Tag: Burlington County
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Bordentown woman sentenced to prison for role in viral GoFundMe scam
A Bordentown woman was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her alleged role in a GoFundMe scam that garnered nationwide attention, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Katelyn McClure, 32, of Bordentown, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jerome B. Simandle to one count of conspiracy to commit wire…
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Burlington County officials partner for school collection drive
Burlington County is collecting donations of new school supplies, backpacks and other back to school items for local families in need. The Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Sheriff’s Department and State Sen. Troy Singleton [D-7] announced their partnership for the collection/donation drive in a county press release on July 13. “The start of the new…
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Burlington County Sheriff’s Department offers safety and security programs for seniors
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department wants county seniors and residents with disabilities to feel safe and secure in their homes. To assist them, the department is accepting appointments to perform free home security and safety inspections. During the inspections, a specialist goes through a resident’s home and then makes recommendations for various safety or security…
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Burlington County Animal Shelter reduces adoption fees for July
Summer is here and Burlington County officials say it’s the “purr-fect” time to look for a new best friend from the county animal shelter. Throughout the month of July, the shelter will have reduced adoption fees of $25 for an adult dog and $15 for adult cats to help encourage residents and families to bring…
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Burlington County Undersheriff: Do not leave children, pets in hot car – ‘Park, Look and Lock’
Do not leave children or pets unattended in hot vehicles – “Park, Look and Lock.” That is the public service announcement, the Burlington County Health Department and Sheriff’s Department wants to put forth as summer temperatures rise in efforts to prevent tragedies. “Heat-related injuries and deaths are entirely preventable, but still occur because people assume…
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Burlington County Undersheriff: Do not leave children, pets in hot car – ‘Park, Look and Lock’
Do not leave children or pets unattended in hot vehicles – “Park, Look and Lock.” That is the public service announcement, the Burlington County Health Department and Sheriff’s Department wants to put forth as summer temperatures rise in efforts to prevent tragedies. “Heat-related injuries and deaths are entirely preventable, but still occur because people assume…
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Burlington County Commissioner delivers keynote address at Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey event
Burlington County Commissioner Dan O’Connell announced the county will continue to offer businesses assistance and services even as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Speaking to business leaders from across the region at the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Regional Economic Perspective Breakfast, O’Connell predicted local businesses would rebound stronger than ever following…
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Bloodlines: How the pandemic created a nationwide blood shortage
Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, a concurrent crisis related to blood shortages began to emerge as nationwide lockdowns were implemented. In efforts to mitigate the pandemic ‘s reach, the public stayed home as normalcy was delayed indefinitely. This resulted in several social, economic, and medical dilemmas. In addition to school and business closures, the virus not…
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Burlington County Commissioners encourage support of women-owned businesses
Since March is Women’s History Month, the Burlington County Commissioners are encouraging residents to support women-owned businesses and learn more about the contributions and achievements of local women from Burlington County. “The history of women trailblazers and heroes from Burlington County is extraordinary and include Alice Paul, Elizabeth White, Mary Roebling, Clara Barton and Ethel…