1978. What he didn’t teach me, I learned through trial and error—and believe me, there was plenty of both.

People ask me why I’m writing this book now. The truth is, I’ve been writing it my whole life. For decades, I documented my community’s stories in weekly newspapers, and more recently, on my blog, CNBNews. This book weaves together my autobiography with articles I’ve published over the years—stories about corruption, courage, tragedy, and everyday lives in a small South Jersey city most folks have never heard of.

When you’re a small-town journalist, you make enemies. People threaten you. They call you names. They try to shut you down. But if you spend your life worrying about what might happen, or second-guessing the stories you published, you’ll never write anything worth reading.

I’ve been sued, threatened, even arrested once for “trespassing” while investigating a story. I’ve worked undercover with the New Jersey State Police. I’ve interviewed members of the Ku Klux Klan and the Pagans motorcycle club. I’ve exposed corruption and covered tragedies that broke my heart. I stood in the middle of a battle between the Teamster union and the Longshoremen’s union, with sheriff officers on horseback and K-9 units keeping them apart.

And I don’t regret a single story.

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My perspective differs from big-city reporters at the Philadelphia Inquirer or the New York Times. I wasn’t covering presidents and wars—well, except for that one time I met Jimmy Carter, and another time I rode an elevator with Donald Trump.

Mostly, I covered city council meetings, house fires, local corruption, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Read more: From Pen to Paper: Gcity Reporter Shares Memories of 58-Year Career

In a small town, the newspaper isn’t just a business—it’s the community’s memory, its conscience, and sometimes its only voice.

If you’re looking for polish, you won’t find it here. But if you want the truth, told by someone who learned journalism in the streets rather than a classroom, then keep reading.

This book is that voice, looking back across more than half a century. It’s messy and honest, just like the life I’ve lived.

I wouldn’t have it any other way.

INTRODUCTION

On a sweltering July afternoon in 1989, a well-dressed stranger walked into my newspaper office and said he’d been told that if anyone wanted to do business in Gloucester City, they had to go through me first.

That conversation launched a three-month undercover investigation with the New Jersey State Police involving alleged mob connections, a corrupt development scheme, and a shocking revelation: I wasn’t helping them catch a crooked politician. I was the target.

Welcome to small-town journalism in America.

I’m Bill Cleary. I was born in 1944 and raised in Gloucester City, New Jersey—a working-class town of row houses and corner taverns across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The kind of place where everyone knows your business, where the fire whistle brings people running to their windows, and where telling the truth can make you powerful enemies.

My father was the editor and publisher of the Gloucester City News. From the time I was eight years old, I rode with him to fires, watched him chase stories, and learned what it meant to be a reporter. He taught me that journalism wasn’t about being popular—it was about telling the truth, even when people didn’t want to hear it. Especially then.

In 1978, I became editor of the paper. In 1985, my wife Connie and I bought it outright. We raised three children—Kelly Ann, Connie Lynn, and Billy Jr.—who gave us seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We married at St. Mary’s Church on April 18, 1964, when I was barely twenty and she was the most beautiful woman in the city. Sixty years later, she still is.

Before journalism became my full-time calling, I worked eleven years at the Gloucester City Post Office with the impressive title of “Temporary, Part-time Clerk-Carrier.” Try getting a bank loan with that on your application. We lived in several apartments before buying our first home at 710 Powell Street, then moved to Riverview Heights in 1972, where we’ve been ever since.

But this book isn’t just my story. It’s the story of a town, a time, and what happens when ordinary people stand up to power. It’s about corruption and courage, about family and loyalty, about what we’ve lost and what we’re still fighting to keep.

This is my story, told in my own words, with articles from my six-decade career woven throughout. It’s not always pretty, and it doesn’t always have a happy ending.

But it’s the truth. And that’s the only thing I’ve ever known how to write.

My father taught me to run toward the fire, not away from it.

No regrets, No what ifs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

CHAPTER ONE:

THE ENIGMATIC VISITOR

• The Mysterious Visitor (July 1989)
• State Police Investigation Begins
• Meetings with Smith and Jones
• The FBI Warning: “You’re the Target!”

