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Because noted composer James Eakin kept his promise, Kingsway Regional High School graduate Ida Nicolosi will perform as a soloist for “Flowers on the Graves of War,” two weeks from tonight, Feb. 20, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The requiem will be presented by the Distinguished Concert International New York. Bob Shryock/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/njobshryock/index.html

2nd Lt. William A. Florsheim was in the United States Marine Corps, receiving his commission on Aug. 22. 1943. Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/njogct/index.html

WEST DEPTFORD TWP. — Several pieces of land are for sale on Sunoco’s property here and in Westville. According to West Deptford Administrator Eric Campo, there are no buildings on the properties, and they have had For Sale signs posted... Gina Bittner/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/gbittner3185/index.html

The following have been indicted by a Gloucester County grand jury:• Jennifer L. Whetstone, 18, of Atlanta on a charge of possession of a controlled dangerous substance on June 28 in East Greenwich Township.• Katarina Gutierrez, 20, of Katy, Texas,... John Barna/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/jbarna/index.html

At 7:30 a.m., school has not yet begun for most students at Logan Elementary but, for 16 seventh-graders in an elective pre-engineering course, it’s the best part of the day. Rebecca Forand/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/rforand/index.html

Clearview Regional High School juniors Dylan James and Giavanna Pratta — both 16 — spend countless hours rehearsing the musical instruments they picked up back in elementary school. All of their hard work is about to pay off as they have been chosen to participate in the New Jersey All-State High School Band. Rebecca Forand/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/rforand/index.html

For as far back as Dr. Patrick Michel can remember, education has always been an important part of his life. Tracy Wiggins/For Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/njotswiggins/index.html

Carneys Point-Penns Grove Police Explorer Post No. 7008 has adopted a county road in memory of late Carneys Point Police Chief Edmund Spinelli Jr. Michael Williams/Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/mwilliams86/index.html

Salem City Police have a new high-tech tool capable of identifying stolen, wanted, and unregistered vehicles on the fly. Michael Williams/Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/mwilliams86/index.html

Jessie is a 9-week-old male kitten. Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/njosunbeam/index.html

Liberty Fire Company responded at 1:26 p.m. Sunday to Cumberland Avenue to assist the Penns Grove Ambulance on the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/njosunbeam/index.html

View full sizeCathy Cramer/The NewsSamantha Mason, a 19-year-old Cumberland County College student, took the crown at the Miss Cumberland County 2012 pageant Saturday night at Cumberland Regional High School. A full photo gallery will be posted this week.UPPER DEERFIELD TWP.... Jim Cook Jr./The News of Cumberland County http://connect.nj.com/user/jimcookjr/index.html

View full sizeSpecial to the SunbeamGirl Scout Junior Troop 94926 of Penns Grove-Carneys Point at their cookie sale this weekend. They polled customers on whether the New York Giants or New England Patriots would win Super Bowl XLVI.The New York... Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/njosunbeam/index.html

Special to The NewsThe family of Emaleigh Blankenship thanks the community for its support during the 2-year-old girl's medical struggles.DEERFIELD TWP. — The family of Emaleigh Lynn Blankenship, a 2-year-old battling the rare disease CLOVES Syndrome and a form of... Lauren T. Taniguchi/The News of Cumberland County http://connect.nj.com/user/LTTaniguchi/index.html

Staff Photo by Greg AdomaitisThis door at the BridgeWater pub closes an hour earlier than ones in neighboring municipalities.BRIDGETON — Super Bowl Sundays were one of the few occasions the BridgeWater Pub would — and could — stay open until... Greg Adomaitis/The News of Cumberland County http://connect.nj.com/user/gadomaitis/index.html

VINELAND — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties will host a financial seminar titled “Will Housing and Construction Recover? Learn When, Where, and Why” on Tuesday, March 7, at 5 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites... The News of Cumberland County http://connect.nj.com/user/njoncc/index.html

GLOUCESTER TWP. — South Jersey Land and Water Trust is hosting a Walk in the Woods at Timber Creek Park here at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21Timber Creek Park is the former site of Slims Ranch and was purchased by... John Barna/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/jbarna/index.html

Construction and repair work on the Delaware River Port Authority bridges may cause traffic delays, the agency advises.• Commodore John Barry Bridge between Logan Township and Chester, Pa. — The right hand westbound lane into Pennsylvania will be closed for... John Barna/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/jbarna/index.html

Free Tai Chi and Sunrise Yoga classes are being offered by the Gloucester County Department of Health, Senior and Disability Services. The programs are available for those 60 and older.  •  Tai Chi,  Thursdays  Feb. 23 and March 1, 8,... John Barna/Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/jbarna/index.html

View full sizeSpecial to the SunbeamThe Desert Lotus Dance Troupe will perform at The Salem County Arts Alliance's Valentine Cabaret.CARNEYS POINT TWP. — If you are looking for something to wow that special someone on Valentine’s Day weekend or just... Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/njosunbeam/index.html