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Caytlinn Batal

Articles by Caytlinn Batal

New year, new goals: Mullica Hill community sets New Year’s resolutions

Service, education and community are top priorities for residents of Harrison Township Celebrations will commence as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, when the world enters a new year, new…

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WTHS alums return with advice and information on college

The students spoke on the challenges that come with transitioning to college on Dec. 20 Seven recent Washington Township High School graduates returned to speak to current WTHS juniors and seniors…

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Fourth-grader leads project to send Christmas cards to young Texas shooting victim

Whitman Elementary School fourth-grader Aaron Glennan led the project to cheer up Ryland Ward, 5, of Sutherland Springs, TX. Pictured are Whitman fourth-graders with the Christmas cards they plan to send…

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Man pleads guilty in car robbery of elderly Washington Township couple

Michael Meyers, 31, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 18, to the first-degree robbery that took place in May 2016 The following information was provided by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Michael…

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Weekly roundup: Committee talks construction, New Years events scheduled

With New Years about a week away, the Mullica Hill Branch Library plans a special countdown celebration Clearview Pioneers took the home court against Williamstown Braves on Tuesday, Dec. 20.…

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Weekly roundup: Holiday services spread cheer to those in need

Also, library plans events for students on school vacation The Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library plans activities for students during school vacation, while county Republican organizations collect record amount of…

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GTECC kindergarten students perform musical “The Gingerbread Man”

Students performed the musical to an audience of family members on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Sly Fox, played by Lily Brewer, tricks the Gingerbread Man, played by Chase Pomarico, into getting too…

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Project Child Find services available for handicapped preschoolers

The program for children with special needs is provided free of charge through the Washington Township Public School District Do you have or know of a special needs child ages three…

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WTHS Class Council project provides lights of hope and more than $1,700 in charitable donations

Proceeds were distributed to a variety of charitable organizations Washington Township junior class officers Jeanine Morrow, George Gerber, Talia Verrecchio and Anhtina Ho pose with window candle lights that were…

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Mayor’s Message — Have a healthy and prosperous New Year

Mayor Louis Manzo provides history on New Years and resolutions These final days of the year are a time for reflection on 2017 and preparation for your New Year’s celebration.…

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