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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Six roadway incidents plague Route 55

The Mantua Fire Department responded to a series of six road incidents on Route 55 during the weekend of April 22. The incidents – all in the area between exits…

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Mantua to hold Memorial Day service with Wenonah

Mantua will hold its annual Memorial Day service with the township’s VFW on Monday May 29, with both a parade and a ceremony at the municipal building. The two events…

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Mantua showcases a variety of rides at weekly car shows

To share their love of cars with the community, a group of enthusiasts is hosting weekly vehicle shows every Monday at 5 p.m. at the Toll House Plaza shopping center…

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Deptford council announces Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation

Deptford council issued a proclamation last month that designated April 30 to May 6 Professional Municipal Clerks Week. The proclamation was presented to Township Clerk Dina L. Zawadski for her…

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Deptford Little League’s abusive spectators will have to call plays

To combat unruly and verbally abusive spectators at baseball games, Deptford’s Little League has implemented a new rule: The offenders will be forced to umpire games or be banned altogether.…

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Mullica Hill asparagus festival celebrates history with themed cuisine

Mullica Hill will celebrate its annual asparagus festival on Saturday, May 13 with   asparagus-themed food, from main courses to desserts. The event celebrates the 101st anniversary of the first…

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Art festival will showcase local talent in Mullica Hill

The Mullica Hill Art Center and Business Association are teaming up for the ninth year to present the Mullica Hill Arts and Crafts Festival on Main Street, 10 a.m. to…

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Newly redone courtyard at Centre City School now open

Centre City Elementary School announced April 14 that their newly redone outdoor courtyard is now open for the students and staff to use. There are now fabric tarp coverings in…

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Elderly woman rescued after trapped in car following crash

The Mantua Fire Department had to free an elderly woman trapped in her car after she crashed it into her garage at her home in the unit block of Meadow…

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Harrison Township Committee meeting introduces new rules for public participation

The Harrison Township Committee introduced new rule changes to the public participation portions of their meetings at the recent business meeting on April 17. The biggest rule change states that…

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