Seventy-five emergency vehicles lined up is an impressive sight They're to be just one element of a parade being put together for Sunday for a Pitman boy who's battling cancer An organizer for the parade said 3-year-old Easton “Buddy” Perrine loves the Philadelphia Eagles More: Wildfires affect air quality in serious ways. How to protect your family, including pets. Mantua resident Ashley Levinson volunteered to put together the parade which has cooperation from borough officials from Track Avenue with a destination of Alcyon Lake Park “We are trying to arrange a `walking parade’ involving as many different entities as possible,” Levinson said bands and just people from the public wearing their Eagles gear.” Levinson said the Philadelphia Union soccer team is sending representatives Third District legislators arranged a proclamation declaring May 4 as “Buddy Day.” The last several years have been difficult for the Perrine family died in July 2022 when Buddy and his twin sister and all of them are being raised by their mother More: Miracle League baseball equipment stolen in Cherry Hill. How you can help. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland Support local journalism with a subscription BOSTON, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rose Hill Life Sciences, a global leader in the research and intellectual property of premium psilocybin products, announces the appointment of Jama Pitman as a Strategic Advisor A seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience in global drug development and commercialization Ms.Pitman will support Rose Hill in advancing its clinical strategy and commercialization planning as the Company scales its therapeutic pipeline Her insights will also help steer the company’s operational readiness as it prepares for future partnerships and market expansion Ms.Pitman brings deep expertise from the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors having played critical roles in the development and approval of groundbreaking therapies across oncology She previously served as a senior executive at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals where she was instrumental in the company’s evolution from a private biotech to a publicly traded global enterprise acquired for $2.4 billion She has driven some of the most innovative and complex drug development programs in the industry,” said Domenic Suppa Co-founder and COO of Rose Hill Life Sciences “Her experience navigating regulatory landscapes and scaling biopharma organizations makes her an invaluable addition to our advisory team as we continue to advance research of psychedelic medicine.” Ms.Pitman is currently the founder of JP BioPharma Consulting where she advises biotech and pharmaceutical companies on accelerating drug development and achieving corporate growth goals mentorship-driven leadership style aligns with Rose Hill’s mission to create transformative psychedelic therapies for mental health and neurological conditions “My joining of the Rose Hill team comes at a pivotal inflection point in the evolution of psychedelic science,” said Ms “The company’s commitment to rigorous research and patient-centered innovation resonates deeply with me and I look forward to contributing to its mission of delivering safe in Microbiology from the University of New Hampshire and has been involved in the approval of several FDA-approved therapies including QINLOCK® for gastrointestinal stromal tumors and ROMVIMZA® for tenosynovial giant cell tumors For more information, visit https://rosehill.life Rose Hill Life Sciences is a global leader in the research and intellectual property of premium psilocybin products As the world’s inaugural legal exporter of psilocybin Rose Hill is dedicated to advancing scientific research and setting new industry benchmarks for safety With integrated operations spanning Jamaica and strategic partnerships with esteemed research institutions Rose Hill supports pioneering clinical research exploring psilocybin’s potential for treating mental health and neurological conditions With a commitment to science and innovation the company plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of psychedelic medicine © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved This expansion ensures that retailers across the country have access to Gambler Lures’ top-performing hollow-body frogs designed to offer anglers a tournament ready solution right out of the box “Pitman Creek has been a key distributor in the tackle industry and with the growing demand for our frog lineup we wanted to ensure retailers have easy access to these proven fish catchers,” said Val Osinski “Topwater frog fishing is right in our wheel house with Lake Okeechobee in our backyard and with Pitman Creek carrying our full lineup more anglers will be able to get a taste of  frogs built by tournament anglers in one of the best testing grounds in the U.S.” The addition of Gambler Lures’ Popping Frog and Walking Frog to Pitman Creek’s distribution catalog marks a significant step in providing retailers with high-demand performance-driven products in the massively popular category of frog fishing With years of innovation behind their designs Gambler Lures remains at the forefront of creating high-quality lures tailored for serious anglers For more information about Gambler Lures and their full product lineup, visit www.gambler-lures.com. Retailers can contact Pitman Creek directly to place orders and learn more about stocking these products or email sales@gambler-bang.com or call 954-969-1772 the Pitman High boys’ volleyball program is already earning a reputation for one of the best in the district mirroring the success of their female classmates the Pride capped off an undefeated season in the Central California Athletic League It also marked the end of the most successful regular season in the team’s young history they will embark on a third straight trip to the CIF Sac-Joaquin Division I playoffs The Pride are the highest seed they’ve ever been It’s still not enough to host a first round home match as they will travel to Elk Grove to take on No Definitely competitive,” said Pitman head coach Cat Silveira “It’s for sure going to be a competitive game because we’re like that too Silveira is in her first year coaching the team She spent the past year serving as the head coach of the Chowchilla girls program The inaugural group was led by longtime girls coach Kristen Pontes-Christian They achieved a 9-10 record and were bounced in the first round of the playoffs by Folsom Alumna Kaylin Randhawa took the helm last year pushing their record to 11-13 and earning a home playoff win against Johnson of Sacramento before being eliminated by Jesuit many of whom have little to no experience in the sport “It’s hard to say,” said Silveira with a laugh “I didn’t really meet any of the boys until tryouts and I figured this opportunity would be really fun I looked at what they had done the past few years but I’d be lying if I said I expected this.” It certainly wasn’t expected after they lost their first three contests back in late February and early March a sweep at the hands of Livingston and a pair of 2-1 losses to Edison and Clayton Valley Charter at