CHAPTER TWO:

THE MAN WHO INSPIRED ME

• My Father’s Legacy
• The Fire Whistle: Running Toward Fires
• A Life Forged in Tragedy
• The Crusader and Urban Renewal Battle
• The Long Goodbye (1990-1993)

CHAPTER THREE:

MY SUMMER LOVE BECOMES MY WIFE

• Meeting Connie and Falling in Love
• Asking Permission to Marry
• Joining the National Guard (1963)
• Meeting Connie: Attracted to an Older Woman
• The Front Porch Conversation
• Early Married Life and Starting a Family
• Working at the Post Office

CHAPTER FOUR:

THE BATTLE OF NEWARK

• Joining the National Guard
• Deployment to Newark During the Riots
• Into the Inferno: Civil Unrest and Violence
• The Convoy Ambush and Aftermath
• Early Military Experience
• The Newark Riots
• Return Home

CHAPTER FIVE:

11 YEARS OF JUGGLING TWO WORLDS

• Working Two Jobs: Post Office and Newspaper
• Learning from Dad (1967-1978)
• 1978: Becoming Full-Time Editor
• 1984: Buying the Paper and Taking a Stand

CHAPTER SIX:

OUR POWELL STREET HOME

• Our First Real Home
• Neighborhood Memories
• Community Connections
• Life on Powell Street

CHAPTER SEVEN:

CHRISTMAS IN GLOUCESTER CITY

• Family Traditions
• The Coffee Pot Christmas
• Childhood Christmas Magic: Trains and Cookies
• Ice Skating and Flexible Flyers
• Teenage Years: Dances and Parties

CHAPTER EIGHT:

ENTERTAINMENT BACK IN THE DAY

• Local Hangouts: Luncheonettes and Gathering Spots
• The Pool, Ballroom, and Wildwoods
• Live Music Scene and Nightclubs
• Jerry Blavat: The Geator with the Heater

CHAPTER NINE:

TAVERNS, POLITICS, 3 PM MANHATTAN GANG

• TAVERNS
• The 3 PM Manhattan Gang
• Gloucester City’s 50 Taverns
• The Pub Crawl Tradition

CHAPTER TEN:

OUR BEST FRIENDS

• Trooper, Sheba, Lacey, Erica, Peyton, Sweetie

CHAPTER ELEVEN:

MY ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

• Hunting Experiences
• Wildlife Encounters
• Travel Stories
• Nature and Reflection

CHAPTER 12:

CRIMINALS AND FUNNY CHARACTERS

• Local Legends
• Mob Stories
• Unexpected Encounters
• True Crime Narratives

CHAPTER 13:

SPORTS LEGENDS OF GCHS AND GHS

CHAPTER 14:

• 1960’s Gloucester High Gridiron Coach Bill Manlove Enshrined in College Football Hall of Fame
• Gloucester City Memorial Athletic Association “Mustangs” Celebrate 60th Anniversary
• Former Rams Basketball Coach John McCarthy Inducted into Camden County Sports Hall of Fame
• 1971 Gloucester Catholic HS Football Team Honored
• Saint Mary’s Junior Guild
• Turkey Day Football: Lions vs Rams Thanksgiving Classic
• The Renewal of Friendship (1993)
• 1957: Rams Over Lions City Title Game
• Joe Murphy: Alumnus, Athlete, Coach, Teacher and Friend
• Memorial Garden Dedicated in Honor of Pearl Kowalski

A HODGEPODGE of ARTICLES

• CNBNews Ranked No. 11 Out of 80 Honorees
• Fond Memories of Gloucester City by Hank Miller
• Shaffer’s Creamy Waffles
• The Homing Pigeon Shuffle
• Gloucester City Redevelopment
• Believe It or Not…Another Miracle by St. Anthony
• The Last GCPD Crime Report Published 2020
• A Man to Be Remembered
• What We Had
• Look Who’s Photo Appeared on a Cheerios Box
• New York Post Publishes Article About Cleary’s Notebook 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

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Gloucester Catholic doesn’t rebuild — it reloads.

And in 2026, the Rams did what only the great programs ever dream of: they captured their fourth straight state championship, cementing a dynasty that now stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the greatest runs in New Jersey high school sports history.

With this latest title, Gloucester Catholic extends its state‑record total to 23 championships, a number so large it reads like a misprint. But anyone who has followed the program knows better. This is a machine built on discipline, development, and a culture that refuses to accept anything less than excellence.

At the center of it all is a man who has become synonymous with South Jersey baseball greatness.

