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CFO Controversy, Pedestrian Struck Top Local News

Also this week, a local priest tells us about his friend—Pope Francis, middle schoolers solve crimes and smash pies in teachers' faces, and West Deptford Patch gets a new editor.

Brenda Sprigman Named Full-Time West Deptford CFO

After a closed-session meeting Tuesday night, West Deptford leaders selected West Deptford resident Brenda Sprigman from a field of three candidates for the vacant CFO position in the township. But… (see the next item)

Sprigman Hiring Doesn't Sit Well with Committee Dems

Acting township CFO Brenda Sprigman is still not a certified municipal finance officer (CMFO), says Committeewoman Denice DiCarlo—and that concerns her.

The Rev. Felipe Doldan of the Infant Jesus Parish is probably one of a handful of people in South Jersey to have had personal contact with Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the newly appointed Pope Francis.

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Pedestrian Struck on Kings Highway

A Pitman man who was traveling along Kings Highway on Sunday night was struck and knocked to the ground by a driver who didn't see him.

CSI: West Deptford Middle School

Ne'er-do-wells in West Deptford, beware: Wendy Rooney's sixth-grade class (Team 6B at West Deptford Middle School) is just itching for a new case to crack.

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Sixth-Graders Cream Teachers on Pi Day [Video]

Pies were flying—directly at teachers' faces—for a messy Pi Day celebration at West Deptford Middle School.

Three-Car Accident Sends Two to Hospital

An early-morning, three-car accident sent two people to the hospital with complaints of pain Tuesday.

T.J. Harcum to Represent West Deptford in Carino All-Star Game

The Eagle cager will join a roster of 15 all-star high school athletes competing in the 36th annual Al Carino Boys Basketball Club all-star game on March 24.

Paulsboro Sex Offender Denied Visitation with Son

Pietro J. Parisi Jr. sought visitation with a son he fathered with one of his victims.

Rory Bonner Takes Third at State Wrestling Tourney

The West Deptford High School senior shook off the disappointment of not making a top-two finish by battling back in the third-place match at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships.

Matt Skoufalos signs on to his newest assignment—West Deptford Patch’s editor.

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