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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Library workshop will help teens learn job skills

The Mullica Hill library is offering teens the opportunity to build and hone the professional skills needed to join the workforce through its Udemy Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at…

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Fire department wins 16 awards at convention

The Deptford fire department won multiple awards on Sept. 16, when it participated in the New Jersey State Firemen’s Relief Association’s (NJSFRA) annual convention in Wildwood. The annual convention –…

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UMC’s bagged lunch feeds guests – and its own causes

Richwood United Methodist Church (UMC) will host its annual bagged lunch sale on Saturday, Oct. 28, at its Fellowship Hall. Guests can place an order for a bagged lunch to…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from 10/4 to 10/11

Events are subject to cancelation. Check in with organizer’s websites and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Oct. 4 – Environmental Commission Meeting at the Harrison Township Municipal Building…

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Mantua Calendar from 10/4 to 10/11

Events are subject to cancelation. Check in with organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Monday Oct. 2 to Friday Oct. 6 – Trash Bulk Pick Up week.…

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Deptford Calendar from 10/4 to 10/11

Events are subject to cancelation. Check in with organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday Oct. 4 – Lego Club at the Deptford Library at 4 p.m.…

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Mantua Mayor’s Message for week of Sept. 17

Dear Community Friends, We are pleased to welcome Memory Lane Antiques as the newest small business in our community, and we extend our best wishes for success and a long-lasting…

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Traffic, construction and 9/11

The Harrison Township Committee discussed traffic issues, township events and park projects at its Sept. 18 business meeting. Traffic issues include a string of accidents at the intersection of Cedar…

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A close-knit group

Anyone who loves needle crafts can join the Deptford library’s twice-monthly crochet and knitting group to work on their own crafts or artwork with others. The group is less a…

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Deptford schools end unpaid meal policy

Deptford school Superintendent Kevin Kanauss has announced the end of a controversial policy that restricted meals to students who incurred food debt. The district informed the community of the reversal…

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