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Continue reading “Rams’ Four-Peat:Inside Gloucester Catholic’s Baseball Dynasty” →

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BELFAST, IRELAND (Cleary’s Notebook News)–The demonstrations against immigrants in Belfast was spurred by a brutal attack Monday on a 40-year-old Belfast man. The suspect is a 30-year-old Sudanese man who had claimed asylum in the United Kingdom. He has been charged with attempted murder, threatening to kill, and carrying a knife. The man entered Northern Ireland after applying for asylum. In 2023, he was granted a five-year visa to remain in the U.K. reported CBSNews.

A video of the attack published on X shows the Sudanese man straddling the victim, holding a large knife. Men from the neighborhood can be seen running to the scene with clubs in their hands and then beating the suspect. That film shared on social media sparked two nights of unrest on the streets of Belfast. Groups of masked rioters have been seen setting fire to homes, a bus and trash cans, and throwing rocks at police and blocking roads. 

The family of Stephen Ogilvie, who lost an eye in a knife attack that sparked the protests, condemned the violence.

Tuesday night, 200 extra police officers were on the streets after residents were forced to flee homes that were set on fire. Wednesday night, saw masked youths breaking up parts of pavements and walls of private homes to make bricks to throw at police.

Northern Ireland’s infrastructure minister described the destruction as “racism, intimidation and thuggery”, according to Amelia Neath, a reporter for the Independent.

Tonight, Thursday, some public transport services in Belfast will be suspended for the third evening in a row, causing passengers in Northern Ireland to face travel disruption, wrote Neath.

Throughout today, traffic returned to normal in Belfast. But, last night, the demonstrators forced Antrim Road in Glengormley to be closed after bricks and bottles were thrown at police. In return, the officers responded with water cannons.

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WOODBURY, NJ – Elijah Evans, 19 of Pine Hill, and Serenity Hall, 19, of Camden, have been indicted on charges of inciting a riot after a party they allegedly hosted led to multiple violent events and calls for service.

According to documents filed in this case:

On June 29, 2025, the Glassboro Police Department responded to multiple calls on Rowan Boulevard for various reasons including an armed robbery, a shooting, a stolen motor vehicle, noise complaints, fights, burglary, and disturbances.

An investigation found a pop-up “Summer Block Party” had been advertised via social media with the date and time listed as June 29, 2025, at 10 p.m. The bottom of the poster indicated “F*** THE COPS TURN UP!!’

The social media account that had shared the flyer, which reached approximately 1,000 people, was found to belong to Serenity Hall, while an account belonging to Evans was found to have disseminated the flyer. Communication between the two and a juvenile were also found, showing the group organized the event.

Both were charged with and subsequently indicted on one charge of fourth degree inciting a riot. The maximum term of incarceration for this charge is 18 months in state prison.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Lauré Walker.

Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns thanked the Glassboro Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.

The charges contained in the complaint/indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

June 2, 2026

An attendee paints on the water during Paddlefest 2024.

The annual Paddlefest at Janes Island State Park takes place June 6-7, offering an opportunity to explore the salt marshes and water trails of Maryland’s southernmost park.

Janes Island State Park boasts more than 30 miles of water trails, weaving in and out of the 2,900 acres of salt marsh which compose the island. This park offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy both the beauty and bounty of the Chesapeake Bay.

Paddlefest includes nine scheduled paddles, as well as events for non-paddlers – pontoon boat tours, kids crafts, an afternoon concert and s’mores in the evening. There is something for everyone at this family-friendly event, and paddles are open to kids, as long as they have an adult with them. A full schedule of Paddlefest events is available on the Department of Natural Resources website.

Admission is free. Food and concession items will be available for sale. Participants should bring their own kayak or paddleboard, or rent one from the park store on a first-come, first-served basis.

Advance registration for Paddlefest is encouraged. Camping is also available at Janes Island State Park. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made at parkreservations.maryland.gov​ by calling 1-888-432-2267.

Paddles

Paddlefest 2024.

The Janes Island Challenge Paddle starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. This 13-mile circumnavigation of Janes Island will test your endurance and skill, with sections spanning the choppy open waters of Tangier Sound. Upon finishing, paddlers will earn a challenge coin.

Late Saturday morning, paddlers can choose from a birding-focused paddle, the Wetland Wings Birding Paddle, a fishing-focused paddle, the Reel Therapy Fishing Paddle, or a seining-focused paddle, the Seining the Sound Paddle. Each offers insight into the special environment at Janes Island.

