Town Hall Meeting Honors Local Veteran

The Board of Commissioners will meet in Collingswood on today, March 12, at Collingswood Community Center, at 6 p.m. for Camden County’s town hall meeting and service fair, featuring representatives from the local, county, state, and federal levels.

“Our town halls give us the opportunity to connect directly with our residents, and hear their concerns,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young. “I encourage everyone to join us on Thursday evening in Collingswood and receive updates about what is going on in Camden County, New Jersey, and across the country.”

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FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Trung Duc Lu

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Willie “Edna” Beard, 88, of Philadelphia

In the loving care of her family, Edna passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Of Philadelphia, PA. Formerly of Lindenwold, NJ. Loving wife of the late Duane W. Beard. Cherished daughter of the late William Roberts and the late Barbara Jane Dougherty. Loving mother of the late Vincent Michael, the late Kelvin Devon, Angela Wilson, Brenda Foster and Linda Beard. Cherished grandmother of Hakeem Womack, Anthony Beard, Sonia Wilson, Darren Beard, Rhonda Womack, Teraya Beard, Bryson Womack, Romeo Roberts, Brittany Roberts, Deshay Walker and great-grandmother of C’ilah Womack, Troy Park, Manuel Rivera, Siani Rivera, Destiny Brinkley, Amaalah Roberts, Aleem Roberts, Samir Roberts, Saniya Roberts, Sahaan Roberts, Nova Roberts, Bella Roberts, Zoey ‘Cupcake’ Beard, Amore’ ‘Cookie’ Beard, Zycore Womack, Nyla Womack, Brylee Womack, Elisa Womack, Ashanti Womack and Haa’Zen Womack

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Winter Termination Period Concludes 3/15

Long-standing affordability resources available year-round for customers who need support

As New Jersey’s annual Winter Termination Program concludes on March 15, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that a variety of long-standing assistance programs remain available year-round to help eligible households manage their water and wastewater bills.

The Winter Termination Program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, provides seasonal protections for eligible residential customers between Nov. 15 and March 15. While the program ends each spring, New Jersey American Water’s customer assistance offerings continue throughout the year and are designed to support customers experiencing financial hardship at any time.

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Governor Sherrill’s First Budget: Recommitments to Energy Affordability, Holding Big Tech Accountable, Funding NJ Transit

Governor Sherrill presented her first budget address to the Legislature for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). New Jersey is facing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit heading into the year. The overall budget proposes a record $60.7 billion in funding.

In the address, the state dedicated funds to energy affordability through new clean energy generation, ensuring NJ Transit works for all, and committed to holding Big Tech and our grid operator, PJM, accountable.

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Bergen County GOP Endorses Rosie Pino for Congress

Councilwoman Rosie Pino, secured a decisive victory at the Bergen County GOP Convention, defeating Tiffany Burress with a commanding 57% to 43% of the vote. The results from the district’s largest county send a clear message: the grassroots momentum in NJ-09 belongs to a candidate who has a lifetime of roots in the community, and a career defined by winning.

Despite premature endorsements for the opposition from party bosses, the County Committee members — the heart and soul of the Republican Party — overwhelmingly chose Pino’s record of success over outside narratives. The victory effectively shifts the landscape of the race, establishing Rosie Pino as the clear frontrunner with the broad-based support necessary to flip the seat in November.

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Blackwood Man Sentenced to Three Years for Shoplifting, Drug Charges

Woodbury, NJ – David J. Arrington, 45, was sentenced Friday to three years in state prison by the Honorable William F. Ziegler for shoplifting and drug possession charges pursuant to a plea agreement.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Arrington shoplifted $209 worth of merchandise from the Burlington Coat Factory in Deptford in July 2024, and a duffle bag containing cash, gift cards, and a tablet from a loss prevention employee at Walmart in Washington Township in July 2025. In addition, a search warrant execution at the Motel 6 in Monroe Township found Arrington in possession of methamphetamine.

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Colleen S. Ziegler, 52

Colleen S. Ziegler (nee Chew), age 52, was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a truly caring presence to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

For 30 years, Colleen was the amazing wife of Adam Ziegler, building a life together rooted in love and unwavering support. She was also the best mother to her three sons, Kyle, Kory, and Drew, and she poured her heart into caring for her family every day.

Colleen is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Christy Thatcher (Mike), her brother-in-law Doug (April) Ziegler, as well as her extended family—cousins, uncles, and a large circle of nieces and nephews who absolutely adored her.

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Delaware Tree Experts Highlight March as Prime Time for Professional Pruning

As Delaware’s landscape changes from winter dormancy to vibrant spring growth, local arborists are urging homeowners to start pruning their trees now. In the next four to six weeks, you can shape and strengthen trees like never before. This is one of the best times of year to do it before the heavy leaf canopy grows and the risk of bad weather rises.

Strobert Tree Services, a Wilmington-based company with 25 years of experience serving Delaware and Southeast Pennsylvania, reports a noticeable uptick in pruning consultations this month. Their team of arborists has been busy evaluating properties from Newark to Middletown and across the Pennsylvania line, helping residents understand which cuts will improve tree health and structural integrity for the year ahead.

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Virginia Woman Stabbed to Death Over 30 Times By Illegal Alien

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that on February 25, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer requesting Virginia not release a career criminal illegal alien with more than 30 arrests after the Fairfax County Police Department charged him for allegedly fatally stabbing a woman in the neck on Monday.

According to local reports, on Monday, February 23, Stephanie Minter, 41, of Fredericksburg was found dead at a local bus stop with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Police later published a photo of Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, 32, taken from a surveillance camera alerting the public that he should be considered “dangerous” and to call police if they see him. On Tuesday, February 24, a local business owner saw him and called police.