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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Mullica Hill Calendar from July 31 to Aug. 7

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Aug. 1: Joint Land Use Board Meeting at the Harrison Township…

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Mantua Calendar from July 31 to Aug. 7

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Aug. 1: Property taxes due. Pay online at mantuatownship.com. Historical Commission…

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Deptford Calendar from July 31 to Aug. 7

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday July 31: Phillies Day Special for Seniors at the Deptford Senior…

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Hogs and Heroes raise funds for vets at bike night

The New Jersey Chapter of the Hogs and Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit of bikers, hosted its annual bike night on July 15 to raise funds that will benefit veterans’ charities.…

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Library hosts a history of the Green Cemetery

Local historian and Green Cemetery trustee James Boakes is teaming with the Deptford library as it hosts a presentation about the graveyard’s history on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m.…

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VFW rep outlines organization’s scholarship opportunities

Kevin McElroy of the Westville Grove VFW gave a presentation to the Deptford board of education at its July 16 meeting on scholarships offered by the veterans organization. Once the…

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Committee addresses traffic issue updates

The Harrison Township Committee provided updates on recent traffic issues that have plagued the town during its July 15 meeting. One concerned making a left turn from Lambs Road onto…

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Police team with Lowe’s to address retail theft

Members of the Mantua police department met with employees of the township’s Lowe’s store on July 12 to discuss how to combat retail theft. The meeting was hosted by Lt.…

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An ‘old-fashioned barbecue’ at Locust Grove

The township hosted its annual Locust Grove block party on the afternoon of July 13, drawing hundreds of people to the area next to Clements Bridge Road, according to Mayor…

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Richwood’s peach festival returns next month

Richwood United Methodist Church’s annual peach festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The festival will be held at the church’s Fellowship Hall, where…

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