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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Harrison Township committee approves redevelopment ordinance at meeting

The Harrison Township Committee has approved an ordinance that amends an existing redevelopment with Mantua and Glassboro for a section of land on Route 322 that will become a wellness…

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Deptford educator Carl Cox releases new album

Deptford Township High School music teacher Carl Cox has released his second studio album, Universal Language. The album features 11 songs by Cox, a saxophonist and the school’s director of…

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Mantua fire department encounters vehicle fires on Route 55

The Mantua fire department extinguished two separate car fires within hours of each other on March 15, both as they were towed from the northbound lanes of Route 55. Fire…

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Easter Egg hunt aims to help Mullica Hill residents

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission’s Easter Egg hunt this year will offer participants not only a chance to find eggs, but to provide donations for a local food bank. The…

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Deptford’s spring and craft show is show coming soon

Deptford will host a spring and craft fair on Saturday, May 20, to highlight spring crafts from small-business vendors. The event comes off of the success of the holiday bazaar…

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Officers promoted at Mantua committee meeting

Two Mantua police officers were promoted at the township committee meeting on March 13 with resolutions for the government’s permanent record. Brian Hauss was promoted to the rank of lieutenant…

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Deptford will hold Community Resource Fair on April 26

The Deptford Township Early Childhood Advisory Council and Special Education Parent Advisory Group will host a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 26, at Deptford Middle School. The event will…

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Cub Scout Pack 45’s pancake breakfast provides meal for supporters

Cub Scout Pack 7045 – also known as Pack 45 – held its annual pancake breakfast on March 4 at the Mantua Masonic Lodge.  More than 100 people attended, according…

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Just Between Friends mega pop-up sale provides savings on kids items

Parents who want to save on items needed for their kids will find them at a three-day, pop-up sale sponsored by Gloucester County’s Just Between Friends. The sale begins Friday,…

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Mantua announces spring leaf pickup dates

Mantua Township will offer spring leaf pickup to residents for one week only beginning Monday, April 17, because of a shortage of manpower or resources to extend it further into…

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