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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

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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Mullica Hill library garden event will teach teens how to grow food

The Mullica Hill library will host a one-time Grow Your Own Food event at 3:30 p.m. Friday to teach teens from 13 to 18 how to cultivate food for the…

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Deptford to honor late Vietnam vet at Buddy Powell Memorial

To kick off a day meant to honor the fallen men and women of America’s wars, Deptford will hold a memorial Sunday, May 28 at noon, for late Vietnam war…

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Mullica Hill’s Celebration on Main aims to bring community together

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission’s annual Celebration on Main event – also known as Harrison Township Day – will take place on Saturday, June 3, on Mullica Hill’s Main Street.…

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Mantua VFW to host The Blondettes

The Mantua VFW will be the host for an afternoon of music at the outdoor pavilion from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.  The Blondettes will perform classic rock, pop, country…

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Ordinances concerning affordable housing adopted at Mantua Committee meeting

The Mantua Township Committee adopted several ordinances at its April 10 meeting focused primarily on complying with the state’s rules on setting aside affordable housing lots. The number of lots…

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Harrison Township committee meeting focuses on resolution

The Harrison Township Committee Meeting on April 3 focused on the consideration of a new resolution that proposes a redevelopment agreement with the owner of the Tomlin Station Commerce Center.…

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Kevin Kanauss named superintendent at board of ed meeting

The Deptford board of education named interim superintendent Kevin Kanauss its official head of schools at an April 4 meeting, a position he will hold for three more years. Kanauss’…

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