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NJ News Commons: STATE SUES J&J SUBSIDIARY OVER OPIOID MARKETING

A lawsuit filed Tuesday by state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal alleges that Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, deceived prescribers and the public about the nature of opioid-based medications, downplayed the dangers involved, and put communities at risk. The suit also claims the company deliberately sought to expand the opioid market by targeting elderly individuals, without proper concern for their safety, in an effort to increase its bottom line. The state has spent more than $13 million on claims for these medications for public employees and Medicaid patients, officials said. (NJ Spotlight)

SENATE GRILLS PAUL MATEY, FORMER LAWYER FOR CHRISTIE The Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats grilled federal appeals court nominee Paul Matey on Tuesday. Matey, who is being considered for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, worked under Chris Christie when he was governor. He was challenged to account for the George Washington Bridge lane closures and other scandals in a preview of what Christie himself may face if he is nominated for attorney general. Sen. Cory Booker also asked questions about Newark's University Hospital, where Matey served as general counsel from 2015 through 2018 after leaving the governor's office. (North Jersey Herald)

COOPER HEALTH RAISING MINIMUM WAGE TO $15 AN HOUR

Jack DuFresne, of Bellmawr; Sheet Metal Union Local 19; Member of Square Circle & Moore Club

 

John "Jack" DuFresne

June 15, 1977 - November 11, 2018

 

 

John “Jack” DuFresne, on November 11, 2018, of Bellmawr, formerly of S. Phila. Age 41.

Beloved husband of Ada (nee Guzman). Devoted father of Alexander, Aidan and Alana. Loving son of Eileen (nee Esposito) and the late Jack DuFresne. Dear brother of Heather Spangler (Jimmy), Ray DuFresne (Chrissie) and Dominic DuFresne (Monica). Uncle of Amber, Crystal, Ray-Ray, Ari and Jax. Son-in-law of Gloria Cabrera. Brother-in-law of Ray Santiago. Also survived by many other loving family members.

Coast Guard enforces striped bass laws in Mid-Atlantic

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson 

U.S. Coast Guard District 5 PADET Atlantic City

Petty Officer 1st Class Sherman Baldwin, a member of Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light inspects the catch aboard a commercial fishing boat off the coast of Barnegat Light New Jersey, Nov. 7, 2018.

Coast Guard members inspected recreational and commercial vessels for compliance with fishing regulations as well as to identify safety issues to help ensure safer boating, fishing or sports recreation.

BARNEGAT LIGHT NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--As anglers head out for Atlantic striped bass across New Jersey and Delaware, the Coast Guard is increasing their presence on the water to enforce laws pertaining to fish and guard against illegal poaching.

ACES First Thanksgiving Food Bank Give-Away on Thursday, Nov. 15; Brooklawn Residents Invited

Some of the students involved with raising money for the school's first Thanksgiving Food Bank pose with the food they purchased. (photo provided)

BROOKLAWN, NJ (November 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Students from the Alice Costello Elementary School, raised hundreds of dollars during the month of October for the school's first ever Thanksgiving Food Bank.

 

Youth Firearm Hunt Saturday, November 17

TRENTON, NJ (November 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--This Saturday, November 17, is New Jersey's Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Day giving youth hunters an opportunity to harvest a deer prior to the opening of the regular firearm hunting seasons. The hunt is an extension of the Six-day Firearm Season so no special season deer permit is required, and antler point and "antlerless deer first" requirements do NOT apply.

NJ State Police Seek Public's Assistance with Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in Camden City

 

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Interstate 676

 

Camden City, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two vehicles involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Crystal Kelley, 46, of Princeton, N.J.

On Monday, November 12, at approximately 4:44 a.m., Kelley was operating a GMC Terrain northbound on I-676 in Camden City, Camden County when she was involved in a crash that left her vehicle disabled in the left lane against the concrete median barrier. Kelley and her 13-year-old son exited the vehicle, climbed over the median barrier, and proceeded to walk across the northbound lanes of I-676.

State Police Charge Shamong Township Woman Found with 44 Deceased Dogs in Home

130 Additional Dogs Found Living in Inhumane Conditions

Donna Roberts

 

Shamong Township, N.J. (November 14, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Donna Roberts, 65, from Shamong Township, N.J., for keeping more than 100 dogs in deplorable and inhumane conditions in and around her home on Oakshade Road.

Philly Happenings and Events

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Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross kicks off November 19 at 5:30pm!

Center City District has once again partnered with 6abc to bring City Hall to life with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This dynamic and colorful sound and light show will be projected nightly onto the west façade of Philadelphia’s historic City Hall and synchronized with classic holiday music. Shows will run every half hour on opening night, weekends and daily from December 21-January 1 and once an hour on the half hour during week days through December 20.

Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street, 215.440.5500, DilworthPark.org

DRPA PARTICIPANT IN NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT RESPONSE AWARENESS WEEK

Campaign goal is to raise awareness about the dangers emergency responders face every day

The Delaware River Port Authority, in coordination with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), is joining forces with several other transportation agencies to participate in National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week. 

ATLANTIC CITY MAN CONVICTED OF ARMED ROBBERY

MAYS LANDING- An Atlantic City man was convicted on Wednesday after a three day trial in connection to an armed robbery in Atlantic City, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. 

Maurice Treakle, 47, (photo) was convicted of the following charges:

• First degree Robbery
• Third degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
• Fourth degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

Home Country: Getting Lost in the Woods

  image courtesy of IMGFlip

Where are you? I near that big tree with the leaves!

 

Slim Randles | CNBNewsnet

  

  I was recently invited to join Bob Milford, manager of the prestigious Diamond W Ranch, on a drive-around tour of the place. It’s a huge, private ranch, with tiny ex- logging roads winding around through 13,000 acres of pine trees and rocks. A real paradise.

  But I was horrified to see wooden street signs nailed to trees wherever two of these old logging trails came together.

  “Oh no,” I said, out loud.

  “What’s the matter?” Bob asked.

  “I see you’re planning a subdivision here.”

RAIN- A Tribute to The Beatles in Atlantic City on November 17th to Benefit Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health

 

 

ATLANTIC CITY NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles presented by The B.A.C. Cancer Transportation Fund will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by bringing its Broadway show to Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Resort and Casino on Saturday, November 17. One hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and cancer research in Philadelphia.

Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Prepared for Emergencies

 

(Lindenwold, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-– Camden County is now equipped with a state-of-the-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer that will be available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that need assistance sheltering pets.

FACE OF DEFENSE: Quadruplets (Plus 1) Join Up

 

NOV. 11, 2018 | BY KATIE LANGE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

 

Siblings often follow in each other’s footsteps, but you don’t often see a clan of family members joining the military at the same time – especially when there are five of them who are the same age. 

 

The Lees family of Ada, Michigan, is different. Their 18-year-old quadruplets all joined up together after high school graduation this spring, and here’s the thing – there’s one more 18-year-old in the family who enlisted.

You see, it’s a bit complicated. 

Freeholder Board, Atlantic City Electric and Red Cross Prepared for Winter Emergencies

 

 

Lindenwold, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – Camden County, Atlantic City Electric and the American Red Cross are ready for the upcoming winter storm season and they want county residents to be prepared as well.

West Deptford PD Crime Log Oct. 12 - Oct. 31

 

Arrests:

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On 10.12.2018, Michael J. Tartaglia, 39, of Gibbstown was arrested on Parkville Station Road for hindering apprehension. He was released pending further court action.

On 10.12.2018, Michael A. Schiazza, 35, of Blackwood was arrested for aggravated assault (two counts), simple assault, and a burglary that occurred on Asbury Avenue. He was lodged in the Camden County Correctional Facility.

Gloucester County Caregivers Honored

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(Deptford, NJ)(November 2018)(CNBNewsnet) -- Gloucester County Senior Services hosted the annual Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon at Auletto Caterers in Deptford. Freeholder Heather Simmons gave the welcome remarks at the event.

Samaritan’s Tree of Life Ceremonies for Communities To Remember Your Loved Ones

 

Marlton, N.J. –The community is invited to a special annual tradition.  Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presents its Tree of Life ceremonies at five area locations. The moving ceremonies serve as an opportune place to gather family and friends to remember loved ones.

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: Philadelphia Inquirer Article is Seriously Flawed

To the Philadelphia Catholic community:

Dear friends,

Every once in awhile a story circulates in the press that requires a response.  That is my purpose here.

Many of you may have seen the article in the November 12 Philadelphia Inquirerfocusing on Stephen Szutenbach, a former Denver seminarian, and his adult sexual encounters with Kent Drotar.  Father Drotar was vice rector of Denver's St. John Vianney Seminary for a time during my tenure as Archbishop of Denver.  If you haven't read the Inquirer story, I encourage you to do so:

5 Cases of Ocean County Measles Outbreak

The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents that 5 additional cases of measles — a highly contagious disease — have been confirmed in Ocean County.  This brings the total to 11 confirmed cases. These individuals could have exposed others to the infection while in Ocean County on November 1.

Anyone who visited the following locations may have been exposed to measles: