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MACKENZIE FITCHETT

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Special education group seeks more parent voices

The Monroe Township Public School District wants parents to join its special education group and voice their ideas and concerns. The  Special Education Parent Advisory Group allows  parents to have…

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Township police chief renews his contract

Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik, has renewed his contract and will  serve the township for another four years.  “I am excited as a career law-enforcement professional and I appreciate…

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South Jersey teachers take on the SJ workforce

The South Jersey Summer Institute for Educators welcomed over a dozen teachers from across South Jersey to visit local workplaces and learn about economic, business and public-policy issues that will…

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Bells Elementary art teacher retires after 32 years

After 32 years at Bells Elementary School in Blackwood, art teacher Rich Herzog is retiring, but he wants to continue his pointillism painting and find a new way to help…

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Township native digs deep into family history

Washington Township native Sarah Hollins recently started a research project for her master’s degree and discovered much more than she expected. “My family has had stuff around their house forever,”…

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Monroe Township police go back into the community

Monroe Township police took time to interact with the community on June 7 for a Cone with a Cop event at Stio’s Water Ice and Ice Cream, the department’s first…

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Township native becomes astronaut scholar

Washington Township native Grace Robertson has been named an astronaut scholar at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. “I always ask why and I will never stop asking why,” said Robertson,…

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A tribute to ‘mum’

The Williamstown Badgers Triathlon Club held its first ‘Mum’orial Swim/Run Classic on June 27, a nod to the late triathlete Kathy Mellor. “The race went great and it was a…

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Local animal rescue in need of donations and fosters

  The West Jersey Volunteers for Animal Rescue is looking for foster families and donations to help the organization get back on its feet after a year of COVID. “We…

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Monroe library kicks off virtual summer reading

The Free Public Library of Monroe Township has kicked-off their summer reading program on Monday, June 21 with the theme of Tails and Tales. But despite the strides made with…

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