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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Thousands gather for Deptford officer Shisler’s funeral

The funeral for Robert “Bobby” Shisler at Rowan University last week drew thousands – inside and outside the township – who paid their respects to the fallen Deptford officer. Shisler…

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Teachers and education service providers of the year honored at BOE meeting

The Deptford board of education recognized the district’s teachers and education service professionals (ESP) for the current school year at its May 16 meeting, where each recipient was honored for…

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Deptford to bring community together with movie and camp-out night

The film Minions: The Rise of Gru will be on the bill when Deptford hosts its free family movie and camp-out night on Friday, June 2. The event begins at…

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Harrison recreation commission to host summer theater camp

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will host a summer theater camp at American Legion Post 452 beginning next month for kids 7 years old and up who will end the…

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Harrison Township committee adopts 2023 budget at meeting

The Harrison Township Committee voted to adopt its 2023 budget at a May 15 meeting after hosting a public hearing on the financial plan. The budget went into effect on…

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Tacoma Fire Company to celebrate centennial with banquet

The volunteer Tacoma Fire Company in Deptford will celebrate its centennial on Friday, June 23, beginning at 6 p.m. with a banquet at Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood. “It’s part…

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Clearview High celebrates student accomplishments with STEAM Showcase

Clearview Regional High School will showcase its accomplishments and those of students at a STEAM Showcase on Tuesday, June 6. “The goal of the STEAM Showcase is to highlight all…

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Gino Giumarello chess park debut honors late resident’s memory

As a way to pay tribute to a lost son of Mullica Hill, the G2 Benefit Foundation hosted a ceremony earlier this month to celebrate the debut of the new…

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Mantua school district’s Big Night Out celebrates end of school year with major festivity

The Mantua school district’s Big Night Out returns to Chestnut Branch Park on Thursday, June 8 to celebrate the district’s character education program and the end of the school year.…

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GCL ballot question petition makes up long, public portion at committee meeting

Members of the Say No to Glassboro Camden Line (GCL) group have offered an update on their petition to place a question about the project on the November ballot. “We’re…

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