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Philadelphia CBP Discovers Over ONE lb of Ecstasy in 3 International Parcels

2021-04-24T13:00:00-04:00

CBP officers seized 565 grams of ecstasy tablets. PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered more than one pound of ecstasy in three international parcels on April 10. CBP officers discovered the pills in three shipments that arrived from separate addresses in The Netherlands. A field test of the pills proved positive for the properties of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphatemine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy or molly. The three shipments weighed a combined 565.2 grams or one pound, four ounces. The shipments were destined to addresses in Crawford and Chester Counties in Pennsylvania and to Hillsborough County, Florida. CBP officers seized the ecstasy. Investigations continue. “Customs and Border Protection officers remain steadfast in our commitment to intercepting illicit and dangerous drugs that are shipped...

Looking for a Loving Home: Xena, Female Siberian Husky/Mixed

2021-04-24T12:30:00-04:00

Adult Female Siberian Husky / Mixed Meet Xena! An owner surrender, Xena is looking for her loving, forever home. She knows to sit, paw, and is great on a leash. Please no homes with small animals or cats. Interested in adopting Xena? Visit www.huskyhouse.org today to fill out an application. Up to date with vaccinations Not good with cats! Available 04/12/2021 Birth Date 04/14/2015 (may not be exact) Fill out an Application Stay updated © Husky House Inc. All Rights Reserved 2015 Find us here 391 Route 34 Matawan, New Jersey hh.applicationreviewboard@gmail.com

New Jersey Sierra Club Opposes Colliers Mills Land Swap

2021-04-24T12:00:00-04:00

The New Jersey Sierra Club has submitted comments to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency’s proposed land swap with the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club (attached). The proposal is to transfer approximately 43.05 acres of land that the DEP owns in Jackson Township exchange for approximately 86.8 acres of land owned by the Club in Upper Freehold Township. “This is a bad deal for New Jersey and open space. The state is giving away to the Central Jersey Rifle Club that they have already polluted in exchange for a less valuable property. The gun club has already polluted this land, and now they want to take ownership so that they don’t have to be responsible for cleaning it up. What’s...

Churches Turn to Supreme Court as...

2021-04-24T11:30:00-04:00

..Federal Courts Uphold COVID Worship Bans Religious liberties, public health deadlocked over COVID-19 bans Although the Bible commands singing to the Lord, public health officials say it’s an activity that spreads COVID-19, leaving churches in conflict with government limits on public gatherings. Several California pastors have filed lawsuits for what they see as intrusions on the free exercise of religion, but federal courts aren’t taking any chances. A federal appellate court even thwarted a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the name of curbing coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals became a thorn in the side of Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry in Pasadena when it ruled against allowing worshipers to return to church even though SCOTUS had lifted...

College Baseball: Ryan Murphy Hits Two Home Runs to Lead Rowan Over TCNJ

2021-04-24T11:28:00-04:00

EWING, NJ - Ryan Murphy (Reading, PA/Wilson) hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and Jared Marks drove in the go-ahead runs, to lead #17 Rowan to a 10-5 come-from-behind win at TCNJ in NJAC action today as the Profs improve to 13-3 and 11-1 in the conference. Murphy went 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBI and two runs scored, and now has a team-high six homers on the season. Rowan had to rally from a 5-1 deficit in the contest as TCNJ (5-12; 4-8) built up that advantage after three innings. The Profs started the comeback in the fourth as Murphy hit a solo homer and scored another in the fifth when Ryan McIsaac tripled to bring in Jared Marks, who had...

Vineland Teen Named as Finalists

2021-04-24T11:00:00-04:00

in Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition Millburn, NJ — A local teen has earned recognition for her original substance use prevention song created for the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. The music competition’s virtual Prevention Concert will be held as an audio show on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com ) on May 7th at 5:30 p.m.’ and the winners to be announced live on air on 95.9 WRAT immediately following concert. Moesharlynn Torto of Vineland High School South is a finalist in the statewide program, which challenges high school students to create...

