Winslow Township announces that all General Offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Curbside trash and recycling materials normally picked up on Monday, September 7th will be picked up on Tuesday, September 8th and will continue to be picked up one day late until Saturday, September 12th.
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — Aaliyah Puglia, a Gloucester City native, took on one of television’s toughest challenges as a castaway on “Survivor 51.”
Puglia, 24, is a chef who currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island. She described herself as confident, wise and sporadic, qualities she hoped would help her navigate the unpredictable game of alliances, strategy and survival.
Puglia said her desire to compete on Survivor comes from the opportunity to test herself in a game where “the impossible happens” and everyday people can compete for the title.
Puglia believes her experiences growing up and moving around prepared her for the challenges of Survivor.
She went from living in a small town in New Jersey to moving to Miami at age 13 with little warning. Later, she moved to Rhode Island for college without knowing anyone and traveled solo while working in unfamiliar environments.
Those experiences, she said, taught her to be adaptable and flexible and comfortable when circumstances change unexpectedly.
Continue reading “Gloucester City’s Aaliyah Puglia Competes on ‘Survivor 51’”GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — A 39-year-old Gloucester City man is behind bars after police say he doused a Ridgeway Street home and two people inside it with lighter fluid early Thursday, then barricaded himself inside the residence and triggered a roughly two-hour standoff with law enforcement.
Eugene Jackson, of Gloucester City, was taken into custody without incident at about 2:36 a.m., according to the Gloucester City Police Department.
Officers responded to a home in the 600 block of Ridgeway Street around 1 a.m. following reports of a man pouring lighter fluid over the residence and its occupants. By the time police arrived, the two victims had managed to escape the house unharmed, authorities said. Jackson, however, remained inside and refused to come out, police said.
Continue reading “Early A.M Standoff in Gloucester City, Suspect Arrested”
Glen “Turk” Thomas, 70, of Gloucester City
Glenn G. “Turk” Thomas, 70, of Gloucester City passed away on December 18, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 49 years, Diane (nee Reed) Thomas; his children, Glenn (Stacy), Harry (Christine) and Shannon Thomas; his grandchildren, Brianna, Julianna, Landon, Owen, Chase and Harper; his brothers, John “Reds” Thomas and Bob (Brenda) Thomas; and his sister-in-law, Denise (Jack) Barron. Glenn served Gloucester City as an employee with the Public Works Department and was a big supporter of youth sports in town. Relatives and friends attended his viewing at the Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, Gloucester City, where his Remembrance Ceremony was celebrated. Donations in his honor can be made at philabundance.org.
Continue reading “Local Obituaries From 2024”Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on August 31, 2026, Jaden Thompson, 19, of Freehold, pled guilty before the Honorable Kenneth T. Palmer, J.S.C., to Attempted Murder, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Eluding, all in connection with events that occurred in Jackson Township on November 27, 2025, and in Edison Township (Middlesex County) on November 28, 2026. At the time of his sentencing on October 23, 2026, the State will be seeking a term of 10 years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) as to the Attempted Murder charge, which will be subject to the terms of No Early Release Act (NERA). Additionally, the State will be seeking a term of five years NJSP as to the Endangering charge and five years NJSP as to the Eluding charge. The sentences are to run concurrently.
On November 27, 2025, Officers from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to the Paragon Apartments on Larsen Road for a report of an individual who had been stabbed. Responding Officers found a female with a stab wound to the abdomen. Officers also found a 19-month-old infant lying in the area where the stabbing occurred; the infant was uninjured. The female was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where she was treated and ultimately released. A subsequent investigation revealed that Thompson was the individual responsible for stabbing the victim. Further investigation revealed that Thompson had fled the area in a black Hyundai Sonata; on November 27, 2025, Thompson was charged accordingly and his name was entered into the National Crime Information Center database.
