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JAMES JACKSON

Articles by JAMES JACKSON

New Harrison Township board wants to spark change in the community

After the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last year, Jen Andiorio and a couple of her friends felt like change was needed in Harrison Township. …

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Township council brings back popular contest after COVID pause

Deptford Township is home to some eye-catching plant and animal species, so to raise awareness of both, officials are once again sponsoring the Discover Nature in Your Backyard contest. First…

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Harrison Township celebration returns after COVID pause last year

June 4 kicked off a three-day event in Harrison Township that saw Main street converted into a street fair to celebrate community spirit. The celebration featured crafters and meet and…

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Gloucester County Senior Services distributes vouchers to local seniors

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners and the county senior services department are offering vouchers this month to income-qualified seniors so they can purchase locally grown produce at selected area…

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Fasola Park will host Gloucester County’s annual Juneteenth celebration

A long-standing tradition for African Americans, Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when slavery in America officially ended, and it is widely celebrated by people of all colors and backgrounds.   …

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Doctor who donated K-9 to Deptford police earns honor

Officer Adam Ziegler knew that old and retired police dogs needed to be replaced, so he began to do some research about K-9 donations in 2019. Through another officer, he…

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Little Miss Wheelchair wants others to see the disabled as just like them

After being crowned Little Miss Wheelchair of New Jersey in 2019, J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School student Klara Pedersen gained a platform she used to teach people that she and…

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Deptford seniors up for adoption for second consecutive year

With graduation less than a month away, Deptford High School seniors are up for adoption, an idea from last year’s graduates, who also ended their high-school years during a pandemic. …

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Two local fifth graders win art and essay contest

Species on the Edge Art and Essay Contest encourages fifth grade students to advocate for a species that is either endangered or on the verge of being endangered in New…

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Deptford High goes outdoors with ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’

Deptford High School’s production of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” this month marks the school’s first outdoor performance. Based on a book by John Gordon and “Peanuts” creator Charles…

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