How Much Did Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Other States Spend on Gambling

2021-04-24T10:00:00-04:00

Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square The 465 commercial casinos operating in the United States at the end of 2019 reported a combined revenue of $43.6 billion -- an all-time high. Gambling in the United States is by no means limited to casinos, either. All but six states had lottery games in 2019, and lottery ticket sales totalled $81.6 billion that year. Between both lotteries and commercial casinos, Americans and tourists spent $125.2 billion on gambling in 2019 -- or about $491 for every adult in the country. Of course, gambling laws, which can restrict gambling opportunities, vary by state, as does interest in gambling. And residents of some states spend far more on lottery tickets and at casinos than others. There...

New Members Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

2021-04-24T09:30:00-04:00

BATON ROUGE, LA (04/23/2021)-- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Andrea Santiago of Beverly (08010) at Kean University John Raue of Chesterfield (08515) at Kean University Morgan LePore of Mount Laurel (08054) at Kean University Alexis Lang of Voorhees (08043) at Kean University Kathleen Miller of Haddon Heights (08035) at Marymount University Kayla Barnes of Lumberton (08048) at Marymount University Tia Mayo of Woodbury (08096) at Duquesne University They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top...

WEEKLY WASTEBASKET: EARTH DAY Posting Positive Possibilities on

2021-04-24T09:00:00-04:00

Climate Real solutions for the climate and taxpayers Happy Earth Day! In our last Wastebasket, we delved into how past U.S. policy missteps have failed to achieve climate results – while wasting taxpayer dollars to boot. Ever the budget (and policy) optimists, this week we turn to positing positive possibilities. In preparation for President Biden’s 40-nation Climate Summit beginning today, we have five recommendations on how Washington can steer climate policy in the right direction. Because climate change is real, it’s costly, and it’s solvable. For upcoming budget, infrastructure, climate, and other discussions to achieve real, long-term results, taxpayers must be in the driver’s seat. But first, we should give this Congress and the president two thumbs up. From day one, they’ve acknowledged that a...

Cincinnati CBP Seizes 106 Pounds of Illegal Ketamine

2021-04-24T08:30:00-04:00

Release Date: April 20, 2021 CINCINNATI—Since April 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati have seized ten shipments containing a total of over 106 pounds of smuggled ketamine. The shipments were coming from locations throughout Europe and Africa and were destined to addresses across the United States. During routine inspections, officers decided to take a closer look at multiple shipments containing décor, clothing, spices, and protein powder, among other articles. After testing bottles of nutritional supplements, unknown liquids, and bath salts with a handheld chemical analyzer, officers discovered liquid or powder ketamine in all of the products. The cumulative value of the ketamine was $704,270. Like many anesthetics, ketamine has legitimate medical uses, but can be abused for its hallucinogenic and sedating...

Sunday Mass for Persons with Disabilities

2021-04-24T08:00:00-04:00

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities. It is offered for the intention of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, their families, friends, and caregivers. Sunday, April 25, 2021 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 This celebration of the Eucharist seeks to embody the words of Pope Francis, “I pray that each person may feel God’s paternal gaze which affirms their full dignity and the unconditional value of their life.” Saint Christopher Parish Schola will be present to provide the liturgical music. At the conclusion of Mass, Archbishop Pérez will present the One Body in Christ Award to three individuals...

CNB Fishing News: Cool Temps Impacting Maryland Fishing

2021-04-23T21:20:34-04:00

by Keith Lockwood, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist April 21, 2021 Joshua A. Campbell was fishing near the Conowingo Dam when he caught this whopper of a northern snakehead. Photo courtesy of Joshua A. Campbell There are a lot of exciting fishing opportunities in Maryland right now — the trout stocking crews are busy stocking trout in the put and take areas, hickory shad runs are underway, and warming waters have many fish species active. A reminder to anglers that all fishing for striped bass, including catch-and-release, is prohibited in the Chesapeake Bay or any of its tidal rivers — except the main stem of the Potomac River — for the month of April. The main stem of the bay will open to...

New Jersey news in Brief for Friday, April 23;

2021-04-23T17:45:44-04:00

Quick Hits: Bill would allow burned-out police and firefighters to retire early Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law A-2562/S-1017, a bill that would allow police and firefighters with 20 years of experience and facing burnout from service amid the pandemic to retire. The benefit was previously only extended to police and firefighters at least 55 years old and with 20 years of experience. “This past year, we have asked our first responders to step up like never before as the coronavirus took more than 25,000 lives in our state,” Assemblyman Ron Dancer, R-Ocean, said in a news release. Bill aims to help small towns to hire emergency management coordinators Gov. Phil Murphy has signed S-551/A-1057 into law, a bill that ostensibly makes it easier for...

