CNB Photo of the Day: Was it a Coyote We Seen in Deptford ?

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Looking at the photo of the animal I took as well as the video that is shown below I wasn’t sure that the animal I saw was a coyote.

What do you think? Is it a coyote or is it a dog? If you have a photo you like to share with our readers submit it to wecleary@gmail.com ?

New Jersey Fish and Game photo of a eastern coyote…

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On Friday, August 28 we were in Deptford Township at the NJ Motor Vehicle Inspection station. We left there at 1 PM and headed to the nearby Walmart Super Center. A mile away we spotted what we thought at first was a dog standing in the underbrush about 10 yards from the busy highway. Curious, we turned around and stopped on the other side of the street and began filming. All those years I hunted it became a habit of mind to glance at the fields and the woodline that I passed in my travels.

Every few seconds this animal lifted its head up and took a gander around the field it was standing in. With its black and tan coat it blended perfectly into the vegetation.

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Lower Twp. Shooting Investigation

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Donald Vanaman of the Lower Township Police Department announce that on August 29, 2026, at approximately 10:37 p.m., officers from the Lower Township Police Department responded to the area of the Mulligan Sports Complex located in the Villas section of Lower Township, New Jersey, for the report of multiple gunshots. It should be noted that no individuals were struck by any bullets.

An investigation conducted by the Lower Township Police Department Detective Bureau and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit identified the suspect of this incident as 20-year old Leshaun Davis.

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Bucks, Chester DAs Urge Emergency Kratom Ban

On the first day of school for many Pennsylvania students, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan and Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe today sent formal letters to Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, urging the Department of Health to immediately exercise its emergency powers to schedule 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and related kratom derivatives as controlled substances under state law.

The urgent request comes as students return to school amidst a growing proliferation of potent kratom-derived synthetic products being sold over the counter at smoke shops, gas stations, and other local retailers. Products containing 7-OH, a concentrated alkaloid found naturally in trace amounts in the Southeast Asian plant kratom, produce opioid-like effects on the body comparable to morphine or heroin. Despite these risks, 7-OH is frequently marketed without age restrictions and packaged as gummies, vapes, and candy bars specifically designed to appeal to minors.

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It’s time to register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Walk season is in full swing, and you’re invited to join hundreds of local families, friends, caregivers, colleagues and community members across Southeastern Pennsylvania who are committed to ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Held annually in more than 600 communities across the country, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, in support of caregivers or simply because you want to make a difference, your participation matters.
Ready to make an impact? Register for your local Walk today! September 19: Lehigh Valley October 17: Berks County November 7: Philadelphia Need more options? Search by state or ZIP code to find a Walk close to you by visiting alz.org/walk.

Stay connected this Walk season
After registering, take the next step and join our local community! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn —and also join a Walk Facebook Group for the latest Walk updates, volunteer opportunities, local fundraisers and ways to connect with other walkers in our region.
In the fight against Alzheimer’s, NOW matters more than ever!