Plein air painting will take place on the water between 1:30-3:30 p.m. during the Still Life on Water Art Paddle. 

The day ends with a concert and your choice of a sunset paddle, or s’mores by the fire. Sunset Serenity Paddle covers three miles, round-trip, to Flatcap Beach and back. 

Non-paddlers

Janes Island Paddlefest has options for everyone – including those who don’t paddle. The whole family can come and have fun. 

Non-paddlers can enjoy an hour-long pontoon boat tour of the island, offered throughout the day. Kids can enjoy crafts, hands-on learning and fun games in the Nature Center between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday. A yoga session will be held on land Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m. 

Valerie Lankford and Medium Wave Joy will fill the beach with acoustic rock and pop music from 3-5 p.m. Saturday. S’mores will be served by the fire outside the Nature Center at 7 p.m. to wrap up the day. 

Sunday

A group practices yoga on paddleboards during the 2024 Paddlefest.

Sunday caps the festival with three additional paddles in the morning – please note, pontoon tours and kids crafts are not planned for Sunday. 

At 7 a.m. the Focus on Feather Birding Paddle launches, followed by the Floating Zen SUP/Paddleboard Yoga event at 8 a.m. Participants can practice balance while striking yoga poses on a paddleboard – just be prepared to fall in the water. 

The last paddle of the event is the Cast and Kayak Paddle, which launches at 10 a.m. A park ranger will take paddlers to the hottest fishing spots around Janes Island. Rods are provided or participants can bring their own. 

Tips for the visit

Prepare for insects. Biting flies, ticks, mosquitos, and other pests can be found on the island. The best way to handle the pests is to accept their presence – they only ruin your day if you let them. 

– Wear bug spray, or use citronella candles if you are staying in one place. 

– Nets are also an effective way to block bugs – either a netted tent for the stationary or a netted head covering if you are on-the-go. 

– Wear light colors – this will make you less perceptible to the mosquitoes, and help you notice a tick if it climbs on your clothes. 

Can’t make it?

Paddle at these Maryland parks. Rentals available:

• Pocomoke River
• Herrington Manor
• Seneca Creek
• Martinak

CAPE MAY COUNTY NJ-(June 3, 2026)(CNBNews)–The Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office is alerting residents to the serious fire risk posed by propane-powered weed-burning torches when used near residential structures. Over the past few weeks, multiple fires in Cape May County have been traced directly to this equipment, resulting in significant structural damage to homes.

Your home and safety are too important to risk. If you choose to use a propane torch, please exercise extreme caution and keep the flame well away from any structure.

If You Use a Propane Torch:

• Maintain a safe distance from all structures, including homes, sheds, decks, fences, and overhanging vegetation. Keep the flame at least 10 feet away from any building or flammable material.

• Never use the torch on windy days when flames can be carried toward nearby structures.

• Have a garden hose or fire extinguisher on hand and ready to use.

• Consider safer alternatives like manual weeding, mulching, or approved herbicides.

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Source New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

The following specialty vehicles have different processes for licensing and/or registration:

• Motorized Bicycle (Moped/Class 3 E-Bike)
• All-terrain vehicle (ATV)/Dirt Bike
• Snowmobile
• Agricultural (farm use)

For additional information on E-Bikes and Micromobility, please click on the link below for the New Jersey Micromobility Guide:
Micromobility – The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center

Motorized Bicycle

• Moped

A motorized bicycle (moped) is defined by law as a pedal bicycle with a helper motor, electric or gas-powered, capable of a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface. A moped has a maximum displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters (no more than 1.5 brake horsepower).

Although mopeds resemble bicycles, mopeds are heavier and handle differently. They usually require longer braking distances to stop, don’t turn as quickly and are harder to pedal than bicycles.

• E-Bikes (Low-speed electric and motorized) 
  
  • Class 1 E-Bike/Low-Speed Electric Bike
  A low-speed electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
  • Class 2 E-Bike/Low-Speed Electric Bike
  A low-speed electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

Low-speed E-Bikes (Class 1 and Class 2) are subject to traditional bicycle laws, require no license or registration, and must have a permanently affixed label indicating their classification, top speed, and wattage, which became mandatory on January 1, 2019. According to statutory definition (NJSA 39:1-1), Class 1 and Class 2 E-Bikes are not considered “motorized bicycles”. Helmet use is required for riders of Class 1 and Class 2 E-Bikes.

