New Jersey Blood Services Declare Blood Emergency As Blood Supply Nears Critical Level

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency as supplies have hit a critical low, dropping to less than a two-day supply overall and below a one-day supply for type O blood, the most critical type used in emergency care. These levels are particularly concerning given the challenges presented by upcoming special events and the summer “trauma season” that typically increases the need for blood. We are calling on our dedicated New Jersey communities to roll up their sleeves and support us in rebuilding our inventory to ensure we can meet the needs of our hospitals and support emergency mass-casualty preparedness. All blood types are desperately needed, but Types A-, B-, and O+/O- have hit dangerously low levels in the region.

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Patricia A. Abbott, 81, Born in Riverside

Patricia “Pat” A. Abbott, 81 years old, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026.

Born on October 19, 1944 in Riverside, New Jersey, Pat lived life on her own terms and followed a path shaped by independence, service, and personal interests.

Pat proudly served in the United States Army as a drill instructor, an experience that remained one of the defining chapters of her life. She especially enjoyed her time stationed at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska and often reflected on those years with pride and appreciation.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING: A Legacy of the American Fallen

Generations of Gratitude:
How Other Countries Keep Our Heroes’ Memories Alive

Every Memorial Day, we honor the women and men who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice doesn’t just echo here at home; it’s felt and remembered across the globe.

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Attempt To Identify- Vehicle Involved In A Traffic Incident Investigation

The Gloucester Township Police Traffic Safety Bureau are investigating a traffic incident captured on camera that took place on Jarvis Road by Vance Avenue on May 25, 2026 at approximately 3:55 PM. The pictured vehicle, which appears to be a red or maroon Nissan, was traveling westbound on Jarvis Road toward Sicklerville Road. The vehicle appears to have a flat black front bumper, missing grill, missing front registration tag, and dark colored wheels.

If you can identify the vehicle and/ or its owner, please contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or send your anonymous tip to our website: https://gtpolice.com/tips .

Westville Police Department Now Hiring

Job Title: Full-Time Police Officer

Starting salary will be negotiable. Top salary for Full-Time Police Officer after 10 years of service: $113,366.87

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Camden Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Prostitution, Crimes of Violence

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Camden man has been charged with human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and acts of violence against two women whom he allegedly forced to commit commercial sex acts.

Keith B. Woodson, 40, of Camden, is charged by complaint with multiple counts of first-degree human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and aggravated assault.

“Human trafficking offenses are particularly egregious because they exploit vulnerable victims for financial gain,” said Attorney General Davenport. “We will continue to identify those responsible, support survivors, and prosecute offenders.”

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From Recalls To Recourse: A Consumer’s Guide To Holding Companies Accountable When They Cause Harm

Every week, another company quietly pulls a product from shelves. A drug manufacturer adds a new warning label. A bank pays a fine. A car maker issues a recall. Most consumers see the headlines, shrug, and move on. The story sounds far away from their own lives.

It usually is not.

If you have been injured by a product, harmed by a medication, exposed in a data breach, or charged improperly by a financial company, you may have recourse you did not know existed. The system that converts corporate misconduct into actual compensation for the people affected is not advertised by the companies involved, for obvious reasons. But it is real, it is used by millions of Americans every year, and it does not require you to be a lawyer to navigate.

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Corson and Rothwein Named IWLCA All-Americans

Rowan’s Elaina Corson and Madison Rothwein have been named to the 2026 IWLCA All-America Team, with Corson earning selection to the second team and Rothwein gaining a spot on the third team. It marks the second year in a row that the Profs have placed two players on the All-America squad.

Corson (Hainesport, NJ/Rancocas Valley), a senior, is a repeat All-America Second Team selection, having earned the honor last year. The attack player closed out her career as one of the Profs’ finest. She is Rowan’s all-time leading scorer with 332 career points (273g, 59a) and tops the Profs’ list for goals with 273 in her four years.

She recorded 81 goals this year, which led the NJAC and ranks eighth in the nation. She added 19 assists to total 100 points, which gives her 100-plus points in back-to-back seasons. Corson notched five game-winning goals on the year and had a high of nine goals in a win over Sewanee.

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HOME COUNTRY: Ran into Doc down at The Mule Barn the other day…

Ran into Doc down at The Mule Barn the other day, so naturally we had to rid the world of about a gallon of coffee and solve the world’s problems for an hour. It is the duty of all true Americans of our age, you know.

Doc said he’d been aching a little bit lately. Joints or something. He’d been out fixing the pasture fence where the mare had been pushing on it. The next morning it made him walk funny.

“I remember when my dad was my age,” he said. “I asked him how it felt to be this old. Well, he looked at me as though I were committing a crime by having brown hair, you know? And then he said, “To be this old? Well, I guess it beats the alternative.”

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Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early March 25 in West Philadelphia, which appears to involve an exchange of gunfire between the two victims.

At approximately 12:07 a.m., 18th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun and a shooting on the 6000 block of Sansom Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Police immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. During the transport, the victim stated that three unidentified males had exited a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Ford, and opened fire on him, noting that two of the suspects were armed with handguns and the third with a rifle. The victim further informed officers that he utilized his legally owned firearm to shoot back at his attackers. Police have since recovered the victim’s weapon.