East Greenwich’s Leonard loves keeping Eagles’ grass green

By Jeff Wolfe It probably doesn’t bother East Greenwich resident Tony Leonard if people see what his lawn looks like. After all, the grass he maintains for his occupation is seen and sometimes examined by thousands when the Philadelphia Eagles play a home game. Leonard, a Mickleton resident, has been the director of grounds at […]

GSBA donates $12K to Swedesboro, Logan libraries

SWEDESBORO — Residents and businesses in Swedesboro, Woolwich and Logan will soon enjoy a boost in their library’s technology, thanks to the help of the Greater Swedesboro Business Association (GSBA). The GSBA recently approved a $12,000 donation to the Logan and Swedesboro Public Library branches. Through a massive yearly golf outing, in addition to other […]

Evangelical UM Offering New Worship Experience

CLARKSBORO – Beginning Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., come as you are for a different worship experience at Evangelical United Methodist Church. Evangelical UM Church is located at 14 W. Cohawkin Road, Clarksboro. For further information call 856-423-0289.

Kingsway Wins ShopRite Cup

Kingsway High School always has prided itself on being one of the top sports programs locally in its 50 years of existence. This has been evidenced by their numerous conference titles, over 160 in total. Over 60 South Jersey championships as well as 11 state titles further its case. However, one major athletic designation has […]

Salon Bridgette’s 2nd Annual Cut-A-Thon, Oct. 20

WOOLWICH TWP. — Salon Bridgette will hold their second annual Cut-A-Ton on Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at their salon at 169 Center Square Road in Woolwich. The Cut-A-Thon will help raise money for Mario’s Fight. Mario Carpino is a 9-year-old child from the Swedesboro area who suffers from inoperable brain tumors. Please […]

Obituaries October 2013

DESROCHERS – Kimberly Desrochers (nee Sperber) age 46 years of Mickleton died Aug. 13. Kim was born in Teaneck and lived in Mickleton most of her life. She worked as a teacher at Salem County Vocational School where she was also the F.F.A. advisor. Kim also operated the Dawn of Memories Scrapbooking Store in Deptford. […]

Trinity Announces New Priest-in-Charge, new Service Time & Upcoming Events

SWEDESBORO — Trinity “Old Swedes” Church is very pleased to announce that their new Priest-in-Charge is The Rev. Frank S. St. Amour, III. Father Frank will be serving Trinity, Swedesboro and St. Stephen’s, Mullica Hill. Before answering the call for Trinity/St. Stephen’s, Father Frank served as Rector/Vicar for St. Stephen’s, Whitehall, PA, in the Diocese of […]

County Begins Road Improvement in Woolwich Township

MANTUA — For the next several weeks resurfacing will be taking place on or about the week of Sep. 30 on Monroeville Road (CR 694) from the New Jersey Turnpike 1.6 miles south ending near the GCIA Solid Waste Complex entrance. The roadway will remain open during construction. East bound and west bound traffic along […]

Swedish history series begins at library

SWEDESBORO — The GCLS Swedesboro Library Branch is pleased to invite you to their third speaking series for our Swedish History Project Grant. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams, Swedish Colonial Society Historian and author, will present “Culture, Heritage, and Genealogy of New Sweden Colonists” on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. This presentation will take place at […]

Clarksboro Native’s Sleepy Hollow Musical Premieres Nov. 1

SEWELL — Inspired by the short story by Washington Irving, The Real Legend of Sleepy Hollow will hit the stage for the very first time this fall. The musical masterpiece created by Clarksboro native Matthew Norcross, will premiere on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at TD Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell. The […]