New Jersey American Water Presents $12,000 Grant

New Jersey American Water presents a $12,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to Camden’s Charter School Network. Pictured, from left: Charlie Bell, External Affairs Specialist, New Jersey American Water; Melanie James, Allied Resources for Kids; Sean Quinn, Senior Source Water Protection Program Manager, New Jersey American Water; Rebecca Phelan Brinkmann, Executive Director, Camden’s Charter School Network; William Helmbrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Camden’s Charter School Network, Camden’s Charter School Network; Veda Cloud, Network Social Worker, Camden’s Charter School Network; Jack Carr, Educational Outreach Provider, Camden’s Charter School Network; Dr. Joseph Conway, Superintendent, Camden’s Promise Charter School; Nicholas Mitchell, Camden’s Promise Charter School science teacher; and students from Camden’s Promise Charter School 7 th  grade.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water, in support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, are proud to name Camden’s Charter School Network a recipient of the Foundation’s 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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Lawnside Historical Society Events

Four Men Charged for Attempting to Lure Underage Girls

Four men from Camden and Gloucester counties were arrested and charged with attempting to meet with an underage girl to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Richard Williamson, 69, of Sewell, and Daniel Henderson Jr., 38, of Lindenwold, were both charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Additionally, they were each charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense).

Gilbert Wylen, 69, of Audubon, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, two counts of 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, 3rd – degree Attempted Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was also charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense). Theodore Haviland, 52, of Woodbury Heights, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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Bernice R. Carey, 74, of Collingswood

Peacefully on July 12, 2026, lifelong resident of Collingswood, NJ.  She was 74 years old.

Beloved wife of 47 years to the late William “Bill” Carey.  Dear mother of Kimberley (Fran) Weikel and Kevin (Katie) Carey.  Loving grandmother of Brett, Mackenzie, Franny, Billy, Tommy, Seanie, Kevie, Allie and Ashley.  She is also lovingly survived by her sister, Brenda (Dan) Wawrzyniak.

Bernice was a member of the first graduating class at Paul VI High School in 1969.  She worked as a credit investigator for United Jersey Bank and more recently was a longtime crossing guard on Haddon Ave. in Collingswood.  Bernice also enjoyed the beach, casinos and spending quality time with her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, July 17, 6 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, July 18, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Entombment Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.  

PA Under Code Red Air Quality Alert Today

An air quality health advisory is in effect across Pennsylvania today due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day as unhealthy levels of particle pollution are expected across the Commonwealth.

On “Red” air quality days, the air is unhealthy to breathe and children, older adults, individuals who are pregnant, people who exercise outdoors, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid outdoor exertion. On “red” days, everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Fatal Police Shooting of Lacey Township Woman Under Investigation

The radio recordings and video footage are available here: https://njoag.box.com/s/t059mdzkldska43t4ip7g4s6a9y4u43k 

IMAGES and VOICE RECORDINGS RELEASED BY NJ Attorney General’s Office

TRENTON NJ (JULY 14, 2026)— The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released radio recordings and video footage from four police body-worn cameras related to a March 16, 2026 fatal police-involved shooting in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter had previously been identified as Susanne Clarke, 55, of Lacey.

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Route 44 Bridge over Mantua Creek taken out of service

The Route 44 Bridge over Mantua Creek between West Deptford and Paulsboro, Gloucester County was taken out of service for marine traffic today because of excessive heat. Route 44/Crown Point Road remains open for vehicles.

The excessive heat has caused the expansion of some components on the bridge, which prohibits the bridge from opening to allow marine traffic to pass. In the closed position, the bridge has 2 feet of clearance over mean high water. Vessels that can transit safely under the bridge may do so. The United States Coast Guard has been notified.

The closure of the bridge to marine traffic is expected to last until 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18 when conditions are forecasted to improve. If conditions improve earlier, the bridge may resume normal operations for marine traffic sooner.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Friday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code red air quality alert Thursday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code red air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthful for the general population. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve closed and detoured tonight 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 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 through Saturday 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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Homicide Arrest

On June 5, 2026, at approximately 12:32 a.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Edgley Street following a radio call reporting a person with a gun. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered an unresponsive male lying on the highway. The victim, identified as Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old male, was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Officers immediately transported Kuncha to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:43 a.m.

Following the investigation, an arrest was made on Friday, July 10, 2026. Sincere Camps, a 14-year-old male from the 23XX block of W. Diamond Street, was taken into custody. He is charged with Murder, Robbery, VUFA and related offenses.

The motive was Robbery.

All those charged are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.