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Thousands of South Jersey residents are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations thanks to the volunteer service of Rutgers University‒Camden nursing faculty and students who have been on the front line of this massive effort since New Jersey began receiving doses of the vaccine in January. Nearly 400 Rutgers School of Nursing‒Camden students are assisting at the Camden County vaccination center in Blackwood, checking in community members, answering questions, and administering the Moderna vaccine. Johnnet Reeves hopes her decision to be inoculated will inspire other people to get vaccinated. Most...

Q: While having to walk one of the ally’s recently in Cadillac we noticed that they are icy and slippery. We were wondering why hasn’t some dirt, salt or both been put on the alleys? A: Rover contacted Cadillac Department of Public Works Operations Manager Ken Payne to see if he could help him out. As usual, Payne had an answer for the newshound. He told Rover the city does salt the alleys that have concrete or asphalt base. The city also uses sand for gravel alleys when needed. Payne told Rover most of the gravel alleys are on flat terrain with a very low-speed limit, so sand is...

Q: Why can't the octagonal building be left where it is and have done the same projects that are planned at the Veterans Park? A: After years of discussing the issue of what to do with the historic octagonal building, Wexford County let the public know last May that demolition was a real option. In light of the county's finances and the real possibility that revenues from the state will be significantly less than normal, the county didn't have the money to fix it. While there have been numerous people in the community who have come together to make the historic structure a viable building, th...