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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Balloon crew wows crowds, honors Deptford history

After years of honoring Deptford history and creating spectacles for residents, the township’s own balloon crew is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. First & Finest was founded by retired…

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Mantua gets funds worth 200K for township projects

As a way to help improve certain parts of the community for everyone, Mantua Township has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $50,000 for 2023, for a…

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Deptford library’s Thursday homework hour a ‘welcoming space’

The Deptford library started its Thursday homework hour earlier this month to provide students with a quiet place for study. Though the 4:30 sessions are designed with township students in…

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Township employees staff Deptford’s litter patrol

Deptford’s litter patrol has helped keep the township clean since 2021. The patrol was inspired by Earth Day that year and is made up of township employees who regularly take…

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Mantua UMC hosts ‘simple meal’ at soup supper

With Lent on the horizon, Mantua United Methodist Church will host a soup supper at its McConnell Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to welcome the season. “It is a simple…

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Business meet and greet – with treats

As a way for the township’s Main Street businesses to better interact with customers and provide an event for couples, the Mullica Hill Business Association will host the Chocolate Walk…

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Rec commission offers tennis and pickleball clinics

The Harrison Township Recreation Commission will hold tennis and pickleball clinics at Ella Harris Park in April and May to emphasize fitness for Mullica Hill residents. According to the Recreation…

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Clearview’s Emma Steidle scores 1,000th career point

Clearview Regional senior basketball guard Emma Steidle reached a major milestone during a dominating 60-29 win over Delsea High School last month: her 1,000th career point. “(It was) such an…

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Pet registration at municipal building

Residents can register their cats and dogs at the Mantua Township Municipal Building (401 Main St.) during normal business hours until March 31st. Residents may also mail a completed pet…

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School counselor is honored with annual state award

Deptford Middle School counselor Laura Fortson-Williams was honored at the township board of education meeting on Jan. 24 for winning the state’s School Counselor of the Year Award. Fortson-Williams’ family…

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