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Gloucester City PD Kept Busy with House Fires, Stolen Autos, Traffic Accidents, OD’s, Et Cetera

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 22, 2019)—The Gloucester City Police Department were busy this past week with multiple crimes which are listed below in the weekly crime report.

3/15 (8:09 am)​​A resident of Blackwood reported sometime overnight, his work truck was burglarized while parked in the unit block of S. Railroad Avenue.  Tools were reported stolen and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Saint Katharine Drexel: The Holy Heiress’s

Saint Katharine Drexel

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA--The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the presentation of “Saint Katharine Drexel: The Holy Heiress,” a 30-minute documentary on the life and work of Saint Katharine Drexel, to air at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, on 6abc.  The program is a special presentation of 6abc’s FYI Philly.   Encore presentations of the documentary will air at 1:00 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, March 31.

Tyson Foods Recalling 69,000 lbs of Chicken Strips

 

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2019 – Tyson Foods, Inc., a Rogers, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

March 24 is World TB Day

U.S. theme for World TB Day 2019 is “It’s Time”

 

With the rate of active tuberculosis (TB) continuing to decline nationally, New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal applauds public health workers for their efforts in preventing the disease and its spread. Through ongoing public education and vigilance, New Jersey will be able to continue its progress against this public health threat.

“Last year, 291 New Jersey residents were diagnosed with active TB. This represents a 70 percent decrease in cases since TB peaked in New Jersey in 1992, when there were 984 cases,” Commissioner Elnahal said. “We are continuing our collaboration with physicians, hospitals, researchers and clinics to achieve the goal of eliminating TB in our lifetime.”

NJ NEWS COMMONS: NJ TAXES ON THE RISE? 7 THINGS WE ARE PAYING MORE FOR

This summary serves as a backdrop for the rising cost of living in our state. The list includes most major taxes and fees enacted in New Jersey since 2016: gas, millionaires, corporations, the sharing economy, vaping, online retailers, guns and ammunition, and storm water runoff (the "rain tax"). (Asbury Park Press)

HOUSING ISSUES MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON HEALTH RANKINGS In New Jersey, almost one in five families use over half of what they earn to pay for housing — and what's left over often isn't enough to cover essentials that contribute to a healthy life, according to the just-released County Health Rankings report (covered in yesterday's newsletter). This disproportionately impacts communities of color: at least one in four Black and Latinx families in New Jersey "face a particularly high burden," Lilo H. Stainton reports (via data from 2013 to 2017), whereas for white families, it's 15 percent. (NJ Spotlight)

IN TRENTON, TESTIMONIES CALL FOR LIQUOR LAW REFORM

Brooklawn Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Registration March 27

gloucestercitynews.net  | March 11, 2019 to March 25, 2019

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Atlantic Sturgeon Research in Delaware Bay Continues in 2019

 

On March 13, 2019, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division) deployed acoustic receivers in the Delaware Bay to track migration patterns of Atlantic sturgeon. For an eighth year, 19 receivers have been set in water depths generally less than 20 feet. Those fishing in inshore waters may encounter white buoys marked "NJDEP Research".

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Spring Means Warming Waters

Maryland Fishing Report – March 20

by Keith Lockwood

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

Matt Sell and his son Lucas recently enjoyed fishing for walleye together on the upper Potomac River. Photo by John Mullican

It’s the first full day of spring — winter is losing its grip on the Maryland landscape and warmer weather is tangible. The honking of migrant Canada Geese has been replaced by the chirping of ospreys, heralding a changing of the guard. Although the Western Maryland counties may be the last to give up to winter’s grip, those living there are using it to the last to enjoy family fun while enjoying the outdoors.

 

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Forecast Summary: March 20-26

Largest Cocaine Seizure in 21 Years for CBP Area Port of Philadelphia

CBP and HSI led Multi-Agency Seaport Operation Nets more than Half-Ton of Cocaine

PHILADELPHIA (March 22, 2019)– A multi-agency examination of imported shipping containers at the Philadelphia seaport netted 1,185 pounds of cocaine Tuesday.

This multi-agency team was led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and consisted of partner agencies Homeland Security Joint Task Force-East, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Investigative Service, Philadelphia Police Department, Delaware State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Nether Providence Police Department, the Office of the Attorney General Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, and the DEA’s Philadelphia Division.

Peter Rosky Joins Meeker Sharkey & Hurley

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 19, 2019 – Meeker Sharkey & Hurley has appointed Peter Rosky as Senior Vice President, Practice Leader, Employee Benefits to lead the insurance agency’s team of employee benefits professionals.

Saint Mary's Pastor Urges Public to Donate to Gloucester Catholic's Philanthropy Week (Watch)

 

Monsignor Hodge Philanthropy Week Message from Gus Ostrum on Vimeo.