the Stockton Kickoff tournament They proceeded to string together their first two wins before dropping another three in a row a sweep to Merced’s El Capitan and 2-1 and 2-0 losses to Merced and Madera at the Golden Valley Tournament “Once you're around them and you see them in practice,” Silveira said they have been so determined to get better and work so hard day in and day out I definitely saw the grit that this group of boys had and it started paying off.” Their first league game came against crosstown counterpart Turlock on March 13 They then swept Downey and Modesto before suffering another two losses to Sierra of Manteca and Pleasant Grove at the Stockton Tournament That’s when another 10 game winning streak was sparked In their return to league play at the start of April they collected three straight sweeps of Enochs They then had to pull out a five-set victory on the road against Downey (30-28 The Knights proved to be the biggest threat to the Pride finishing in second place at 8-2 and a 22-8 overall record It was smooth sailing from that point forward with the Pride earning sweeps of Gregori and Modesto before the season finale at Enochs Silveira gives an abundance of credit to Pontes-Christian who she called her “coaching mentor.” It’s needed wisdom as many on the team are new to the sport giving them a natural competitive fire despite the lack of experience or basketball’s Cole Martin and Aiden Davison Others like Param Gill and Sadeeq Shinwari have a sole focus on the fast-growing sport Silveira said that two or three had prior playing experience as part of the Rage Volleyball Club One man who has been there since the program’s inception has been fellow captain David Garcia a senior who leads the Pride in nearly every statistical category and a player who Silveria described as “special” and “a beast.” 190-pounder had no prior experience in volleyball and joined the Rage program after the inaugural season His hard work and dedication is paying off big time now he committed to continue his education and playing career at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa “I am just so incredibly proud of him and the whole team,” Silveira said and their grit and motivation to get better and win is insane The winner of Wednesday’s contest will take on the victor of No Russell “Russ” Pitman ’58 visited Rice University’s new Academic Quadrangle Dec marking a significant moment in the institution’s history who graduated from the then-Rice Institute in 1958 is celebrated as one of the university’s most generous supporters having established more than 75 endowed funds that span nearly every aspect of campus life who is just as much of an institution as the institution is,” said university historian Portia Hopkins “We were able to bring people from all different walks of life and different corners of our campus together to show him the quad and to celebrate all of his contributions and all of the ways that he has made Rice a better place for all of us.” the crowd celebrating Pitman included university associate Paula Gilmer DesRoches; Stephen Bayer vice president for development and alumni relations; Kathleen Canning chair and professor of history; Emily Stein senior director of development for humanities; Pippa Jarvis Shepherd School of Music donor relations officer; and Mary Lowery executive director of Friends of Fondren Library Russ understands that administrative work often flies under the radar though it’s administrative work that is the university’s engine,” said Stein he’s making visible the people who are generally less seen.” After earning his bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration he joined the university staff in 1960 as chief accountant he held several key roles including assistant to then-President Norman Hackerman and manager of business affairs before retiring in 1980 his philanthropy has shaped the university’s landscape a striking feature of the Moody Center for the Arts and the Humanities Building’s Pitman Tower bear his name Pitman took particular interest in the bronze statue of Rice founder William Marsh Rice during his visit “He has this really crisp eye,’” Hopkins said ‘That’s a good piece of bronze,’ I was like Pitman’s approach to philanthropy reflects his deep commitment to Rice and its community Using creative financial tools like charitable gift annuities and bequests he has ensured lasting support for the university’s endeavors including initiatives in the School of Architecture where two recent funds were announced to support 14 student research trips worldwide “He continues to give and recognizes that through his giving he’s providing opportunities for other people who otherwise might not have had those opportunities,” Hopkins said “He doesn’t like us to make a fuss over him but how can I not fuss over all the things that you’ve done and he’s generous in a way that does not require a lot of performance.” Pitman’s impact goes beyond his financial contributions He is a beloved figure known for his quick wit and deep appreciation of Rice’s history and culture I think about all of the things that he was able to live through and is continuing to live through with Rice history,” Hopkins said Hopkins encapsulated the sentiment of the day with heartfelt words of gratitude and we talk about how there are good people in the world,” Hopkins said you’re the people that they’re talking about For a man who once described Rice as his “family and second home,” the day was a celebration of both legacy and belonging “Being committed to Rice means that we’re family and being family means that we look out for each other,” Hopkins said and we recognize that this thing cannot happen in a vacuum.” 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Bill’s life was a tapestry of laughter Bill spent his early years in the Silver Lake earning a GED that would serve as the foundation for his lifelong career journey a place that would prove fateful as it was where he met the love of his life they built a life rich in joy and shared moments Bill’s hardworking and amiable nature led him to various positions His dedication and reliability were evident to all who worked alongside him Bill eventually retired from Goodyear Tire leaving behind a legacy of commitment and camaraderie His love for these pastimes was only eclipsed by the time he spent with his family always quick with a joke and ready to share a hearty laugh with those around him His playful spirit often manifested in the ornery tricks he played on Joyce which became a beloved part of their family’s lore The words that best describe Bill are funny His presence brought warmth and light to any room and his gentle spirit was a comfort to those he loved Bill’s sense of humor and loving nature will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him Marcus Todd Pitman (Ryan Ostrander); and daughter whom he and Joyce raised in the last 18 years of his life Pitman (Shelly Meek Pitman); and his sisters Bill’s life was a testament to the enduring power of love and laughter As we bid farewell to a man whose life was as rich as the relationships he nurtured we take comfort in knowing that his legacy will continue to live on through the stories told and the rock and