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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Craft Closet offers people creative freedom at Deptford Library

The Deptford library will introduce a Craft Closet class that will take place on the fourth Monday of every month after its opening date of Feb. 27. The class is…

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Library workshop honors Black History Month

As a way of honoring Black history this month, the Mullica Hill Library will host a workshop focused on traditional African head wraps and waist beads on Wednesday, Feb. 22.…

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GCL comments again dominate public portion of meeting

People strongly opposed to the Glassboro Camden Line (GCL) dominated the public portion of the Mantua committee’s Feb. 13 meeting with recurring concerns that include its potential environmental impact and…

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Falling like Dominoes

Mantua’s J. Mason Tomlin Elementary and its students collected more than 300 cereal boxes for the Church of the Incarnation’s food pantry during the school’s Cereal Box Domino Run on…

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Commission, legion post honor vets with memorial bricks

The Harrison Township Veterans Commission and American Legion Post 452 have partnered to offer memorial bricks at William Wilt Memorial Walkway that honor Mullica Hill residents who have served, living…

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A ‘truly historic’ season

The undefeated Clearview Regional High School girls’ cross-country team was honored for its perfect season by the Harrison Township Committee during a Feb. 6 work session. Its coaches – head…

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School deals with library staffing and too much trash

Two issues faced by Lake Tract Elementary School were brought to light by staffers there during public comment at the Deptford board of education meeting on Feb. 7. Fifth grade…

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Balloon crew wows crowds, honors Deptford history

After years of honoring Deptford history and creating spectacles for residents, the township’s own balloon crew is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. First & Finest was founded by retired…

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Mantua gets funds worth 200K for township projects

As a way to help improve certain parts of the community for everyone, Mantua Township has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $50,000 for 2023, for a…

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Deptford library’s Thursday homework hour a ‘welcoming space’

The Deptford library started its Thursday homework hour earlier this month to provide students with a quiet place for study. Though the 4:30 sessions are designed with township students in…

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