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CAMDEN - Two Camden County residents are accused of defrauding pandemic financial-relief programs of $1.4 million, federal prosecutors say.
Stephen Bennett, 45, of Berlin and Rhonda Thomas, 36, of Sicklerville allegedly submitted 21 fraudulent applications for federal assistance to a dozen firms under the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster programs.
The programs are intended to help firms overcome financial disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lenders approved 13 loans, according to the U.S. Attorney s Office for New Jersey.
It alleged Bennett and Thomas, also known as Rhonda Ware, used the money to buy personal items, including two BMW vehicles and a pair of Rolex watches valued at $42,800.
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The Adobe Theater is inviting guests on a virtual “Tour Di Europe” for a lighthearted evening of online travel.
The show will stream at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at adobetheater.org. Tickets are $8 plus a service fee.
Dan Ware and Rhonda Ware star in “Venice: Souvenirs” at the Adobe Theater online.
Written by Jules Tasca, the performance is comprised of a trio of stories about quirky American tourists.
“Venice: Souvenirs” features Rhonda Ware, Dan Ware and Antonio Trigo III. The couple in question travels to Italy and argue because she spends the entire trip shopping, while he just wants to see the city.