roll music that will play on in his honor Bill’s journey through life reminds us all to cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and to always keep a sense of humor close at hand and a spirit that will forever remain a part of us A celebration of Bill’s life will be 1-3 p.m Condolences can be left at midwest-cremation.com Click here for more calendar events! in the comfort of her home and surrounded by immediate family Anna brightened the faces of parents Mark and Renee and older sister Madeline Pitman on May 15th She became the older sister to siblings Eliot and Leah was an intentional friend and steady mentor from childhood to adulthood Visiting the library in her hometown of Bryan and acting in local community theatre productions were staples of her childhood Embedded in Anna’s love of reading was a love of language which led her to study Communications Sciences and Disorders at Harding University as a Trustee Scholar and graduated with a 4.0 GPA and Honors with Distinction She later attended the University College London and completed their prestigious program to earn her Master’s of Research in Speech where she also graduated with the highest distinction Anna was a passionate Research Study Coordinator at Northwestern University she was involved in numerous cancer support continuing her dedication to kindness and generosity even in the midst of a terminal diagnosis and inclusive nature outmatched her ambition and achievements She is preceded in death by Uncle Robert Jasper and maternal grandparents Adeline and Dale Jasper Anna is survived by paternal grandparents Merle and Barbara Pitman May her remembrance be a gift to all who knew her at Living Water Community Church (formerly Church of the Brethren) in Franklin Grove memorial donations can be made to the following charities: Undue Medical Debt (formally RIP Medical Debt); Rogers Park Free Store; Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation; Gilda’s Club Chicago; Lurie Children’s Hospital (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience starring Joby Rogers on Saturday The show celebrates the music and dancing of the Legendary 'King of Pop' This multimedia theatrical experience takes audiences on a Visual and Musical Journey through the life of the greatest entertainer of all time “UMX” is a very high energy production dedicated to preserving the Legacy and Spirit of the Iconic Michael Jackson the only Tribute Artist to ever appear ‘as Michael’ on the Cover of “Rolling Stone Magazine”{credited} “UMX” has performed to sold-out audiences in theaters casinos and arenas all over the world for over two decades including every state in the USA World Wide in 13 Countries on 4 Continents As the mirror image of Michael Jackson Joby Rogers has intensely perfected the dancing and mannerisms of “The King Of Pop” No other can parallel the uniqueness of his look dancing and style more precisely than Joby Rogers The “UMX” Show embraces the audience in a wave of visual and musical excitement Joby Rogers stunning resemblance to Jackson combined with the intricate ’step for step’ choreography performed by the most talented backup dancers in the industry Tickets are $30 and available for purchase online The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is located at 43 S Broadway in Pitman though some performances may be better suited for ages 10 and up Approximately 500 people attended a "Hands Off!" rally in Pitman on Saturday to protest policies of U.S President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser It included a few speeches from participants lined up in the park and also along Pitman Avenue outside of McCowan Memorial Library Background: What are 'Hands Off!' protests? South Jerseyans among those hoping to put D.C. on notice. Some passing motorists honked horns in support but no problems or counter-protests were observed through at least 2 p.m Broadway was block for one block outside of the park (This story has been updated to include new information.) PITMAN — Borough residents have two months to decide whether to endorse $21.3 million in bonds to pay for a variety of renovations at both the high school and elementary school A special election is scheduled for Tuesday 28 with a ballot that has two yes-or-no questions 1 must be approved in order for question No “The planning for this referendum has been years in the making,” Pitman Superintendent Robert Preston said “Many of the critical infrastructure needs included in the plan were identified by the district’s architectural team and by the community during the strategic planning process.” More: South Jersey voters may have OKed rail line expansion in at least one town. What we know. A New Jersey Department of Education grant would cover approximately $7.2 million of the total cost but only if the referendum is approved by voters Pitman residents would pay for the remainder of the project The district at present has only one outstanding bond which is to be paid off in 2026 and not overlap with the proposed new debt That existing bond costs the owner of the average assessed property $128 per year Pitman property owners would see the impact from the proposed bond on their 2027 tax bills The projects mostly addresses the kinds of problems that come up as facilities age the high school would receive a partial roof replacement and drainage work in addition a new security vestibule the elementary school would receive approximately $17.5 million and the high school would receive approximately $3.7 million The cost breakdown is: $10 million toward the elementary school heating and boiler systems; $700,000 toward the elementary school bathrooms; $1.1 million toward the high school track drainage and parking lot work; $2.3 million toward the high school roof; $6.7 million toward the elementary school air conditioning; and $250,000 toward the high school security vestibule More: Looking for a home? New ones line up in Glassboro The middle school’s seventh and eighth grades were shifted to the high school Those changes occurred as part of a series of consolidation and relocation of grades stemming from the closings of two elementary schools The plan for Pitman Elementary School includes renovating seven bathrooms Preston said the 102-year-old building was a high school before it was a middle school so its bathrooms were built for teenagers and adults Students there have had to use stools to reach those fixtures Several residents who were lined up on Monday outside the school to pick up their kids or grandkids said they could support the bond “If it would be more comfortable in school school officials can spend all that they need on the project “I have no problem with upgrading the needs of our children,” Sharon Sites said Sites was picking up a grandchild on Monday but six of her own children had already gone through borough schools “I think they charge way too much,” Sites said Additional proposed work at the high school includes: reconstructing the track to include a new rubber surface and new event striping and markings; fixing underground drainage problems causing the area near and on the track to sink; fully reconstructing and repaving the auditorium/event parking lot off Waverly Avenue also addressing