On November 28, 2025, Officers from the Edison Township Police Department identified the motor vehicle being utilized by Thompson. As Officers attempted to effectuate a motor vehicle stop on Thompson’s vehicle, Thompson recklessly sped away and ultimately crashed the vehicle. Thompson then attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody in the near vicinity. On November 29, 2025, Thompson was transported to the Ocean County Jail where he has been detained since that date.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Kaitlyn Burke who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Edison Township Police Department, Borough of Carteret Police Department, and United States Marshal’s Service, for their combined efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Thompson’s guilty pleas
Gabriel H. Woolson, 26, of Williamstown, was sentenced Friday to 6 years in state prison by the Honorable Russell A. DePersia for death by auto stemming from a 2022 crash that resulted in the death of another motorist.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
At 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2022, Woolson was driving his 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR 1 westbound on the South Black Horse Pike in Williamstown at an extremely high rate of speed. The victim, Evan Silverstein, 52, of Marlton, had been traveling eastbound on the same road before making a left turn across the westbound lanes of travel. Woolson struck the victim’s vehicle, severing the car in half and launching the front half more than 100 feet into the parking lot of a strip mall. Silverstein was ejected from the vehicle and suffered catastrophic, fatal injuries. A passenger in Woolson’s vehicle was also injured.
Continue reading “Man Sentenced in Fatal 2022 High-Speed Crash”I am happy to announce that the Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 will be taking over the Memory Brick Walk in Proprietor’s Park. As many of you will remember, we lost a very lovely Gloucester City Lady this past June 19th…Mrs. Patti Kropp. Less than a year before she passed, she found she was suffering from Pancreatic Cancer and had a short time to live. Patti asked that people remember her by donating and helping the Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 in their effort to assist and care for homeless veterans. To that end, the legion will take over the brick walk and use all proceeds to honor Patti’s wish and direct the brick profits to assist homeless veterans. At this time, we are putting together a F.B. site for this brick campaign which will be managed by American Legion Member Vince Baehr. When it is completed I will let everyone know and direct them to this site if they wish to support this worthy cause and order a brick.
Jason L. Bailey, 48, of Paulsboro, was sentenced today to 31 1/2 years in state prison by the Honorable Benjamin D. Morgan, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Dec. 10, 2023, Bailey committed acts of sexual assault on a girl between the ages of 13 and 16. Upon his arrest for this offense, he refused to provide a mandatory DNA sample as required by law.
He was convicted in April of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual assault, and fourth-degree refusal to provide a DNA sample, as well as being found to be a persistent offender based on his criminal history.
Continue reading “Man Sentenced for Aggravated Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child “
Jimmy was the Beloved Son of Edward and Sandy (nee Fithian) McColligan. He is survived by his Brothers, Ed (Tracey), Steven (Kristen), and Dave (Maria) McColligan. He was a Loving Uncle, Nephew, & Cousin and had many lifelong Friends that he was close to. He was also very lucky to have his “Sister”/ Loving Neighbor” Arlene Batezel who spent countless hours at the house with him.
Jimmy, AKA “Jimbo”, “Bo”, and “Radar,” was a Graduate of the Gloucester City High School Class of ’85. He was a NASCAR Fan and an avid motorcycle enthusiast who later became a Harley Davidson Mechanic. He worked briefly at Barb’s Harley Davidson and was a long time employee at Salem County Harley. He was a fun loving guy who always made time for his family and friends. He enjoyed riding and camping and made lots of memories on many trips and adventures over the years.
In Jimmy’s honor, please come out in your favorite Harley shirt or your favorite rock band T-Shirt and be comfortable as Jimmy would want. No need to dry clean the suits! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is finally at peace and no longer in pain!
Relatives an friends may call on Tuesday morning, September 1st at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org in memory of James McColligan.
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Pamela Powell, aged 75, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away on August 23, 2026 at home.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, on November 21, 1950, Pamela was the cherished daughter of the late William A. Powell and Anna Theresa McVey Powell. She was a Gloucester City High graduate who spent her career in service to her community. Pamela worked for over six years in housekeeping at Nemours in Deptford, NJ, and served as a longtime, familiar face behind the bar at the Red Mill. She was also a dedicated member of the ICAC Club of Gloucester City.
Pamela was a loving mother, MeMe, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her sons, John Wrigley and Edward Wrigley; her cherished grandchildren, MacKenzie (Nicholas) Roberto and John “Boo” Wrigley; great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Aubrey; her sister, Angela Powell; her brothers, John Powell, Michael Powell (Yvonne), and Anthony Powell; as well as many loving nieces and nephews; and beloved friends, Maryann, Dee, Barb, and Maureen. Predeceased by her lifelong friend, Michael Massey.
Services will be private at the family’s request.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Pamela Powell. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142
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