Sunday, May 19, 2013
Want to help Delran on its patch to Sustainable Jersey certification?
Delran is looking for volunteers to join its "Green Team" to assist the township on its path to becoming more sustainable. Township council approved a resolution in April to join Sustainable Jersey, a certification program for Garden State municipalities that want to "go green, save money and take steps to sustain quality-of-life over the long term," according to the organization's website. "A few months ago, council was approached by Bill Curzie, a resident and former Delran Environmental Commission Chair, about joining," said Councilwoman Lona Pangia. "He invited council to a regional meeting ... As soon as we saw the initiatives that other towns in the region were taking on and accomplishing, we understood and were energized to start …
The third annual Historic Riverton Criterium is just a few weeks away.
Mark your calendars now: One of Riverton's best spectating events returns in a few weeks, with the third annual Historic Riverton Criterium set for Sunday, June 9. Organizer Carlos Rogers, a resident of the borough, said the criterium—a closed-course, high-speed bicycle race—has gotten bigger, and consequently, better, each year. This year, Rogers is bringing in two food trucks—Cupcakes2GoGo and Mary's Mobile Meals—to help feed the hundreds of spectators expected for the event. There'll also be live music from the Package Goods Orchestra, a children's race (for kids 8-10 years old), a bike raffle and more. "I'm trying to make it as professional as possible," Rogers said, "so I can put out a good product for not only the riders, but also …
Alex Cabrera failed to appear in state Superior Court in Mount Holly, authorities said.
Alex E. Cabrera, 24, of Maple Shade, is wanted by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant. Cabrera failed to appear in state Superior Court in Mount Holly on charges of violation of probation, authorities said. His last known address was on Laurelton Avenue in Maple Shade. He also may have resided on Woodlawn Avenue in Maple Shade. Cabrera is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone who knows Cabrera’s whereabouts should not attempt to apprehend him. Instead, contact the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department Warrant Unit Tipline at 609-265-5943. Callers may remain anonymous.
Canine couples don their tiaras and tails for a 'prom' at Best Friends Pet Care.
Other top stories include a Newark High School student shot and killed on his way home from school and a man busted on pot-growing charges after he called police to report his wife's death.
A homeless hitchhiker who gained internet fame earlier this year was arrested at a Philadelphia bus station and charged with the murder of a Clark lawyer last Sunday. Englewood police are stepping up their presence at a public senior housing complex after complaints led authorities to arrest two residents on drug and prostitution charges, authorities said. An 18-year-old Newark High School student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon minutes after leaving school grounds, officials said. A Rockaway Township man was charged with maintaining a drug production facility Tuesday when he called police to his Sanders Road home after finding his wife dead inside, authorities said A Delaware man has been arrested and charged in connection with a…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
A sure sign of the cicadas' coming—emergence tunnels—are spotted around New Jersey.
Also this week, the mother from 'How I Met Your Mother' is a South Jersey native, Cinnaminson High School suffered through multiple bomb threats and a small-town band gets a big-time opportunity.
These stories topped the news this week on our South Jersey Patch sites—Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford. Lori Stilley admitted she faked terminal cancer for months, accepting thousands of dollars in cash, free meals and even a free wedding. Police arrested Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation “Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker” on YouTube and Facebook, for allegedly killing a 73-year-old. The capture came with an assist from Haddonfield police. Students and staff at Baker Elementary School held Sean Fischel Day Friday, to honor the memory of the 7-year-old who died of an autoimmune disorder in January. A two-year battle for…
Angela Grodanz gets help from the community in her efforts to bolster breast cancer research.
Also, a Delran woman admits to faking cancer for months and Cinnaminson School District honors students and staff.
Cinnaminson School Superintendent Salvatore Illuzzi says the school district is offering a 'substantial cash reward' for information leading to an arrest. The Broad Street restaurant, the creation of a trio of Stephen Starr alumni, opened last fall. Lori Stilley admitted she faked terminal cancer for months, accepting thousands of dollars in cash, free meals and even a free wedding. The school board handed out awards for Teacher of the Year and the annual Achievement Awards. The district will recognize student achievement at next month's meeting. The stretch of highway running through Burlington County has been named one of the state's deadliest for pedestrians the last five years. Cinnaminson High School held its annual People's Choice …
Cinnaminson School Superintendent Salvatore Illuzzi says the school district is offering a 'substantial cash reward' for information leading to an arrest.
UPDATE: Cinnaminson Public Safety Director Mickey King said police have a number of leads following Tuesday's second bomb scare at the high school, but could not provide specific details of the investigation, since it's ongoing. He said the operations carried out at the school both Monday and Tuesday, and the communication between the police department and the district, have gone smoothly. "The system works very well," he told the school board during its Tuesday night meeting. High school principal Darlene Llewellyn said students were receptive during an assembly held Tuesday afternoon following the second bomb scare. "Their reaction was great. You could've heard a pin drop in the entire auditorium," she said. "That's always a sign of a …
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matt dougherty
7:45 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
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