A year ago, things were very different here: Patch was the new kid in town; no one was calling me "Mr. Patch" or making jokes about how I seemed to show up everywhere, all the time.
Here's a look back at some of the stories (though barely a sliver) that have shaped what West Deptford Patch has become as we strive to be a hub for all things local.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below how we're doing, what you'd like to see more of (or less of) or any other ideas you might have that could make West Deptford Patch a better website for the community.
As always, you can reach me at bryan.littel@patch.com at any time.
Theresa Bond
7:11 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Great job Bryan keep up the great coverage!
Dale A Billstein
7:27 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Bryan, the Patch has come a long way, has proven to hand out the best in local news and surrounding communities
Ginny D'Aiutolo
7:38 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Congratulations. I have enjoyed West Deptford Patch very much. Keep up the good work.
John Bond
7:40 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Congrats Bryan and gang. Great site; well done.
Mary Lebeau
7:48 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy anniversary, Bryan! Wishing the Patch bigger and better things in 2012.
J F Rando
8:02 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Please continue with the WD Patch - it is informative, concise and non bias.
JR
Bill Bondar
8:21 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Wow, One whole year. Congrats Bryan, You don't look a year over two.
Oh... That's Anniversary!!! Opps
John Hayden
9:01 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Congratulations Bryan & company. The Patch really is a great resource for local news. Keep up the good work and we'll keep spreading the word.
NOB HILL
9:47 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Great job Bryan. You have given better coverage to WD in one year than the Gloucester County Times has in the last 20. keep up the good work....
dclvm
10:02 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy 1st Anniversary WD Patch, seems like I have been a reader for more than a year, hard to believe it's only been that short of a time. Keep up the good work, truly enjoyed the live blog feeds from the high school football games, especially the championship win!!! Looking forward to what 2012 has in store for all of us!!!
Helene Gray
10:48 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy 1st Anniversary to the WD Patch from the West Deptford Free Public Library. We truly appreciate the great publicity that you have given us. Keep up the good work and may you enjoy success in the future!
Lauren Burgoon
12:14 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Happy anniversary Bryan! You've done great things with the site and for West Deptford. And thank you, West Deptford Patch readers, for helping make the site what it is. Here's to many more!
Patty Watts
12:19 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Hi Bryan! Great Job!! It's wonderful having all West Deptford news at our fingertips. And, you are very easy to reach and respond quickly to questions and tips. We love WD Patch! Thank you.
Bryan Littel
12:37 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thanks for all the kind words, everyone - we'll keep plugging away on this end to make the site the best it can be to keep you all informed and engaged with what's happening locally. My email inbox and cell phone are always open!
Steve Catando
1:58 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Congrats! I find great value in The Patch.
Barb Knoblock
4:50 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
It's been a great first year Bryan and The Patch has become invaluable to the community. We are lucky to have such in-depth coverage of the events and news of our township. Keep up the great work, it is much appreciated!
Jessica Zisko Crawford
5:54 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Gaaah!! It looks cold there!
Bryan Littel
6:02 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Practically balmy this time of year - 48 or 49 degrees when we shot the video!
al henry
8:07 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Love it! Great work with it all,..good news and bad.
Tim Dixon
9:49 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bryan,
Great job with The Patch!! You are not only informing the community, but those of us who are hundreds if not thousands of miles away. In the 20 years since I have left, I have never felt closer to my hometown. Thank you!
tony dodds
9:46 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
cudos to the guys at the patch you guys dont miss a beat and its great to have that type of acess congrats on one year and hope you guys go another year