Pine Barren Report 2013 From Local Clubs

SWEDESBORO — The clubs of Buck Run, Glassboro, Tall Pines and Woodbury Antlers joined up for the 2013 New Jersey shot gun antlered deer week in the Pine Barrens. The weather was a factor with rain Monday and snow Tuesday. The following were the successful hunters: 6 Point – Ben Wade (Buck Run); 5 Point […]

Restaurant Review – Jus’ Shrimp

Jus’ Shrimp 8 Village Center Logan Township 856-975-6219 If you have a craving for fresh shrimp, there is no need to travel further than the Beckett Shopping Center for a trip to Jus’ Shrimp. Owned by Woolwich Township resident Cynthia McKnight, the small, clean, bright restaurant is located in what was Mama Bear’s Children’s Clothing […]

Sign Up Now for the 2014 Master Gardener Training Course

CLAYTON — Rutgers, NJAES, Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County is now accepting applications for the 2014 Master Gardener training course. The course is held every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, January through May, in the Office of Government Services Building in Clayton. The program is open to Gloucester and Salem county residents. Master […]

GCC Athletes Attain All-American Status

DEPTFORD TWP. — The Gloucester County College Roadrunners closed out the fall 2013 sports season with 14 athletes, including two former Kingsway Regional High School athletes, attaining NJCAA All-American status. Named from Kingsway were: Kelly Davis, first team women’s tennis, named the NJCAA National Champion fifth singles flight; graduate of Kingsway Regional High School. Devon Hoglen, […]

BOATING SAFETY COURSE, JAN. 25

BRIDGEPORT – The New Jersey state approved boating safety course will be held on Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Raccoon Creek Boat Club, Island Road, in Bridgeport. Cost is $60 per person which includes a book and all material. The class will be given by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary […]

Super Bowl Snacks

The big-name holidays may be past but do not think the party’s over. Grown men and women of substance and maturity will need excessive coddling and feeding shortly, as they gather in the annual ritual known as The Bowl. Super Bowl is around the corner as are the parties and get-togethers the ritual demands. The […]

Tavro 13 To Host KEF Fundraiser, Feb. 7

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Kingsway Education Foundation announced the first of what is expected to be an annual Toast of the Town event to be hosted by the newest kid on the block – Swedesboro’s downtown but upscale Tavro 13. Toast of the Town is expected to become the Foundation’s signature event and proceeds will […]

What A Difference A Week Can Make

The two things most of us can and should cut down on in our diets is sugar and salt. Too much sugar in our diets leads to excess weight as well as increased risk for diabetes and heart disease to name a few. Excess salt can damage our kidneys and can be even more dangerous […]

LOAN PROGRAMS FOR HOME REPAIRS AVAILABLE

WEST DEPTFORD — Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Deputy Speaker John J. Burzichelli, and Assemblywoman Celeste M. Riley are advising residents to take advantage of programs available to assist low and moderate income homeowners with emergency home repairs. The Gloucester County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program  is administered by the Gloucester County Division of Housing and Community […]

Swedesboro Woolwich Elementary School Honor Roll Students for 1st Marking Period

Principal’s List GRADE 3: Brian Abenojar, Julianna Adamucci, Jack Arena, Alexander Baker, Jackson Bertuccini, Noelle Beyrodt, Jaelah Boykins, Julia Boyle, Brendan Callahan, Jordana Campbell, Jared Carpenter, Ryan Carr, Nicoletta Carriero, Grace Carrig, Kai Chen, Thomas Daley, III DeLuca, Ava DeMarco, Kerri DiBella, Dominic DiBernardi, Alex DiPietro, Yafet Efrem, Claudia Ellis, Quinn Falcone, John Feucht, Abigail […]