South Jersey Observer

05/06/2024

South Jersey Magazine's annual Top Towns list is out and Bellmawr has been named a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 for 2024.

Bellmawr placed #8 this year in the rankings.

Each year, South Jersey Magazine "celebrates our local communities and recognizes them for collectively impacting the quality of life in this wonderful place we call home."

The rankings "were formulated using data from the New Jersey State Police, the New Jersey Department of Education, and the state’s Division of Local Government Services. Using a weighted formula, average property values and taxes, combined with crime incidents reported per 1,000 residents and high school performance numbers consisting of average SAT scores, graduation rates and more."

Moorestown was named the Top Town overall.

Haddonfield is the Top Town in Camden County and Harrison Township was ranked first in Gloucester County.

To read more:

https://www.southjerseymagazine.com/article/3317/Top-Towns-2024

(SJO Photo)

19/04/2024

The PD put up a valiant effort, but in the end the Bellmawr Boys Basketball team prevailed 54-41.

19/04/2024

Happening now - Bellmawr PD vs. the Championship Boys Basketball Game!

Who will win?

28/02/2024

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧:

The Gloucester City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing adult male.

Robert Kane is described as a white male, 30 years old, 6'2", 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was reported missing on February 21, 2024. His last known contact with friends or family was 80 days ago.

Robert has a scar down his chest and around his abdomen. He is known to frequent Camden City and the Kensington section of Philadelphia.

If anyone sees Robert, or knows his whereabouts, please contact the Gloucester City Police Department at 856-456-0901.

(Photo credit: GCPD)

28/02/2024

The Camden County Police Department recently asked for the public ‘s help in locating a missing adult from Runnemede.

The post has since been taken down and there is no further information available.

Thank you to everyone for sharing the post.

27/02/2024

Good-Bye Weber’s 😞

Demo is about to start.

The property in Brooklawn will be cleared to make way for two agro manufacturing buildings for cannabis cultivation:

https://www.southjerseyobserver.com/approved-two-agro-manufacturing-buildings-for-cannabis-cultivation-at-brooklawns-former-webers-drive-in/

21/02/2024

Recently on Reddit, the question was asked:

“Thoughts on Bellmawr: My wife and I might be moving to Bellmawr and don’t know much about the area. Is it comparable to Barrington/Oaklyn? Safe? What’s the demographic like? Any insight would be appreciated.”

I screenshotted the responses:

21/02/2024

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 1 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill.

The public’s input will be considered prior to a final decision.

Members of the local community may submit written comments at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-south-jersey-nj. through March 21, 2024.

https://www.southjerseyobserver.com/usps-proposes-improvements-to-mail-operations-at-bellmawr-processing-facility-public-meeting-to-be-held-march-6/

Facility to remain open and modernized as a Local Processing Center to improve mail and package flow through the region.

14/02/2024

❤️Happy ❤️Valentine’s Day!❤️

14/02/2024

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit is currently seeking the assistance of relatives and friends of 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 “𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲” 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐉𝐫. (𝟏𝟗𝟏𝟔 -𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏).

Mr. Whiting was an 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 who 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲/𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is currently working to identify the human remains of a woman that were recovered in Mullica Township, New Jersey in July of 1988.

Based upon the investigation to date, Mr. Whiting is the biological father of this unknown woman.

The unidentified woman is believed to be a black female who was estimated to have been born approximately between the years 1953 and 1963. She was estimated to be 5’2” in height and had given birth at least once in her lifetime.

Anyone who may have information to assist in identifying the person Mr. Whiting had a child with consistent with this time frame, or can help in identifying the female, is strongly encouraged to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office or Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7666 or go to ACPO.Tips and provide information by filling out an anonymous form.

14/02/2024

😀𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭😀

Sunday was a big day for Chiefs, and not just because Kansas City was victorious in Super Bowl LVIII.

Five dogs were also adopted from the Burlington County Animal Shelter during the shelter’s Ultimate “Tail”-gate Party and Open House, among them Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who had been the shelter’s longest dog resident.

Chief, who was surrendered to the shelter in June 2021 and then again in January 2022, was adopted by Rose Marie Ragone. The Williamstown resident visited the shelter after seeing Chief on a television news broadcast about the pregame party.

The event was hosted by the Burlington County Animal Shelter in partnership with the County Commissioners and the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter. It featured games, food, meet-and-greets with the dogs and cats and live-stream of the Puppy Bowl.

