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The new year ahead: Technological upgrades coming to Deptford schools

New laptops, Promethean boards among items coming to classrooms as Deptford Township’s school district looks ahead to 2019.

The new year ahead: Deptford Township prepared for winter weather

Mayor Medany is confident in the township’s resources as the winter season peaks, and is excited about what else is to come in 2019 in Deptford.

Another holiday weekend flood watch

The flood watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Friday evening with one to two inches of rain in the forecast for the region.

It’s the most traffic-filled time of the year

With the holiday season winding down so is the annual increased traffic around Deptford’s shopping district, a popular Delaware Valley destination for more than 40 years.

County announces final dates for flu clinics

Freeholder Jim Jefferson, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services said, “This year alone we have provided ten-thousand flu shots to our residents. Getting a flu shot is an important step in keeping our entire community safe.”

Wreaths of Remembrance: Honoring vets this holiday

The People for People Foundation hosted their ninth annual Wreaths of Remembrance ceremony in which families from across the county came to pay their respects at the county's veterans cemetery.

Youth football team wins national championship

The Deptford Spartans freshman football team traveled to the Pro Football Hall of Fame to compete in the World Youth National Championships and gave themselves an early Christmas present.

Flood Watch issued in South Jersey

The flood watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday through 7 p.m. on Friday.

Richard Donnelly, founder of Newspaper Media Group, passed away

Donnelly built a large distribution and media company as a self-made business man. He started Donnelly Distribution out of a garage nearly 40 years ago and grew that company to where it is today, delivering millions of circulars each week.

Eat, drink, and be humble: a recipe for Spartan track success?

Deptford Township High School’s boys track team may have just as much talent (or more) than any other team in South Jersey. But how do they track down that elusive state championship trophy?

Rotary Club contributing to mayor’s annual toy drive

The Deptford Rotary Club hosted its 5th Annual Holiday Party at Filomenas Lakeview in Deptford on Friday, December 7th, 2018. As a tradition, the Deptford Rotary...

Back to the Future: Orio returns as Spartans football coach

After Steve Scuderi’s somewhat surprising resignation three weeks ago, after the Spartans best season in over a decade, Orio, who won three South Jersey championships previously at Deptford, is back at his alma mater

Oh, Christmas Tree: Deptford rings in season with tree lighting

The Christmas season officially got underway in Deptford Township on Friday night at the township's Recreation Center. The annual tree lighting ceremony took place from...

Youth football team fundraising to play at Pro Football Hall of Fame

After their undefeated seasons, the Deptford Spartans Freshmen team, composed of 6 and 7 year olds, were invited to Canton, OH to compete against teams from across the county and need the communities help to make it possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued in Gloucester County

The National Weather Service has extended a Winter Weather Advisory, effective through 6 p.m., in Gloucester County.

Giving the gift of life this holiday season

The American Red Cross is facing a shortage of blood donations and is seeking to meet its needs through local blood drives

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