Defending Champ Brooklawn Post 72 Making its 5th Consecutive Appearance at the ALWS

photo credit Bruce Darrow

SHELBY N.C. (AUGUST 10, 2015)–Legion Baseball fans are in for an exciting 2015 American Legion World Series (ALWS) as several of the eight teams en route to Shelby, N.C., include past champions, runners-up and squads with multiple Series appearances.

The eight American Legion Baseball teams won their divisions\’ regional tournaments and are now competing for the 2015 Legion World Series championship title are:

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New Jersey Celebrates Health Center Week with Ocean County Kickoff Event

More than 60 events planned across the state from August 9 to 15 $\"Audiosonic-1\"$

For 50 years, community health centers have provided care to millions of residents, offering patient-focused, coordinated services to families and individuals in need of preventative and primary care.

As part of National Health Center Week, a total of 63 events are planned across New Jersey this week to honor the extraordinary work of these centers. A kickoff event is scheduled on Monday, August 10 at Ocean Health Initiatives in Lakewood from 12 to 3 p.m. Acting New Jersey Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett will attend, along with members of the New Jersey Primary Care Association and federal and local officials. The theme for this year\’s celebration is America\’s Health Centers: Celebrating Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future.

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Body of Christopher Lawrence Recovered from Delaware River

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The body recovered Sunday afternoon in the Delaware River has been positively identified as missing tuber Christopher Lawrence. New Jersey State Police on Sunday morning confirmed Lawrence, 22, of Brooklyn, New York, had gone missing in the river. Lawrence had been tubing in the Delaware River with a group of people on a summer trip when…

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CNB CRIME: Pine Hill Police Report on National Night Out Event at Overbrook High School

PRESS RELEASE

The Pine Hill Police Department released the following statement about the recent National Night Out affair.

On Tuesday, August 4th the Pine Hill Police Department joined over 30 local community groups and service providers for the 2015 National Night Out event at Overbrook High School.

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Man Who Left Dog to Die in Icy Toms River to Represent Himself in Court

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TOMS RIVER-Andrew L. Mayer, 28, of Toms River, who was indicted on June 30, 2015, for 3rd Degree Animal Cruelty in the death of his dog (Rolo) and 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief for causing a substantial interruption in public emergency services, had an arraignment before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C. today. During the brief proceeding Mayer…

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Obituary: Steven W. Barton, Jr. of Gloucester City

On August 6, 2015. Age 26. Of Gloucester City.

Survived by his parents, Margaret Wyatt and Steven W. Barton, Sr., his siblings Rachel Barton and Ryan Wyatt, his grandmothers Lorraine Wyatt and Diana Barton and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation Wednesday evening, August 12, 2015 from 5 to 7 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Services 7 PM. Interment private.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 via www.mccannhealey.com

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WATCH: SOUNDS LIKE NEW JERSEY

submitted by Joe O\’Donnell

The Garden State has produced some of the greatest recording artists in historyA collection of the incredible musical talents from the state of New Jersey; legendary performers of break taking diversity. The following video clip was presented at the third annual New Jersey Hall of Fame event, Spring of 2010.

Produced and Edited by Charles Ricciardi & Steven Gorelick

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Strong thunderstorms with heavy rain headed for N.J.

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After near perfect summer weather this past weekend, a strong storm system is bearing down on the Garden State. Monday will start off with sunny skies and highs around 80 degrees until clouds move into the area this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop overnight bringing heavy rain to most of New Jersey. The slow moving…

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YOUR MONEY: Court Allows Christie to Hide American Express Bills Totaling $1 million plus

By Mark Lagerkvist | New Jersey Watchdog

$\"6a00d8341bf7d953ef0192abded29b970d-800wi\"$ Based on secret evidence, a New Jersey court is allowing Gov. Chris Christie to hide American Express bills that show how his state police security team charged more than $1 million to pay for out-of-state travel.

Judge Mary C. Jacobson dismissed a public records suit by New Jersey Watchdog on Friday, ruling that details of past expenses for food, lodging and transportation could create a potential security risk for the governor in the future.

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Christie vetoes gun bill supported by N.J. Republicans & Democrats

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie on Monday rejected a bill that would have required people trying to erase their mental health records so they can purchase a firearm to first notify state or local police. The bill ( S2360) had received overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature, with no lawmaker voting against…

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