• Class 3 E-Bike/Motorized Bicycle

Class 3 E-Bikes are defined by several key characteristics:

• Pedal-assist only; throttle use is prohibited.
• Motor assistance cuts off at 28 mph.
• Motor power capped at 750 watts (1 horsepower).
• Equipped with a speedometer.
• Riders must be 15 years old or older.
• Often restricted from bike paths and multi-use trails due to higher speeds.

Moped and Class 3 E-Bike Requirements

• Age and License:

You must be at least 15 years old and possess a valid driver’s license or a specialized motorized bicycle license.

• Registration, Title & Insurance:

Motorized bicycles (Moped and Class 3 E-Bikes) must be registered/titled with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) and insured.

• Helmet Use:

A helmet is mandatory for all motorized bicycles riders, regardless of age.

• Manufacturer Tagging:

Motorized bicycles manufactured after January 1, 2019, must have a permanently affixed label indicating their classification, wattage, and top assisted speed. 

How to get a motorized bicycle (Moped and Class 3 E-Bike) license

• You must be at least 15 years old.
• Visit a motor vehicle agency to complete an application for a moped permit.
• Pass the 6 Points of ID requirements.
• Pay the $5 examination permit fee. The MVC accepts American Express® card, Visa® card, MasterCard®, Discover card®, checks, cash and money orders.
• Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit. Study by reading the Driver Manual, Motorcycle Manual and Moped Manual.
• You must practice with a permit for at least 20 days before being eligible to take the road test.
• If you pass the road test, take your permit, ride slip and score sheet to a motor vehicle agency to receive your license.  The $6 license fee will apply.
  Note: If you have a basic New Jersey driver’s license, you do not need a moped license. You can ride a moped utilizing your driver’s license.

Motorized Bicycle (Moped and Class 3 E-Bike): Registration

If a vehicle meets all the conditions as defined by law (see above) it may be registered as a moped.  Vehicles without pedals that are less than 50 ccs cannot be registered as mopeds; rather, they must be registered as motorcycles, regardless of engine size.
To register your motorized bicycle (Moped and Class 3 E-Bike), please visit a motor vehicle agency with the following documents:

• A Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO).
• Title or registration.
  • If the vehicle isn’t titled in the state of origin, you must obtain a notarized bill of sale from the previous owner that includes the following information along with a copy of the sellers’ registration and a picture of the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate or sticker:
    • Name of seller
    • Name of buyer
    • Date of sale
    • Make, model, year, vin number and the purchase price

Possible reasons you can fail the road test

• You lack the equipment required by state regulations.
• You do not have a helmet.
• You have unapproved goggles or face shield.
• Your horn cannot be heard from at least 100 feet away

Pocket bikes:  Information

Additionally, there is a sub-category called “Pocket bikes”.  Pocket bikes are small-scale motorcycles with gasoline engines less than 50 ccs that can reach speeds of 45 mph. By definition from the state legislature, pocket bikes are considered toys.

• Because pocket bikes cannot be titled, insured or registered they cannot be used on public property. However, municipalities now can designate areas where they can be used. Contact your local municipality for more information.

To operate a pocket bike:

• You must be at least 12 years old with liability insurance and must wear a helmet at all times.
• Register your bike with the municipality (they may charge you a registration fee; contact your local municipality for more information).
• If you don’t follow these regulations your pocket bike can be seized and you can face charges up to $200 for a first offense. Subsequent offenses can result in fines of more than $500, permanent seizure and community service.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) or Dirt Bikes: license

You do not need a permit or license to operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in New Jersey. However, the vehicle must be registered and you must observe the following regulations:

