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Camden County Roadwork Projects

 Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of August 24 to August 28. 

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

  • Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Monday, August 24, to Friday, August 28, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon & Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
  • Crews will be working on Hopkins Road on Thursday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Greenman Road in Haddon Township & Kings Highway West in Audubon.
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Juvenile Charged for Fatal Stabbing in Camden

A juvenile has been arrested and charged in reference to a fatal stabbing earlier this month in Camden, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

A 15-year-old male from Trenton is charged with first-degree Murder, third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

On August 1, 2026, at approximately 2:53 a.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to Cooper University Hospital in reference to a stabbing victim who had walked to the hospital and collapsed outside of the parking garage.  The victim, who was identified as 28-year-old Davinne Evans of Camden, was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:49 a.m.Officers subsequently located a crime scene in the area of Broadway and Stevens Street.

During the investigation, detectives determined the juvenile was responsible for fatally stabbing Evans.  The juvenile was arrested and charged on August 22, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 and Detective Matthew Blantz of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 923-6853.  Tips may also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

PHOTO OF THE DAY:A BEAUTIFUL MORNING IN WESTVILLE

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

WESTVILLE NJ (August 25, 2026)– Over the weekend Sweetie and I took our walk along the Big Timber Creek in Westville. You can see the Philadelphia skyline in the distance, along with the large cranes at Holt’s Marine Terminal, and the Walt Whitman bridge. Hard to believe the summer is nearing an end. It went by so fast. Back to School is getting closer, and once that passes fall is just around the corner.  If you have any photos you would like to share with our readers please send them to wecleary@gmail.com…(CNBNews photo). Anyone can republish our photo (s) as long as you give credit to our news site. (Https://gloucestercitynews.net)

Justice for Kadir Skinner Rally to Feature National Civil Rights Leader

National religious, moral and civil rights leader and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II will join renowned national civil rights attorney Harry Daniels, Rev. Dr. Dray Bland and leaders from across the community for a major rally and protest calling out for justice in the case of Kadir Skinner,  the 19-year-old Black teenager who was shot in the back and killed by an officer with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) in June. 

The rally will be held 7:00 PM Monday, August 24, at Shiloh Baptist Church (215 W 23rd Street, Wilmington, DE).

Skinner’s family is represented by renowned national civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump as well as Chance Lynch. 

The shooting has sparked national outcry particularly following July’s release of body camera video which has raised serious questions about the narrative WPD promoted to the public following the shooting. The event will feature remarks from Bishop Barber, Daniels and Rev. Bland. 

Details for Monday’s event are as follows:

Monday, August 24

7:00 PM Justice for Kadir Skinner RallyShiloh Baptist Church 215 W 23rd Street, Wilmington, DE

Donna Lee Warner, 63, of Gloucester City

On August 17, 2026, at the age of 63, of Gloucester City, Donna passed suddenly at home.

Born on September 22, 1962, in Vineland, NJ, to the late Carl E. and Jane E. Fleming (nee Derr). Donna was a graduate of Vineland High School class of 1980.

Survived by her husband of 28 years, Jeffrey E. Warner; children, David Hickman (Tiffany), Gary Hickman and Jeffrey Warner, Jr. (Taylor); grandchildren, Rylee, Brayden, Kashton, Kole, Harlow and Jackson; sisters, Kathy Benjamin (Bill), Lynn Timberman (Russ) and Lisa Fleming; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Donna loved her family, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed fishing and handing out candy on Monmouth Street during Halloween.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday, August 31st from 10 AM to 12 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Donna with a donation to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/

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

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Rowan Softball Earns NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete Honors

A total of 17 student-athletes were represented on the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on its 2026 Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete All-America Award list.

Lindsay Cahill, Madison Cooley, Mikayla Dansky, Gia DiMeglio, Emma Dobkin, Kate Evick, Maggie Funston, Zara MacNair, Holly Markus, Sofia McBride, Brooke McGuigan, Jodi McGuigan, Cami Morgan, Carly Polsky, Aly Reim, Zoey Rogers, and Paige Russell all earned the academic honor.

The Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete Awards recognize student-athletes who achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Evick, Markus, B. McGuigan, and Morgan are cited for the third time while Cahill, Cooley, Dansky, McBride, and Russell are awarded for the second year in a row.

The Rowan Softball team combined for a 3.59 GPA on the season.

The Profs (43-11) appeared in its fourth-consecutive Division III World Series, a program first, finishing with a final national ranking of #6. It was also the fourth-straight season the team has amassed 40 or more wins including head coach Kim Wilson earning her 1,000th Rowan coaching victory on April 27th.

South Jersey Gas Offers Safety Tips for Summer Storm Season

While summer means fun in the sun, it can also raise the threat for dangerous storms. Severe storms can produce significant wind, hail, rain and lightning, which may lead to property damage, power outages and flooding. “We think it’s important to be proactive by offering our customers tips on how to plan for summer storms,” said Craig Stewart, vice president, safety and shared services, SJI Utilities. “As a trusted community partner, our customers need to be aware of how to deal with severe weather threats so they
can protect themselves and their families this summer season.” South Jersey Gas offers the following tips to help customers prepare for the possibility of severe summer storms and hurricanes.

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AG Sunday, State College Police Announce Charges Against 14 People

Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with State College Police Department and the 54th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against 14 people in connection to a cocaine-trafficking operation involving primarily college students and two fraternities.

In all, 13 defendants were Penn State University students at or around the time of the alleged conduct, in 2023 and 2024. The 14th defendant, the father of a student, is charged with tampering with evidence and hindering the investigation.

According to the investigation and a grand jury presentment, two members of the organization — Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson — were the main suppliers for the group, making regular trips to Philadelphia and New York for large quantities of cocaine.

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Airport Improvement Program Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced the grant application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is open with applications being accepted from now through October 9, 2026.

The New Jersey Airport Improvement Program provides $4 million annually for projects that improve New

Jersey’s public use general aviation airports and aviation transportation system. AIP grants, administered by the NJDOT Division of Local Aid, are awarded through a competitive process, with an emphasis on projects designed to enhance safety, remove obstructions, rehabilitate existing facilities and equipment, and make capital improvements.

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Toni D. Pierre, 23, of Voorhees

Toni D. Pierre, age 23, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Virtua Health Hospital in Voorhees, New Jersey. Born on April 3, 2003, in Staten Island, New York,Toni was a resident of Voorhees, New Jersey.

Toni was the beloved child of Dexter Pierre and the late Noreena Burris. Toni is survived by a loving family, including uncles and aunts Heather Ogidan, Olabode Ogidan, Toney Burris, Keturah Burris, Nola Brooks & Marilyn Burris. Toni is also remembered by cousins Jason Burris, Olabode Ogidan, Jr., Dr. Noreena Ogidan, Deidre Washington, Janelle Corbin, Judy Radgman, Semoy Burris, Avernelle Manswell, Jayselle Vincent, Patrice and Shanelle Brooks, numerous extended family members, and dear friends Francie Forteau and Marcelline Als.

Toni was predeceased by her mother, Noreena Burris, aunt Esther Washington, and uncles Hilton, Michael, and Royland Burris.

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