Eleven people were arrested in midtown Manhattan during #RiseUpOctober demonstrations protesting police brutality. Gothamist reports that those arrested Saturday night were cited for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, failing to disperse and obstructing vehicular traffic. Seven have since been released. The event, organized by the Stop Mass Incarceration Network, kicked off on Saturday afternoon, in Washington Square…

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi reported a man allegedly shot his mother to death at an assisted living facility on Sunday and fatally shot himself.

 Voorhees Police were called at approximately 5:44 p.m. to Genesis HealthCare on the 3000 block of E. Evesham Road in Voorhees for a report of a shooting.

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UPDATED October 27, 2015

 Weeds and debris have taken over several sections of the Chatham Square complex owned by the City of Gloucester photo credit CNBNewsnet 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ—Last month The NHP Foundation (NHPF) submitted a proposal to buy Chatham Square from the City of Gloucester City, according to documents CNBNews has obtained from an OPRA request. 

RELATED: THE MORE THINGS CHANGE IN GLOUCESTER CITY, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME

Trick or Trump: 

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at his Trump National Doral Miami resort in Doral, Florida, October 23, 2015. [Photo/Agencies] NEW YORK – When a Donald Trump look-alike and a faux Caitlyn Jenner ring the doorbell on Halloween night, they may solicit a piece of candy but the treat they really seek…

Today we remember. . .

October 24, 1997

Trooper Scott M. Gonzalez #5059

Scott M. Gonzalez was born on March 29, 1962, in Passaic, New Jersey. He later resided in Hampton, Hunterdon County. Prior to enlisting in the New Jersey State Police, he was a police officer with Plainfield Department.

Trooper Gonzalez enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on January 15, 1993 as a member of the 113th Class and was stationed at Troop \”B\” Hope at the time of his death. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the high principles of the New Jersey State Police.

Trooper Gonzalez died as a result of gunshot wounds suffered while in the performance of duty.

At approximately 4:28 p.m., on Friday, October 24, 1997, Trooper Gonzalez was in pursuit of a burglary suspect. He located the suspect and cornered him at a dead-end road. As the suspect reached the dead-end, he turned his vehicle around and headed towards the troop car, ramming him head-on. He then hopped out of his pick-up truck and fired at Trooper Gonzalez with a shotgun, inflicting several wounds. Trooper Gonzalez was pronounced dead at the scene.

By Jeremy Field

The American Legion Baseball program has moved to adopt the philosophy and principles of the MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart initiative. Pitch Smart is a set of practical, age-appropriate guidelines to educate parents, players and coaches to avoid overuse injuries and foster long, healthy careers for youth pitchers.

Vol. 2 No. 18 (October 24, 2015)

Editor\’s Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 14. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade.

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