Howard L. Vaux, 78, Deptford

Howard L. Vaux, age 78, of Deptford, NJ, passed away on August 29, 2026 at home with his family by his side.

Born on December 26, 1947, in Richmond, VA, to the late Llewellyn “Bill” Vaux and Evelyn K. Vaux (née Ludwig), Howard was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1966; where he was an all-star football player and also excelled in track & field. He went on to further his studies and received his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. He worked for many years as a Senior Account Executive at AT&T and the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. In his personal life, Howard was a passionate fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Sixers. He also enjoyed golf in his free time.

Howard was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Patricia A. “Patty” Vaux (née Carpenter); his parents, Llewellyn “Bill” Vaux and Evelyn K. Vaux (née Ludwig); and his brother, Stephen Vaux (survived by Kathy).

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Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Opens New Interventional Radiology Suite

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital recently opened a new, hybrid interventional radiology suite, creating more opportunities for patients with conditions that require complex procedures (cardiac catheterization, neurosurgical, vascular intervention) to receive high-quality, specialized care close to home. The suite is Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s third to be approved by the New Jersey Department of Health, and its creation further strengthens Jefferson’s Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute and Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience.

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Upper Township Awarded Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant

New Jersey American Water presented Upper Township, N.J. with a $2,282.09 grant as part of the company’s 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, which awarded about $50,000 to 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments across its service areas. The township will use the funding to purchase four Motorola Monitor 7 Voice Pagers with extended warranties and programming for the units, helping first responders receive emergency notifications and communications more effectively.

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ANCHOR Filing Season has Begun

This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year’s ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2025.

Visit newjersey.gov for more information.

New Jersey Grants: Export Expenses & Green Nonprofits

Small Businesses Can Get Up to $15,000 for Export Activities—Deadline September 1

New Jersey small businesses with 10% or less of total sales going to international buyers can apply for federal STEP grants covering up to $15,000 in export-related expenses. The reimbursement program covers trade show participation, export training, international marketing, and trade missions.

All business types qualify if they meet SBA small business size standards. Applications are reviewed first-come, first-served until September 1 or when funds are exhausted. Approximately 80 businesses will be funded.

Businesses that received less than $50,000 in total previous STEP funding remain eligible. All activities must be completed by September 29, 2027.

There are only a few days to act. Call 1-800-JERSEY-7 (800-537-7397) and ask for the Office of Export Promotion.

Learn More

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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Art Winners

2026 Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Atlantic highly migratory species art contest winners! The winning 13 pieces of artwork are featured in the 2027 calendar highlighting the importance of Atlantic HMS to healthy ecosystems and to celebrate NOAA Fisheries’ successes in conservation through sustainable fisheries management. Thank you to all the students who participated in this year’s contest!

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Congress Returns from August Recess

As Congress prepares to return from its August recess, several important federal funding decisions could have significant implications for historic preservation programs nationwide.

Before the recess, both the House and Senate passed different Continuing Resolutions (CRs) that would extend federal government funding into December. The two measures must now be reconciled before the current funding authorization expires on September 30.

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Newark Man Arrested on Multiple Firearm-Related Felony Charges

Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park.

At about 12:10 p.m. Aug. 23, a state park volunteer working near the park office on Thompson Station Road contacted a DNRP officer after hearing a gunshot nearby. The volunteer told the officer that after the shot, he saw a man carrying a black bag and a woman walking away from the area toward the park office parking lot.

The responding DNRP officer located the individuals described walking on a trail and made contact with them. During the contact, the man was found to be in possession of a loaded .45-caliber Glock handgun with an obliterated serial number that had been illegally modified to fire as an automatic weapon.

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Bowhunters and Required Hunter Orange

The requirements for hunter orange while bowhunting have been clarified in the online version* of the 2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Digest.

Whenever archery and firearms seasons occur at the same time, bowhunters in tree stands are encouraged to wear hunter orange, EXCEPT WHEN IT IS REQUIRED DURING THE SIX-DAY FIREARM SEASON.

See all of the new regulation changes in the digest and on our Summary of 2026-2027 Game Code Changes webpage.

NJDOT Traffic Advisory —

Route 70 is scheduled to have double lane closures in both directions Friday night between Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 in Cherry Hill and Route 38 in Pennsauken, Camden County.

Beginning at 8 p.m. today, August 28 until 6 a.m. Saturday, August 29, two lanes on Route 70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled to be closed from Haddonfield Road/Grove Street/CR 644 to Route 38. The double lane closures are necessary to restripe the road. One lane will be maintained in each direction overnight. The lane closures are expected to begin in the left and center lanes, before moving to the right and center lanes. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays when driving through the work zone.