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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

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Monroe Township holds its sixth annual scarecrow contest

The Monroe Township Department of Community Affairs kicked off its sixth annual scarecrow contest on Oct. 17, but without some contestants who declined this year due to COVID-19. “With COVID-19,…

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Williamstown native finally gets his shot at ‘Jeopardy’

After attempts to get on “Jeopardy” as a teenager, Williamstown native, Kevin Walsh, finally got an opportunity to play the televised game. “I passed the teenage tournament test but didn’t…

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Monroe BOE president is asked to step down

The Monroe Township Board of Education held a meeting at Whitehall Elementary school on Oct. 15 where the main topic of discussion switched from parents concerned about hybrid learning to…

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Local neighborhood turns blue to support police department

Retired Camden County officer Neil Clark got his whole neighborhood to turn blue on  Oct. 8 in a show of support for local police. Residents of the Shadowbrook Development in…

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New playground to be installed at Mantua’s Chestnut Branch Park

Equipment is expected to be installed by the end of the year

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Local school district shows ‘respect’ for a week

Washington Township Public Schools were among others across New Jersey that kicked off the No Place for Hate campaign with a Week of Respect Students both remote and hybrid sported…

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Gloucester County offers tips on how to enjoy a safe Halloween

Halloween is on, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. A Facebook post from the governor urged New Jersey residents to check out guidelines from the state health department on how to…

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National Night Out brings residents and police together

The Monroe Township Police Department held its National Night Out on Oct. 6 after postponing it in August due to COVID-19. “It was something we wanted to do for our…

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Police collect donations and don pink hats for breast cancer awareness

Washington Township police officers are supporting women with breast cancer through October by collecting donations and wearing pink hats as part of their official uniforms. “This is an outreach event…

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Williamstown author creates story based on childhood memories

Williamstown resident Joseph Baumhauer has turned a childhood memory into the basis for a new children’s book. A few months ago, he released his first book, “The Fuzzy Face Fighters:…

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