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With the opening of thousands of cannabis stores in small towns across New Jersey and in other states, local and state governments are concerned about the increasing use of cannabis and hallucinogenic drugs. According to the press release from the NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) there has been a rise in the number of people using those substances. The press release states, "It's important for us to work together to address this issue and find constructive solutions." No doubt in the near future the next press release from NIDA will be addressing the increase in COPD and cancer... Read more →

On August 29, 2024. Age 95. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 65 years to the late Elizabeth J. Rapanaro (nee McCann). Beloved father of the late Gary E. Rapanaro. Beloved brother of Philomena DuBeck (Matthew), Stefano Rapanaro (Maryann),Dolores Rapanaro, the late Mario Rapanaro (surviving Kathleen), the late Francesca DiVincenzo (late Tommy) and the late Anna Rose Bond (late Ed). Angelo is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Angelo was the son of the late Francesco and Nunziata Rapanaro. He was a graduate of Camden County Vocational School in Pennsauken. He and his... Read more →

By Henry Howard The American Legion Aug 28, 2024 The American Legion conducted what is believed to be the largest single suicide prevention training session during its 105th national convention on Aug. 28 in New Orleans. An estimated 5,000 people took the training, while 300 American Legion Auxiliary members attended a session earlier in the week, bringing the total to roughly 9,100 since February when the first class was held. “There has never been a bigger training session than this in The American Legion,” National Commander Dan Seehafer said as he rallied audience members. “But you are going to be... Read more →

BLACKWOOD, NJ (SEPT. 1, 2024)--On Saturday, August 31st, at approximately 1:59 P.M., Gloucester Township Police Officers responded to 1560 Blackwood Clementon Road in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township for a medical emergency in which the male's leg was pinned under a tree that was being cut down. Gloucester Township Fire Departments from Chews Landing, Blackwood, Lambs Terrace, and Erial along with Camden Battalion 1, Camden Fire Special Operations Rescue, Cherry Hill Rescue, and Winslow responded and stabilized the large section of tree that was pinning the patient's leg to the ground, while Inspira BLS and Virtua ALS treated the... Read more →

On Sunday, September 1, NJ.com released a story that provided more information about the alleged drunk driver who hit brothers Johnny and Mathew Gaudreau with his vehicle. According to the article, the driver, Sean Higgins, 43, is a major in the New Jersey National Guard and is employed by the non-profit substance abuse company, Gaudenzia, headquartered in Pennsylvania. A military source confirmed his background to NJ Advance Media on Sunday. Johnny, 31, a star in the National Hockey League, and his brother Matthew, 29, who also played professional hockey, were riding their bicycles north on County Road 551 in Oldmans... Read more →