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07/28/2025

HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT - Wed. July 30th

“MidLife Matters: A South Jersey Menopause Health & Wellness Event” will take place on Wednesday, July 30, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford. The event offers women across the region the opportunity to access trusted information, connect with health experts, and feel seen, maybe for the first time in this stage of life.
More than a dozen local health and wellness organizations will be on hand with resource tables, one-on-one support, and educational materials. At 12:15 pm, a panel moderated by Asw. Heather Simmons will feature expert clinicians addressing the real-life impacts of menopause on women’ s physical, mental, and economic well-being.Women from across South Jersey have reached out to express how vital this conversation
is—and how long it’s been overdue. The event is designed to be accessible and flexible: no RSVP is required, and attendees are encouraged to drop in at any time or stay for the full two
hours. Additional events will be scheduled at different times and locations to ensure broad participation.
The expert panel beginning at 12:15 pm will be a highlight of the event. Attendees will hear from leading voices who are reshaping how menopause is understood and addressed in medicine,
advocacy , and daily life: Panelists Include:
• Dr. Donna Nickitas – Dean of Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden and a national leader in health policy and nursing education. A retired U.S. Air Force major, Dr. Nickitas is a lifelong advocate for equitable, patient-centered health care.
• Gwenne Baile, CNM (Ret.) – A Certified Nurse Midwife who delivered over 2,000 babies and developed a pioneering menopause consultation practice. Known as “The Chicken Lady of South Jersey” for her post-retirement advocacy , she recently testified in support of menopause legislation.
• Dr. Tracy Verrico – A board-certified OB-GYN, hormonal health expert, and founder of Bona Dea Gynecology. She is a nationally recognized speaker and educator working at the intersection of conventional and functional medicine to transform women’ s midlife care.
• Marie Capozzi – Chief Operating Officer of Let’s Talk Menopause, a national nonprofit focused on awareness and education. With over 20 years in nonprofit leadership, Marie is a passionate advocate for expanding access to menopause resources and support.
The event is free and open to the public.

ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE - NEWFIELD (Gloucester County NJ)
07/25/2025

ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE - NEWFIELD (Gloucester County NJ)

07/25/2025

FRANKLIN TWP POLICE ACTIVITY ALERT - NEWFIELD - Blvd blocked off between Lake Road and Catawba Avenue -

07/17/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - ROUTE 42

Route 42 single lane closures in both directions continuing as pavement project advances in Gloucester County Lane closures now taking place on Friday nights
(Trenton) – Route 42, which has had single lane closures in both directions over the past several months Monday through Thursday nights, is now scheduled to have lane closures on Friday nights beginning tomorrow night and continuing for the next several weeks in Monroe and Washington townships, as the Route 42, Kennedy Avenue to Atlantic City Expressway Pavement Preservation project advances in Gloucester County. The lane closures will end at different times depending on the direction of traffic.
Single lane closures on Route 42 will continue from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights in both directions between Kennedy Avenue and the Atlantic City Expressway for the next several months.
Route 42 southbound Lane Closures - Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow night, Friday, July 18 until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 19, and continuing on Friday nights at the same time over the next several months, a single lane on Route 42 southbound is scheduled to be closed from Sicklerville Road/CR 705 (milepost 6.4) in Washington Township to Fenwick Avenue (milepost 1.88) in Monroe Township.
Route 42 northbound Lane Closures - Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow night, Friday, July 18 until 5 a.m. Saturday, July 19, and continuing on Friday nights at the same time over the next several months, a single lane on Route 42 northbound is scheduled to be closed from Fenwick Avenue (milepost 1.88) to Sicklerville Road/CR 705 (milepost 6.4).
The lane closures are expected to begin in the right lane and will move to the left lane as work progresses. The closures are necessary to relocate gas mains and install drainage. At least one lane will be maintained on Route 42 in both directions. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays while driving through the work zone.
This work is part of the $72.6 million federally funded Route 42, Kennedy Avenue to Atlantic City Expressway Pavement Preservation Project. This project includes widening lanes and shoulders, correcting cross slopes and raising the profile of the road to mitigate flooding risks. In addition to redesigning the roadway, construction will also include milling and paving, reconstructing curbs and sidewalks to comply with ADA standards, upgrading traffic signals, installing Intelligent Transportation Systems with CCTV cameras, and drainage upgrades to inlets, headwalls, five surface basins, and three underground basins. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2027. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors

