by Melissa Quinn/The Daily Signal

Less than 24 hours after two New York City police officers were shot and killed in broad daylight Saturday, New York Jets player Nick Mangold and New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin publicly honored the slain officers.

At the age of 106, Mrs. Helen Gallagher passed peacefully on December 20, 2014 in Texas, near her close family. She was born on February 13, 1908 in Philadelphia, and lived in Runnemede, NJ for more than 80 years. 

After growing up in Philadelphia, Helen lived briefly in Blackwood, NJ, working in the Webber Hosiery Mill. Later, Helen met John E. Gallagher and they married in 1928. After a few years, they bought a home on 1st Avenue in Runnemede, and Mrs. Gallagher lived in this same home until 2013. In 1933, their son William J. Gallagher, was born at home. 

PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 22, 2014

Flanked by Department of Justice officials, FBI Executive Assistant Director Robert Anderson, Jr. speaks about the investigation of the French power and transportation company Alstom S.A.

In what is being called the largest-ever foreign bribery resolution with the Department of Justice, a French power and transportation company today pleaded guilty to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and agreed to pay a record $772 million fine.

Born: May 16, 1919
Died: December 22, 2014

Agnes T. De Mone (nee Giuliano), on December 22, 2014, of Bellmawr, formerly of Mt. Vernon, NY. Age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Paul R. De Mone. Devoted mother of Joy Pagano (John), Pat De Mone (Lois) and Lucille Elmer (Skip). Loving grandmother of seven and great grandmother of nine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 8 to 9:15am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR.

Funeral Mass 10am at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.

Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

In response to the recent poll story which found a majority of New Jerseyans wanting Gov. Christie to resign if he runs for President, New Jersey\’s Constitution sets up a long and complicated process for the recall of government officials, including the governor. For starters, 25 percent of registered voters must sign the petitions, within 320 days of initiating the process.

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David K.

On December 19, 2014, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 59 yrs. He is the beloved husband of Debbie D. (nee Kusmanick), devoted son of Joy Hanscom (nee Wenger), loving father of Crystal Hanscom (Matt), Shane Hanscom (Luz) and step father of Barney Corrigan (Bernadette), Bill Kraemer (Krissy) and Rebecca Kraemer (Joel), and cherished grandfather of Brandon, Joleigh, Emily, Kaden, Addison and Chloe. He is also the dear brother Dean Hanscom (Sharon) and loving uncle of Pamela Hanscom-Downs, Ashley Hanscom-Smith, Dayna Scavelli and Stephen Hanscom. Dave was an avid fisherman and hunter. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 noon at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

WOODBURY NJ (December 23, 2014)–Byron A. Sills (DOB 10/24/88), of Berlin NJ faces consecutive sentences totaling eight years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than an ounce of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a handgun during commission of a narcotics crime in Glassboro NJ on 6/21/13.