• Operator must be at least 14 years old.
• Always carry proof of liability insurance and current registration.
• Use the ATV or dirt bike for off-road use only.
• If you are under 18 years old, you must enroll in the ATV Safety Institute course to operate an ATV; if you are operating a dirt bike you must enroll in the safety course provided by dirtbikeschool.org to obtain a safety certificate*. For information on fees and duration of the course, please check their website or call (800) 887-2887.
• Anyone under age 16 is prohibited from operating an ATV or dirt bike with an engine capacity greater than 90 ccs during training or while on public lands or waters or to cross a public roadway.
• Individuals cannot sell more powerful ATVs or dirt bikes to anyone under 16 years of age.
  • ATV and Dirt Bike use is prohibited in all New Jersey State Parks and Forests – no exceptions.
  • See below for registration information.
  *If you are under age 18 and only operate an ATV or dirt bike at licensed special events, you are exempt from the safety education course. You are also exempt if the ATV or dirt bike is used on public lands or waters or across a public highway as an incident to or in the actual performance of the operations of a farm that is adjacent to the public land and or water or public highway upon which the vehicle is being operated.Snowmobile:  licenseYou do not need a permit or license to operate a snowmobile in New Jersey. However, the vehicle must be registered and you must observe the following regulations:
  • The driver must be 14 years old if driving on public lands or waters.
  • Snowmobiles cannot be driven on or across public highways.
  • Drivers must wear approved helmets at all times.
  • To operate a snowmobile on New Jersey’s ice-covered waters, drivers and passengers must wear Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFD). Violators are subject to fines: $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $100 for all subsequent offenses.
  • Drivers should be familiar with the MVC Snowmobile manual.
  Use of snowmobiles in state parks
  • Properly registered snowmobiles are permitted in some areas of High Point, Wawayanda, Ringwood State Parks and the Stokes and Worthington State Forests in North Jersey. You can check with the park superintendent in advance for more details.
  • Contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Parks and Forestry at (800) 843-6420 for more information.
  • See below for registration information.
  Registering your snowmobile, Dirt Bike and ATVTo register your snowmobile, Dirt Bike or ATV, please visit a motor vehicle agency:
  • Complete the Vehicle Registration Application (Form BA-49).
  • Pay the appropriate fee and sales tax (if applicable).
  • Bring proof of insurance and at least one proof of ownership as noted below.
  • If you purchased the vehicle from a dealership, provide the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or Certificate of Origin (MSO or COO), an invoice with the date of purchase, make, model, year, serial number and the dealer’s “Sales Tax Satisfied” stamp.
  • If your purchased the vehicle from a private owner, provide the MSO, COO or the seller’s registration that indicates the vehicle was sold; as well as a notarized letter that includes:
    • Name of buyer;
    • Date of sale; and
    • Make, model, year, serial number and the purchase price.
  • If sales tax is owed, you will be given a form at the agency, and you will receive a “Sales Tax Satisfied” stamp upon completion.
  The registration expiration date for all snowmobiles, Dirt Bike and ATV registrations is September 30th.Agricultural: licenseAn agricultural license (Class G) allows individuals between 16 and 17 years old to operate only those vehicles registered for farm use when the driver and vehicle are actively engaged in farming-related activities. A basic driver license (Class D) can also be used to operate farming vehicles.Requirement for an agricultural license
  • You must be between 16 and 17 years of age.
  • Complete and submit a Basic Driver Examination Permit Form (BA-208). Parental signature required on the Basic Driver Examination Permit Form.
  • Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit. You can study by reading the MVC Driver Manual.
  • Schedule a road test. Important  – You must wait a mandatory 20 days after obtaining permit before taking the test; and, the road test vehicle must have agricultural plates.
  • Pass the road test.
  • Take your permit, ride slip and score sheet to a motor vehicle agency to receive your license.  A $6 license fee will apply.  The MVC accepts American Express® card, Visa® card, MasterCard®, Discover card®, check, cash and money order.
  • Once you are 17 years old, you can visit a motor vehicle agency and pass the 6 Points of ID verification to exchange your agricultural license for a provisional, restricted driver’s license that is valid for one year from date of issuance.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)(CNBNews)(JUNE 1, 2026)–President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are unleashing an unrelenting, full-scale assault on the fraudsters, scammers, and corrupt operators who have looted billions from American taxpayers. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is moving at unprecedented speed and ferocity to root out the waste, abuse, and criminal exploitation of government programs that have drained billions from hardworking taxpayers.

This is a direct offensive against every fraudulent scheme preying on hardworking Americans — and the results are already staggering.

