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Fear, Anxiety A Reality For Gloucester Veterans On 4th Of July
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

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Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

The move comes as Camden County shifts its focus to community clinics, officials said.
The Mosquito Control Commission will conduct spraying and surveillance in Cherry Hill early Thursday morning.
The Mosquito Control Commission will conduct spraying and surveillance in Gloucester Township early Thursday morning.
A man is accused of stealing two trailer ramps from a business in Tabernacle Township in Burlington County, NJ State Police said.
Lt. Harry L. Cranmer Jr. retires from active service with the Cherry Hill Fire Department on Thursday.
Haddon police will give a coupon for a free Slurpee to any child doing good deeds or showing positive behavior.
During the July 4th holiday, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured annually while using consumer fireworks.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the surrounding area Wednesday until 8 p.m.
The reminder comes after recent complaints of teens intentionally riding their bikes toward walkers, threatening their safety, police said.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
"Given the placement of the body, this is being investigated as a homicide at this time," Phoenix police said.
Scottsdale police are looking for a man accused of injuring a Scottsdale officer and leading police on a chase.
Sgt. Tom Edgerton with the Gilbert Police Department was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday while off duty in Scottsdale.
Fernando Pina, 35, is facing multiple charges in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Graciela Molina, Phoenix police said.
The visit is part of a nationwide tour by President Joe Biden's administration to encourage Americans who've yet to be vaccinated to do so.
Spruce up your cooking skills starting July 7 at one of South Tempe’s staple restaurants, Sweetest Season.
Construction of the University of Arizona's new $85 million, three-story Applied Research Building will begin on Tuesday.