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Truck Stuck in Diner, Judge Booted Top Local News

Also this week in West Deptford, the proposed high school football field house comes under scrutiny, the project school tax increase goes down somewhat, a fifth-grade goes for spelling bee glory and more.

It’s not every day a front-end loader comes barreling through a restaurant, but that's exactly what Piston Diner's owner encountered at 1 a.m. Thursday at his Westville business.

Proposed Field House Debate Raises Even More Questions

Concerns about a field house's costs to exclusivity swirl as the school board and public press for more information on a field house in memory of Nick Brandemarti, a township resident who died in the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

Revenge Motive in Woodbury Woman's Slaying: Prosecutors

Richard Santiago is charged with murder in the December 2012 stabbing death of Ramona Johnstone in Woodbury. She had testified against him during a 2006 trial in a different slaying.

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Longtime WD Municipal Court Judge Replaced

After presiding over West Deptford municipal court for close to two decades, Judge Guy Killen is being replaced with Joan Adams.

Fees Could Rise for WD Summer Rec Programs

Parents in West Deptford may find themselves forking over a bit more dough for this year’s summer recreation programs.

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Tax Increase Lowered in WD Schools' Tentative Budget

A bit of relief in the form of increased state aid has helped to lower the initial tax levy on township residents in the tentative West Deptford School District budget for 2013-14.

Bottom Dollar Hiring in Woodbury

With barely the four walls of the supermarket up, the new Bottom Dollar Food is already looking for potential employees.

Entering their final week of rehearsals, cast members fine tune this classic production.

How Do You Spell 'Winner?' WD Student Has the Answer

After presiding over West Deptford municipal court for close to two decades, Judge Guy Killen is being replaced with Joan Adams.

Finding WD School District Policies Online Now Easier

A revamp of the school district's policy page created a cleaner design to make it easier for the public look up specific documents.

Gloucester County in Search of Talented Seniors

Senior citizens who live in the county can register for the Golden Follies Entertainment Show on May 8.

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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