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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Mantua Calendar from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Aug. 24: Clearview Regional School District BOE meeting at the Clearview…

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Deptford Calendar from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Aug. 22: Young Adults Game Day at the Deptford Library from…

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‘Inside’ township’s National Night Out

Deptford’s National Night Out on Aug. 6 became a national night in because of drenching rain, but still drew hundreds of people to the township recreation center, according to Mayor…

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Mantua teens start their own theater company

The area has a new theater company formed by a Mantua teen. The BeeKind Theater Company is the brainchild of 16-year-old Hannah D’Aquila, who formed the group with her close…

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Annual carnival benefits kids with disabilities

Richwood United Methodist Church (UMC) will host its third annual Carnival for a Cause on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. While the free event on church grounds…

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Paper trail: Mantua hosts shred event

For the second and last time this year, Mantua will enable residents to shred old documents and papers on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the municipal…

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Redevelopment and reconstruction measures approved

The Harrison Township Committee adopted two ordinances – one focusing on the redevelopment of a home in Mullica Hill – at its work session on Aug. 5. Passed first was…

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Playing for Bobby at softball tournament

The Shisler Strong Foundation hosted its first charity softball tournament on Aug. 3 at Stauffer Fields to pay tribute to late Deptford officer Robert “Bobby” Shisler and raise funds for…

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