drainage issues; partially replacing the roof to extend its life at least 30 years; and creating a dedicated security vestibule for screening visitors Additional proposed elementary school work includes: replacing steam boilers with high-efficiency gas-fired hydronic boilers; adding radiators convectors and piping to provide a cohesive heating system; renovating seven bathrooms for functionality and age-appropriate fixtures; and installing an air conditioning system Board of education members unanimously approved the bond referendum last week It has been forwarded to the Gloucester County Clerk’s Office to prepare a ballot The district plans several informational events prior to Jan Updates and details can be found online at pitman.k12.nj.us/vote. Questions can be directed to vote@pitman.k12.nj.us George’s Family Restaurant has opened in Pitman NJ taking over a free-standing building across from Alcyon Lake… offering a smalltown diner cafe experience with a large menu for breakfast the building was previously home to a Mediterranean restaurant and over the prior years was a variety of pizza shops and delis I stopped in today to catch up with owner George who has a 50+ year career in the South Jersey diner industry which has had him owning and operating diners in Deptford George realized retirement wasn’t the thing for him and wanting to stay busy took over the cozy restaurant space which seats about 30 people they are open the rest of the week 7am to 9pm (Hours may adjust due to customer feedback) The 1940s era building sits in the center of the paved lot George’s Family Restaurant offers a smalltown comfortable dining experience with tables seating two and four persons (can be combined).  Everything is updated… but yet it still has that small town “local café” vibe… it just feels like George’s has been a thriving part of the community for years George’s is the kind of restaurant that the kids and families will feel at home in but if you bring Grandma in for Sunday breakfast she’s going to fall in love with the place The menu at George’s is somewhat extensive especially considering it’s not a full size diner The day starts off with a breakfast menu including three egg omelets breakfast sandwiches and griddle items such as pancakes and Belgian waffles More casual lunch items include delicious 8 oz burgers a variety of George’s famous hoagies grilled and Italian sandwiches including chicken cutlets and Italian sausages… and of course cheesesteaks While it seems the entire menu is available all day larger entree portions for a evening dinner include Roasted California Turkey Breaded Chicken Cutlet Parmesan and even a selection of seafood items including Golden Fried Flounder I asked George what were some of his recommended dishes were and he went true classic South Jersey diner by suggesting the French Dip and Monte Cristo sandwiches… as well as the Greek Gyro Platter For my lunchtime visit I went with something from the daily special menu a meatball parmesan sandwich with fries.  Delicious house-made meatballs with marinara… and without prompting our server provided a extra portion of marinara to add in if I chose George is using Deluxe bakery for the rolls and it was an incredibly fresh and soft roll perfect match for his seasoned meatballs and mozzarella.   Delicious They even have you covered for dessert… ice cream and milkshakes cakes and pastries… and of course freshly brewed coffee For those that have been visiting South Jersey diners for decades George shared with me his very interesting history which starts with the Deptford Diner in the New Sharon section of Deptford Today the property on Delsea Drive where his original diner stood is now a convenience store (was developed as a Wawa) He also owned the Four Seasons Diner at the Collingswood Circle for 20 years where he found a following with Vietnam Veterans who would regularly visit him Later on George took over a diner in Rio Grande… also calling it the Four Seasons Sadly in 2013 the Rio Grande Four Seasons Diner experienced a devastating fire While I did not fully catch what George has been up to for the last 12 years or so… he said he is not a man who can simply relax around the house and was eager to get back into the restaurant business… and Pitman is luck he chose the quaint town as home for his George’s Family Restaurant George’s Family Restaurant466 W Holly AvePitman NJ Categories News Brigalias Wedding Facility Transforms The Camelot Ballroom Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A memorial service for Dolories “Tency” Pitman Tarver at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Monroe with the Reverand Jonathan Wagner officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe At Louisiana Tech she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority she worked at a number of places and retired from Riverwood International Corporation (now Graphic Packaging) At Riverwood she served as the Human Resources Manager at the Carton Plant and at the time of her retirement She served on several paper products manufacturing industrial boards and committees She established DPT Photography in 1989 and developed a successful photography business specializing in sports photography and weddings Growing up she was a member of First Baptist Church Rayville and later joined First Presbyterian Church She also served on various committees in the church and as Moderator of the Presbyterian Women for several years Later in life she joined Covenant Presbyterian Church where she was a member until her death especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild She would tell stories of their accomplishments to anyone who would listen There were always plenty of photographs taken at each event Tatum Henry and Fannie Bell Dear Pitman; sister Survivors include her daughters: Cherie McDonald and son-in-law Greg; grandchildren: Tanner McDonald (Ashley) and Mary Helen Lott; great-grandchildren: John Kirby McDonald and Baby Johnson (due in March); and longtime friends: Brenda Rohner and Rich and Linda Bailey A reception will be held after the memorial service at Covenant Presbyterian Church Memorials can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1901 Milton Street Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election suggest that locals voted in favor of Pitman School District spending $21.3 million on infrastructure improvements at two sites The project would require borrowing money and would specifically target Pitman Elementary School and Pitman Junior/Senior High School District Superintendent Robert Preston disclosed the results in a statement on Wednesday “The district administration and Board of Education extend our sincerest gratitude to the entire Pitman community for learning about this proposal and voting,” Preston said “The planning for this referendum took place over many years with critical infrastructure needs identified by the district’s architectural team and by the community during the Strategic Planning process.” More: Pitman residents will soon be asked: Should officials borrow $21M for school renovations? More: Patricia Ballou of Franklin Township died alone. But her Angels remembered. School officials needed voter approval of the