Honoring and Remembering The Fallen

THE SWEDESBORO MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE was one of many held in the area to honor our military veterans and remember those that gave their lives for our country. As part of the ceremony, Boy Scouts from Troop #13 placed a flower basket in front of the War Memorial outside of the Swedesboro Borough Hall. Elsewhere, […]

Council Continues Discussion on Franklin Street Speeding

by Robert Holt SWEDESBORO — The Swedesboro Council discussed the speeding problems in the community during their meeting on May 19. The community has been plagued by speeding vehicles for years, and the talk at this meeting centered around traffic on Franklin Street. During the public portion, Franklin Street resident Trish Sutcliffe said there were […]

CFO: East Greenwich Budget Short By $500,000

by Robert Holt MICKLETON — At their meeting on May 13, the East Greenwich Township Committee received an update on the state of their 2014 budget from CFO Robert Law, and the news was not good. The township is facing a budget shortfall of about $500,000. Law mentioned a lack of revenues coming in to […]

CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER, JUNE 14

WOOLWICH TWP. – A Corn Hole Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 14 at the Clayton Elks Lodge at 398 S. Broad Street in Clayton. The corn hole event will be held rain-or-shine. Check-in and final registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the tournament starts at noon. The cost is $70 per team, which […]

Logan Discusses Fire Station Closing with Repaupo Residents

by Robert Holt BRIDGEPORT- At their meeting on May 20, the Logan Township Council discussed the proposed closing of the Repaupo Fire Station with a roomful of mostly Repaupo residents. The Repaupo Station was one of three volunteer fire stations in Logan Township, and has been in service since 1921. Most of the station’s equipment […]

Chef Henry’s Gourmet Recipes

Perfect appetizers for graduation Long stem artichoke roses Centos long stem artichokes in olive oil 10 thin slices of prosciutto Fresh mozzarella Balsamic glaze Remove artichokes from jar and butterfly top. Slice fresh mozzarella in strips and place in butterflied part of artichoke. Wrap top of artichoke with prosciutto Bake at 375 on non stick […]

Kingsway Athletic Director Joe Galliera Retires

Service. That is the key component of a high school athletic director. The athletic director serves to support the efforts of students and coaches in their endeavors to put out a top-notch product. A longstanding athletic institution in South Jersey, Kingsway Athletic Director Joe Galliera has decided to retire from his career of service. Having […]

No Gym Needed/No excuses

For those people that either don’t belong to a gym, don’t have time to drive themselves to the one they do belong, or just can’t think of a good all around workout that they can do anywhere, here’s one that can work. It combines some muscular strength, endurance, as well as a little aerobic and […]

Performing Arts Academy Announces Season Showcase

CARNEYS POINT — The Swedesboro Performing Arts Academy announces its third annual Season Showcase, to be held in the beautiful auditorium at Penns Grove High School, in Carney’s Point on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 22at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and may be purchased in person at the […]