(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, no birds in Camden County have tested positive for bird flu and the risk to the public remains low.
Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species. Within this timeframe, Gloucester Township reported approximately 10–20 dead geese.
At this time, NJDEP is unlikely to conduct additional avian flu testing in areas where the virus has already been detected. In March 2025, levels of avian influenza were detected in our local wastewater.
CHEER– A STAR IS BORN Julia Sienna Santiago performed on American Idle on Monday, February 16, and won the coveted GOLDEN TICKET. The song she sang was the National Anthem. A tribute to her appeared on Facebook. The Facebook post read, “Freehold Township showing BIG pride. Congratulations to Julia Sienna Santiago – Freehold Township resident, Howell High School FPAC graduate, Sea Girt Police Special Officer, and now an American Idol Gold Ticket Winner. From singing our National Anthem at Freehold Township Day to the Idol stage – we can’t wait to see what’s next!”
JEER-The night before Lillo’s Tomato Pies, 159-57 South Burlington, Gloucester City was to be inspected by the Gloucester Housing Department, someone broke in and stole the copper pipes. As a result they had to postpone their opening until February.
CHEER-To the return of American Legion Post 150. Mount Ephraim welcomed back its local American Legion post, restoring an important community hub for veterans and civic life.
CHEER — To the Westville DPW for early storm prep. Before the storm hit, Westville’s Public Works Department publicly announced its readiness plans and emergency contacts, demonstrating a level of communication and preparation that neighboring towns could learn from.
JEER — To the slow cleanup in Westville after the storm, Westville issued multiple updates reminding residents about sidewalk clearing and storm safety — a sign that many property owners still weren’t doing their part after the snowfall. Westville issued multiple updates reminding residents to clear sidewalks and practice storm safety — a sign that many property owners still weren’t doing their part after the snowfall.
CHEER -A BIG SHOUTOUT for warmer temperatures and rain that arrived this week in the State of New Jersey. Since the January 25 snowstorm, that storm have affected residents of Gloucester City and other communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service seven-day forecast calls for a high temperature of 48 today, cloudy with a chance of rain. Partly cloudy skies on Saturday, with a high of 50. The low for Sunday will be 29 and Monday the low will be 30. Cloudy skies for both days with a chance of rain and snow. Source National Weather.
CHEER – Last Wednesday, the House approved the SAVE America Act. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces opposition from Democrats. It aims to make significant changes to voting laws in the U.S., including requiring voters to show proof of citizenship to register, ending mail-only registrations, and for the first time, mandating photo ID in every state. It also urges states to take steps to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. “It’s just common sense. Americans need an ID to drive, to open a bank account, to buy cold medicine, to file for government assistance,” Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters. “So why would voting be any different than that?” Democrats argue the legislation will disenfranchise Americans, noting that voting by noncitizens is already illegal. Current law requires voters to attest to their citizenship under oath, with criminal penalties for violators. The bill mandate that all votes be counted and tallied on Election Day.
CHEER-New Jersey American Water is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation projects. Applications will be accepted through March 6, 2026. READ MORE
CHEER –Police officers searching high and low for a missing toddler in Louisville, Kentucky, last month received an unlikely assist from a four-legged hero. While a drone and police helicopter searched overhead for signs of the 3-year-old boy, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Seventh Division canvassed the neighborhood. According to The Blaze, a dog appeared out of nowhere and joined the search. Thanks to that shaggy dog, the child was found locked in the front seat of a nearby In the footage, it’s clear that the dog was similarly excited over the result, wagging its tail excitedly and darting its nose from officer to officer. “Lassie found him!” says one of the officers. Thompson suggested that in his two years patrolling the neighborhood, he had never seen the hero dog before or since. “I don’t know where the dog came from,” he said. “But it was a blessing from God that day.”The LMPD stated, “Outstanding work by our officers, and a four-legged friend who reminded us that heroes come in all forms.”car. SEE VIDEO
JEER-Presidents usually separate from any businesses before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. Donald Trump, however, appears in a television commercial promoting the Trump Watch, which costs $100,000. There are cheaper models. Technically, the president is allowed to maintain his businesses as long as he doesn’t use his public office to promote them. Trump no longer directly runs the Trump Organization, but he still profits from it. His presidency is still directly tied to the business, as it sells hundreds of “Trump,” “MAGA,” and “45-47” items. If you peruse Trump’s watch website, you’ll find a video of Trump endorsing the products while standing in front of American flags.The Market Realist reported that Mr. Trump has earned over $10 billion from merchandise sales in 2025 alone. We think selling his Trump merchandise while in office demeans the office of the presidency. READ MORE
CHEER-We still believe that Trump is the best person to be leading our country when compared to the Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz. Minnesota is now facing one of the largest documented government service fraud scandals in United States history. Under Gov. Tim Walz’s evidently unwatchful eye, federal prosecutors estimate that approximately $1 billion in taxpayer funds has been siphoned from multiple state- and federally funded social-service programs over the last five years. We suggest that investigators will eventually determine Walz’s guilt in the billion-dollar fraud.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: William E. Cleary Sr. is a veteran South Jersey journalist and editor with more than five decades of experience covering local government, crime, and community life. He is the founder and editor of CNBNews. And, the former editor and publisher of The Gloucester City News and the Camden County Record, two weekly print newspapers. His memoir, “A Cop, A Reporter, and a Priest Walk Into a Bar,” shares stories from a lifetime spent chasing the truth, holding officials accountable, and giving a voice to the community.Look for his book on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. Your support helps preserve independent local journalism and the history of Gloucester City and the surrounding region. eBook $9.99; Paperback $16.99BUY HERE
“In trying to find the best fit for a regional justice complex we are respecting Mayor Maria Lawrence and the local elected body’s formal request that it not go at the state facility located in the southern end of Winslow Township. We are paying deference to the integrity of the municipality and its local elected officials in their decision. Moving forward, we will work to find a new location where a majority of the local governing body agrees that this facility and additional development would be a benefit to their town. That said, we do believe in the concept of a new regional justice complex that focuses on the needs of the occupants, so regionally and as a community, we can cut down on recidivism and center our attention on rehabilitative practices that make our society safer.