two ballot questions to qualify for financial assistance from New Jersey The state is to contribute approximately $7.2 million toward the $21.3-million price tag The district is to borrow the money for these projects there were 895 votes in favor and 428 opposed to the first question and there were 878 votes in favor and 442 opposed to the second question Mail-in and provisional ballots remain to be counted Results are available from the school district and from the borough clerk but are not expected to be posted on the Gloucester County Clerk’s Office website the school system has one outstanding bond that it expects to be paid in full in 2026 That bond costs the owner of the average assessed property in the borough approximately $128 per year The new bond will not start until after that existing bond is retired The new tax impact on the average assessed property is expected to be approximately $314 per year Preston said the improvements planned were chosen because they would qualify for the maximum available state aid District officials said their next steps will be to arrange bond sales advertise for bids and award contracts for the work .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaAidan Stranahan struck out nine in a two-hitter as Pitman defeated Gateway in opening-round play at the Joe Lang Tournament in Pitman helped his own cause with a double and an RBI Jackson Austin contributed a triple and an RBI for the Panthers John Lewis can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. 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All Rights Reserved. Developed by Clear Profits Digital Marketing Luke Pokrovsky (13) of Schalick takes a lead off third base during the Coaches vs Cancer baseball game between Cape May Tech and Schalick at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood NJ on 4/26/24.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaWinning pitcher Lucas D’Agostino tossed four strong innings and Luke Pokrovsky hit his fourth home run of the season as Schalick edged Pitman 4-2 in Pitman He left with a 4-0 lead and the Cougars held on to improve to 9-0 Nick Watson went 2-for-3 with a double and a run for Pitman (9-4) which had its five-game winning streak snapped The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Dale Lacky Student-Athlete Award winners is a familiar name to those on the Pitman High School campus and for fans of local prep sports mainly because she has played nearly every sport in the book Elexi Pulido was awarded the prestigious scholarship earlier this week at the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Breakfast Awards Ceremony which recognizes top male and female student-athletes within the section for outstanding athletic performance community service and academic success during their four years of high school “It's a really amazing honor to get the scholarship,” Pulido said The award is named after former Sac-Joaquin Section and State CIF president A The scholarships are funded through the Peter J Saco Foundation Games (named after the former section commissioner) from the basketball where more than $32,000 has been generated over the years Scholarship nominees must be from a school that participates in at least one of the foundation games during that academic year and was a member of the school's inaugural flag football team this past fall While she enjoyed time exploring what each had to offer a sport in which she was involved in for all four years Coaching her along the way was Parmine Randhawa who welcomed Pulido to Pitman as a freshman in 2021 as the junior varsity coach and took the step up to varsity alongside her standout player in 2022 as she assumed the primary team’s head coaching position “There was never a moment she wasn’t working hard,” Randhawa said “She has a relentless motor that keeps on going all the time She is one of the most coachable kids I’ve had the pleasure of coaching and will turn around and do whatever is asked of her at 100% effort all the time “I asked a lot of her this year as her role this year on our team grew from what it was last year and she never complained She was never one to shy away from a challenge on the court and off as you can see with her academic pursuits as well From her work ethic alone I know she will be successful in whatever path she takes moving forward and it’s been a great pleasure to be a small part of her journey and I’m excited to see all that she continues to do.” One of Pulido’s proudest moments on the court came in her junior year when the Pride overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Downey whose favorite subjects in school are science and math and also enjoys the welding and fabrication course she has won awards for agricultural mechanics and poultry showmanship She has also been a member of the Global Dream Society Young Life and the Save Club and has received nation recognitions for the Hispanic Youth and First-Generation programs Pulido expects to study biology at Stanislaus State for two years before hoping to transfer to a UC to study biomedical engineering in hopes of becoming a tissue or prosthetics engineer While pursuing her higher education those first years at Stan State she plans to remain at Pitman as an assistant to flag football head coach Matthew Vasconcellos string together a 72% completion rate as she threw for 2,309 yards and 39 touchdowns en route to becoming the Central California Athletic League’s first ever Most Valuable Player award Earning the honor after leading the Pride to a 13-2 record against conference opponents in the new sport is one of her proudest accomplishments Vasconcellos felt that Pulido was destined for that success after watching her try out in the summer and even during the non-mandatory practice period trying to look and evaluate what options we had at quarterback Elexi was also one of our best receivers on the team,” Vasconcellos shared and her ability to catch footballs away from her body was special especially since this was a brand new sport to many of our athletes But as we got closer to the start of our inaugural season we really felt like Elexi being our quarterback put us in the best position to be successful “When we approached her with this position change She said she’ll do what’s best for the team and all she did was win and throw touchdowns and lead this team with her energy and character I truly believe we are a better program with Elexi Pulido in it.” As she prepares to graduate in the coming months Pulido is most grateful for the friends she has made and the teammates she has competed alongside of over the last four years “Thanks to everyone that has helped me get to where I am now The best Christmas-decorated home in America is in a small South Jersey town The “Frostland Village” display in Pitman won ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” in the episode aired Dec. 12. Michael McCarty and Lyle Williams collected $50,000 for taking the show’s annual award features intricate light arrangements and whimsical decorations Pitman is a small borough in Gloucester County The Frostland Village is free to visit and will remain open to the public through the New Year and immerse themselves in the holiday cheer It’s