Pros and Cons of Mobile Gaming

2021-04-23T15:50:16-04:00

Mobile gaming has been on the rise for quite some time. With a global pandemic affecting everyone anywhere in the world, most people were driven to spending long hours on their mobile devices. With long hours of isolation, many kids, as well as adults, resorted to the distraction of gaming on their mobiles. The world of casino games, as well as video games, has been expanding, adapting especially to the smaller scenes of mobile devices. Today you can easily log onto a casino site of your choice and gamble on your smartphone or tablet. This enables you to try new games like the Wild Life slot or take up generous welcome bonuses right on your mobile device. However, like any other recreation, gaming for long...

Burlington County Prosecutors Office Candlelight Memorial, Sunday, April 25

2021-04-23T15:32:55-04:00

TO HONOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME * * * Sunday, April 25, 2021 * * * 8 p.m. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office holds its annual candlelight memorial as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to honor victims of violent crime and show support for all of those who have been affected by violence. Our theme is Seek Justice. Ensure Victims’ Rights. Inspire Hope. Historic Smithville Park 803 Smithville Road Eastampton, NJ 08060 Those whose lives have been disrupted by crime, the advocates who support them, members of the public, county, state, and federal elected officials, and members of the Burlington County law enforcement community. Public remarks, musical selections, and a memorial ceremony with lit candles under a very large tent. Masks must be...

The Philadelphia Flower Show to be Outside

2021-04-23T15:30:00-04:00

Purchase Tickets Thank you for your interest in attending the 2021 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. When purchasing tickets, attendees must reserve a date and time for all tickets. Note that the prices listed below are only for your specific date and time, and are not for the entire day. Tickets are limited due to social distance protocols, so we do recommend purchasing early. BUY FLOWER SHOW TICKETS Note that the prices listed are good only for your specific date and time. You may enter the Showgrounds at any time throughout your selected session, up until 30 minutes prior to the end time of that session. Upon entry to the Showgrounds, guests may stay and enjoy the Show until ready to leave. Flower Show staff and...

18-Year-Old Willingboro Resident Fatally Shot Outside of his Home

2021-04-23T15:21:33-04:00

WILLINGBORO TOWNSHIP (April 23, 2021)--– Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Willingboro Township Public Safety Director Kinamo Lomon announced that an 18-year-old township resident was fatally shot last night outside of his home. The investigation began after officers from the Willingboro Township Police Department were called to the first block of Barrington Lane just before 11:30 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Yahsinn Robinson, who was a senior at Willingboro High School. He had been struck by gunfire multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will be performed today by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood. No arrests have been made. The investigation is being conducted by the Willingboro Township Police Department...

Fired Montclair Board of Education (BOE) member Sergio Gonzalez is angry

2021-04-23T14:30:00-04:00

Fired Montclair Board of Education (BOE) member Sergio Gonzalez is angry. As he says in his published letter, he is “angry at being removed from the BOE because I dared to represent the interests of our children, rather than a political machine.” Gonzalez was removed by NJEA President-elect/Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller so that Spiller could appoint his own people, and Spiller appointees now hold four-of-seven board seats. As Gonzalez says, the NJEA/Montclair Education Association (MEA) political machine now sits on both sides of the negotiating table, and Spiller’s judicially recognized conflict of interest has given the MEA and NJEA control over Montclair’s schools. Sunlight has long warned that Spiller’s conflict of interest was real and massive. Of course, Spiller was removed from the Board of...

Washington Politics: Sherrill Should Have Voted to Censure Maxine Waters

2021-04-23T13:30:00-04:00

Sherrill Proves Again She Puts Party First Over National Interest Lake Hiawatha, NJ/April 22, 2021 – Today, Hillery Brotschol, Republican Congressional candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District condemned Democrat Mikie Sherrill for voting against censuring California Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Waters at protests for Daunte Wright this weekend said, “We’ve got to stay on the street, and we’ve got to get more active, we’ve got to get more confrontational. We’ve got to make sure that they know that we mean business.” Just hours later two National Guardsmen were shot at. Brotschol noted that Sherrill previously had charged Republican colleagues of showing rioters around the Capitol days before the January 6th riots and demanded expulsions. Sherrill has yet to provide proof of this ever happening nor...

