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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Township employees staff Deptford’s litter patrol

Deptford’s litter patrol has helped keep the township clean since 2021. The patrol was inspired by Earth Day that year and is made up of township employees who regularly take…

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Mantua UMC hosts ‘simple meal’ at soup supper

With Lent on the horizon, Mantua United Methodist Church will host a soup supper at its McConnell Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to welcome the season. “It is a simple…

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Business meet and greet – with treats

As a way for the township’s Main Street businesses to better interact with customers and provide an event for couples, the Mullica Hill Business Association will host the Chocolate Walk…

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Rec commission offers tennis and pickleball clinics

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will hold tennis and pickleball clinics at Ella Harris Park in April and May to emphasize fitness for Mullica Hill residents. According to the Recreation…

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Clearview’s Emma Steidle scores 1,000th career point

Clearview Regional senior basketball guard Emma Steidle reached a major milestone during a dominating 60-29 win over Delsea High School last month: her 1,000th career point. “(It was) such an…

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Pet registration at municipal building

Residents can register their cats and dogs at the Mantua Township Municipal Building (401 Main St.) during normal business hours until March 31st. Residents may also mail a completed pet…

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School counselor is honored with annual state award

Deptford Middle School counselor Laura Fortson-Williams was honored at the township board of education meeting on Jan. 24 for winning the state’s School Counselor of the Year Award. Fortson-Williams’ family…

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Mantua receives $3,000 grant to improve park

Mantua Township has received a $3,000 Sustainable Communities Environmental Stewardship Grant to pay for seven new trash cans at Chestnut Branch Park. The grant is funded by Atlantic City Electric,…

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Meet the mayor: Mantua posts video from Zimmerman

Mantua posted a Facebook video message from Mayor Robert Zimmerman on Jan. 18 in which he introduced himself to the community and discussed some of what’s in store for the…

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My ‘own’ true love: Library Valentine’s event geared to teens

In order to inspire both self-confidence and love in teens from 13 to 17 years old, the Mullica Hill library will host a session where they can make a Valentine…

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