open each night and visitors are urged to get there early to for nearby parking but donations are accepted to help maintain and grow the display in future years the episode featuring Frostland Village is available on ABC on demand and Hulu (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents West Side Story weekends from April 25 through May 18 Step into the streets of New York City and experience the timeless tale of love West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written including numbers like "Tonight" The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments groundbreaking and legendary musical that set the bar for all musical theater Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs Their struggle to survive in a world of hate violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling (856) 384-8381 (Monday through Friday Rated PG-13: Best suited for teens and adults this show may include mature themes and occasional strong language The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is located at 43 S A Road to Victory bus tour celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff run is planning three stops in South Jersey NBC Sports Philadelphia said its bus — with Eagles swag special guests and a chance to win playoff tickets — will makes these stops on Friday More: Need Super Bowl plans? Verizon has you covered at Lincoln Financial Field The bus will wrap up the day in Philadelphia at the Blue Cross River Rink It will make earlier stops in Philadelphia — at 2027 Fairmount Avenue The Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams in a divisional playoff game on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia Nick Butler is an impact reporter for the Courier Post the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times covering community news in South Jersey An instant success with their opening three years ago, women’s boutique Chosen in Pitman has moved across the street to a significantly larger space offering an improved shopping experience with more products more dressing rooms… and more space for customers to comfortably move around Stephanie and her team have done an amazing job making the new location absolutely beautiful and even more inviting to shop in… and they are now open an extra day each week (Note this opening week they are also open Monday 4/7) Inside the new location customers shopping at Chosen will immediately see the benefits of shopping with all of the new space… which offers a larger selection of women’s clothing jewelry and more with new items added every week The original location was narrow and tight on space for merchandise (or customers, at times!).  But with the new location, Stephanie has the room to create a mini department store with defined sections for all of her product categories including clothing, gift products, jeans, and beautiful jewelry including an area dedicated to Stephanie’s own jewelry line…  Golden Leopard for the first time Chosen has been able to fit in round clothing racks which she has filled with fashions based on size making it easy for customers to find the perfect outfit for them I caught up with owners Stephanie and David on Saturday as they prepared for that evening’s grand opening celebration in the store that is likely 3 times larger than the prior As Pitman based vendors The Candy Box and Mama Marie’s were bringing in food and treats for that evening’s celebration… I was able to grab a few minutes of the couple’s time to learn all about the new store The new design was the vision of Stephanie but it was beautifully constructed by Damon of local contractor “Built 2 Perfection” Damon was also the craftsman behind the remodel of Palmisano’s in Washington Twp While there are many successful woman’s boutique stores Chosen has a few unique aspects that have helped them become very successful Stephanie and the team are bringing in a significant amount of new inventory which is frequently based on special one-time buys… Which means a customer who is interested in something either buys it now or they may miss out With an ever-changing inventory Stephanie needed a way to let customers know what was new to the store that week… So she regularly has livestreams on Facebook where many thousands of customers get to not only see Stephanie highlight the new products but she also models the “just arrived” dresses and other fashion items But the general vibe of the livestreams is a very casual and personal conversation… It’s a live fashion show where sure… the goal is to sell merchandise but the livestreams can also be similar to a fun morning television show or being invited into the personal lives of the Fosters Overall it’s an interactive customer focused experience with Stephanie even answering questions such as if the sizes “run large” or asking for local recommendations “A few customers flew in for the opening What’s a good suggestion for dinner?” The last piece of the successful marketing puzzle is Chosen has an online store and smartphone app, which have become very popular ways for customers to purchase from the store. The online store also features final product closeout sales when it comes time to free up space for next week’s new arrivals. (Apple, Google) The new store is a fitting tribute to the success of Chosen… a brand that has created incredible loyalty with the customers who at times will wait in line for the store to open to purchase items they’ve seen highlighted online Everything you’ve loved about Chosen is still there… just bigger more beautiful and more room for customers The benefits of the new location is noticeable even before you enter with the store’s significantly wider front facade and large glass windows…  the openness connects Chosen with the very popular Pitman Uptown commercial district Once you step inside you realize how the spaciousness of the new location really changes and improves things While the original Chosen was narrow and deep (and the natural light didn’t seem to make it to the rear of the store)…  this new location is more square and open and with the large glass windows in front it just feels more inviting.   Plus it’s definitely easier for customers to move around with all of the new space An aspect that Stephanie is very excited about that may not be readily apparent to customers is the location of the employee register area which is now in the direct center of the store It’s like a friendly command center for the staff who are always close by to greet and assist customers Stephanie has built her brands on having a deep connection with her customers and realizing that the register area is homebase for the staff… by positioning it in the center of the store her employees will be right there to welcome customers as they walk in the front door that center console has the staff only a few feet away to assist And even the dressing rooms are very close by That center staff area also features a bar like counter to make it easy for customers to sit and review their potential purchases Chosen has now doubled the number of dressing rooms to four And be happily warned that as part of that customer connection aspect at Chosen as you exit the dressing room wearing that new outfit you’re trying on