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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

‘We saw how courageous and strong our country can be’

Mantua Township hosted its annual Patriot Day Ceremony in Chestnut Branch Park on Monday to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and remember acts of courage. The ceremony…

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Family-owned Hill Creek Farm reopens for the fall

Mullica Hill’s own Hill Creek Farm – owned by a family of four generations – has reopened and will remain open to the public until Sunday, Nov. 5. Hours are…

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Deptford Calendar from 9/20 to 9/27

Events are subject to cancellation. Check on organizer’s websites and social media pages for updates. Wednesday Sept. 20 – Lego Club at the Deptford Library at 4 p.m. Saturday Sept.…

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Mantua Calendar from Sept. 20 to Sept. 27

Events are subject to cancellation. Check the websites and social media of event organizers for news and updates. Thursday Sept. 21 – Fire District Meeting at Union Fire Station at…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from Sept. 20 to Sept. 27

Events are subject to cancellation. Check the websites and social media profiles of hosts for updates and information. Thursday Sept. 21 – Joint Land Use Board Meeting at the Harrison…

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Ordinance on large redevelopment plan passes

The Harrison Township Committee passed an ordinance at its work session on Sept. 5 that amends the Interior Richwood Redevelopment Plan, which encompasses a large portion of the township. Several…

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Mantua soccer to host cornhole fundraiser

The Mantua Township Soccer Association (MTSA) will host the first cornhole tournament fundraiser in its history on Saturday Sept. 30, at the township VFW. “This is our first annual cornhole…

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Community gets behind Harrison Strong mantra

The Harrison Township Committee has created a mantra to help rally the town and evoke strength over adversity: Harrison Strong. The phrase first gained prominence in the community during COVID.…

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By the yard

Deptford Township will host a community-wide yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 23, to raise money for the township’s veterans fund. “It’s something we’ve been doing for about 15 years now,”…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from 9/13 to 9/20

Events may be canceled due to COVID-19 or other reasons. Wednesday Sept. 13 – Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention at the Mullica Hill Library from 6 to…

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