January 18, 2013 (Swedesboro, NJ) – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger, Freeholder Heather Simmons and Mayor Tom Fromm officially opened the new Roundabout in Swedesboro today that replaces an antiquated four-road intersection.

\”The four-road intersection of Kings Highway, Salem Road, Center Square Road and Woodstown Road had difficult angles and was confusing to motorists,\” said Freeholder Director Damminger. \”By modernizing this troubled intersection and creating this roundabout we are able to slow the traffic entering Swedesboro and create a safer environment,\” Damminger said.

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Sports fans learned this week that Manti Te\’o, a star linebacker at Notre Dame University and a top prospect in this year\’s NFL draft, supposedly fell for a fabricated girlfriend he \”met\” online.

NJ – West New York – Veterans Memorial Park – World War Memorial (Photo credit: wallyg)

NEW JERSEY (MYFOXNY.COM) –

The Hudson County town of West New York is considering a widespread sign regulation that could include banning American flags from being flown.

The Board of Commissioners have a draft ordinance for \”General Sign Regulations\”.

Among the prohibited signs under the proposal would be \”Flags, banners and pennants.\”

This has opponents upset.

\”What if I want to hang the American Flag? I can\’t,\” Frank Ferriero told politickerNJ. \”Man, that\’s un-American.\”

The proposed ordinance was first read at a meeting on Wednesday. The final vote on the proposal will be held on Feb. 20 at a 7 p.m. meeting at the municipal building.

The ordinance would also ban signs affixed to the exterior of a window or glass, neon signs framing windows, and window and door signs that exceed 15% of the glass area.

 

via www.myfoxny.com

January 18, 2013 

Joseph Kowalski, of Gloucester City, NJ passed away on his 85th Birthday with his five children at his side. Born on January 17, 1928. Joe was predeceased by his wife, the late Pat (nee McCann). Lovingfather of Jane (Michael) Dooling, Eric (Rusty) Kowalski, John (Lynn) Kowalski,Betsy (John) Logan and Joann (Bill) Leeds. Beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his 6 siblings, John, Anne(Edward) Tucker, Steve (Pearl), Andy (Lee), Helen (Edward) Conroy and Henry (Joyce). Brother –in-law to Ray McCann and Colleen (Joseph) Tanzi. Also uncle of many loving nieces and nephews.

Joe graduated from Gloucester City High School. He was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Joe proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After returning from Germany, he played semi-pro football for the Gloucester Mustangs. An electrician by trade, who retired from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, he was also a member of Co. #4 Gloucester Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Joe loved spending his twilight summers in Ocean City, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday morning from 8 to 9 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 9:45 AM at St. Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with military honors will follow in New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to St. Jude Tribute Program: P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 39101-9908. Please write in the memo: Joseph Kowalski. Condolences andMemories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Joseph Kowalski. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ PH:856-456-1142.

Leaders of The American Legion’s Economic Division say they are encouraged by the latest government report showing a continued decrease in the rate of homelessness among military veterans. On Dec. 10, the departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development announced that the number of homeless veterans dropped by about 7 percent between January 2011 and January 2012. The veteran homeless rate had dropped 12 percent the previous year, according to those same sources.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2013 – The nation\’s thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Algeria, and the blame for the tragedy rests with the terrorists who carried it out, President Barack Obama said today.

In a statement, the president said the United States condemns the terrorists\’ actions \”in the strongest possible terms.\”

January 19, 2013-Ewing, NJ … Head coach Brian Bishop captured his 200th career coaching victory as The College of New Jersey men’s swimming team defeated William Paterson University 171-100 on Saturday afternoon in TCNJ’s Aquatic Center.

Bishop, currently in his 24th season in charge of the Lion’s program, recorded all 200 victories with TCNJ. The Lions’ swimmers made sure of their head coach’s milestone by placing first in all 12 individual events and both relay races.