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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Deptford Calendar from Sept. 11 to Sept. 18

Events are subject to change. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Sept. 11: Senior Bingo at the Deptford Community Center from 12…

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Township again hosts it all-day yard sale

Deptford will once again host its township-wide, all-day yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 28. Participants can register for a fee – a donation that will benefit the Veterans Memorial in…

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Board of ed hears more concerns on controversial bus plan

Dozens of concerned residents attended the township board of education’s Aug. 20 meeting at Deptford Middle School to express concerns about the controversial school bus plan that the board introduced,…

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Multiple topics addressed at committee meeting

The Harrison Township Committee hosted a business meeting on Aug. 19 to provide updstes on a variety of topics, including ordinances; resolutions; and a traffic evaluation, among others. The committee…

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Run/walk for vets planned for October

The Mantua VFW will host its sixth annual Running for Vets 5K and 1K walk at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, to benefit needy veterans. Walk-up entries are available…

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District provides updates on schools

School Superintendent Christine Trampe addressed updates in the Mantua district at the first board of education meeting for 2024-’25 on Aug. 19. “It’s a bustling time here in Mantua Township…

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“Lock your doors” to protect yourself from crime

Dear Community Friends, Believe it or not, as your mayor, I too actually received a property tax bill and had a bad guy attempt to break into my car all…

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Recreation commission offers bus trips

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission is offering residents a series of bus trips this fall that will include shows. One is a visit to the Sight and Sound Theater in…

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Board of ed candidates

Candidates from the Harrison Township and Clearview Regional school districts have filed for positions on their respective boards of education in the November election. The deadline to file was July…

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Board of ed candidates

Candidates have filed for positions on the Mantua Township and Clearview Regional School District boards of education for the November election. The deadline to register was July 29. For Mantua,…

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