What’s the Latest on 7-OHand Kratom Availability and Addiction Care?

by Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan

Newswise — For two years, anyone has been able to walk into a vape shop or convenience store in Michigan and other states, hand over cash or a credit card, and walk out with as much of a substance called 7-OH and other related products as they can afford. Or they can click online and get it shipped to them.

They may have turned to 7-OH and other synthetic opioids at first to get relief from pain, anxiety or stress, or as an alternative to illegal drugs.

After all, 7-OH and synthetic opioid products have been touted as “natural” relatives of plant-derived kratom products that have been around for years.

But for many, including those who “graduated” from kratom to the more potent 7-OH and synthetic opioids often touted as kratom-related, their initial relief turned into an addiction they now can’t kick.

That’s because kratom, 7-OH and the related synthetic opioids act on the brain’s opioid receptors. 

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Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 to Take Over Brick Walk

I am happy to announce that the Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 will be taking over the Memory Brick Walk in Proprietor’s Park. As many of you will remember, we lost a very lovely Gloucester City Lady this past June 19th…Mrs. Patti Kropp. Less than a year before she passed, she found she was suffering from Pancreatic Cancer and had a short time to live. Patti asked that people remember her by donating and helping the Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 in their effort to assist and care for homeless veterans. To that end, the legion will take over the brick walk and use all proceeds to honor Patti’s wish and direct the brick profits to assist homeless veterans. At this time, we are putting together a F.B. site for this brick campaign which will be managed by American Legion Member Vince Baehr. When it is completed I will let everyone know and direct them to this site if they wish to support this worthy cause and order a brick.

Man Sentenced for Aggravated Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child 

Jason L. Bailey, 48, of Paulsboro, was sentenced today to 31 1/2 years in state prison by the Honorable Benjamin D. Morgan, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.  

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Dec. 10, 2023, Bailey committed acts of sexual assault on a girl between the ages  of 13 and 16. Upon his arrest for this offense, he refused to provide  a mandatory DNA sample as required by law.  

He was convicted in April of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree  endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual assault,  and fourth-degree refusal to provide a DNA sample, as well as being found to be a  persistent offender based on his criminal history. 

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Hocus Pocus Speakeasy Pop-Up to Debut in for Spooky Season

Courtesy of Without a Cue Productions

Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble. Without a Cue Productions and Pops McCann Whiskey will put a spell on you with the debut of the first Hocus Pocus Speakeasy in Montgomery County, outside Philadelphia. This first-ever suburban seasonal pop-up will feature eight bewitchingly boozy weeks of mayhem, mixology and mischief. This new spooky playground will start on September 12 through November 8, 2026 at Montgomery Mall in North Wales, in the former location of Hot Topic (rumored to be haunted by the ghost of teen spirits). Every Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm, look for a special Hocus Pocus Experience with the Sanderson Sisters. These wickedly interactive weekly events will feature spellbinding performances, games and access to decorations, photo opportunities and theme “potions.” On Freaky Fridays during the run, look for broom making, cabarets and theme nights, such as Hocus Pocus Bingo, Hocus Pocus Broom Academy, Dirty Potter, Mrs. Roper Romp Bingo, Burlesque Bingo and other special events. Costumes for all experiences are encouraged, inhibitions discouraged. For tickets and more information, follow @withoutacue on social media and visit: hocuspocusspeakeasy.com/philadelphia  

“Grab your broomsticks, fluff up your wigs and prepare to get spellbound as Without a Cue Productions flies into Montgomery Mall for the first time for a special eight week pop-up for spooky season,” said Without a Cue Productions’ Founder and Executive Director Traci Connaughton. “Hocus Pocus Speakeasy will make its Philadelphia suburb debut in the former Hot Topic – known as an iconic store for Halloween over the generations and decades.”

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ABBA Revisited at Bally’s Casino

Saturday, September 5 • 8PM at Grand Ball Room

A tribute to ABBA in this truly unforgettable concert featuring their biggest hits, like S.O.S. Dancing Queen, Mama Mia and so many more!

TICKETS

Louis Kenerley, 61, of Haddon Township

On August 26, 2026, of Haddon Township, NJ.  Age 61 years.

Beloved son of Philip and Rosemarie Kenerley.  Dear brother of identical twins, Philip Kenerley, Jr. and George Kenerley.

Louis loved people and animals, especially Sampson, his dog who predeceased him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 AM.  Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Opens New Interventional Radiology Suite

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital recently opened a new, hybrid interventional radiology suite, creating more opportunities for patients with conditions that require complex procedures (cardiac catheterization, neurosurgical, vascular intervention) to receive high-quality, specialized care close to home.  The suite is Jefferson Washington Township Hospital’s third to be approved by the New Jersey Department of Health, and its creation further strengthens Jefferson’s Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute and Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience.

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Commissioners Celebrate New Veterans Affairs Office Opening

The Board of Commissioners joined the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs and members of the local veteran community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Veterans Affairs office at the Camden County Lakeland Complex.

“This new space will help us continue our mission of serving and supporting Camden County veterans with greater reach and impact,” said Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, liaison to Veterans Affairs. “We look forward to welcoming our veterans into this accessible location, where they can connect with the resources, services and support they need.”

To learn more about the Office of Veterans Affairs, please visit www.camdencounty.com/service/veterans-affairs/, or call (856) 374-5801.

South Jersey’s Port Boom Means More Trucks on Route 322 and I-295 — What Local Drivers Should Know

South Jersey’s rapid growth in port activity and logistics has put an increasing number of tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers on the roads of Gloucester City, Camden County, and Gloucester County. This shift brings new safety concerns to the daily commutes of local residents as freight traffic intensifies along key corridors like I-295 and Route 322. Understanding how this boom affects your risk as a driver, and what to do after a truck accident in NJ, has never been more important.

With the expanding network of container terminals and distribution centers in South Jersey, tractor-trailers are now a regular sight on highways and neighborhood roads alike. As a result, area drivers share space with larger, heavier vehicles carrying everything from standard cargo to hazardous materials. When accidents occur, the aftermath can be complicated and stressful, and an I-295 truck accident can trigger serious delays and long-term consequences for those involved. Because these cases move quickly and involve corporate insurers, many injured drivers consult New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyers before speaking with an adjuster. Knowing what to expect can help you protect your rights and safety in these complex situations.

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Upper Township Awarded Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant

New Jersey American Water presented Upper Township, N.J. with a $2,282.09 grant as part of the company’s 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program, which awarded about $50,000 to 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments across its service areas. The township will use the funding to purchase four Motorola Monitor 7 Voice Pagers with extended warranties and programming for the units, helping first responders receive emergency notifications and communications more effectively.

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