CNB Fishing News Delaware: Killens Pond State Park Boardwalk Now Opened

2021-04-23T12:30:00-04:00

Photo caption: Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin led the ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the new DNREC Killens Pond State Park boardwalk near Felton. Pictured, left to right, are: State Representative Charles Postles; Louise Warfield, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Frank Newton, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens; Wendy Aycoth, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Governor Carney; Secretary Garvin; and State Senator Dave Lawson. /DNREC photo Walkway Provides Safer Trail Connection, More Fishing Opportunities To celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Killens Pond State Park pedestrian boardwalk. The boardwalk will provide a safer trail connection along the eastern edge of Killens...

Philadelphia Man Admits Conspiring to Export Firearms Parts...

2021-04-23T12:00:00-04:00

from the United States to Turkey and the Republic of Georgia CAMDEN, N.J. – A Philadelphia man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to smuggle more than $200,000 worth of firearms parts out of the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Samet Doyduk, 35, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to violate the Arms Export Control Act and anti-smuggling laws. According to the documents filed in this case and other cases and statements made in court: Doyduk admitted that from November 2018 through March 2019, he and other conspirators agreed to ship firearms parts from the United States to Turkey and the Republic of Georgia. Doyduk...

Philadelphia Council Sets Hearing Schedule for FY2022 City Budget

2021-04-23T11:27:00-04:00

PHILADELPHIA — City Council today released a Budget Hearings Schedule to consider the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Proposal delivered by Mayor Kenney to Council last week. The hearings will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has infected more than 134,000 Philadelphians and claimed the lives of nearly 3,400 city residents. The first budget hearing will take place on Monday, May 3, 2021 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The first day will focus on the city’s proposed Five-Year Financial and Strategic Plan, the Six-Year Capital Budget program, the Mayor’s Office, and several other funds. The budget hearings will be held remotely using Microsoft Teams. All hearings can be viewed on Xfinity Ch. 64, Fios Ch. 40 or live streamed at www.PHLCouncil.com/watch The budget hearings...

Armed Barbershop Robber from Camden City Sentenced to 141 Months in Prison

2021-04-23T11:00:00-04:00

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man was sentenced today to 141 months in prison for robbing a Camden barbershop at gunpoint, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Benjamin Daye, 34, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler to an information charging him with one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Judge Kugler imposed the sentence today in Camden federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On Nov. 23, 2019, Daye entered a barbershop in Camden armed with a loaded handgun. He grabbed a juvenile customer, pointed the gun at the customer’s head, and demanded cash and belongings from employees and customers. Daye fled...

FACE OF DEFENSE: InfraGard Marks 25 Years

2021-04-23T10:30:00-04:00

Protecting the Country’s Critical Infrastructure Through Partnerships In 1996, a small group of the private sector and government officials began working with the FBI's Cleveland Field Office to help identify cyber threats to the country. The FBI passed along what we knew about cyber intrusions and crime trends to our partners to help them secure their facilities and computer networks. And our partners, in turn, shared their information technology expertise and information they had on possible cybercrimes. The group became known as InfraGard because of its focus on protecting critical infrastructure components—like utility companies, transportation systems, telecommunication networks, water and food suppliers, public health, and financial services. The original program proved so successful that we replicated it nationally. And just as the cyber threat has...

Michael DePoder, 41, of Gloucester City, Pleads Guilty

2021-04-23T10:09:11-04:00

Depoder Admits Trafficking Prescription Pills and Engaging in SNAP Fraud CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (April 23, 2021)--– A Gloucester City, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to distribute Adderall, selling oxycodone, and defrauding the federal Gloucestercitynews.net graphics Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in connection with his role in a drug trafficking ring operating in and around Gloucester City, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Michael DePoder, 41, of Gloucester City, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb to an information charging him with one count each of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute Adderall, distributing oxycodone, and unlawfully acquiring and using SNAP benefits. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: DePoder admitted that...