https://thenjsentinel.com/daniel-glaudel-obituary/
07/17/2025

https://thenjsentinel.com/daniel-glaudel-obituary/

Daniel Glaudel of Clayton New Jersey passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Dan is the father of Christina Glaudel Barht (Wesley) and grandfather of Lilliana and Annabelle of Windsor, P…

07/16/2025
ARREST - PRESS RELEASE FRANKLIN TWP POLICE DEPT.
07/16/2025

ARREST - PRESS RELEASE FRANKLIN TWP POLICE DEPT.

https://thenjsentinel.com/louis-polillo-sr-obituary/
07/14/2025

https://thenjsentinel.com/louis-polillo-sr-obituary/

Louis Polillo, Sr. age 90, passed away peacefully on July 9th with his family by his side. Born and raised in Glassboro, NJ he was the son of Antonio & Emilia (nee Lucella) Polillo. He was one …

07/14/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed
Monday and Tuesday nights in Bellmawr, Camden County
Traffic slowdowns on I-76 and Route 42 ramps Wednesday and Thursday nights

(Trenton) – 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 and detoured tonight and tomorrow night as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, there are temporary traffic stoppages and slowdowns on I-76 eastbound and Route 42 southbound ramps scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The closures and slowdowns are necessary for the demolition of the temporary Browning Road Bridge.
Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 14 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, and again tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15 at the same time, 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 and detoured. 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. The following detour will be in place:



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

Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound wishing to continue onto 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


Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17

Between 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 and 5 a.m. Thursday, July 17, and again Thursday, July 17 at the same time, there are temporary traffic stoppages and slowdowns scheduled for the left lane on I-76 eastbound before the Browning Road Bridge and the I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound and on the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound coming from Al-Jo's Curve. The temporary stoppages and slowdowns are necessary to reposition the crane for bridge pier construction. Motorists should expect delays.





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.

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The newspaper was originally called the Franklinville Sentinel and was started in 1942 by Mildred & Bill Caccese of Franklinville. Cindy & Norman Merckx of Malaga (Franklin Township) purchased the newspaper in July 2008 from Jim & Carol Kinkade who owned the newspaper for 30 years.

Cindy Merckx Publications LLC t/a The Sentinel of Gloucester County was formed in 2008. Cindy worked several years as a writer for Kinkade covering school board, planning & zoning board and town council meetings, as well as photographing events. One day Kinkade stated that he was thinking of downsizing as he owned two newspapers. Kinkade had confidence in Cindy’s experience and work ethics. He asked Cindy if she would like to purchase the newspaper from him. Cindy & Norm discussed his proposal and went to their local bank where they were able to get a loan to purchase the newspaper.

Cindy had years of experience working with people in the community as well as the newspaper business. She worked as a secretary and substitute teachers aide for several years. She was also a certified religious education teacher for St. Mary’s Church in Malaga and was the director of youth programs. One of Cindy’s first jobs after she graduated from high school was working for the Woodbury Times in circulation where she sold newspaper subscriptions part time. Years later, while raising four children in addition to caring for her widowed mother who was ill, Cindy worked for six years as an early morning rural route newspaper delivery driver for the Courier Post to help make ends meet and meet the daytime demands of a caregiver for her family. She continued working as a writer for the Sentinel for several years, and also worked part time in the office each day selling advertising where she interacted with many local business owners.

Cindy decided to change the name to The Sentinel of Gloucester County to expand the papers news coverage throughout Gloucester County. The logo of the Sentinel and the quote “Guarding Your Right to Know” was redesigned for the color banner.