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Gloucester Catholic High School

Rams Alumni

Gloucester City

gloucestercitynews.net | March 22, 2019

 

 

CNB Hunting/Fishing Delaware: Upstate trout season to open April 6

 

New starting time on opening day of 7 a.m.; most trout streams closed to fishing two weeks before opening day

DOVER (March 20, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s spring upstate trout season will open at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 6, which is 30 minutes earlier than previous seasons. Following the 7 a.m. start on opening day, trout fishing in these New Castle County streams is permitted one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset.

Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Nearly $78,000 from Elderly Relative with Dementia

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (“OIFP”) announced that a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to three years in state prison for stealing nearly $78,000 from an elderly relative who suffers from dementia and resides in a long-term care facility in Warren County, New Jersey.

FBI: Unearthing Stories for 20 Years at the ‘Body Farm’

gloucestercitynews.net | March 22, 2019

The FBI investigators in protective gloves, boots, and coveralls weren’t quite sure what they would find behind the padlocked chain-link fence on a wooded hillside in Tennessee, except that there would be lots of dead bodies.

The special agents and analysts were students in the FBI Laboratory’s Recovery of Human Remains course, held in March every year by the Forensic Anthropology Center at the Anthropology Research Facility in Knoxville. The outdoor site—popularly known as the “Body Farm”—consists of 2.5 shady acres where human donors are buried, partially covered, or left out in the elements so forensic anthropologists can study how bodies break down and decompose under different conditions. The research facility was established in 1981 with the first body donor. The FBI Laboratory began sending personnel to the Body Farm two decades ago to better understand the intricacies of investigating outdoor crime scenes.

Points to consider while hiring a Brampton Criminal Lawyer

 

(March 22,2019)--If you are stuck in a criminal case and willing to hire a lawyer then it is important to consider some points first. Choosing a good criminal lawyer is always a challenging job and it takes a lot of things to consider. While hiring the Brampton Criminal Lawyer, it is important to know that he is rightful and good enough for your case or not. In order to help you out, here we have given some of the important steps that you must know while choosing the Brampton Criminal Lawyer. So let's get started.

Points to consider while hiring a Brampton Criminal Lawyer

Hire a professional and experienced a lawyer

Always remember that only hiring a criminal lawyer is not helpful. Your lawyer must be a professional and experienced in the specialized area. There are many areas in which the lawyers get specialization like family law, criminal law, civil law, and several others. Hence it is very important to hire the lawyer having experience and knowledge regarding your case.

Qualification is important

Delran Woman Sentenced for Accidentally Smothering Infant Son

Melissa Johnson

 

DELRAN, NJ (March 21, 2019)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Delran woman who fatally smothered her infant son after consuming a large amount of alcohol was sentenced today to four years in New Jersey state prison.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Melissa Johnson, 39, pled guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree) in exchange for the sentence, which was handed down by the Hon. Philip E. Haines, J.S.C.

The Need For Dentists in Winnipeg: An Introduction To Dentistry

 

(March 22, 2019)--Dentistry can be called one of the most famous fields of medicine, and quite certainly one that has managed to grow famous all over the world for just how useful it is to the people of the world. In fact, Dentistry has also undoubtedly become one of the most wanted types of services in countries, states and cities all over the world, as thousands of people are seeking the very best Dentist they can find for both trustworthy and reliable Dentistry services.  Speaking of Dentistry services and procedures, there are many types of Dentistry procedures and services, just about all of which are quite popular and wanted throughout the world. If you have developed any sort of Dental Problems, the best solution is to visit a good Dentist Winnipeg.

Root Canals: Quite Important

Root Canal can be called one of the most important types of Dental procedures there are, and has over time became something quite demanded throughout the world, since it is also serves to be one of the most common types of Dental procedures. The reason for this is that Root Canals provide a very large range of benefits and advantages to those who have the procedure done.

For an example, one of the most well known benefits of the procedure is that it cleans out all of the impurities, dirt, bacteria and other harmful substances in your mouth, since the Root Canal procedures includes a full cleansing of the mouth and all of its different cavities. Thus, one can clearly see why Root Canals have risen to the very top of the Dentistry field to be one of the most required and wanted types of Dental Procedures and Services.

Dental Cavities: Damage Over Time

Delaware's Recycling Program offering compost bins for sale online at discount price

 

DOVER (March 21, 2019) – DNREC’s Recycling Program within the Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances is offering compost bins that can be pre-ordered online at a discount price of $50, half the retail price of the bins. The bins must be picked up by the purchaser at any of three locations: Dover, Lewes, and Delaware City.

Locations, dates and times for pick up for the discounted compost bins are:

DEP adopts strictest standard for PFOAs and PFAs in the nation

 

The NJDEP has published interim standards for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). These chemicals were used in products ranging from Teflon pans to stain-resistant clothing to firefighting foams. Many sites in New Jersey such as the Naval Aire Station at Willow Grove and the NJ Joint Base McGuire- Dix Lakehurst used firefighting foams and have prevalent contamination of PFAS there.

Man Sentenced for Stealing 28 Computers from New Jersey Schools Development Authority

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Monmouth County man was sentenced today for stealing 28 computers from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority while working for the state authority as a temporary employee.