“Our Board was rooting for Chief to find his forever home on Sunday and we were thrilled to learn that he was adopted by someone who was willing to open up her home and her heart to this loveable dog,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell, the liaison to the animal shelter. “We want to thank Rose Marie and all the other residents who came to the shelter and adopted or stopped by to spend time with the animals. Events like Sunday’s Super Bowl Tailgate Party bring more visibility to our shelter and the amazing pets that reside there. Visitors not only got to meet and interact with the dogs and cats but also our incredible shelter staff and volunteers who provide such wonderful care and go the extra mile to find these pets homes. Thanks to them and everyone who visited Sunday and helped make this open house a super success.

For those who missed Sunday’s pregame party, there’s still plenty of opportunities to help support the shelter and the animals that reside there.

Adopters and foster families are still needed. Available animals are listed online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1446/Available-for-Adoption. Adoption fees are waived all year long for senior residents, veterans and military families.

O’Connell, who adopted his dog Bingo from the Burlington County Animal Shelter after fostering the hound for several months, encouraged more seniors to come to the shelter and consider adopting or fostering a senior pet.

“My dog Bingo is a senior pet and a wonderful companion. Adopting him was one of the best decisions I’ve made,” said O’Connell.

Residents who are unable to adopt or foster can also help out by following the shelter’s social media and spreading the word about the available dogs and cats.

Animal lovers can also volunteer their time to help with shelter tasks, make financial donations or give the shelter needed supplies. For more information, including a wish list of needed items, visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter.

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇!!!!

𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇, 𝒂 10-𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓-𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝑷𝒊𝒕 𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒙 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑼𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒊𝒍-𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏, 𝑵𝑱 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒊𝒔 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒂 𝑯𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔.

𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝐬 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕: 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓

09/02/2024

Update: Located.

The Brooklawn Police Department recently asked for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile.

The individual has been located. Thank you to all everyone who shared the post.

08/02/2024

Rebecca Coddington, 27, of Browns Mills has been charged with two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, six counts of second-degree Sexual Assault, two counts of third-degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, and two counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

A 14-year-old female victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times by Rebecca Coddington at a private residence in Gloucester Twp.

06/02/2024

Update: The juveniles have been found and are safe.

Thank you to everyone who shared the post.

05/02/2024

On January 31, 2024, at approximately 11:05 P.M., officers from the Westville Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a shooting incident near the 500 block of Broadway in Westville.

Raul Leadum forced his way into a residence and brandished a handgun, discharging the weapon at close range in the direction of the victim.

02/02/2024

The alleged thefts occurred between June 2023 and January 2024 while William Carr was serving as the president of the Gloucester City Little League.

William Carr, 44, has been charged with theft (third degree) of over $11,400.

31/01/2024

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐈-𝟐𝟗𝟓 𝐒𝐁 𝐀𝐥-𝐉𝐨’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 & 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝**

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo's Curve, is scheduled to be closed tonight (January 31, 2024) for guide rail and attenuator repairs as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr.

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, January 31 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 1.

The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168.

All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26.

𝐈-𝟐𝟗𝟓 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟒𝟐 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝/𝐈-𝟐𝟗𝟓 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫:

• Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound will be directed to exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound
• Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound
• Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue
• Turn right onto Collings Avenue
• Turn left onto I-676 southbound which becomes I-76 eastbound
• Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1A/I-295 southbound

The work is part of the Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42.

31/01/2024

The Brooklawn Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these two individuals who are wanted for questioning regarding a shoplifting that occurred at Wawa on January 31, 2024.

If anyone recognizes them, or has any information regarding this incident, please contact Det. Nicholas at 856-456-0750 ext. 110.

Additionally, anonymous tips can be provided by emailing [email protected] or calling 856-456-0750 ext. 112.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

(Photo courtesy: Brooklawn PD)

29/01/2024

Sharing from the Borough of Bellmawr:

NOTICE TO BELLMAWR WATER CUSTOMERS

Due to a mechanical malfunction, the Bellmawr Water Department has temporarily shut down the Warren Avenue Treatment Plant.

While the system is being repaired our customers will be serviced through the Leaf Avenue and Bell Road Treatment Plant.

As a result, you may experience lower water pressure than you are accustomed to.

We appreciate your patience while we correct the issue.

Out of an abundance of caution upon discovering the malfunction our water was immediately tested.

The results found the water to be safe and in compliance with all NJDEP drinking water standards.

(SJO Photo)

26/01/2024

🚨🚨At tonight’s council meeting, four Bellmawr police officers were promoted and a new Patrolman was sworn in.🚨🚨

Congratulations to:

Captain John Marrone
Lieutenant Arty Tessier
Sergeant Kevin Stinger
Corporal Harry Sturgis
Patrolman Michael Bonstead

Congratulations officers and stay safe!

