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Bellmawr’s Buddy Robinson Traded to San Jose

Bellmawr’s Buddy Robinson has been traded to the San Jose Sharks and will be assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Barracuda, according to a Sharks’ news release issued yesterday. The trade was also announced on Twitter. In the trade, the club acquired right wingers Buddy Robinson, Zack Stortini, and a 2017 seventh-round draft selection from the Ottawa […]

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33 Motorists Charged With Alcohol/Drug Influenced Driving Offenses From Drive Sober Get Pulled Over Campaign

As a result of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that took place during the last three weeks of December, Gloucester County police officers on special patrols targeted impaired drivers. Thirty-three motorists were charged with alcohol or drug-influenced driving offenses. In all, the total number of motor vehicle violations issued amounted to […]

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Bellmawr Police Department Honored As Triton’s Hometown Heroes

The Bellmawr Police Department was recently honored as “Hometown Heroes” by Triton Regional High School. Chief Willam Walsh of the Bellmawr Police Department was joined by Triton students and Cpl. Arty Tessier, Ptl. Jared Walton, Ptl. Kevin Stinger, Capt. Scott Parker, Cpl. John Mader, Cpl. Ron Miller, and Ptl. Anthony Franklin. (Image credit: Melissa Sheppard). […]

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K9 Remi Retires From Westville PD After Many Years of Service

Today marks the last working day for a distinguished member of the Westville Police Department: Remi, the K9. Remi will be working the streets during his final shift with his handler, Patrolman Brian Ewe, just as he has for many years before easing into a “well earned retirement.” On its Facebook page, the Westville PD […]

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SJO’s Year in Review: People Who Made a Difference in 2016

  What a difference a year makes. As 2016 draws to a close, SJO takes a look back at the stories that featured organizations or people who are making a difference in our communities. In this post, SJO highlights some of those people – from students spearheading a homeless project, to police and fire personnel […]

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Old Salem Pike to Close for Brooklawn Circle Improvement Project

Old Salem Pike in Brooklawn, N.J. will be closed beginning 7:00 a.m. on December 19 from Route 130 to Creek Road, as the Brooklawn Circle Improvement Project advances. Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo has been informed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) that the work will continue for several months. Detour Information The following […]

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Smart 911 Now Available in Camden County 

(Lindenwold, NJ) – The Freeholder Board has launched Smart911 in Camden County to save critical time in emergency situations and encourages county residents to register with the program. Smart911 is a free nationwide service that allows users to create a Smart911 Safety Profile, which provides vital information to emergency dispatchers and first responders during an […]

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Ottawa Senators Buddy Robinson Ready to Produce

The Ottawa Senators’ Buddy Robinson addressed the media today in advance of tonight’s match up against the Florida Panthers and said he’s “ready to produce.” Robinson was recalled yesterday from Binghamton, the Senators’ AHL affiliate, and will be wearing #55 in tonight’s game. Robinson told the media that when he received the call up, it […]

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Sarah Spanarkel Sworn in as Gloucester County Assistant Prosecutor

On November 29, Superior Court Judge Kevin Smith administered the oath of office to Sarah Spanarkel, who was sworn in as an assistant prosecutor for the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office (GCPO). Spanarkel earned a bachelor’s degree from York College in York, Pa. and her law degree in 2015 from New York Law School. A Toms River […]

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Zoning Board’s Conclusions on Relocating 12 Bellmawr Park Mutual Housing Units

The Borough of Bellmawr has uploaded the Zoning Board’s Resolution of Findings and Conclusions regarding the replacement and relocation of 12 units within the Bellmawr Park residential community. The proposed relocation was necessitated by the State of New Jersey’s acquisition of a portion of the Bellmawr Park Property for the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s […]