Help Police Officers Honor Fallen Comrades

Gloucester County's Police Unity Tour team, which includes two West Deptford officers, will host a beef and beer comedy night on Friday to raise money for their ride.

Five Things to Do This Week

Duck Races, Wine Tasting and Big Bands: Five Things to Do This Week

Plus: the annual West Deptford Marching Band yard sale and a beef and beer to benefit the Police Unity cycling tour.

Monday, March 18, 6-8 p.m.—Deptford Skating & Fun Center "Come tour the facility, meet the staff and sign up for camp. Summer will be here before we know it!" Thursday, March 21, 6 p.m.—RiverWinds Community Center Hey, kids! Race your duck or use one of ours in the Leisure Pool Current Channel to see who takes home the prize for fastest quacker! Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. sharp. Free for members! Friday, March 22, 4 p.m.—Roger Wilco, 1345 Hurffville Rd, Woodbury, NJ "Come by Roger Wilco and taste Happy Bitch Wines Rose. Hear the story behind the creation of the wine and what brought Author, Keryl Pesce and Wine Blogger 'Hudson Valley Wine Goddess' Debbie Gioquindo together to create this wonderful wine brand that 'Pairs well with …

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Support Local Officers at Police Unity Tour Kilt Run

Proceeds from the 5K run and fun walk at RiverWinds this weekend will help two West Deptford police officers take part in the Police Unity Tour bicycle ride to Washington, D.C.

Two of West Deptford’s finest are preparing to honor their fallen comrades with a bike tour from New Jersey to the nation's captial—and you can help them reach their goals. With more than 200 participants in South and Central Jersey alone, the Police Unity Tour, “the ride for those who died,” raises awareness of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. But the ride is only one component—participants also raise money for the cause, leading up to the tour in May. As West Deptford Police Department’s Investigator John Craig and Det. Cpl. Rich Henry prepare for their first tour, they’re also planning fundraising events.  The latest is the Police Unity Tour Kilt Run, a 5K race and fun walk 9 a.m. Sunday at RiverWinds. Participants…

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West Deptford Police Officers Fundraise for a Cause

Gearing up for the Police Unity Tour, John Craig and Richard Henry need the community's support to honor officers who died in the line of duty.

Two of West Deptford’s finest are preparing to honor their fallen comrades with a bike tour across the country—and you can help them reach their goals. With more than 200 participants in South and Central Jersey alone, the Police Unity Tour, “the ride for those who died,” raises awareness of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. But the ride is only one component—participants also raise money for the cause, leading up to the tour in May. As West Deptford Police Department’s Investigator John Craig and Det. Cpl. Rich Henry prepare for their first tour, they’re also planning fundraising events. The big one is a social on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Schileens Pub in Westville. Tickets, available in advance or at the…

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