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Youth football team fundraising to play at Pro Football Hall of Fame

After their undefeated seasons, the Deptford Spartans Freshmen team, composed of 6 and 7 year olds, were invited to Canton, OH to compete against teams from across the county and need the communities help to make it possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued in Gloucester County

The National Weather Service has extended a Winter Weather Advisory, effective through 6 p.m., in Gloucester County.

Giving the gift of life this holiday season

The American Red Cross is facing a shortage of blood donations and is seeking to meet its needs through local blood drives

Deptford on the hunt for head football coach for fourth time since 2010

After its first winning season in 12 years, the Spartans are on the search for a new head football coach. The school board accepted Steve Scuderi's resignation this week.

Giving Season: Local ‘Toys for Tots’ coordinators off and running

The holiday season unofficially began on Black Friday, but Deptford Township residents Shanin and Kevin Baisch started their Toys for Tots efforts well before then in order to provide assistance to local families in need this Christmas

RCGC seeking nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

Wanted: Your nominations for deserving Rowan College at Gloucester County alumni

United Way rings in #GivingTuesday with ‘I am Somebody’ campaign

The United Way of Gloucester County is encouraging others to do everything they can to make the changes they wish to see locally.

‘Reigning Queen of Deptford schools’ prepares for retirement

After nearly 41 years in the Deptford Township School District, Cheryl Peiffer will step down at Monongahela Middle School following the Christmas break

A pair of Deptford “icons” enshrined into Legacy Park

Margaret “Peg” Mendoza, 98, and John Margie, 90, are the newest members of the yet-to-be-constructed Park, which will honor Township residents who have devoted their lives to country and community

Local RCGC education major honored

Tori Thompson, a Wenonah native, was one of four Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) Education majors that will be placed in a local school in the college's new field placement initiative.

‘Lions’ Pride: Posters for Peace

The Deptford Lions Club, which has been around since 1951, began taking part in the international Peace Poster Contest with area youth this school year

Winter is coming on Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday.

‘It’s reaffirming the county supports you wholeheartedly’

Gloucester County’s military vets honored on Veterans Day

Police Academy class supports shoe drive fundraiser

The Gloucester County Police Academy Basic Class #53 responded to a call for gently worn, used, and new shoes on Friday, Nov. 2, delivering 110 pairs of footwear to support the Volunteer Center of South Jersey’s Shoe Drive fundraiser.

Deptford Elks accepting turkey donations for holidays

Deptford Elks #2708 is attempting to find 30 families in need for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. They’re accepting donations beginning this week.

Deptford High takes “Harvey” on stage next week

The 16th annual fall play will be on stage for three consecutive nights this week, telling a story of “kindness, generosity, and innocence.”

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