South Jersey Observer
(Camden, N.J.) Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, a non-profit corporation, has offered to become custodian of a Camden City property that was once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s. The action comes three weeks after Rep. Norcross […]
Through its Emergency Services Partnership Program, Atlantic City Electric will donate 2,800 10-year long-life fire safety alarms to Fire Marshals in the eight counties the company serves. Camden County will receive 350 smoke alarms. An Atlantic City Electric representative will donate the alarms at the Camden County Freeholders’ meeting on October 20. The smoke alarms […]
Gloucester City resident, Steve Cowgill, spoke during the public portion of Tuesday’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting to ask about an alleged incident that recently occurred on Gloucester High property and involved Gloucester Catholic Cowgill asked about the zero tolerance policy, saying he received a zero tolerance letter “within 5 days” for an incident […]
Every day, Americans experience the horror of fire but most people don’t understand fire. Here are four facts about fire that you should know: Fire is fast. There is little time. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes […]
(Lindenwold, NJ) – The Freeholder Board’s Department of Public Works is improving two bridges in Camden County. Maple Avenue Bridge (CR 537) The Maple Avenue Bridge (CR 537) over the South Branch of the Pennsauken Creek in Cherry Hill and Pennsauken Townships is being improved. Concrete will be used to repair the span’s east abutment […]
In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts. Just like companies such as Jim’s Fire Safety who understand the importance of fire safety/prevention, this is something that you and your family must always be prepared for. You might find that as you go through fire training building escape plans help you get […]
Today, a New Jersey appeals court affirmed the conviction of Andre M. Horne, 47, of Sicklerville, on a charge of second-degree eluding a police officer that resulted in a 10-year state prison sentence. The appellate court judges agreed with the prosecution’s contention that the trial judge’s instructions to the jury were not in error when […]
Each year, more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. Home fires can be prevented. To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no […]
October 9 through October 15 marks Fire Safety Week. Did you know that there are two most commonly recognized smoke detection technologies – ionization smoke detection and photoelectric smoke detection. Ionization Smoke Alarms Ionization smoke alarms are generally more responsive to flaming fires. How They Work Ionization-type smoke alarms have a small amount of radioactive […]
Fire Prevention Week is October 9 through 15. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” “Don’t Wait – Check the Date!” represents the final year of the National Fire Protection Safety Associations’ (NFPA) three-year effort to educate the public about basic but essential elements of smoke alarm […]