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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Mantua Little League sees a resurgence

The Mantua Little League has moved beyond issues with participants a few seasons ago and has seen a gradual resurgence in players. The league had struggled with gathering participants in…

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Biker charity hosts meet and greet at Legion post

The NJ1 chapter of the Hogs and Heroes Foundation cycling organization, will host its Bike Night Meet and Greet on Monday, May 20, at American Legion Post 452. The event…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from May 1 to May 8

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday May 2: 55 Plus Strength Training Class at American Legion Post…

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Mantua Calendar from May 1 to May 8

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday April 29 to Friday May 3: Hydrant Flushing Wednesday May 1:…

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Deptford Calendar from May 1 to May 8

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday May 6: Deptford Council Meeting at the Deptford Municipal Building at…

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A day in ‘charge’: Youth gets to play mayor

For at least a short while, Deptford had another “mayor” in 6-year-old Keston Baird. In loosely tied blue sneakers and a suit, the Central Early Childhood Center student got to…

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Cancer survivor fights cannabis stigma at her own dispensary

A 50-year-old breast cancer survivor has opened her own marijuana dispensary to minimize the stigma surrounding the plant and emphasize its benefits. Cindy Ortiz’s Midnight Greens opened earlier this month…

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‘I was sick’: Szolack tells students how bad drug use can get

Pleasant Valley Elementary School hosted an assembly on April 12 where former basketball player and public speaker “Big” Al Szolack spoke to students about the dangers of drug use, alcohol,…

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Council passes municipal budget for 2024

Deptford council has passed a municipal budget for 2024, a financial plan focused primarily on municipal taxes for items with fixed costs. Among such items are state health benefits and…

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Memorial 5K raises awareness of domestic violence

Chestnut Branch Park in Mantua hosted the third annual Casey Power Memorial 5K walk – sponsored and run by the Casey Power Foundation – on April 6 to raise awareness…

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