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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Council introduces police hiring ordinance

Deptford council introduced a new ordinance at its work session on June 26 that will focus on loosening civil-service requirements for hiring police officers. The ordinance – unlisted on the…

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Community Center is back after a three-year hiatus

The Mantua Township Community Center on East Mercer Avenue – forced to close because of COVID and renovations – has reopened after a three-year delay. The reopening was kicked off…

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Mantua to host annual blood drive at municipal building

Mantua Township will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the municipal building. The target goal for…

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Police department introduces new website with plethora of new features

Harrison Township police have updated their website with a new look and interface that will help ease access for residents and make it easier to report tips and sign up…

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Township honors emergency personnel at First Responders Circle dedication

Despite a slow rain, the township council held its initial dedication on June 24 for Fasola Park’s First Responder Circle, to honor the work and sacrifices of emergency personnel. Members…

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Hundreds come out for Mantua’s Big Night Out

After a delay of a few days, the Mantua school district hosted its Big Night Out on June 14 at Chestnut Branch Park to celebrate the work of the students…

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Mullica Hill library hosts garden tours for the inner gardener

The Mullica Hill library will host free tours of its garden on Fridays through the summer, with the next one set for Friday June 30 at 11 a.m. The garden…

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Clearview High’s 2023 graduation sees hundreds of students

Clearview Regional High School’s Class of 2023 graduated earlier this month before family and friends on the school’s football field. The class of 357 students got their diplomas in an…

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Hundreds of Deptford High students graduate to next chapter at graduation

Hundreds of Deptford High School’s seniors celebrated the end of a long school year at their graduation ceremony on June 15. Thousands of people showed up to the Joe Corbi…

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Harrison Township Committee adopts Bridgeton Pike redevelopment plan at meeting

The Harrison Township Committee voted to adopt an ordinance regarding a residential redevelopment plan on Bridgeton Pike at its business meeting on June 20. The redevelopment will take place on…

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