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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Clearview Junior Wrestling to host golf tournament

Clearview Junior Wrestling will host a golf tournament in October at Westwood Golf Club in West Deptford to raise money for and heighten familiarity with the   program. “It’s our…

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Seven officers take the oath at Mantua committee meeting

The Mantua Township Committee administered the oath of office to seven officers – four of them new hires – at a crowded meeting on Aug. 14. Three of the officers…

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Committee approves GCL question for November ballot

A November ballot question approved by the Mantua Township committee earlier this month will measure support for the proposed Glassboro-Camden Line  (GCL). The non-binding referendum was approved through a resolution…

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Deptford library prepares students for school with refresher course

The Deptford library will host a refresher course on study skills Tuesday Aug. 29 to help students prepare for the new school year. The course will be held from 11…

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Mantua police arrest one of two suspects in June carjacking

Mantua Township police have charged one of two suspects in an armed carjacking at a Bridgeton Pike Wawa on June 9. A 28-year-old Camden woman has been charged with first-degree…

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Two major September events discussed at committee meeting

The Harrison Township Committee discussed plans for two major events in September during its work session on Aug. 7. The first is a 9/11 Day of Remembrance service on Monday,…

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Frisbee golf course to open in Chestnut Branch Park

Mantua’s Chestnut Branch Park will get an addition in the form of a nine-hole   Frisbee golf course that will open sometime in October. The project organizer is local resident…

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Police sworn in, firefighters get recognition at Deptford council meeting

Dozens were in attendance at the Aug, 7 Deptford council meeting to witness the promotions of new township police officers and recognition of the historic Helping Hand Volunteer Fire Company.…

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Deptford police participate in county’s special needs registry

The Deptford Township Police Department is participating in a special needs registry program from the Gloucester County Police Chiefs Association and the county prosecutor’s office. When they register for the…

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Mullica Hill library’s Upcycling for Teens teaches refurbishing process

The Mullica Hill Library will teach those ages 13 to 18 how to refurbish old and useless pieces of furniture with its Upcycling for Teens class Friday from 3 to…

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