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Girls Bowler of the Year: Deptford sophomore Paige Clegg

As the youngest of four children, you’d almost expect that Paige Clegg decided to pick up a bowling ball because one of her older...

Boys Wrestler of the Year: Camden Catholic junior Brandon Mooney

Mooney's pick-up truck has been upgraded thanks to to wrestling and his senior season is set up to be even more special. The Westville native was the only South Jersey resident to go unbeaten among fellow South Jersey foes. His fifth-place finish at states was tops in the area, too.

Free and Low-Cost Workshops at RCGC

The following is a release form the Rowan College at Gloucester County: People In Transition: April Workshops The Center for People in Transition at Rowan College...

‘Open Mic Night’ returns to library

Fresh off marathoning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and thinking about trying your own hand in stand-up comedy? Have your perfected your guitar playing enough...

Pine Acres Early Childhood Center addresses need for counselor

Principal Shelli Jones researches new learning style.

Band of Brothers: Spartans ‘78 Champs remember fallen leader, friend

Deptford’s 1978 championship football team will be honored at next week’s Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame banquet when it’s quarterback, the late Daniel Greene, will be a part of the 2019 induction class.

County residents urged to take advantage of free rabies clinics after rabid skunk is found

All pet owners are urged to check the vaccination status of their pets. Avoiding wild animals and keeping your distance from stray dogs and cats.

Gloucester County Food Drive brings in more than 11,500 meals

More than 50 local organizations as well as community members collected a total of 17,287 pounds of food for the Food Bank of South Jersey. The poundage equates to 11,525 meals. In addition, approximately 300 pounds of pet food was donated, which will be distributed through a local food pantry to help food-insecure families to feed their pets.

How the Mayor Stole Storytime

Deptford Township Mayor Paul Medany read a collection of Dr. Seuss books to toddlers in celebration of “Read Across America.”

Pancoast sworn in as new Chief of Police

A Deptford Township Police Department veteran of 25 years, Pancoast replaces the recently retired William Hanstein.

Rabies alert: Gloucester County woman bitten by raccoon this morning

Residents should be cautious of a raccoon that could possibly be rabid on the dirt path located behind the homes on DuBois Avenue, Clayton. ...

Under the Sea: Deptford brings “Little Mermaid” to the stage this week

A half hour or so before 10 teenagers would rely on it to keep them, ahem, afloat, the main piece at the center of...

Board assigns coaches, volunteers for girls spring track

By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun The Deptford Township Board of Education re-assigned a longtime outdoor track coach prior to the start of the spring season. Walter “Sonny”...

Gloucester County celebrates National Consumer Protection Week

In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, March 3 through 9, the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Gloucester County Office of Consumer...

Of love and loss: local author celebrates “On Purpose”

Deptford’s Julie Watson-Daly had endured just about every hardship a young adult can imagine. Her therapy has come through her writing and she’s hoping to pay it forward with her new poetry book.

Deptford Police Chief retiring this week

William Hanstein, a 32-year veteran of the Deptford Township Police Department, is handing the reins to Kevin Pancoast on March 1.

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