Mt. Laurel remained unbeaten in the Senior American Legion state tournament with an easy 13-3 victory over previously unbeaten North Trenton Monday night. Ryan Normayle hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run second inning for Mt. Laurel. Anthony Sellitto added a two-run homer in the seventh. Mt. Laurel returns to action at 8 p.m. Wednesday when it plays Flemington.

H.Barron Iron Works, Gloucester City NJ sent a care package over to one of their former employees 1st Lt. Neil Bartkowski (holding the shirt), from Medford, NJ, who is currently stationed in Iraq. In return, he was kind enough to give us some free advertising while over there. Neil worked for Barron\’s for about two years during school breaks and summer time. He is scheduled to come home in September.

All the best Neil! Thank you for keeping us safe, from your friends at Barron’s Iron Works. 

PHILLIPS, James L., Jr. On July 25, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Of Gloucester City, formerly of the Cramer Hill section of Camden. NJ, age 56 years. Beloved husband for 26 years of Deborah K. (nee Lee). Loving father of Heather, Jamie and Kyle Phillips all at home, and Joann Reader of CT, and James Phillips of Pennsauken. He was the dear son of Ethel Phillips (nee Trout) and grand-father of 5 grandchildren. He was the dear brother of William Phillips (Dorothy) of Brooklawn, Debra Phillips (Chuck) of Pennsauken and Sandra Phillips of FL. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was an avid Classic Car enthusiast, who loving working on the cars, and going to Car Shows and Swap Meets. He was also a long time employee of DMC Mfg. in Pennsauken.

Louise E. Haist

Kenneth Keller

KELLER,Kenneth Of Stratford, NJ formerly of Gloucester City, NJ. Went on to his eternal home to be with Jesus on July 24, 2009, at the age of 51. Loving son of the late Russell and Irene Keller.

Dear brother of Angel Falkenstein, Russell Keller, Sharon DeCord and Lisa Markiewicz. Uncle of the late Michelle Massaro, Jessie Parker, Adam Markiewicz, and Madison Parker. Brother-in-law of Adam Markiewicz, Frank DeCord, and Michael Falkenstein. Also survived by dear relatives and many friends.

Ken\’s family will be having a private Memorial Service.

On Monday, July 13, Hillsboro R-3 Little League’s Challenger Division, for physically and mentally disabled children, and a team from the Protect Our Nation’s Youth (PONY) League Champions program, played a one-inning game in right field at Busch Stadium.

Each player had one at-bat and played half of an inning in the field during the one-inning game. There were 14 players per team, and each team had a manager, two coaches and several \”buddies\” to assist the players with their trip around the bases, and play in the field.

With its slogan \”The next best thing to being there,\” Internet webcasting company Youth Sports Live (YSL) Broadcasting Network, has agreed to provide on-line video coverage of many games at all five Little League Baseball Region Tournaments in the United States, several non-game events at the annual Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 21-30, and most games from several other World Series Tournaments in baseball and softball. The only games not being webcast are those covered by previous agreements with ESPN.

This agreement makes Youth Sports Live the official webcasting partner of Little League Baseball and Softball, and will provide webcasting services for local league play, as well as all-star tournaments.

\”Having the Little League games available for people to experience and enjoy over the internet is the latest step in our efforts to broaden our program’s exposure,\” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. \”It’s wonderful to have the chance to highlight other aspects of our World Series events, but more importantly this relationship with Youth Sports

Gloria is a graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1966.

In her spare time, Ritchie enjoys reading, writing, and traveling. However, what she enjoys the most is spending time with her children and grandchildren.

John is the grandson of Ernest Ritchie who was mayor of Gloucester City many years ago.

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The banner headlines about the arrest of the 44 suspects made the front page of newspapers around the world. Most New Jersey residents are no longer shocked by this type of embarrassing news. A month doesn’t go by without reading about a local or state legislator being hauled off to jail for some kind of crime.

This past Friday former State Senator Wayne Bryant (Democrat, District 5) appeared in U.S. District Court in Camden to hear his sentence. In 2008 a jury found the 61-year-old Lawnside resident guilty of 12 corruption charges.

One day Bill didn\’t show up. Sam didn\’t think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something. 

But after Bill hadn\’t shown up for a week or so, Sam really got worried. However, since the only time they ever got together was at the park, Sam didn\’t know where Bill lived, so he was unable to find out what had happened to him. 

A month had passed, and Sam figured he had seen the last of Bill. But one day,Sam approached the park and — lo and behold! — there sat Bill! Sam was very excited and happy to see him and told him so. Then he said, \’For crying out loud Bill, what in the world happened to you?\’ 

Bill replied, \’I\’ve been in jail.\’ 

\’Jail?\’ cried Sam. \’What in the world for?\’ 

\’Well,\’ Bill said, \’you know Mary, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop where I sometime go?\’ 

\’Yeah,\’ said Sam, \’I remember her. What about her?\’ 

\’Well, one day she filed rape charges against me; and, at 89 years old, I was so proud that when I got into court I pled \’guilty.\’ 

\’The damn judge gave me 30 days for perjury.\’