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Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Articles by Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Treasures of the past

Riverside museum at old train station exhibits classic watch cases Long before they were worn on the wrist, ornately decorated pocket watches were in vogue. Gentlemen in the early 1900s…

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Where the crowds have grown tenfold

Mount Holly’s St. Patrick’s parade expected to draw thousands For more than 200 years, the Irish have immigrated to the U.S. to find a better life: rebels on the run…

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Officials introduce bond ordinance for capital improvements

Commissioners also name Barry Beckett new county engineer The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution appointing Barry Beckett its new engineer during a meeting on Feb. 15. Beckett…

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WWII veteran Joseph Cucinotta celebrates his 100th birthday

County commissioners issue a proclamation in his honor At the tender age of 21, Private Joseph John Cucinotta of Gibbstown found himself in the heat of World War II’s battle…

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Muhammad Ali faced discrimination, rejected Vietnam War

Rowan prof recounts life of Muhammad Ali for Black History Month Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, Cassis Clay faced discrimination as a Black man living in the segregated South. As…

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Federal food program change could affect hungry families

SNAP pandemic allotments are set to expire this month It has been a rough three years for struggling families in Gloucester County, and their SNAP federal emergency allotments for COVID…

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A ‘fantastic start’

Burlington County remains proactive in opioid fight and housing Burlington County’s fight against opioids is getting a financial boost from a recent state settlement with two pharmacy chains and drug…

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County offers hope for those struggling with addiction

Across the river from the pastoral splendor of Gloucester County suburbia – and seemingly light years away from a happy childhood and high-school days – lost souls gather in an…

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County Home Gardening School classes begin Jan. 18

In an effort to teach residents how to make butterfly gardens, grow vegetables and safely use pesticides without damaging the environment, the county board of commissioners and its  Certified Gardeners…

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Golden Apples honor ‘committed’ high-school faculty and staff

The Golden Apple Awards created in 2012 to recognize faculty and staff at Cinnaminson High School are a display of appreciation for those committed to the success of students and…

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