One of the best parts of the Irish Parade? The crowds! From families in green to friends cheering along the route, the energy you bring is what makes this day so special
The sidewalks fill up, the music echoes through the streets, and strangers become friends for the day. That’s the magic of parade day!
Grab your crew, wear your green, and come be part of the sea of smiling faces on parade day!
March 1st at 1pmGloucester City, NJ, starting at Martin’s Lake (Johnson Blvd. and Francis St.) and continuing down Monmouth Street.
Pre-Parade Event: Irish Person of the Year Award: 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Mass, followed by the parade.
Dog and Cat Licenses may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Wednesday; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Thursdays. Municipal offices are closed on Fridays. No license can be issued for an animal whose rabies vaccination expires before Sept. 30. Licenses purchased after March 31 will be assessed late charges. For further information please contact the Clerk’s Office at 456-0205 ext. 203.
It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.
He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might be without warm clothes this winter, so he brainstormed among himself and came up with the golf tournament.
He went to Delbert McLain, who is our local chamber of commerce. Delbert’s eyes lit up at the suggestion, but then suddenly clouded over with doubt.
“But Doc,” Delbert said, “we don’t have a golf course.”
“Leave that to me, Delbert me lad. Leave that entirely to me.”
And so our medical leprechaun talked to two farmers whose land adjoined each other, and after they quit laughing, they agreed.
Doc rounded up Dud and Herb Collins and laid out an 18-hole golf course in about an hour. They used steel t-posts for flags (with bandanas tied to the top) and dug a hole with a shovel. They put smaller flags at the tee-off spots, and there you go! An 18-hole golf course that was one hundred percent hazard.
No fairway, just hazard. Rocks and trees and Lewis Creek and the occasional cactus and yucca. Doc figures if you make it around all 18 holes without encountering a poisonous snake, you should get bonus points.
“This course,” said Doc, “is so bad, everyone will want to play, because everyone will have a terrific excuse for having a terrible game.”
The cattle were moved to safer locations before the tournament began, and enough money was raised to keep the kids warm this winter.
“Life,” said Doc, “should be ridiculous and fun. So let’s do this again next fall.”
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Pou rejected the final $14M funding bill for NJ-09 before claiming credit in local press tour
CLIFTON, NJ — Rosie Pino, four-term local elected official and Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th District, today called out Rep. Nellie Pou’s political hypocrisy amid reports surfacing that Pou is touting over $14.4 million in local funding that she actually voted to kill in Washington.
“Nellie Pou is trying to have it both ways, but the voters are smarter than she thinks,” said Pino. “She stood on the House floor and voted to kill funding for our district’s pipes, police, and community centers just because she wanted to make a political statement against ICE. Now, she’s back home acting like she’s the one who wrote the check. She rejected the bill in D.C., but she’s posing for cameras in New Jersey,”
On January 27, 2026, at the age of 81, William H. “Bill” Trimmer, Sr. passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly, New Jersey. A longtime resident of Camden and Bellmawr, Bill leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and creativity.
Bill is survived by his beloved sons, William H. Trimmer, Jr. and Jason Trimmer; his siblings, Marie, Robert, and Elizabeth; and his cherished grandson, Jason Trimmer, Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Freeman and Emma Trimmer; his brother, John; his sister, Evelyn; and his partner, Irene.
Bill was a gifted and artistic soul who enjoyed working with ceramics and leather, but his greatest passion was helping others. Known as a true jokester, he had a remarkable ability to make people laugh and feel at ease. His warmth and generosity touched many, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the devoted care team at Silver Care of Cherry Hill.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, until midnight EST tonight. An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138
Together, they announced a major investment coming to the Jersey Shore.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Van Drew hosted Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, along with federal, state, and local officials, to evaluate the erosion along the Jersey Shore following a year of damaging hurricanes and nor’easters. The visit focused on beach replenishment, long-term storm protection, and ensuring South Jersey receives the federal attention it deserves.
“This was an important visit for South Jersey,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What matters is this: they are here, they are listening, and they understand what is at stake. The Assistant Secretary saw firsthand the damage our shore communities are dealing with, and he understands how important the Jersey Shore is to our economy and to the families who live here. They announced a significant investment into our shoreline of tens of millions of dollars, and it is only beginning of the process to bring more major funding our way. I want to thank Assistant Secretary Telle for coming down and taking the time to walk the beaches with us, meet with our mayors, and talk with the Army Corps about this. We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with him, the Army Corps, and all our local partners to make sure this gets done the right way.
March 1st at 1pm
Gloucester City, NJ, starting at Martin’s Lake (Johnson Blvd. and Francis St.) and continuing down Monmouth Street.
