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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Township decorating contest winners announced

Deptford council announced the winners of the community’s Halloween and Christmas house decorating contests – as well as second- and third-place winners – at its Feb. 5 meeting. First place…

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Salary ordinance approved by committee

The Harrison Township Committee approved a salary ordinance and several resolutions during its work session on Feb. 5. The ordinance – first introduced at a Jan. 16 meeting – adjusts…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Feb. 14 to Feb. 21

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Feb. 15 – 55 plus Strength Training Class at American Legion…

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Mantua Calendar from Feb. 14 to Feb. 21

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday Feb. 15 – Fire District Meeting at Union Fire Station at…

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Deptford Calendar from Feb. 14 to Feb. 21

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Feb. 14 – Lego Club at the Deptford Library at 4…

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Helping a brother in blue

Mantua police Sgt. Robet Layton and Lt. Arthur Hayes dropped off a donation of $500 on Jan. 24 to a member of the Collingswood police force. The money goes to…

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Teen well-being

The Mullica Hill library is hosting an eight-session program designed to help local teenagers maintain good health. The teen wellness program takes place on Wednesdays in two-week intervals during the…

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The other ‘Souper Bowl’

Come Super Bowl Sunday, Richwood United Methodist Church (UMC) in Mullica Hill will host its own Souper Bowl – of Caring. The Sunday, Feb. 11 event to help feed the…

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Deptford High wrestlers win big at senior night

Deptford High School’s wrestling team won its senior night match on Jan. 24, with the Spartans shutting out Lindenwold High School’s Lions 81-0. The Spartans competed in 14 rounds against…

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Earning a mint

Mantua Veterans Commission Chairman Joseph Heitman presented eight township students with U.S minted coins on Jan. 24 for winning the Veterans Day poster contest. “Thank you to Joe Heitman on…

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