Sgt Yeager (RET) Top Dog, Enjoying the Good Life

Oct. 3, 2019 | By Katie Lange |

A Marine sits on a wooden bench in gravel, petting a black Labrador retriever whose chin is in the Marine’s lap.

Sgt. Yeager is living his best life – hanging with his family, playing with his human siblings and giving love in return for some snuggles, just like any K-9 combat veteran deserves.

A black dog licks the face of a smiling woman as she squats down to hug the dog. In the background is the U.S. Capitol building.

Sgt. Yeager, a retired Marine Corps explosives detection dog, licks the face of adoptive mom Caroline Zuendel outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

“He’s a lover,” said Caroline Zuendel, the 13-year-old Labrador retriever’s adoptive mom. “He’s been a source of joy in our lives.”

But the earlier days of Sgt. Yeager’s life weren’t nearly that simple. He’s seen things that most people might never get over.

“We didn’t know his story until we got him,” Zuendel said.

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Winslow Twp. Gas & Electric Assistance Event

Behind on Your Gas and Electric Bills?…Attend The Gas & Electric Assistance Program

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 South Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037

Coffee With A Cop – Gloucester Township Police

MARK YOUR CALENDAR- Gloucester Township Police and Target Store Gloucester-Township / Starbucks presents Coffee With A Cop!

Next Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Target Store Gloucester-Township Store 487 Berlin Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville!

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a chat with a Police Officer! Hope to see you there !

Diane M. Ottinger, 68, of Pennsauken

On September 21, 2026, Diane passed peacefully away at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill, at the age of 68.

Diane was a longtime resident of Pennsauken. Loving mother of Diana Spavlik. Cherished grandmother of Eric Spavlik, Noel Fisher and Miranda Turner (Shaianne) . Adored great-grandmother of Isabella Perez (Bella) and Matilda Fisher-Burgos (Tilly).

Predeceased by her parents, Frank Donato and Laura Spavlik; brothers, Douglas Spavlik, Paul Spavlik, Michael Cutler and Mark Cutler; and the love of her life, Juan Serrano.

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Dick Wright, Retired Gloucester City Fire Chief, GCHS Alumnus

Surrounded by and in the loving care of his family, Dick passed peacefully at home in Pine Hill on September 24, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Camden, NJ, to the late Richard A. Wright and Frances Heade Wright, Dick was raised in Gloucester City, where he was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1963.

Dick began his career in the fire service in 1970 as a volunteer with the Gloucester City Fire Department. Over the course of his 34 years of dedicated service in public safety, he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief before retiring in 2004. He went on to serve as Fire Chief of Pine Hill for 21 years. Dick also served as Fire Inspector for Pine Valley and Building Inspector for Pine Hill and Lindenwold, continuing his commitment to protecting and serving his community throughout his career.

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Plan a Trip to America’s Top Leaf-Peeping Spot

Bucks County is the No. 1 leaf-peeping destination in Pennsylvania according to a search analysis from Priceline as featured in Travel & Leisure, Forbes, and Time Out. Take advantage of special hotel packages and offers with the best views of the countryside.

See the Views

Attention Gloucester City Residents! Please Volunteer for Fall Cleanup Day Oct. 10

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Fall Cleanup and Shredding Event is set for Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 1. The city is asking for all residents to volunteer. Mandatory meeting for Cleanup groups is Tuesday, October 6 at the Highway Department at 3 PM.

Questions, call Alex Tedesco, Street Superintendent at 856-456-0781.

Event Updates Due to the Weather

Please find the following weather updates due to the Nor’easter forecast:

Cancelled – New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival is cancelled for BOTH Saturday and Sunday due to the anticipated weather.
Cancelled – Philadelphia Zoo has cancelled the car show on Sunday, no information is available about a new date at this time. The Zoo will otherwise operate like normal.
Cancelled – Philly AIDS Thrift has cancelled the 21st Anniversary Block Party on Saturday – if there is news of a new date we will issue another statement. Please support PAT during this time of year – the store will be stocked inside with Halloween and fall gear all weekend.
Cancelled – Outside, Moved Inside – South Street Oktoberfest by Brahaus Schmitz has cancelled the outdoor portion of South Street Oktoberfest – festivities will move inside including special food and drink menus. Please get your Oktoberfest on at the Armory on Oct 9-10.
Cancelled – The larger South Street Fall Festival with PAT and Oktoberfest is also cancelled at this time.
Moved Inside – Evil Genius Oktoberfest will move inside on Saturday, from 12-6pm.
Moved Inside – Yards Oktoberfest will move inside on Saturday, from 12-4pm/
Postponed – Northern Liberties Farmers’ Market Fitness Festival is moved to October 3rd.
TBD – Berwyn Farmers’ Market Apple Fest is still on at this time.

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Fall in Love With Bucks County

Fall traditions start in Bucks County. From Halloween fun at Sesame Place Philadelphia to hayrides at Shady Brook Farm, Bucks County captures the nostalgia of your favorite fall moments. Create long-lasting memories and experience the magic of the fall season in Pennsylvania’s top fall destination.

Make Memories

Officer-Involved Shooting in Middle Township

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Attorney General’s Office is actively investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred earlier Friday within Middle Township. Per standard protocol for incidents involving the death of an individual during an encounter with law enforcement officers, the scene has been secured, and a thorough investigation is underway.

There is no ongoing threat to the public. No further details regarding the condition of those involved or the circumstances leading to the incident are available at this time. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the circumstances of this death.

A 2019 statute, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires that the Attorney General’s Office conduct all investigations when a person’s death occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. The results of all such investigations must be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the involved officer or officers. The purpose of this law is for the public to have confidence that the investigation is done fully, fairly, impartially, and independently of any potential bias.