“Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Rematch January 20
Pennsauken’s first responders will once again complete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during an American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive rematch on Thursday, Jan. 20, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Marco’s at Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Presenting donors will have the opportunity to cast a vote for Pennsauken’s police or fire departments, with the winning agency earning plaque and bragging rights. Last year, the Pennsauken Township Police Department took the top spot for 2021 with 47 donors; but the real winners were the over 330 people who were helped by these blood donations.
Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins will be accommodated as time and space allow. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and search by zip code and the date, Jan. 20, or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
Prosecutor’s Office, Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo.
Today, 1/9/22, at approximately 1:52 a.m. officers responded to the 3700 block of Herbert Avenue for reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She has been identified as Darlene Randall, 62, of Pennsauken.
The victim was transported to JFK Hospital in Cherry Hill. She succumbed to her injury at approximately 2:26 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeremy Jankowski with the CCPO Homicide Unit at 856-397-3485 or Pennsauken Police Detective Aerika Long at 609-929-0942.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously at ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.
South Jersey’s First New Year’s Baby From Pennsauken
The first baby of 2022 in the South Jersey region outside of Philadelphia was born at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital at 12:58 a.m. Saturday morning.
Caden Nguyen Tran – weighing in at 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20.5 inches long – was born to Linda Nguyen and husband, Vankiet Tran, of Pennsauken. The couple also has a three-year-old daughter, Sofia, at home.
Linda Nguyen is a medical-surgical nurse at the Jefferson New Jersey hospital where she gave birth to little Caden. She thanked her delivering OB/GYN, Kelly Park, DO; nurse midwife, Jennifer Barraclough, CNM; and Labor & Delivery nurses Brigith Abreu, Alena Peterson and Colease Gamble.
“I want to share my appreciation for the awesome doctors, nurses and residents who made this experience so wonderful,” Linda Nguyen said.
PEA Pride To Hold MLK Day Of Service
On Monday, Jan. 17, PEA Pride is hosting its fourth annual MLK Day of Service event for the Pennsauken community.
The National MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”
Township Committee Reorganization Held January 6
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to increased cases of COVID-19, several changes have been made to this year’s reorganization meeting, which were not announced until after the January 2022 print edition was published. The article below has the updated to reflect these changes.
The Pennsauken Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
Family Raises Funds For Funeral Expenses Of Hit-And-Run Victim
The family of a Pennsauken woman who tragically died during a hit-and-run on Westfield Ave. has created a GoFundMe campaign to pay for her funeral expenses.
PHS Alumni Luncheon Held On December 16
The monthly Pennsauken High School Alumni Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1:00 p.m., at Marco’s Restaurant at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Reservations are required as space is limited. Call Norma at (856) 220-5597 to reserve a space or for any questions.
Deadline For Holiday Light Decorating Contest Approaching
Pennsauken Township would like to recognize the very best in holiday decorations throughout town. And as you’re doing your best Clark Griswold impersonations, there could be a reward for your efforts this year!
Santa, Hayrides, At Pennsauken High School
A special “Santa In The Field House and Holiday Hayride” event will be held tonight, Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennsauken High School Field House, 800 Hylton Rd.
Admission is completely free; families can take pictures with Santa and tour the grounds of the high school on a hayride adventure. There will also be giveaways, hot chocolate, and candy canes.
