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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Deptford Little League’s abusive spectators will have to call plays

To combat unruly and verbally abusive spectators at baseball games, Deptford’s Little League has implemented a new rule: The offenders will be forced to umpire games or be banned altogether.…

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Mullica Hill asparagus festival celebrates history with themed cuisine

Mullica Hill will celebrate its annual asparagus festival on Saturday, May 13 with   asparagus-themed food, from main courses to desserts. The event celebrates the 101st anniversary of the first…

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Art festival will showcase local talent in Mullica Hill

The Mullica Hill Art Center and Business Association are teaming up for the ninth year to present the Mullica Hill Arts and Crafts Festival on Main Street, 10 a.m. to…

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Newly redone courtyard at Centre City School now open

Centre City Elementary School announced April 14 that their newly redone outdoor courtyard is now open for the students and staff to use. There are now fabric tarp coverings in…

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Elderly woman rescued after trapped in car following crash

The Mantua Fire Department had to free an elderly woman trapped in her car after she crashed it into her garage at her home in the unit block of Meadow…

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Harrison Township Committee meeting introduces new rules for public participation

The Harrison Township Committee introduced new rule changes to the public participation portions of their meetings at the recent business meeting on April 17. The biggest rule change states that…

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Deptford Library’s Science Saturday teaches kids science through activities

The Deptford library is hosting a monthly event called Science Saturday that aims to help kids better understand the subject. The free program was introduced last year and is taught…

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Blood drive held in honor of injured officer

Almonesson Lake Firehouse was the setting for an American Red Cross blood drive on April 15 to honor wounded Deptford police officer Robert Shisler, who was injured in the line…

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“Big” Al Szolack discusses importance of avoiding drugs with Do Hugs Not Drugs

Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Mullica Hill recently hosted guest speaker “Big” Al Szolack, a former basketball player, to talk to students and parents about the importance of avoiding drugs,…

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A teacher leader in Deptford

Deptford High School teacher Jonathan Ayer has earned the New Jersey Teacher Leader Endorsement. Ayer – who teaches English as an Additional Language (EAL) – got the award after attending…

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