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Guilty Plea in Neck Stabbing, Mystery Stench Top Local News

Also this week in West Deptford, a bowler captured third at states, taxpayers learned they'll likely have to pay more for the school district and more.

West Deptford Woman Admits to Fatal Stabbing

A West Deptford woman will spend at least 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a man in 2010 and robbing him as he lay dying.

Mystery Smell Identified in West Deptford

West Deptford stank this week. Emergency management officials quickly pinpointed the source, and assured residents they weren’t in danger.

Field House for 9/11 Victim Raises Questions

While the goodwill appears present to build a field house at the high school in memory of Nick Brandemarti Jr., West Deptford’s school board president acknowledges the community has questions about the plan.

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School Taxes Likely to Rise in New District Budget

For a second consecutive year, the school budget is going to cost West Deptford taxpayers more money.

Kitchenman to Remain WD Schools Superintendent Through 2016

Superintendent Kevin Kitchenman will remain in the West Deptford School District through 2016 after the school board approved a new three-year contract.

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Brown Places Third in Bowling State Finals

Morgan Brown entered the Brunswick Zone Carolier Center Lanes in North Brunswick with hopes of capturing that elusive state title.

RiverWinds Accepting Applications for Summer Interns

Though the plummeting temperatures and incessant snowfall may suggest the opposite, summertime is soon approaching—prompting college students and recent graduates to search far and wide for internship opportunities.

School Board Extends Athletic Medical Policies to Cheerleading

West Deptford Board of Education recently revised policies to include cheerleading with other interscholastic sports for the purposes of concussion testing as well as medical examinations.

Dennis Sullivan Installed as Camden Diocese Bishop

The Camden Diocese officially has a new bishop after Dennis Sullivan was installed Tuesday before a full church of supporters.

These are just a few of the many stories West Deptford Patch brought you this week. Scroll through our news archive for the full list.

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