Thomas W. Kavula was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on November 4, 1941. A high school graduate, he attended St. Peter\’s College in Jersey City for one year before joining the New Jersey State Police.

Not wishing to follow in his father\’s restaurant business, Trooper Kavula played minor league baseball and was given a tryout by the Cincinnati Reds. He decided to abandon a possible baseball career and become a New Jersey State Trooper.

Trooper Kavula enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on June 10, 1963, as a member of the 61st Class. Upon graduation, he was assigned to Troop \”B\” and later to Troop \”D\” Newark Station. Trooper Kavula\’s service with the Division was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty, and faithful and honorable devotion to the principles of the New Jersey State Police.

Trooper Kavula died from injuries received as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle while performing his duties of directing traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike.

At 8:50 a.m., on Thursday, September 19, 1968,

 By Mark Lagerkvist | NJ Watchdog.org

(September 22, 2015)–For New Jersey taxpayers, the bad news is even worse than a report showing their state government is $160 billion in debt.

The deficit is actually $10 billion higher than that — a whopping $170 billion — according to State Treasury records obtained by New Jersey Watchdog.

In a national study released Monday, Truth in Accounting, a nonprofit advocate of governmental transparency, calculated that state governments have racked up $1.3 trillion in debt.

Mass Transit best option for traveling to Philadelphia for the events

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the launch of a special Twitter account – @511NJ_Papal – to keep motorists informed of traffic conditions during the Papal Visit to Philadelphia this weekend, September 26 and 27.

\”With estimates of a million or more people traveling to Philadelphia to see the Pope this weekend, New Jersey roads are expected to experience heavy congestion. To help motorists make informed decisions on the best routes to choose, NJDOT created the Twitter account @511NJ_Papal that will provide real time traffic updates in the South Jersey area,\” NJDOT Commissioner Jamie Fox said. \”With the Ben Franklin Bridge closed from Friday night until Monday afternoon, we are reminding people to plan ahead and to avoid unnecessary travel in the area. For more information, visit www.PopeNJ.com.\”

A New Jersey congressman says he has \”significant concerns\” about the path of the proposed 108-mile PennEast natural gas pipeline. In a pair of letters sent this week to officials reviewing the project, Rep. Leonard Lance called for \”great care\” in their analysis, citing reservations voiced by constituents. Congressman Leonard Lance said he does not support…

by Andrew Staub

Bernard H. Collins \”Bernie\” off Siler City, NC, died on September, 20, 2015 at the age of 69. A former resident of Marlton and Gloucester City, Bernie retired after 32 years working as a school teacher in the Pennsauken Middle School and Pennsauken High School. He was a track and wrestling coach for Pennsauken High School. He honorable served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Bernard H. Collins. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142