23/01/2024

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

Hours: 8:30-3:00 p.m. - Rain or Shine

• March 23 - Cherry Hill - Public Works Complex
• April 13 - Collingswood - Public Works Complex
• May 18 - Atco - Parking area at the corner of Atco & Raritan Aves.
• June 8 - Lindenwold - Camden County Public Works Complex
• September 28 - Pennsauken - Sanitary Landfill
• October 19 - Lindenwold - Camden County Public Works Complex

22/01/2024

The meeting will be Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

You can join the meeting virtually, and there is a form to fill to ask questions on agenda.

The application will be heard virtually and at the Charles DePalma Works Complex on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

18/01/2024

❄️Here we go again ❄️

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

As the region braces for another winter storm that is set to begin early Friday morning, the Camden County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is working to prepare the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road ahead of time.

“We have another round of snow and sleet headed our way and in anticipation, our crews have been preparing equipment and monitoring the forecast to make sure they’re ready to clear the snow and sleet and treat the roadways” Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the DPW. “We have our salt trucks loaded up, the plows are ready to go and our tree removal equipment is in working order to clear any debris that may result from this weather.”

Light snow will begin falling early Friday which will then turn steadier and occasionally moderate at times.

The gradual accumulation can turn more manageable during the middle of the day as temps increase near freezing.

Snow will turn lighter then taper to showers in the late evening on Friday and a cold night will freeze up any wet or slushy spots.

Altogether, we are expecting between 2 to 4 inches of snow.

“As always, we are encouraging residents to stay home if they do not have to be anywhere but if you must drive, please do so cautiously as there is always the possibility for slick spots,” Dyer said. “And our crews head out to treat the roads, remember to always leave at least six car lengths behind our vehicles while they work and move any cars off the street and into a driveway. Please also remember that it is illegal in New Jersey to plow or shovel snow from private property into roadways.”

At the public works complex in Lindenwold, more than 100 pieces of equipment are available to keep county roadways passable.

When the weather becomes treacherous, personnel will be dispatched to 12 winter maintenance districts to salt and plow 1,200 lane miles of roadways across Camden County. 

The county’s response plan calls for crews to be dispatched only to the zones where they are needed.

In the event the weather causes isolated power outages, please remember to immediately call your utility company so they can identify the location and coordinate crews to restore your power.

Residents need to be extra cognizant of any power failures.

Below are numbers and contact info for the two power providers in Camden County:



PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
PSE&G website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476
Atlantic City Electric website: http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/


As always, please use 911 for emergencies only.

If you see a problem on a county road, please call the 24-hour hotline at (856) 566-2980 to report it to the CCDPW.

SJO Photo

15/01/2024

The event from noon to 2 p.m. is jointly sponsored with Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Grace Temple Community Development Corporation.

https://www.southjerseyobserver.com/1st-lawnside-king-day-service-to-examine-one-pathone-people/

15/01/2024

The Washington Twp. Police Department recently asked for public’s help in locating a teenager.

The post has since been taken down, and no further information is available.

Thank you to everyone who shared the post.

13/01/2024

So the former Empire/Brooklawn Diner was recently sold and renamed ……the Falcon Diner.

(SJO Photo)

13/01/2024

𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬

The Camden County Health Department is closely monitoring a confirmed case of measles in the county. An investigation is being conducted to identify contacts and all locations the subject visited while infectious. The source of the infection is unknown.

“We are working with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) to investigate this situation,” said Camden County Health Officer Paschal Nwako. “Given the serious consequences of measles and the ease with which it can be spread, we will be engaged in a large investigative effort centered on locating and ensuring the immune status of those individuals who may have been in contact with this patient. In the meantime, we urge all residents to be vigilant of symptoms and to make sure they are up to date on their MMR vaccine because that is the best way we can protect ourselves and others from this disease.”

Measles transmission is primarily spread from person to person through respiratory droplets. Airborne transmission has been documented in closed areas for up to two hours after a person with measles has occupied the area.

Because measles is very contagious it is important to identify anyone who may have been exposed that does not have immunity to the disease.

Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as February 2, 2024.

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

The Camden County Health Department is working diligently with our healthcare partners to identify and notify anyone who has had exposure to this case.

A Camden County resident who was exposed to measles visited two healthcare facilities on Jan. 5 and Jan.8.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞:

𝟏/𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟓𝐀𝐌 – 𝟐:𝟑𝟐 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝟔𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭, 𝐕𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐍𝐉 𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒𝟑

𝟏/𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌- 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟖 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝟏𝟖 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐉 𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟖𝟒

The case attended daycare, however anyone that may have been exposed in this setting has been identified and notified.