you’re likely to be greeted by Stephanie or her staff  “oh that looks amazing on you!” And as already mentioned there are very thoughtful dedicated areas to all of their product lines with the new size oriented round clothing racks a dedicated jean area and the Golden Leopard jewelry space I’ve always been impressed by the couple’s innovation and drive for new features to add to Chosen As Stephanie is showing me different pieces from her extensive Golden Leopard jewelry line the thought hit me ”wait Well not only did Stephanie design many of the pieces of her Golden Leopard jewelry line they traveled regularly to their jewelry manufacturer in Georgia… and many of the pieces have direct personal connections to people in her life or customers Other more operational but yet important changes with the new Chosen are a customer bathroom located right off the main retail floor… even if you don’t have to “go” you should pop into check out the design And behind-the-scenes in the staff areas where customers likely won’t ever see the larger building offers completely new features there also An actual large backroom area offers inventory storage space with room to unpack and prepare products before it goes out on the retail floor.  There are also two desks for employee use for the first time they have a dedicated video room which allows David to also be part of the commentary… which customers seem to really appreciate Stephanie and David look forward to seeing the excitement of their customers seeing the space for the first time. as well as new customers drawn in by the inviting front windows which give a preview of the store to those walking by Alisha’s 5 Star Dive Bar “Refires” in Atco and Williamstown            Never mind that it goes against his family's DNA In a meeting between two of South Jersey's most explosive scorers the Pitman senior wasn't drawn into a shootout with Gloucester Catholic senior and longtime friend Jack Mustaro Crispin scored 23 points — almost eight points fewer than his season average with a season-high nine 3-pointers to raise his scoring average to 27.4 per game Crispin took three just three first-half shots That's quite possibly a Crispin family career low they came out in a little bit of a trapping "I was really focused on getting our guys layups — scoring points I was just trying to find my guys in good shots." Four generations of Crispins have lit up the hardwoods in South Jersey starting with his great-grandfather Cliff at Woodstown in 1952 Grandpa Steve (Glassboro '75) and father Joe (Pitman '97) came next and Karlie (2013) are also members of the Panthers' 1,000-point club Tales of Joe and Jon making a mockery of 3-point shooting lines are legendary among South Jersey fans before the turn of the last century A Crispin taking three shots in a half is unthinkable "Elijah has really turned a page this year to being a full point guard," Pitman coach Ron Myers said but he's going to hit guys when they're open He understands what a defense is trying to do to him it's been three years of getting every teams' best defender pick him up full court "I take a ton of pride in that," Crispin said I love an assist almost as much as scoring points." Everything he put up in a 24-point first half was falling "I think their defense almost helped me settle in," Crispin said "I knew I couldn't shoot it every time I got it it's tough watching someone just go off in your face then not want to shoot that thing right back at him." things might not have played out in quite the same way "If you look at him from his freshman year until now He really put in the work over the summertime He's always had great vision but he's making the passes now he's on pace to challenge the 2,000-point mark by the end of the regular season or early in the playoffs It's an elephant Crispin is comfortable sharing a gym with "It's definitely something I put aside on game day," Crispin said "I know the points will come like they have in the past couple of games When my team needs me to find them open shots (2000 points) is something in the back of your head maybe make these free throws at the end of the game They can get me a little bit closer to 2,000 There are other pressures weighing on Crispin There's another force coming from the west his sister Naomi scored her 1,000th career point as junior at St Joseph's Academy in suburban State College Joe is in his second season as an assistant coach for the Penn State mens' basketball team when the family moved halfway across Pennsylvania "I just watched her play we were off this weekend I think she's more on pace than I was my junior year Tom Rimback grew up reading the Burlington County Times and Courier Post sports sections and began writing for the BCT in 1996 He has covered everything from Super Bowls and Final Fours to Tri-County Swimming but he’s happiest on a sideline interviewing South Jersey scholastic athletes Email him with story ideas at tomrimback@gmail.com and support local journalism with a subscription to the Courier-Post The seeds of Therese Pitman's leadership style — empathy authenticity and service — were planted as a student-athlete and watered as an NCAA postgraduate intern They now have blossomed in her role as a director of student-athlete development Former NCAA postgraduate intern Therese Pitman leads by following three guiding principles put yourself in others' shoes so you can understand how they experience the world show up exactly as yourself so everyone else can show up as themselves ask how you can serve those around you and leave a place better than you found it The seeds of Pitman's leadership style — empathy who played Division I basketball while double majoring in math and chemistry Pitman began her undergraduate career playing DI lacrosse at Binghamton as a neuroscience major Her freshman year felt like what she should be doing yet Pitman struggled to perform on the lacrosse field and in the classroom also struggling to find a community on campus Pitman decided to change her mindset going into her sophomore year She committed to becoming a great teammate She joined the Student Athlete Advisory Committee changed her major to English language and literature and committed to the lacrosse team as a walk-on and she earned her conference's All-Defensive first-team honors She continued as a SAAC representative and thrived in her new coursework "All of these amazing things started happening when I realized I don't have to have the pressure of being like anybody else," she said After earning her undergraduate degree at Siena in May 2020 Pitman had an additional year of COVID eligibility Siena did not have her desired master's program she received a call that changed the course of her life had been hired to start Pitt's lacrosse program for the 2022 season and wanted Pitman to help spearhead the effort "Come here and help me lay the foundation for the inaugural women's lacrosse team," Boissonneault said to her "Recruit student-athletes to come here Figure out what our team values are going to be what kind of program that our legacy is going to leave Pitman embraced the grind of creating the program with her teammates college is about getting a degree and getting a job afterward but college is also