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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Teens compete in lawn games at Mullica Hill Library’s Teen Lawn Olympics

The Mullica Hill Library will host its first Teen Lawn Olympics on Friday July 28, when participants from ages 13 to 18 will compete against each other in a variety…

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Construction on Mantua Boulevard may hinder traffic

Construction on Mantua Boulevard to fix storm sewer pipes that sit underneath the road will result in delays, lane closures and minor detours until at least Friday. Work began earlier…

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Ordinance concerning stormwater and impervious coverage passes at committee meeting

The Harrison Township Committee passed a new ordinance at its work session meeting earlier this month that centers on stormwater regulations and sets the impervious coverage percentage of a property…

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Deptford rec department clinics teach kids to play pickleball

The Deptford Parks and Recreation department is currently hosting pickleball clinics for kids in Deptford Memorial Park – also known as Fasola Park – that began on June 29. This…

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Senior Art Show showcased for summer at RCSJ of Gloucester County

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is hosting the county’s Senior Citizen Art Show this summer at its county campus. The free exhibit opened July 3 at the campus’ Dr.…

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Harrison Pride banner flags vandalized in Mullica Hill

Vandals slashed the word “Pride” out of four LGBTQ rainbow flags at Mullica Hill Pond in Harrison Township sometime between June 24 and 25, according to police, who are seeking…

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Council introduces police hiring ordinance

Deptford council introduced a new ordinance at its work session on June 26 that will focus on loosening civil-service requirements for hiring police officers. The ordinance – unlisted on the…

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Community Center is back after a three-year hiatus

The Mantua Township Community Center on East Mercer Avenue – forced to close because of COVID and renovations – has reopened after a three-year delay. The reopening was kicked off…

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Mantua to host annual blood drive at municipal building

Mantua Township will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the municipal building. The target goal for…

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Police department introduces new website with plethora of new features

Harrison Township police have updated their website with a new look and interface that will help ease access for residents and make it easier to report tips and sign up…

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