Anyone who has not already had measles or has not received the measles vaccine can get the disease.

Measles symptoms usually appear around a week or two after being infected. The first symptoms are usually:

•High fever
•Cough
•Runny nose
•Red, watery eyes or pinkeye
•Rash (usually appears 3-5 days after symptoms begin). The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.

If you are exhibiting symptoms or have been exposed to someone with measles, please contact your primary care physician get tested and report the exposure.

For any general questions, call the Camden County Health Department at (856) 549-0530.

12/01/2024

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟎 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 & 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲

**Closures necessary to replace damaged crash cushion**

The Route 130 Bridge over Big Timber Creek is scheduled to be closed and detoured in both directions Saturday as the bridge replacement project advances.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟕 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑, Route 130 will be closed and detoured in both directions between River Drive in Westville and the Brooklawn Circle in Brooklawn.

The closure is necessary to replace the damaged crash cushion on the Route 130 Bridge over Big Timber Creek.

The following detours will be in place:

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫:

• Motorists on Route 130 northbound wishing to continue over the bridge to the Brooklawn Circle and CR 551/South New Broadway will be directed to turn right onto River Drive, which is before the Bridge over Big Timber Creek
• Turn left onto Route 47/Broadway
• At the Brooklawn Circle, take the first exit to Route 130 northbound

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• At the Brooklawn Circle, take the third exit to CR 551/South New Broadway
• At the roundabout, take the first exit to CR 551/South New Broadway northbound

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟎 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫:

• Motorists on Route 130 southbound wishing to continue over the Bridge over Big Timber Creek will be directed to take the third exit at the Brooklawn Circle to Route 47/Broadway southbound
• Turn right onto River Drive
• At the stop sign, cross over Route 130 northbound and turn left onto Route 130 southbound

𝐂𝐑 𝟓𝟓𝟏/𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫:

• Motorists on CR 551/South New Broadway southbound wishing to continue over the Bridge over Big Timber Creek will be directed to take the second exit at the roundabout to Route 130 northbound
• At the Brooklawn Circle, take the first exit to Route 47/Broadway southbound
Turn right onto River Drive
• At the stop sign, cross over Route 130 northbound and turn left onto Route 130 southbound

The project is being done in 10 stages. Stage 1 work is complete.

Work in the next two stages, Stage 2A and 2B, will involve the removal and reconstruction of the Route 130 northbound deck, substructure, superstructure and roadway, including sidewalks, curbs and parapets.

Removal and replacement of piers and the fender system will also be done during these stages, as well as the installation of navigational lights, light poles, and bridge fence and railing.

There will be drainage work and the construction of temporary pavement on both sides of the bridge for a southbound traffic crossover.

These stages are expected to be complete by Summer 2025.

The $54 million federally funded project will replace the Route 130 Bridge over Big Timber Creek in Brooklawn and Westville.

The project is expected to be complete by Spring 2028.

(SJO Photo)

11/01/2024

𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐧

The Camden County Division of Weights and Measures has received numerous phone calls and complaints regarding a possible fuel contamination issue at a Conoco gas station located at 1901 Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden City after winter storm Finn moved through the area on Wednesday.

Upon receiving the complaints, the division immediately opened an investigation last night, and the division is awaiting test results to come back.

During the investigation, numerous vehicles were seen broken down nearby on the side of the road with several others being towed off of the westbound lane of the boulevard.

“We are monitoring this situation very closely and working quickly to get to the bottom of it,” Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the health department. “We have teams investigating the possibility of water contamination in the underground storage tanks due to flooding caused by the storm and we will continue to update the public as needed. In the meantime, if you believe your car was impacted, please contact the Camden County or Camden City Division of Weights and Measures.”

To report an incident, residents can call:

•Camden County Division of Weights and Measures, 856-374-6001

•Camden City Division of Weights and Measures, 856-757-7131

09/01/2024

Sharing from the Bellmawr Fire Department:

The Bellmawr Office of Emergency Management has been monitoring and taking precautionary preparations for the anticipated storm predicted for tonight into tomorrow. We will be cautiously monitoring our known flood prone areas within the borough. The Bellmawr EOC is in a monitor state at this time and will open at our 29 Lewis Ave facility as conditions warrant.

The Governor has issued a State of Emergency for the entire state beginning at 5:00 PM today.

Please see the following storm related information from the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly.

If you have to go out, please use extra caution and do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

Please ensure that you are prepared for any loss of power situations in your home.

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