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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Spring Squirts coming in April

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission has announced it will partner with the USA Sports Institute to provide the Spring Squirts program this spring. The program will take place on Thursdays…

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Deptford Calendar from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Feb. 7 – Baby Time Rhymes at the Deptford Library at…

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Mantua Calendar from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday Feb. 5 to Friday Feb. 9 – Trash Bulk Pick Up…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Feb. 7 – Environmental Commission Meeting at the Harrison Township Municipal…

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Parents urge board to repeal a transgender policy

A group of parents lobbied the Deptford board of education to repeal a state education policy on protecting transgender students during public comments at the board’s Jan. 23 meeting. New…

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Washington, war, New Jersey: Library hosts history talk

The Mullica Hill Library will host local historian Joel Farkas on the subjects of George Washington, New Jersey and the Revolutionary War on Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6 p.m. The…

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Eagle Scout enhances Chestnut Branch Park

Mayor Robert Zimmerman and Deputy Mayor Pete Scirrotto presented Eagle Scout Brandon Byrne with a proclamation recognizing his work in the township at the Mantua VFW on Jan. 20. With…

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School board member sworn in for one-year term

The Mantua board of education swore in a board member and approved the appointment of several district personnel during its meeting on Jan. 22. Karen Vick took the oath of…

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Love is the theme for library teen treats

The Mullica Hill Library will host a teen treats event for youth ages 13 to 17 on Friday, Feb. 9, so participants can make snacks with a Valentine’s Day theme.…

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Hogs to tend bar for K-9 units

The Hogs and Heroes Foundation of motorcycle riders will host a celebrity bartending night at American Legion Post 452 in Mullica Hill on Friday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Two…

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