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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Prosecutors join in fight to curb opioid abuse

Prosecutors in Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester counties are joining forces on an initiative with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to provide scholarships on safe prescribing practices as…

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Mantua Calendar from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday Dec. 18 – Mantua Committee Meeting at the Mantua Municipal Building…

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Deptford Calendar from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Dec. 13 – Senior Bingo at the Deptford Community Center at…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Dec. 13 – Classic Film Club at the Mullica Hill Library…

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Elementary school unveils new playground

Centre City Elementary School’s new playground is ready for play. The facility had a soft opening recently with the school’s students, who are first through third graders. It replaces a…

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Deck the house: Mantua’s home decor contest

Mantua will host the first Christmas home decorating contest in its history this month. Deck the House winners will be selected by judges during the week of Monday, Dec. 18.…

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Township swears in officers, honors retiring councilwoman

At its meeting on Nov. 20, Deptford swore in seven police officers – the most during a meeting – and honored Mackenzie Belling for her three years on council. The…

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Lights again enchant Main Street crowd

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission hosted its annual Lights on Main on Nov. 25 and drew an estimated 10,000 township and county residents to Mullica Hill’s Main Street, according to…

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Make a Monday visit to the library

The monthly Make it Monday program for kids at at the Mullica Hill library enables kids to make crafts that emphasize the facility’s STEAM program. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts…

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