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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Storm drain project approved by Deptford council

Deptford council passed a resolution on Jan. 23 to award a contract for work on the Oak Valley storm drain improvement project. The construction portion of the project will be…

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‘Through Our Eyes’: Photos showcase two photographers

At a reception for the “Through Our Eyes” photo exhibit at the West Deptford library on Jan. 21, photographers Jay Espinal and Shawna Marchica-Vanleer displayed their work. On the left…

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Mantua native spreads awareness of melanoma

After her own battle with Stage 1 melanoma, Mantua native Mary Beth Konieck started the Sunscreen Project, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide sunscreen for local law enforcement and…

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County commissioner Jefferson speaks at middle school

Deptford Middle School received a visit from Gloucester County Commissioner Jim Jefferson on Jan. 11, when he spoke to classes taught by sixth grade civics teacher Dominique Mobley. “I talked…

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School district participates in MLK day of service

The Harrison school district teamed with the township’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Board and its Rotary Club on Jan. 16 for an MLK day of service at Pleasant Valley…

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Mullica Hill library raises funds with used book sale

In order to help fund its events, the Mullica Hill library will again host a used book sale Saturday and Sunday. “It’s put on by the Friends of the Gloucester…

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‘Life lessons’ in reading

For the first time in its history, the Deptford library will host Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 4,  “Take Your Child to the Library Day…

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Mantua video provides tips on healthy living

Mantua Township has posted a video on its social media pages that offers advice on how to stay healthy in 2023.  The minute-long video addresses five ways people can stay…

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Mantua VFW enables people to test for serious illnesses

The Mantua VFW will hold a Life Line Screening with health screenings at its headquarters on Friday Feb. 3. “We provide screenings for stroke and cardiovascular disease risk and other…

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New ‘ambulance’ to increase police presence in Mantua schools

As part of the three-town school security initiative established last year, Mantua has unveiled a new police ambulance to increase police presence at its own schools as well as those…

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