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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

The top stories of the year

A lot happened in Mantua during 2023 that will affect the community for years to come, including a new mayor and a proposed rail line that voters unanimously rejected in…

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The top stories of the year

A lot happened in Deptford Township in 2023 that had major impacts on the community, including changes in the school district and collective mourning for a fallen police officer that…

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Committee approves resolution opposing GCL

At its final meeting of the year on Dec. 18, the Mantua Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution stating its opposition to the Glassboro Camden Line (GCL). The light-rail train…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3

Friday Dec. 29 – New Years Eve at Noon Party at the Mullica Hill Library at 11:30 a.m. Open to kids of all ages. Register on the GCLS website. Saturday…

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Mantua Calendar from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3

Tuesday Dec. 26 to Friday Dec. 29 – Holiday Trash Bulk Pick Up. Thursday Dec. 28 – Veterans Commission Meeting at the Mantua Municipal Building at 7 p.m. Monday Jan.…

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Deptford Calendar from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3

Wednesday Dec. 27 – New Years Countdown Party at the Deptford Library at 11:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 1 – New Years Day. Municipal offices and library are closed. Tuesday Jan.…

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Clearview coaches named best of the year by nj.com

Clearview Regional High School field hockey coach Brittany Ewan and boys’ soccer coach Dodd Terry have each received the coach of the year award from NJ.com. “Well, it is a…

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Library ushers in 2024 for kids

The Mullica Hill Library will host its annual New Year’s Eve at Noon party on Friday, Dec. 29, at 11:30 a.m. While the event is intended for kids from 2…

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Harrison sponsors swim program for kids

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will begin a kids aquatic program on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Kennedy Fitness in Mullica Hill. “Everyone really seems to enjoy it,” said Recreation Coordinator…

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Honor, courage and commitment

Centered around the core values of honor, courage and commitment is Deptford High School’s NJROTC program, described by the school’s Naval Science Instructor, retired U.S Navy Senior Chief Franco Colamarco,…

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