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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Cub Scout Pack 45’s pancake breakfast provides meal for supporters

Cub Scout Pack 7045 – also known as Pack 45 – held its annual pancake breakfast on March 4 at the Mantua Masonic Lodge.  More than 100 people attended, according…

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Just Between Friends mega pop-up sale provides savings on kids items

Parents who want to save on items needed for their kids will find them at a three-day, pop-up sale sponsored by Gloucester County’s Just Between Friends. The sale begins Friday,…

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Mantua announces spring leaf pickup dates

Mantua Township will offer spring leaf pickup to residents for one week only beginning Monday, April 17, because of a shortage of manpower or resources to extend it further into…

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Security and safety a major focus of budget at BOE meeting

Deptford’s board of education held a special meeting on March 7 to focus on the submission of a preliminary budget for the next school year that places a strong emphasis…

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American Legion Post brings Hogs and Heroes at Celebrity Bartender Night

American Legion Post 452 in Mullica Hill will host its second celebrity bartender night on Friday, March 24, when guests will see the arrival of Hogs and Heroes Foundation members.…

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Deptford Council honors groups and derby winners at council meeting

Deptford Township council recognized the accomplishments and community dedication of three people at its meeting on March 6. Awards went to the citizen and business of the month, as well…

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Library’s MakerSpace provides public access to less accessible technology

The Mullica Hill library is making advanced technology more accessible with its MakerSpace programs. “Our MakerSpaces are designed to encourage creative thinking and innovation for the young and old,” said…

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Harlem MagicMasters wows kids in Mantua schools

Students at J. Mason Tomlin and Centre City elementary schools in Mantua were visited by the Harlem MagicMasters professional entertainment basketball team on Feb. 24, an occasion to celebrate Black…

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Mantua aims to promote good health heart month

As a way to promote good health in the community, the Mantua Township Committee has proclaimed February as Heart Month to raise awareness for cardiac disease and similar conditions. The…

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Deptford library’s trivia night promises fun for knowledgeable family

The Deptford library will host its second trivia night on Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. Trivia subjects will range from pop culture to sports to history and to movies.…

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