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Fake Cancer Scam, Hitchhiker Wanted for Murder Top Regional News
Also this week, the mother from 'How I Met Your Mother' is a South Jersey native, Cinnaminson High School suffered through multiple bomb threats and a small-town band gets a big-time opportunity.
These stories topped the news this week on our South Jersey Patch sites—Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford.
Fake Cancer Scheme Leads to Guilty Plea for Delran Woman
Lori Stilley admitted she faked terminal cancer for months, accepting thousands of dollars in cash, free meals and even a free wedding.
Police arrested Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation “Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker” on YouTube and Facebook, for allegedly killing a 73-year-old. The capture came with an assist from Haddonfield police.
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Day in Late Student's Honor Helps School Remember 'Special Little Boy'
Students and staff at Baker Elementary School held Sean Fischel Day Friday, to honor the memory of the 7-year-old who died of an autoimmune disorder in January.
Good Samaritan Law 'Validation Sal’s Death Was Not in Vain'
A two-year battle for Blackwood's Patty DiRenzo ends in victory: 'Lives are going to be saved' from New Jersey's 911 Good Samaritan drug law, she says.
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Mother on 'How I Met Your Mother' is Cherry Hill East Alum
Cristin Milioti was revealed as the woman in the titular role.
Bomb Threats Lead to School Evacuation 2 Days in a Row
Cinnaminson School Superintendent Salvatore Illuzzi says the school district is offering a 'substantial cash reward' for information leading to an arrest.
DWI Charges Dropped Against Paul Moriarty
A judge agrees the 4th District state assemblyman was stopped unconstitutionally by a police officer who is now charged with official misconduct.
“It's an amazing thing that was done,” said Mark Goggin's son, Conor. “It will never be forgotten.”
Sympathies are pouring in for the Oaklyn teenager, who lost her battle with leukemia Thursday, just a week after her favorite singer granted her last wish.
Woodcrest Bankruptcy Auction Turns Political
Republicans cite concerns over perceived conflicts of interest and financial implications from Cherry Hill’s move to acquire the club as open space.
Kid Felix: Big Chance for Small-Town Band
The South Jersey based rock band will open the MMRBQ at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden on Saturday.
What really happened in the Bailey O'Neill incident? Was bullying the cause of his death?
Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
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