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Blackwood Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support Blackwood Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support
Blackwood Fire Lieutenant Who Broke Neck In Motorcycle Crash Sees Surge Of Support There's been an outpouring of community support for a South Jersey fire lieutenant who broke his neck in a motorcycle crash. Rich Derr suffered five breaks in his neck during a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Other details remained unclear. "Please find it in your heart to help out Rich and his family in this time of need," a GoFundMe page says. For the last 16 years, Rich has been a dedicated volunteer firefighter, currently serving as a lieutenant for the Blackwood Fire Department. He also helps coach in the Blackwood Little League. He is a member of Local 322 plumbers and pipefit…

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House Fire Displaces Residents In Gloucester Township House Fire Displaces Residents In Gloucester Township
House Fire Displaces Residents In Gloucester Township A fire destroyed a home leaving several Camdenb County residents homeless over the weekend, authorities said. On Sunday, April 9, at approximately 12:36 p.m., Gloucester Township police responded to 59 Oak Ave. located in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township for a dwelling fire.  Arriving officers found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the residence.  As Gloucester Township Fire Departments were arriving, officers ensured that the residence and neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution. Gloucester Township Fire Departments from Chews Landing, Glendora, Blenheim…

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by Jon Craig