about the memories you make with those around you Pitman also became involved with Pitt's Life Skills program She joined the "Panthers to Pro" mentorship program which connects athletes with a professional in their desired career The program paired Pitman with Katie Stumpp the associate athletics director of administration at Pitt "(Stumpp) is somebody that is an inspiring As a former NCAA postgraduate intern herself Stumpp encouraged Pitman to apply for the internship at the national office meeting regularly to go over her application and practice for interviews After getting her Master of Public Administration degree Pitman accepted a position as an intern in the NCAA leadership development department The internship transformed Pitman's personal and professional career She traveled around the country and created transformational programs for hundreds of student-athletes The staff members in leadership development challenged her pushing her outside her comfort zone while giving her responsibility and autonomy "The NCAA PGIP is so different from other internships because you have endless opportunities to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments," she said "I knew my voice and ideas truly mattered." Pitman received an opportunity to go back to the place that changed her life: the University of Pittsburgh Pitman was promoted from assistant director of leadership development to director of student-athlete development she began a doctorate program in education Pitman can see herself becoming either an athletics director or a dean of students "I just want to make an impact and be around young people I want to help them understand their value and their worth and be able to have transformative experiences to make a difference in their community," she said "My dream is someday to continue to be in a position where we can make effective change by inspiring young people." Pitman credits her time at the NCAA as a springboard for the rest of her life "The NCAA PGIP was an experience that absolutely prepared me for my full-time role afterward The internship was necessary for my professional growth and I am confident in my ability to add value to any team I join because of what I learned throughout the internship." she reflects on her own journey as a blueprint to have faith in oneself "I've made many changes in my young career I've had three different jobs since I graduated from school Thanks for visiting There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting to Claude Luce Sherman and Iva Madge Hunt Sherman of Hunts Corners in the Town of Lapeer Sally tragically lost her father to World War II in France in 1944 Her early years were spent at the Hunt Family farm in Hunts Corners where she especially loved and admired her grandfather Sally graduated from Marathon Central School with the Class of 1961 and was also a graduate of Ridley-Lowell Business Institute Sally married Ralph Keith Pitman (Ralph predeceased Sally – December 9 2020); she enjoyed more than 58 years of marriage to her love Ralph and Sally made their home on Parker Street in Lapeer and then spent their time and most of their lives enjoying everything about their rural life in the location that they both deemed “the single best place on earth” While concentrating on her family and homestead in Lapeer with her favorite assignment being on the staff of State Assemblyman Clarence Rappleyea for a time Sally Pitman was always interested in government and politics and often liked to respectfully discuss current topics of interest with family living out the teachings of Jesus without calling attention to herself or public faith commitments but demonstrating her values within her personal interactions She also is survived by seven grandchildren: Lacey (Jim) Mikochik Her four great grandchildren are: Jameson David Tomkins Also surviving are her sister Wendy (Gary) Wakula and brother William E The daughter of Sally’s late cousin Charlotte (Ronald) Morgan Schuller Sally was furthermore predeceased by her parents Arrangements will be handled by Wright Beard Funeral Home Cortland Per Sally’s wishes there will be no calling hours Burial will take place at the Parker Street Cemetery New York in the Spring of 2025 where a graveside service will be held and she will be laid to rest next to Ralph Keith Pitman Advertise Here! “Alexa, Play X101 Always Classic” Cookie ConsentWe use cookies to improve your experience on our site Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website Statistics cookies collect information anonymously This information helps us understand how visitors use our website Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user You can find more information about our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Dona Holmes Pitman created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne (PITMAN, NJ) -- Just Like Janis! - a tribute to Janis Joplin comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman on Friday Starring South Jersey's own Cat Manning as Janis Joplin Cat’s other national touring projects such as the Exceptions and her Cat-5 band have taken her across the USA from Philly to Hawaii and back Cat has performed with multiple cover and original bands at top venues like the Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City A Just Like Janis show takes an audience through a musical time machine starting with Big Brother and the Holding Co. going through her Kozmic Blues Band and landing with the Full-Tilt Boogie Band era that were on her last tour and album. In 1 Night… Just Like Janis can re-create moments from the most iconic performances of Janis Joplin’s incredible career: 1967 Monterey Pop and 1970 Toronto Express Fest & Pearl Tour origin Tickets are $30 and available for purchase online The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is located at 43 S Broadway in Pitman Audiences can expect to hear hits like: "Piece of My Heart" The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is a performing arts beacon in New Jersey They take pride in entertaining the community with NYC quality shows (PITMAN, NJ) -- Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Jersey Boys weekends from March 7-30 Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history This Tony Award–winning Best Musical takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom Witness electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You.” Tickets are $50 and available for purchase online this show will include mature themes and strong language  Originally opened in May 1926, the Broadway Theatre of Pitman operated as a fully equipped movie and vaudeville theater with 1,090 seats The opulent New Jersey theatre was created in a French Revival motif by the Philadelphia firm of Eberhard Two crystal chandeliers light the house and inner lobby of the Broadway a great deal of the original cast plaster detail remains intact today with the original molds still on the premises and a pipe organ blower room in the basement can also be found The Broadway Theatre of Pitman still has its original 3/8 Kimball theatre pipe organ – a unique instrument for its size The Southern Jersey Theatre Organ Society has restored the Kimball to full concert status