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West Deptford 2013 in Video Review

In three minutes, we take you through the video highlights of the year that was in West Deptford.

It was a busy and festive year in West Deptford, with memories of all sorts to be made.

As we reviewed some of the moments that made the news in town this year, there are a number of them that we were fortunate enough to capture on video.

From the sports highlights that included a spectacular run from the Eagles softball team to a father who was given a new car, there are a number of those highlights contained in the four-minute wrap-up above. 

Enjoy the digital package by clicking play above; when you're done, scroll down this list of stories presented within for a deeper dive.

On the Way Home from Boston, Marathoners Attend Vigil for Victims
Runners from across South Jersey gathered in Woodbury to light a candle and run a mile in remembrance of those lost in the attack.

Eagles Softball Ready 'to Do Something Great'
Coach Amanda Schramm says her team wants to make some history in the Group 2 softball finals Friday.
Ron Jaworski Congratulates West Deptford Football Team
'Jaws' popped out to surprise the WDHS Eagles and congratulate Coach Clyde Folsom at the June 6 meeting of the West Deptford Township Committee.

Inspira-Sponsored Kids Play Place Opens at Deptford Mall
The new, soft environment gives young children a place to run around, right in the middle of the mall food court.

Westville First in NJ to Recycle Clothing at Curbside
The program will pay the borough $200 per ton of reusable clothing, shoes, bags and belts while also diverting those items from the landfill or incinerator.

West Deptford Trades $3.6M Surplus for Flat Budget
Township administrator Eric Campo cautions the move exposes West Deptford to future risk. The change was pushed through 3-2, along party lines.

Pumps Open at Crown Point Road Wawa
The store kicked off its ribbon-cutting ceremony with remarks from Mayor Ray Chintall and a $77,000 donation to the Food Bank of South Jersey.

West Deptford Father of Four Gets New Wheels for Christmas
David Herbert was the lucky recipient of a repaired Chevy Malibu from Boggs Auto in Woodbury—the first car he's had in seven years.

Nintendo Fans Line up to Demo Wii U Games at Deptford Best Buy
A day after the company previewed new titles for its latest console at E3, more than 120 gamers line up to try them out.

'Assistance Animal Recognition Day' Honors Working Dogs
NJ State Senator Donald Norcross and Assemblyman Angel Fuentes honored representatives from assistance animal groups at the Gloucester County College campus Wednesday.

K-9 Demo Highlights National Night Out
Check out photos from the event here.

West Deptford K9 Fundraiser Nov. 16
Meet the men and dogs of the West Deptford K9 unit, and learn how you can help support a community policing program that pays for itself in the end.

West Deptford Wrestling Coach Survives Rumblings of Replacement
First-year coach Christian Scannell survived a 5-4 board of education vote. But parents were concerned that reports of his non-renewal were leaked ahead of time.


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