Here are some of the Task Force’s key actions and victories to date:

• February 25, 2026: The Trump Administration halted nearly $260 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota over rampant fraud allegations, demanding full cooperation with federal investigators.
• March 19, 2026: Federal prosecutors charged 11 individuals in a major real estate and loan fraud ring preying on elderly Americans in California.
• March 25, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended dozens of high-risk hospice and home health providers in the Los Angeles area.
• March 30, 2026: The Trump Administration launched a new national fraud whistleblower program to empower Americans to expose waste and abuse.
• April 2, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended hundreds additional high-risk hospice and home health providers across California.
• April 3, 2026: Federal prosecutors charged more than a dozen individuals in a $50 million hospice fraud scheme.
• April 7, 2026: The Department of Justice secured a guilty plea from a California fraudster accused of submitting $270 million in false reimbursement claims.
• April 8, 2026: The Department of Justice confirmed it has 8,000 active, ongoing fraud cases.
• April 8, 2026: The Task Force uncovered $6.3 billion in suspected fraudulent government contracts and immediately launched a sweeping investigation.
• April 15, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles, with estimated fraud exceeding $600 million.
• April 16, 2026: The Trump Administration served criminal warrants and administrative charges on 20 Minnesota businesses suspected of SNAP fraud.
• April 17, 2026: The Department of Justice announced its newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division took enforcement action in schemes totaling over $340 million in its first week alone.
• April 24, 2026: The Small Business Administration referred 562,000 fraudulent or delinquent pandemic-era loans — totaling $22 billion — for aggressive collection.
• April 28, 2026: The Department of Justice conducted targeted enforcement operations at nearly two dozen Minnesota childcare centers suspected of systemic fraud.
• April 30, 2026: The Department of Justice launched a West Coast Strike Force team targeting healthcare fraud across Arizona, Nevada, and northern California.
• April 30, 2026: The Trump Administration deferred an additional $91 million in federal Medicaid funds from non-cooperating Minnesota.
• May 12, 2026: The Trump Administration identified over 10,000 suspected fraud cases in immigration student work programs.
• May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended $1.4 billion in home health and hospice funding nationwide.
• May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration deferred $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid reimbursements for California.
• May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration halted all new Medicare enrollments for hospice providers nationwide until the fraud crisis is brought under control.
• May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration launched audits of Medicaid Fraud Control Units in all 50 states.
• May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration blocked $60 million in fraudulent student loan applications in just the first month since deploying enhanced screening.
• May 20, 2026: The Department of Justice charged a Minneapolis daycare owner featured in Nick Shirley’s viral video.
• May 21, 2026: The Department of Justice expanded its Health Care Fraud Strike Force program, adding additional prosecutors to combat Medicaid fraud nationwide.
• May 21, 2026: The Department of Justice charged 15 individuals in a wide-ranging Minnesota healthcare fraud scheme — including the highest loss amount ever charged in a Medicaid case in the state and the largest autism fraud scheme ever prosecuted.

This is only the beginning. The Trump Administration will continue this relentless effort until every scheme is exposed, every dollar possible is recovered, and the American people’s trust in their government is restored.

Xavier Taylor, (photo courtesy of his family)

CORRECTION: He was hit by an errant throw in his neck before the game. 

MAPLE SHADE, NJ (CNBNews)(May 29, 2026)–Xavier Taylor, a 12-year-old Maple Shade boy (photo above), was injured on Tuesday, May 26, while playing baseball in town. According to ESPN, he was hit by an errant throw in the face and collapsed. His injury was so serious that he had to be airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden City. He remains in the hospital.

On Thursday night, a prayer vigil was held for Xavier. There is a link to help the family that has been set up by the Maple Shade community. They are asking the public to come together and support them. As of today, Friday, $81,337 has been raised of the $2,500 goal from 1108 people.

Members of the family published Xavier’s photo along with the following message on their Facebook page,

“We are calling on a worldwide prayer and rally for our brother Xavier Taylor who is 12. He was in a freak accident was airlifted to Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. Help us and our family speak life over Xavier and pray for a miracle of full brain function. Stand with us as we believe for Xavier’s life!! Xavier is an avid Phillies fan and Yankees fan. Please like, share and repost. Make this go viral, we need all the prayers we can get. If you’d like to support our family and us as we believe for Xavier, you can go to this link: https://mealtrain.com/2rrnvq. #miracle #healing #makethisgoviral“

At this time, the Maple Shade Cal Ripken League is getting great support from Cal Ripken League offices, the local authorities, the mayor’s office, the Township managers, and the Maple Shade Police Department chaplain.

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