🌱 Why fumes at Woodbury’s Cooper Street Walmart sent 19 to the hospital

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In today's newsletter:

• Why fumes at Woodbury's Cooper Street Walmart sent 19 to the hospital
• How Woodbury police are cracking down on disruptive neighborhood 'pop-up' parties
• Can Woodbury's Thundering Herd turn this season into a deep playoff run?

Also on today's calendar: Studio 419 Open House and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A stray t-shower; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
• Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 19 Hospitalized After NJ Walmart Evacuated (patch.com) — Shoppers at the Walmart on Cooper Street in Woodbury were evacuated Tuesday after fumes in the building left 19 people coughing and needing hospital evaluation for minor symptoms. The store has since reopened, while Deptford police, firefighters, and county HazMat continue investigating what caused the irritant that briefly sickened local customers and staff.
   

• 'Pop-Up' Parties Lead To Arrests Throughout NJ Neighborhood: Police (patch.com) — Woodbury residents are being warned after two August "pop-up" parties in local neighborhoods led to arrests, quality-of-life complaints, and charges against several adults and homeowners. Police say juveniles spilled into city streets, causing trespassing, harassment, and disorderly conduct issues, and they're vowing to charge anyone who helps promote similar events in Woodbury going forward.
   

• Woodbury boys soccer: Thundering Herd has potential for best season in years (nj.com subscription) — Woodbury's boys soccer team is gearing up for what coaches believe could be its strongest season in years, with a deep playoff run in South Jersey Group 1 as the goal. Led by standout attackers Alex Hernandez and Xavier Johnson and a cohesive returning back line, the Thundering Herd is asking local fans to turn out and support a potentially special campaign.
   

📸 Around Woodbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury

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Friday September 4
• Early Dismissal for Students
  Central Early Childhood Center Woodbury, NJ 08096
Monday September 7
• Schools CLOSED (Labor Day)
  Central Early Childhood Center Woodbury, NJ 08096
• Closed for Labor Day →
  Woodbury, NJ Calendar, 33 DELAWARE ST, Woodbury
  7:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Studio 419 Open House →
  419 Vanneman Ave, Swedesboro
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• EARLY DISMISSAL - 12:45
  Woodbury Heights Elementary Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
  8:10 am
• WTHS Theatre Interest Mtg
  Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center 11/12 Playhouse
  2:30 pm
• PTO Movie Night
  Magnolia School District Magnolia, NJ 08049
  6:00 pm
• Fire District Meeting
  Mantua Township Park Office NJ
  6:00 pm
• Public Meeting
  Washington Township Fire Department 213 E Holly Ave, Sewell, NJ 08080
  7:00 pm
• Historical Commission Meeting
  Mantua Township Park Office NJ
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Schools Closed (Labor Day Break)
  Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center Sewell, NJ 08080
• Early Dismissal for Students
  Central Early Childhood Center Woodbury, NJ 08096

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🗞 Nearby News

Paulsboro

• NJ Man Sentenced After Sexual Assault Of Underaged Girl (patch.com)

Camden

• Camden superintendent begins his first full academic year Thursday (whyy.org)
• Families honor loved ones lost to overdose at 11th annual vigil in Camden County (fox29.com)

Cherry Hill

• 'International Overdose Awareness Day' Puts Victims, Stigma-Free Approach On Display At Camden County Vigil (patch.com)
• Dog-Sitter Facility Opens New Cherry Hill Location (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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