2014 Household Special Waste Program Schedule Announced

SOUTH HARRISON TWP. — Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger announced the dates for the County’s 2014 Household Special Waste (HSW) Collection Program. The HSW Program is a series of periodic collection events conducted at specified locations where Gloucester County residents can drop-off their old oil-based paint, motor oil, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, […]

MOMS Club Can Give A Sense of Community

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Swedesboro-Woolwich community is a unique area, in that many of us are transplants from other places. Many of us migrated here because the area is known to be up and coming, with great schools and a sense of community. “When I first moved here seven years ago,” said Lisa Tarquinio. “I […]

Logan Library News

Branch of Gloucester County Library System Freegal Free Music Downloads, eBooks and Zinio eMagazines available at www.gcls.org. Staff will happily teach you to use your new Kindle or Nook to download eBooks free at the library. Ask a Librarian 24/7 Service www.gcls.org. Stop by for your Free Library Card! Celebrate Black History Month!! All programs […]

Names In The News

Joseph F. Bouvier, Esquire of Mattioni, Ltd, has been re-appointed as a member of the Greater Swedesboro Business Association Board of Directors for 2014. The Greater Swedesboro Business Association promotes trade and commerce in and around the greater Swedesboro area. Bouvier has been an active member for eight years, providing his expertise and support in many […]

ROBOTECS Win Big At SCC

SWEDESBORO — Congratulations to the ROBOTECS, one of the teams from the South Jersey Robotics Club, who took home first place in Robotics Programming on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Salem Community College for the FLL Competition (FIRST=For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). These students have met twice a week at the Trinity Episcopal […]

Fun Activities Planned By S/Woolwich Parks & Recreation

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Swedesboro Woolwich Parks and Recreation Committee is in full swing this year planning more fun events to bring the community together. Be a part of the planning fun. Consider joining the Parks and Recreation Committee. Members are still needed from Swedesboro and Woolwich. Visit our next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 […]

Kingsway Fall Sports Wrap Up: Welcome to Group 4

Yes, the long awaited move to Group 4 has arrived. Due to the increased enrollment of the district, it has been elevated to Group 4 status, meaning that it now competes against the largest school districts in New Jersey come postseason time. After this change, it would be very easy to expect a drop off […]

Rolls

You can tell comfort food from the way it makes your kitchen smell: warm, hearty, mouthwatering and, most importantly, cozy. A simmering stew does that, or a roasting chicken. A pie in the oven, surely qualifies. But perhaps the most decidedly comforting of all the comfort foods is bread, and the quickest route to this […]

Cody Flower Power Fundraiser

SWEDESBORO — The Akeem Cody Foundation would like to thank everyone that participated in our Summer/Fall Flower Power Fundraiser. With their support, the Foundation was able to raise funds that will go towards the 2014 Akeem Cody Foundation Memorial Scholarship. Ten percent of the proceeds were also donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in […]

COUNTY SENIORS CAN NOW BE RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE

CLAYTON — Seniors are making a big difference in Gloucester County and in communities nationwide. According to the latest research senior volunteering is at a 10-year high with more than 20 million aging adult volunteers contributing more than 3 billion hours of service with an estimated economic benefit totaling more than $67 billion. Sixty-two percent […]