Saturday, May 18, 2013
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…
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 …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Also this week, a case of two missing siblings ends well, a new Whole Foods moves another step closer, police pay tribute to their fallen brothers and more.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Also, township committee tries to debunk rumors about redevelopment and a Shamong man is formally indicted for murder in the death of a 1-year-old.
Cinnaminson firefighter Chris Ricciuti passed away recently after giving 20 years to the department. The township once again tried to dispel the rumor that it planned to use eminent to drive out existing businesses on Route 130. Where was Cinnaminson ranked in South Jersey Magazine's list of the top towns in the area? A grand jury indicted Steven Donaldson in connection with the death of 1-year-old Claudia Nunes in Cinnaminson earlier this year, according to authorities. The township is still seeking vendors for its new farmers market, which opens next month. 'It gives me comfort knowing they'll always remember,' says the son of an officer killed in the line of duty. The contract went to Cinnaminson-based Networks Plus, which offered the …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Also this week, a case of two missing siblings ends well, a new Whole Foods moves another step closer, police pay tribute to their fallen brothers and more.
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. A social media tsunami rose up to connect Fowler, a 2011 Collingswood High School graduate, who entered hospice care Wednesday, with her favorite musician, singer Kellin Quinn. “He gave 20 years of his life to the community,” says Cinnaminson Fire Chief Bill Kramer. The public fallout from a sewage spill near Haddonfield's Wedgewood Swim Club spread this week, much like the feces and toilet paper that flowed from a pipe. Lee Giordano confirmed suspicions he has Brianna Giordano, 5, and Lee Giordano Jr., 2, but told authorities he didn't break any laws…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Also, find out what Cinnaminson business owners are doing to address their concerns over Route 130 redevelopment and which restaurant is celebrating 20 years in business.
Cinnaminson Police are searching for the man who robbed a woman Tuesday outside of a tanning salon. The vacant former auto dealership came down recently, but Cinnaminson Mayor Ben Young says they haven't heard from the developer since last fall. "We're a group of people just looking to defend their livelihoods," says Cinnaminson Riggins owner John Feghali. Cinnaminson Township Committee plans to vote on the contract at its Monday meeting. The Cinnaminson Home and School Association is fundraising for the annual Project Graduation party for high school seniors. Find out how you can help. Michael Shelton admitted Monday to collecting more than $200,000 in Social Security payments issued in the name of his deceased father. "A lot of my …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Also this week in South Jersey, an alleged antifreeze killer is indicted, a woman is searching for her long lost classmates and we let you know when local farmers markets open.
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. A Gloucester County grand jury formally charges Anne Castagna, who prosecutors say killed her grandmother-in-law Mary Groatman with antifreeze. It all seemed like a lockdown drill to Cherry Hill East students, until that lockdown turned into an evacuation past police and bomb-sniffing dogs, after a threatening message was left in a bathroom at the high school. That question met with some incredulousness from Collingswood’s commissioner candidates when it was posed to them at the April 30 debate. But is it in Collingswood’s future? Officer Joseph …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Also, find out what the Democratic candidate for Cinnaminson Township Committee stands for and what youth program the police department is offering again this summer.
Man Tried to Lure Boys in Palmyra, Police Say Pamyra Police say the individual was driving a dark blue Nissan SUV. One business owner says he feels 'insecure' as a result of the planning board's decision, despite assurances that the redevelopment designation could be a positive for existing businesses. Matthew Paterno, the Democratic candidate for Cinnaminson Township Committee, vows to do more than just smile for the cameras if elected. Jacob Adirato failed to appear in state Superior Court in Mount Holly on forgery charges, authorities said. Cinnaminson Police Department will run its second middle school police academy this summer Skip the Saturday circus at the grocery store—check out these area farmers markets for fresh, local produce…
Friday, April 26, 2013
Also this week in South Jersey, a son allegedly stabs his dad in the neck, Broad Street runners prepare to don 'red sox' and Cherry Hill finally has a miles-long, unbroken streak of cherry blossom trees.
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. Alon Adams reportedly phoned in six reports of bombs and shootings throughout Camden on Thursday, emptying buildings while police searched for explosives. The cherry trees are exploding pink along Chapel Avenue, and for the first time in four decades, there isn’t anything but cherries for a two-mile stretch. What do the heads of El Sitio, Blackbird, Sapori and Nunzio's Ristorante Rustico think about being named to Best Chefs America? A 20-year-old Moorestown man faces up to 10 years in state prison after allegedly stabbing his father in the neck …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Miss a story this week? We've got you covered—from how the school district spent taxpayer money to news on red-light cameras (hint: don't hold your breath).
'I'm happy I'm alive,' said class of 2012 grad Michael Atkinson. The state's Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending is out. Find out how the district has been using your money, including why per pupil spending spiked last year. Cinnaminson had been near the top of the list. But Mayor Ben Young says safety along Route 130 is still a priority for the township. Volunteers stepped up last month to spruce up the Memorial Park hockey rink—now it's the township's turn. Also, township committee provides a progress report on Memorial Park improvements and addresses parking concerns at Cinnaminson Harbor. Following an attack on the Boston Marathon finish, Mayor Michael Nutter vows to step up security for the May 5 race. How much will the township …
Ross Chatham
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