HOME COUNTRY: Dewey’s a community project.

  Dewey’s a community project. He’s our resident accident-prone guy who managed to get his dad’s pickup stuck in the county’s only mud hole during a six-year drought, release 300 steers from the feedlot onto the interstate, and create about a ton of tossed salad with hot oil dressing on the on ramp. Quite a few of us have scratched our heads over helping Dewey find something he could do without causing widespread destruction.

  Last year, at Doc’s suggestion, Dewey fixed up his dad’s pickup and became what Doc later called an “entre-manure,” by taking manure from feedlots and the dairy and delivering it as fertilizer to people’s gardens. The problem is, no one needs fertilizer in their gardens in winter.

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A 2026 New Year Message From Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony M. Minosse

As we move into the new year of 2026, I want to take a moment to thank our amazing community for the trust, support, and partnership that you continue to show the Gloucester Township Police Department.  Working together so well over the years is what continues to help make Gloucester Township a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and raise our families. Policing is most effective when it is rooted in trust, and our community has consistently demonstrated the shared commitment to keep Gloucester Township safe, so for that we are forever grateful for the excellent relationship.

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As a Cardiologist, I Know the Dietary Guidelines Are Failing America’s Hearts

By Bret Scher, MD

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

As a practicing cardiologist for more than 20 years, I’ve watched patients do everything “by the book.” They eat according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and still see their weight climb, blood pressure rise, and heart health deteriorate.

The problem isn’t their effort. It’s the guidance, which promotes high-carb, low-fat diets that can actually worsen heart disease. Many assume that by following the government’s recommendations they can improve their health. Too often, the opposite is true.

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All 50 States Will Receive Historic Funding from Trump Administration to Strengthen Rural Health Care

December 29th marked an extraordinary milestone for rural health care in America. The Trump Administration announced funding awards to states through the Rural Health Transformation Program— an unprecedented $50 billion investment established by Republicans under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation.

This historic initiative, which every single Democrat voted AGAINST, represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Access to quality care should not be determined by your zip code. The announcement highlights the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening the rural health workforce, modernizing facilities and technology, and deploying innovative care models that bring high-quality health services to rural communities nationwide.

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Missing Juvenile Brielle Gause from the 39th District

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, Brielle Gause. The 15-year-old female was last seen on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., on the 5000 block of Newhall Street.

Her height is 5’8″, and weighs 135 lbs.

If you have any information regarding Brielle’s whereabouts, please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-juvenile-brielle-gause-from-the-39th-district/

World’s Top Cities for Art and Museums in 2026 Revealed

Berlin, Germany – December 29, 2025 – With cultural travel on the rise among international travelers, the online specialist for custom-made journeys, Tourlane, has ranked the world’s top 50 cultural capitals to highlight travel destinations where visitors can see iconic masterpieces, explore hundreds of museums, and enjoy free-access cultural experiences in 2026. The new index evaluates the diversity of museums and galleries, the quality of collections, access to iconic original artworks, and the availability of free-admission options.

For tourists increasingly looking for meaningful cultural experiences, the ranking highlights where they can get the strongest combination of iconic art, museum access, and cultural depth in 2026.

Roman Karin, Head of Travel Experience at Tourlane: “We were blown away by Mexico City’s mix of world-class museums and galleries — it’s a cultural treasure many American travelers haven’t discovered yet. Whether you’re planning a family trip or a solo art adventure, these cities offer unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler.”

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Roberto Torres-Maldonado, 82, of Voorhees

Voorhees, NJ. Formerly of Camden, NJ. Age 82. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alfonso Torres, Sr. and Isabella Maldonado. Roberto is survived by his loving children, Roberto Torres, Jr., Angel Torres, Lydia Collazo, Roberta Torres, Marilyn Perez; brothers, Willaim Torres, Alfonso Torres, Jr., Raymond Torres; sisters, Carmen Torres and Daisy Torres. He also leaves behind several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and the caring team at Complete Care Kresson View in Voorhees, NJ.

Roberto worked for many years as a refrigeration repair technician. He enjoyed music and playing the guiro percussion instrument

Graveside services will be celebrated on Friday, January 2nd at 12 pm in Waterford Memorial Park Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford, NJ.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142     www.mccannhealey.com 

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Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Tuesday December 30, 7:00 p.m. – Wednesday December 31, 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: 27°F
Wednesday December 31, 7:00 p.m. – Friday January 2, 7:00 a.m.
• Projected temperature: Low of 18°F

Code Blue Advisories are declared when the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a period of two hours or more.

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Beatrice K. Crecelius, 95, of Haddon Heights

(nee Deuter) Lifelong resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, passed away on December 27, 2025.  She was 95 years old.

Beloved wife of 62 years of the late Kenneth D. Crecelius.  Dear mother of the late Darren K. Crecelius.  Loving grandmother and great grandmother.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:30 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.  Remembrance Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.

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Philadelphia CBP officers intercept six more dangerous ketamine smuggling attempts from Europe

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted six separate ketamine smuggling attempts in Philadelphia, most recently on Dec. 11, that shipped from Europe to addresses in the United States.

Ketamine hydrochloride is a Schedule III non-narcotic compound regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. It is a dangerous anesthetic commonly known on the street as “Special K,” “Donkey Dust,” and “Cat Killer,” and is smoked, snorted, or mixed in beverages, or cut with other dangerous drugs. Overdoses can lead to serious health threats, such as nausea, elevated heart rate, unconsciousness, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Ketamine is used lawfully by medical professionals to treat human and animal patients. However, ketamine is used illegally by street addicts and recreational users as a hallucinogen, similar to phencyclidine (PCP). Sexual predators also use ketamine to incapacitate their victims.

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