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PATRICK MCDAID

Articles by PATRICK MCDAID

Voorhees resident makes trek to help Ukrainian refugees

“When the war (in Ukraine) broke out, I don’t know what it was inside of me, but I just wanted to do something to help.” Those were the words of…

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Camden County to host Alzheimer’s Community forum May 18

The Salvation Army Kroc center in Camden County will be hosting a community forum to help caregivers in the area deal with the challenges of caring for a loved one…

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Township police continue distracted driving campaign

Gloucester Township police have made more than 500 traffic stops this month as the department participated in the state’s distracted driving campaign, “UDrive. UText. UPay.”  enforcement campaign.  Police are using…

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Borough council meeting focuses on municipal budget

Berlin Borough Council’s April 15 meeting included introduction of the 2022 municipal budget, which will be voted on and discussed in further detail next month.  The meeting was concise, with…

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Lions Gate creates 100 club for 12 of its residents

  Voorhees Township celebrated a rather unique achievement for residents in the Lions Gate Care Facility on April 12.Twelve of its residents are centenarians or will be this year, including…

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Camden County to receive $32 million in opioid litigation settlement

Camden County began litigation with the nation’s three largest opioid manufacturers in 2018, with the hope of receiving a monetary settlement. After four years, that settlement has finally been reached:…

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Berlin Fire Department competes in ‘Ben to Shore’ ride

Berlin Fire Company members will be part of the July 24 Ben to Shore, a 65-mile bike ride that starts on the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia and ends in…

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Township officers promoted during ceremony on March 28

Gloucester Township Council held a special ceremony at its March 28 meeting to promote four officers and introduce a new K-9. Police Chief David Harkins hosted the ceremony, which also…

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Jim Poland introduced as new Voorhees Township fire chief

The Voorhees Township Fire Department introduced 25-year veteran Jim Poland as its new fire chief on March 28.   Poland served as deputy chief for two years, and before that…

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25th Annual Gloucester Township 5K Run/Walk

25th Annual Gloucester Township 5K Run/Walk will be held on April 9.  The event will be hosted by The Gloucester Township Day Scholarship Committee with all proceeds going towards funds…

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