Earlier this week, the State Police posted a tribute to their recently fallen K-9, Rico. Local artist Laura Beard saw him on their Facebook page and this is what she had to say:

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (October 23, 2015)–Between October 18 and October 22, officers from the Gloucester City Police responded to 18 domestic violence incidents, 12 motor vehicle accidents, made 64 traffic stops and arrested 26 suspects.

In other matters,

On 10/18 at 1050 hours a resident of the 300 block of Walnut Ave reported that sometime during the weekend unknown suspect(s) stole a Samsung tablet from her bedroom.

For residents only – no businesses accepted.

BROOKLAWN NJ (October 23, 205)–The Brooklawn Police Department reported today that after a lengthy and thorough investigation a suspect was identified in the strong-arm robbery of an 85-year-old female in the parking lot of Brown\’s Shop Rite on October 13, 2015. 

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Coming off of a highly-successful 2015 season, American Legion Baseball has confirmed rule changes heading into next year’s season.

To view last year’s rule book, click here.

Rule 1.A. Baseballs. An American Legion Baseball authenticating logo is required on all baseballs that will be used in regular and post season competition. A current list of authentic products can be found on the website: www.emblem.legion.org.

In what has become one of the country\’s most anticipated hearings, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was to testify Thursday before the Benghazi Select Committee, a congressional panel that is leading an investigation that some lawmakers claim is politically motivated. The scheduled hearing with Clinton would be part of the eighth investigation into the…

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Surveys show 9.5 percent of Americans use marijuana; 30 percent of users meet criteria for a disorder

(October 21, 2015)CNBNEWSNET–The percentage of Americans who reported using marijuana in the past year more than doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase in marijuana use disorder during that time was nearly as large. Past year marijuana use rose from 4.1 percent to 9.5 percent of the U.S. adult population, while the prevalence of marijuana use disorder rose from 1.5 percent to 2.9 percent, according to national surveys conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Born: November 09, 1938
Died: October 20, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Morris. Loving mother of Terri Lee (the late Jerome Bark, Jr.). Dear sister of Joanne Boccaleri (the late John). Loving cousin of Debbie Ferrigno (Jim). Cherished aunt of John Boccaleri (Debbie), Joni Bocchicchio (Tony), and Jeana Hill (Billy). Also survived 9 great nieces and nephews, 8 great-great nieces and nephews, and her beloved friend, Bear.

Kathy was a hairdresser for over 50 years and the owner of Kathy’s Hair Fashions in Haddonfield.

There will be a visitation from 11am to 12pm Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 12pm at the funeral home.

Entombment private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy’s name to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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