Letter to the Editor: “Putin’s Friend Paid for Trump Jr.’s Wedding”

~ ProPublica

Time and again, ProPublica’s journalists have revealed stories like this one — stories that powerful people would rather stay hidden.

The oligarch in question, Umar Kremlev, footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of Trump Jr.’s wedding expenses, including paying for an elaborate fireworks display and renting a private island for the reception. 

And who is Kremlev? He’s the head of the International Boxing Association (IBA), a scandal-plagued sports group that has been financed by the Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. The Trump Jr. wedding payments came from an IBA-affiliated entity in Dubai that the boxing association uses for financial transactions. Kremlev appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the very intimate destination wedding with a guest list of around 50. It included Trump Jr.’s brother-in-law Jared Kushner, Eric Trump — and Kremlev. The oligarch was part of a large group whose presence puzzled other attendees. They sometimes stood off by themselves, speaking Russian.

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have overnight lane and ramp closures this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.

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Virtual Hiring Event

The free event is open to veterans, servicemembers and military spouses. 

MilitaryHire and the Department of Labor will present a virtual hiring event for veterans, servicemembers and military spouses on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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Manuel Sac, 52, of Deptford Township

On August 22, 2026, Age 52. Of Deptford Township. Formerly of Brooklyn, New York. Services are Private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Manuel Sac. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856 – 456 – 1142

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Camden County History Month 2026

The Camden County History Alliance invites the public to join us for Camden County History Month from October 1 to October 31, 2026, when over 25 participating historic sites and history organizations throughout Camden County will be open with special exhibits, reenactments, and guided tours for adults and children, both in-person and virtual, spanning centuries of history. The vast majority of the more than fifty events and activities during the month are free.

As we celebrate America’s 250th, we invite you to tour the new American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey in the historic 1734 Benjamin Cooper Tavern on October 11. Visit the 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum on October 11 & 25 and discover Local Revolutionary War Happenings and Heroes. Learn about the Matlack family and “Waterford’s Revolutionary Footprints” with the Waterford Township Historical Society on October 7. Attend a presentation “Hue and Cry: Attempts to Capture William Livingston During the American Revolution” with the Indian King Tavern Museum on October 17. Sail aboard the Schooner North Wind with Gloucester City Sail and hear about the American Revolution along the Delaware River on October 25 ($38 tickets), or come early for the free open house aboard the schooner.

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DNREC to Hold Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Affecting Deer

Virtual Attendance Option Made Available for CWD Update; Public Comments Can be Made in Person or Virtually

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a community meeting regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the auditorium at Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus in Georgetown on Wednesday, Sept.16 at 6:30 p.m. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, DNREC has made participation by a virtual option available via Microsoft Teams – with more information and registration found on the DNREC events calendar.

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Philly’s Pro Lacrosse Team to Play for PLL Championship

Waterdogs will face the Denver Outlaws Sept. 20 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on ABC in pursuit of their second league title

Philadelphia will face the Denver Outlaws on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m. ET at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., less than 90 miles from Philadelphia, and the game will be televised nationally on ABC. The Waterdogs are seeking their second PLL championship after winning the franchise’s first title in 2022.

The Waterdogs’ roster features three players with hometown roots in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey. Michael Sowers is a native of Dresher, Pa., and attended Upper Dublin High School. CJ Kirst is from Bernardsville, N.J., and attended Delbarton School. Midfielder Dox Aitken is from Villanova, Pa., and attended Haverford High School.

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Rowan University Student-Athletes Garner First NJAC Weekly Honors of the Season

The New Jersey Athletic Conference highlighted five Rowan student-athletes in its first weekly awards program for the 2026-27 season.

Michael Zarfati was named the NJAC Football Offensive Player of the Week, Emily Zanni was chosen the NJAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, Rowan Horner was selected the NJAC Men’s Cross Country Rookie of the Wee, Luke McNamee garnered the NJAC Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, and Mike Moore earned NJAC Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week honors.

Zarfati had game highs of eight catches for 173 yards and two scores against #21 Mary Hardin-Baylor on Friday. The 173 yards were a career high for the junior. His first TD came on the opening drive of the contest, as he hauled in a 43-yard pass, breaking a pair of tackles to put the first points of the game on the board.

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UMC Awarded $6,000 Grant to Expand Brain Health Education Across South Jersey

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded a $6,000 grant to UMC, a Neptune, New Jersey based nonprofit organization providing full-service senior living, healthcare, and home-based services across the state. The funding will support UMC’s Abundant Minds Café initiative, a free multifaceted brain health education program for independent older adults who may have concerns about early cognitive changes or mild cognitive impairment.

“As the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, community-based programs are more important than ever,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and chief executive officer. “Families need access to meaningful support, education, and resources to help them maintain the best possible quality of life. We are proud to support UMC in providing critical services to individuals and families in the state affected by dementia.”

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CC Assn of Police Chiefs Community Safety, Wellness Fair 10/17/26

The public is invited to attend the Camden County Assn of Chiefs of Police Community Safety and Wellness Fair at Cooper River Park, Pennsauken on Saturday, October 17. Food Trucks, Vendors, Music, Kid Zone with games.