LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Rudy Needs Our Help

My “crimes?”

– Defending my good friend and a true patriot, President Donald J. Trump
– Refusing to turn away from what I knew (and has since been PROVEN) to be RIGHT and TRUE
– And exposing the Deep State

Make no mistake, the Democrats had every intention of throwing me in a prison cell as an innocent man for the rest of my life.

And just like President Trump, with patriots like you at my side, we’ve fought their sham charges tooth and nail and PROVED we would never surrender.

But even now – three years later – the Left is still hellbent on jailing me for life.

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Homicide Victim Identified

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers from the 2nd District, Philadelphia, responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun on the 12XX block of Magee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Vaswani Brown, a 35-year-old Black male from the 14XX block of Levick Street, lying on the highway with a single gunshot wound to the torso.

Police transported the victim to Jefferson–Torresdale Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:47 p.m.

Officers also recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene, which was registered to the victim. At this time, the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made.

South Jersey Town Must Reconsider Cannabis Retailer’s Application, Court Rules

By:Sophie Nieto-Munoz

New Jersey’s cannabis industry scored a victory Tuesday when a state appellate panel ruled that municipalities must explain why they deny requests for local support to open dispensaries, a decision that could have implications for legal weed retailers statewide.

The 23-page decision rejects an argument by the Burlington City Council that it is allowed to reject those requests without explaining why. The council was sued by the owners of a planned cannabis dispensary after council members denied the owners’ request for a resolution of local support, a document required to open recreational cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey.

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Board of Commissioners Celebrate Groundbreaking of the 34-mile Camden County LINK Trail

March 6, at noon, at Murray Troutt Post 262, 20 Chestnut Street, Audubon, Commissioner Jeffrey Nash will join federal, state and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Camden County LINK Trail, marking the start of construction on the highly anticipated greenway that will stretch from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. This historic and ambitious plan will deliver another resource through the Camden County Parks Department boosting the quality of life throughout the region.

“Today is a truly historic day as we are formally beginning construction on the Camden County LINK Trail after almost a decade of feasibility studies, public meetings, and securing funding,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “I am so thrilled to see this project become a reality. The LINK Trail will provide residents throughout Camden County with access to passive recreation, and enable them a safe and scenic path to walk, bike, or run throughout our beautiful county.”

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Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) News

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and member agencies of the Delaware River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative (Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries, collectively Co-op) today announce the implementation of the 2026 Delaware River Creel Survey.

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Maureen ” Angel ” Zimmer, 69

Our beloved mother, Angel Zimmer, born on January 14, 1957, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of March 1st. She was a cherished daughter, beloved sister, loving mother, and devoted grandmother.

Growing up in a bustling household with four brothers and numerous cousins, Angel was nurtured in a family environment that shaped her warm, giving spirit. She and her husband relocated their young family to Mechanicsburg, seeking a brighter future, and it was there that they created countless joyful memories with their children, sharing lazy summer days at the community pool and engaging in spirited games of taboo & password.

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital Age

At its most recent Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, legislators advanced the New Jersey Kids Code Act (A4015), legislation that would require online service providers to implement measures to protect minors’ online privacy. The committee also advanced bills that would require mental health warning labels on certain social media platforms (A4013) and would establish a Social Media Research Center (A4014).

Advocates came out in force in Trenton to testify on the package of bills sponsored by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz, which would strengthen protections for children online and increase accountability for social media platforms.

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William Martin Furman, 71, of Audubon

William Martin Furman, a devoted husband, father, pop-pop and brother passed away on February 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Audubon, NJ, Bill was 71 years old.

Bill was the beloved husband of 48 years to Nancy Furman (nee Low). Devoted father to Matt (Dana) and Lindsay and loving Pop-Pop to Preston, Chase, Baylee, Lincoln, Mila, Vaida, Selena and Navy. He also adored his brothers, Rob and Tom and his sister, Liz along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dougherty Furman and Eunice Mae Jones, his sister, Jacquelyn Ann Furman and his granddaughter, Mila Grace.

Bill grew up in Mt. Ephraim, NJ and graduated from Audubon High School in 1972. He was a devoted sports fan. He never missed a Phillies or Eagles game. He loved going out on his boat and spending time with the people he loved. His greatest joy was watching his children and grandchildren grow up.

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Bally’s Atlantic City to Bring High-Energy March Mania Viewing to Bally Bet Sportsbook

Fans will have a front-row seat to college basketball’s biggest tournament when Bally’s Atlantic City hosts high-energy viewing experiences at Bally Bet Sportsbook from Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22.

Bally Bet Sportsbook will set the scene with a state-of-the-art 25-foot LED video wall, two 10-foot LED video walls and 10 additional displays throughout the space. Reserved seating options will be offered for March Mania games from Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21 with options including:

Counter seating, priced at $40 on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20; and $30 on Saturday, March 21

Lounge chairs, priced at $75 on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20; and $50 on Saturday, March 21

Four-top tables, priced at $80 on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20; and $60 on Saturday, March 21

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Sandra M. Schemelia, 75, of Blackwood

Sandra M. “Sandy” Schemelia (nee Gdovin) passed away at Virtua Marlton Hospital on February 18, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

Sandy was born on May 3, 1950, to the late Michael and Ida Gdovin. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schemelia, a United States Marine Corps veteran, and by her daughter, Melissa Ardire. Her 75 years of life were marked by her lifelong residence in Blackwood.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Amanda Majusiak (nee Schemelia); son-in-law Eric; an eagerly awaited grandchild on the way; her adored grandson, Alex Gdovin; siblings Mariann (Charles) Little, Susan Gdovin, Gloria Mosher, Edward Knapp, and Geraldine Sprowl; brother-in-law James Schemelia and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.