Electric scooters and electric bikes have flooded into Gloucester City and surrounding towns, and the results are becoming harder to ignore. What began as a convenient way to get around has quickly turned into a safety problem for anyone who uses our sidewalks, jogging paths, or neighborhood streets responsibly.
The danger isn’t theoretical. On my daily walks with Sweetie, I’ve had kids on these motorized bikes come up behind us without a sound. These machines make no noise, so you can’t hear them approaching until they’re already on top of you. More than once, a rider has blown past us at high speed, leaving no time to react. In one instance, a teenager on an e‑bike came straight at the dog and me, expecting us to move aside. I was forced to step off the path or be hit. That’s not “sharing the road”—that’s intimidation.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 25, 2026)(CNBNews)–Doing research we found a treasurer trove of Gloucester Catholic yearbooks posted on the Gloucester City Historical Society’s website. The first known yearbook begins with 1936. The Historical Society has every yearbook except 1937, 1938 & 1943. The Gloucester City Library may have those which the Historical Society does not have.
(photo property of George F. Cleary Jr., 1959 GCHS graduate)
The very first person in the front row is my brother George F. Cleary Jr., next to him is Vernon “Buddy” Myers. The photo is of members of the typing class that graduated in 1959, which was copied from George’s personal yearbook. Our mother, Mazie, insisted that George and I learn how to type. Those lessons paid off throughout my life, as it was a necessary skill for a reporter. George became a Morse code expert in the Army. He was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, during the time the Berlin Wall was being built by the Communists in East Germany. He and the pilot of a small airplane would fly over the Wall; George’s job was to decipher the Morse code messages being transmitted between the enemy. He would type those conversations and submit the information to his superior officer.
The Historical Society released the following remarks about the use of the data: “Below are links to yearbooks that have been digitized to date. The copyright status of these books is unknown. Access is provided for personal use only. These yearbooks may contain personal messages. Should you find anything that may be too personal or hurtful, please let us know, and we will attempt to edit out or omit those pages.
BLACKWOOD, NJ (SEPTEMBER 17, 2024)–On Thursday afternoon, September 19, 18 new recruits of the Camden County Police Department will be graduating from the 88th Basic Police Recruit Class of the Camden County College Police Academy. In a special keynote address, all recruits will hear from David Harkins, chief of the Gloucester Township Police Department. Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said, “Policing is one of the hardest professions there is, and these recruits have just completed rigorous training to begin protecting our communities. It fills me with great pride to see these young people stepping up to begin a career in public service, and I have no doubt that their futures are bright.”
Homemaking is surely the most important work in the world. It’s the art of making a house a home. The starting place of love, hope, and dreams. Where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. To the world, Brenda A. Thomas (nee Hancock) was a wife, mother, and homemaker, all while working full-time for most of her life. But to her family, she was their world. She loved to cook, and meals were always ready for her family. Brenda was a doting wife, mother, and “Nanny” who enjoyed baseball… cheering on the “Phightin Phils”… especially JT, crocheting, casino trips, and summers in Stone Harbor.
The Gloucester City Public Works Department is hiring for a seasonal position of Laborer 1 at the Gloucester City Marina. This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is $15.92. Applicants must be a resident of Gloucester City and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Those interested in this position may apply via email to: Tedesco@cityofgloucester.org, mail to PO Box 150, Gloucester City, NJ or go to 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, and fill out an application in-person. Deadline to apply for this position: April 9, 2026.
On March 15, 2026, at the age of 33. Of Gloucester City. Loving mother of Melanie Orilas, Maxwell Orilas and Deziree Williams. Daughter of Darrell Harrity and the late Christina Farley Harrity. Beloved sister of Rachael Harrity (Kevin), Samantha Muldoon (Dennis), Renisha DeMayo (Alex), Corey Farley, Darrell Corey Maguire and Davon Maguire. Cherished aunt of: Kayla, Kevin, Kyle, & Kyara Harrity, Lincoln & Clementine Muldoon, Kaiden, Declan, & Giovanni Farley, Jayden, Ailya and Lily DeMayo.
Yvonne was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 2011. Following high school, she became a licensed massage therapist and worked many years at Hand & Stone in Cherry Hill.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Thursday evening, March 19th, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Family and friends will share stories of Yvonne beginning at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private.
On March 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by his wife, Susan Graves and his parents, Norman L. Graves, Sr. and Josephine Farley Graves. Survived by his children, Christopher N. Graves (Nellie), Jennifer Boyer and Sarah Leigh Graves; grandchildren, Justin Graves, Nathan Graves, Julieanna Graves, Emma Rizo, Dezmyn Mercado, Meadow Mercado, Randy Boyer Jr., Gracelyn Graves, Nellie Graves and Cullen Boyer; great-grandchildren, Everly, Carson, Gianna, Leo and stepchildren Jon Stuart, Derrick Stuart and Mia Stuart.
With her family by her side, Marie A. Sauer (nee Giliberti) passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Jefferson Washington Township, at the age of 71.
A devoted mother, she is lovingly remembered by her children, Marc Sauer and his wife, Sarah, and Lauren Rebstock and her husband, Kevin. Cherished Nana to Luke, Sophia, Paul, Victor, and Harrison. Predeceased by Len Sauer, husband of 26 years. Loving sister of Jay Torres (Linda), Linda Collins (Burt), Billy Torres (Jeanie), and the late Gregory Torres. A longtime resident of Gloucester City, she most recently made her home in Sewell.
Cherished daughter of the late Victor and Lillian Giliberti as well as Mary Schaeffer. Also survived by her beloved uncle, Thomas Gladden as well as many loving nieces and nephews and her dedicated caretakers, Caroline, Ed, Roz and Dawn.
