Legion Dishes Out Food, Camaraderie and Blessings

Members of the Kansas American Legion Family provided a full Thanksgiving Dinner to military families during the Big Red One Turkey Run. (Photo by Evert Nelson)

In 2008, a group of Kansas American Legion Riders got together to come up with a way to support the soldiers going through the newly opened Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) at Fort Riley. The resulting idea: The Big Red Turkey Run, which would deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the soldiers and their families just ahead of the holiday.

Eszter Blair, a member of ALR Chapter 40 in Leonardville who was one of those involved in the initial run, said around 25 military families going through the WTB were provided dinners that year.

The scale of the operation, as well as both the recipients and participants, has grown dramatically. But the mission remains the same – to ensure those serving at Fort Riley know The American Legion Family has their back.

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Over 600 Runners Participate in 8th Annual Turkey Trot in Haddonfield

The 8th Annual Turkey Trot will took place in Haddonfield on Thanksgiving morning, organized by Teams Work for Good, a Haddonfield-based, youth-led non-profit.

This year’s event is supporting Kids Alley, Food Bank of South Jersey, and Teams Work For Good.

Over 600 runners are currently registered, which is a race record. Registration for the Turkey Trot can be found here: https://www.teamsworkforgood.org/.
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CCPO Gives Back for the Thanksgiving Season

Camden, NJ – The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office recently took time to give back and brighten the Thanksgiving season for those in need. On November 21, 2025, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair, and multiple staff members prepared approximately 200 sandwiches, which were donated to Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. The office also concluded a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting non-perishable items for Sacred Heart Parish in Camden. We are proud to support these long-standing community organizations and the important work they do for the residents of Camden. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.cathedralkitchen.org and www.sacredheartofcamden.com.

Lopez Bill Would Strengthen Seizure Care Training for School Staff

Legislation would set clear, timely requirements for school staff training

(TRENTON) – This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez is highlighting her bill, A2255, which would amend current law to strengthen training requirements for caring for students with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Specifically, the legislation would modify Paul’s Law to help ensure that staff members at New Jersey schools are trained in the care of these students every five years.

“There’s no room for guesswork when a student has a seizure at school – every second counts,” said Assemblywoman Lopez (D-Middlesex). “This bill would ensure that all school staff are regularly trained to recognize and respond to seizures because in those critical moments, knowing what to do can save a life.”

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JAWS Turkey Drive!

Join us at the Camden County Restorative & Transformative Justice HUB on Tuesday, November25th at 3:30 PM, for the Ron Jaworski’s Foundation Annual JAWS Turkey Drive. Presented by ACME Nourishing Neighbors, to help families in need for Thanksgiving, this drive will provide turkey dinners with all the fixings! Help spread some holiday cheer by volunteering or donating at the link below. You must register to receive a basket.

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CCPO Promotes Five Veteran Supervisors and Detectives

Camden, NJ – Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay is pleased to announce the promotions of five veteran members of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.

On November 5, 2025, Captain Jose Rosado, Lieutenant James Brining Jr., Lieutenant Jenna Gamble, Sergeant Allison Dubé-Smith, and Sergeant Tanner Oglivie were sworn-in by Prosecutor MacAulay before Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair, and Chief of Staff Michael Mangold.

Captain Rosado will supervise the Special Victims Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, Megan’s Law Unit, Trial Team Unit, Grand Jury Unit, Juvenile Unit, and Community Engagement and Outreach Unit. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer at the Lawnside Police Department in 2006 and later worked at the Barrington Police Department. In 2014, he joined the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office as a detective and served in the Narcotics Unit, Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Domestic Violence Unit. In 2021, he was promoted to sergeant and served with the Grand Jury Unit, Homicide Unit, and Special Victims Unit. In 2024, he was promoted to lieutenant and oversaw the Special Victims Unit, High Tech Crimes Unit, and Megan’s Law Unit as well as served as the coordinator for the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).

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The Inauguration of William F. Tate IV,the 22nd President of Rutgers University

William F. Tate IV shared his vision for Rutgers University as an institution driving opportunity for students, New Jersey and the world as he addressed an audience gathered at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall at Rutgers-Newark today for his inauguration ceremony.

The 22nd president said Rutgers is committed to investing in opportunity, foremost for its students. He announced The Edge Fund for scholarships to celebrate and support the next generation of thinkers and creators who achieve innovations in the arts, sports, science and technology.

“In an era defined by speed, spectacle and performative acts, we have a moment to demonstrate our commitment to opportunity. It exists in every ZIP code and income bracket in New Jersey. It is limited only by our collective focus and imagination,” Tate said. “When it comes to students, excellence can be found everywhere. Finding it — and letting it flourish — drives our state, our university, our communities forward.”

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Friends of Veteran, and former Gcity Resident Jimmy Barrett Visit Him at Rehab Center

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 8, 2025) (CNBNews)– Last Saturday, a heartwarming gathering took place at the Philadelphia Veterans’ Rehab Hospital, where friends and family of former Gloucester City resident Jimmy Barrett came together to brighten his day. Among the visitors was former Gloucester City Mayor Dan Spencer, who, along with a talented group of musicians—Rick Tierno, Tommy King, Bobby Farrell, Frankie Anello, and Nick from the Woodland String Band—filled the room with the enchanting sounds of music. They serenaded Jimmy and the other veterans, creating a lively atmosphere that echoed with joy.

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Congratulations to Gloucester County’s Own Public Health Nurse of the Year

On October 16, Gloucester County Department of Health’s Director of Nursing, Dittymae Jankauskas, was honored as the 2025 NJ Local Boards of Health Association Public Health Nurse of the Year!

For the past 19 years, Ditty has been dedicated to promoting nursing excellence and advancing public health across all 24 municipalities in Gloucester County. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to community wellness have made a lasting impact on residents and colleagues alike.

Let’s celebrate Ditty’s outstanding achievement and thank her for her years of service to the health and well-being of our community!

Virtua Voorhees Hospital Earns National Awards for Excellence

(VOORHEES, N.J., October 30, 2025) Virtua Voorhees Hospital has earned multiple honors for superior performance in orthopedics, including joint replacement and outpatient orthopedic surgery.

Healthgrades, a national healthcare rating organization, has recognized the Voorhees, N.J., hospital with nine 2026 Specialty Excellence Awards , each for at least two consecutive years.

The new Healthgrades awards for Virtua Voorhees Hospital are:

· America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence

· Top 5% in the nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Top 5% in the nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Top 10% in the nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Top 10% in the nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment

· Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

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