I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve closed and detouredtonight and Wednesday night in Bellmawr

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight and tomorrow night as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight, tomorrow, and Friday nights. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel and construct a retaining wall.

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Community Outreach Team’s Summer Neighborhood Program IS BACK FOR SUMMER 2026!

The Gloucester Township Police Community Outreach Team’s Summer Neighborhood Program IS BACK FOR SUMMER 2026!

This week the COT Truck will be visiting the following neighborhoods from 1 PM to 3 PM:
▶Tuesday, June 23: Broadmoor Park, Orchard Avenue
▶Wednesday, June 24: Yorkshire Court Park, Brittney Woods
▶Thursday, June 25: LaCascata Pool
▶Friday, June 26: Loch Lomond Drive Park

▶ ALSO, the COT Truck will be at Gloucester Township, New Jersey Farmer’s Market on Thursday, June 25 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Harwan Park in Downtown Blackwood!

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George H. Kuykendall, 81, of Haddonfield

The Reverend Dr. George Henry Kuykendall Jr., of Haddonfield, New Jersey, passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 81, with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side.

George was born on July 3, 1944, in Mocksville, North Carolina, to George and Jane Kuykendall. He grew up in Charlotte with his sister Jane and graduated from Davidson College. He later earned a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Systematic Theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 1967, George married Joyce Bynum in Atlanta. They shared fifty-nine years of marriage.

George’s early years at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC, were formative. He was baptized and confirmed, and later mentored by the Rev. Dr. Daniel Durway. Early ministry experiences during the tumultuous late 1960s resulted in lifelong friendships, influenced George’s call to seminary, and shaped his enduring academic passion.

George’s life was marked by faith, learning, and teaching. Over the course of his career, he taught and served in a variety of settings, including St. Mary’s Seminary, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute, Fordham University, Suffern Presbyterian Church, Collingswood Presbyterian Church, and Cape May County Technical School. He loved teaching best, and he brought to it a deep seriousness about ideas, language, faith, and the life of the mind.

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Deborah Ann Bowe, 70, of Audubon

In the loving care of her husband Mike, Debbie passed peacefully at home in Audubon, NJ on June 16, 2026, at the age of 70. (nee Durso). Of Audubon. Formerly of West Philadelphia. Loving and devoted wife of 41 years to Michael J. Bowe. Cherished daughter of the late Anthony “Whitey” and Madeline Durso (nee Palmerio). Beloved sister of Susan Leblang (Michael) and Anthony “Ace” Durso. Loving aunt of Debra Ann Leblang.

Debbie was born in Philadelphia, PA to Anthony and Madeline Durso. She was a graduate of Haverford High School. Debbie worked many years in sales. She was a longtime member of Calvary Chapel of South Jersey and devoted fan of the Phillies.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Tuesday evening, June 30th at 7 PM at Calvary Chapel of South Jersey, 1210 Hessian Ave, West Deptford, NJ. Debbie’s family welcomes all to arrive starting at 6 PM at the church. Interment will be held at a later date in Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Hanover Twp., NJ

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Chapel of South Jersey, 1210 Hessian Ave, West Deptford, NJ 08093 online at www.ccsouthjersey.org/giving or to Wounded Warrior Project online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate Please write in memo, Deborah Ann Bowe.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Deborah Ann Bowe. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.

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The Fight to Save the Historic Holcombe Farm in Lambertville

In 2021, the Closson family decided to sell one of the last privately owned farms in Lambertville. The land, known as the Holcombe Farm, is home to rolling meadows and a historic farmhouse. It seemed the perfect plan for the city government to buy the farm and preserve both the land and a beloved local landmark.

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Williamstown Man Found Guilty of Death by Auto in Fatal High-Speed Crash

Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Gabriel H. Woolson, 26, of Williamstown, guilty of death by auto before the Honorable Russell DePersia, J.S.C., Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: At 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2022, Woolson was driving his 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR 1 westbound on the South Black Horse Pike in Williamstown at an extremely high rate of speed. Evan Silverstein, 52, of Marlton, had been traveling eastbound on the same road before making a left turn across the westbound lanes of travel. Woolson struck the victim’s vehicle, severing the car in half and launching the front half more than 100 feet into the parking lot of a strip mall. Silverstein was ejected from the vehicle and suffered catastrophic, fatal injuries. A passenger in Woolson’s vehicle was also injured.

An investigation determined that Woolson’s vehicle reached a speed of 119 mph three seconds before the crash and the brakes had not been activated until about one second before the crash.

During the trial, the State presented numerous witnesses including an eyewitness to the crash and several expert witnesses.

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Brooklawn to Celebrate the Fourth Of July Along Side Westville

Two Fatal Accidents

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is investigating two separate fatal traffic incidents that occurred on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Both collisions involved motorists who remained on the scene, resulting in the tragic deaths of an unidentified E-Bike operator and a 62-year-old pedestrian.

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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Valerie J. Mason, 58, Formerly of Cinnaminson

On June 3, 2026, at the age of 58, Valerie passed peacefully at AristaCare in Cherry Hill. Formerly of Cinnaminson. Survived by her daughters, Adrienne Hunt and Alexandra Mason; her longtime companion, Reginald Trent; Brothers, Michael Mason and Robert Mason, Jr. Predeceased by her parents, Robert Mason, Sr. and Barbara Mason.

At the request of her family, services will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Valerie Joyce Mason. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.

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Rowan Earns Academic All-District Team

Rowan field hockey players Paige Gray, Tess Herman and Gracie Merrick and lacrosse players Yasmin Harris, Fiona Lockhart and Jenna O’Neill have been selected to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s At-Large Team.

Herman picks up her second Academic All-District honor while she will also be looking to repeat on the CSC Academic All-America team, which will be announced on July 7.

Gray (Easthampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley Regional) is a sophomore finance major who was a starter for the Profs’ defense, which limited the opponents to just 1.7 goals per game. The sophomore also contributed one goal and three assists on the year. She was named an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and was selected to the NFHCA Academic Squad.

Herman (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional), a sports communication and media major, was named to the NFHCA All-America Second Team in back-to-back seasons. She captured her second NJAC Defensive Player of the Year award and earned her third consecutive selection to both the All-Region IV First Team and the All-NJAC First Team.

Merrick (Phillipsburg, NJ), a junior exercise science major, received All-Region IV First Team honors while also being named to the All-NJAC First Team. Merrick, who contributed three goals and five assists, was named to the NFHCA Academic Squad and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete honor society.