Free Private Well Water Testing Available for Delawareans

Delawareans who rely on private wells for their drinking water can request free testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and a range of other contaminants through a statewide program offered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS).

This free testing is available as part of Delaware’s expanded efforts to identify and address potential contaminants in drinking water. The program also advances a priority identified in Delaware’s 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan to expand access to PFAS testing for private wells across the state.

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Rowan’s Nicolucci, Ferris, and Bivona Land Weekly NJAC Honors

Olivia Nicolucci, Hannah Ferris, and Abigail Bivona were cited by the New Jersey Athletic Conference in its weekly player of the week honors for the week ending September 13th.

Nicolucci was selected the NJAC Field Hockey Rookie of the Week. The freshman forward scored the first goal of her career, and finished the game with two, as the Profs defeated Muhlenberg, 7-0, for their first win of the year. She tallied the game’s first goal, which was the eventual gamewinnner, at 39:10. Nicolucci then followed with Rowan’s third goal of the game at 50:41.

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Mark A. Higginbotham, 61, of Vineland

Mark A. Higginbotham, age 61, of Vineland, NJ passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Mr. Higginbotham was born in Camden, NJ and had resided in Bellmawr, NJ before moving to Vineland. Mark, also known as “Big Dog”, brought an element of excitement to any gathering and was typically the loudest person in the room. Having lived in the South Jersey area, he amplified that electric personality simply by being an avid Cowboys fan. Mark also naturally enjoyed the casino atmosphere and relished in his Saturday trips to Live Casino. But above all, he cherished the time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.

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A Mission. A Ride. A Legacy.

By David Heredia Jr.

Reflections on the 2026 Legacy Run from National American Legion Riders Chairman David Heredia Jr.

When we chose “A Mission. A Ride. A Legacy.” as the theme for the 2026 American Legion Legacy Run, I knew those words represented what we wanted this 20th anniversary journey to be about.

What I did not know was just how deeply we would come to understand them before the final motorcycle reached Louisville.

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Jefferson Cherry Hill & MossRehab Host 9/11 Stair Climb

On September 11, 2026, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Moss Rehab Institute for Brain Health (which treats veterans, national guard and first-responders with Traumatic Brain Injury) hosted members of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, Cherry Hill Police Department, and members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) from Cherry Hill High School West for a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Participants climbed 1067 steps, which is the amount of first responders that were killed on 9/11, as well as the ones that have since passed away from 9/11 related illness.

Are You Looking For A Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial?

Should I consider a clinical trial?

If you or someone you know has prostate cancer, you might be curious about clinical trials. Or you might have questions about advanced cancer or whether you should undergo genetic testing.

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Detectives Investigating Murder/Suicide in Pennsauken

Pennsauken, NJ – Detective are investigating a murder/suicide involving family members that occurred this morning in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at approximately 9:01 a.m., officers from the Pennsauken Police Department responded to a residence on the 4400 block of Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken in reference to a shooting.

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HOME COUNTRY: Every once in a blue moon…

Every once in a blue moon, I learn something from the computer. Not often, of course, because they change the rules on how to use it about three times a day, and I never was that fast.

But I love that YouTube channel. Oh man. And I believe, after watching ‘way more episodes than my eyes and brain could handle, that I’ve stumbled on a hidden truth.

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Joyce Ann Garrison Skramstad, 79, of Gloucester City

Joyce Ann Garrison Skramstad, 79, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted husband, Arvin.

Born on October 25, 1946, in Camden, New Jersey, Joyce was the daughter of Harvey and Ruth Garrison and grew up in Gloucester City. She graduated from Gloucester City High School, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, and later completed a teaching certificate in early childhood development at Camden County College.

Joyce spent many years at Small World Nursery School, where she began as an assistant and went on to serve as teacher, lead teacher, and finally director until the school closed. She also served on the Gloucester City Juvenile Conference Committee.

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Washington Township Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Gun Charge

Woodbury, NJ – Raymond Tines, 42, of Washington Township, was sentenced to 5 years in state prison on Aug. 31, 2026 by the Honorable Renard L. Scott for unlawful possession of a weapon and cruelty to a child pursuant to a plea agreement.

According to documents filed in these cases and statements made in open court: In April 2021, a Washington Township resident reported Tines, who was a neighbor, had attempted to enter their home with a handgun and was observed standing out front of the house with a handgun. Tines was arrested later that day at his residence, where police found a handgun and a firearms identification card. Tines did not have a permit to carry a handgun in public.