Kiwanis Celebrates 1st Anniversary

SWEDESBORO — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Swedesboro recently celebrated it’s one year anniversary. Multiple projects were completed during the first year. The Kiwanis participated in Swedesboro / Woolwich Day, Logan Day, Swedesboro Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, assisted in getting Santa to attend the tree lighting, held a citrus fruit sales fundraiser, sponsored a […]

Names In The News

Laura Beth Foley of Mickleton, has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the Rowan University.

For Local Santa, It’s Not the Gifts, It’s the Spirit

By Jean Redstone He’s the hit of every Christmas parade and the star of every holiday party. When he arrives, with sleigh or with elfin helpers, people flock in delight to greet the white-bearded fellow in the deep-red, plush suit, belted and booted in lustrous black. ‘Tis the season and Santa’s coming to town. As […]

Kingsway Student Wins With Her Importance Of Veterans Day Essay

WOOLWICH TWP. — In honor of Veteran’s Day, McGuinness Funeral Home held a scholarship competition asking local students to write an essay on the topic, “Why is Veteran’s Day Important”.  Skylar Galati, a Kingsway Regional High School junior, was the winning recipient and attended a celebration to receive her scholarship on Nov. 9 at their […]

FREE SENIORS BINGO

CLARKSBORO — Zion Community United Methodist Church, 242 Kings Highway, Clarksboro invites Senior Citizens to Free Senior’s Bingo on Friday, Dec. 9 and 23. There will be fun gift prizes and refreshments. Doors open 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and bingo is from 10 to 11a.m. For information call 856-423-2000.  

CALLING ALL VETERANS

LOGAN TWP. – Veterans interested in recording their story for future generations are being asked to sign up to be a part of the Gloucester County Library System’s Veterans Oral History Project. Interviews will be conducted Dec. 5 to 10 with addition interviews scheduled in 2017. Please call the Logan Library at 856-241-0202 for more […]

Santa and Mulligan Animal Rescue Give Pets A Chance

EAST GREENWICH — Thanks to Santa and everyone who came to get pictures taken with him, the Mulligan Animal Rescue is able to help out animals in need. The rescue group is a small, but “mighty” dedicated group of women, believing in making a positive difference in our community. Having no facility of their own, […]

East Greenwich Fire Company Logs

Oct. 21 through Nov. 18 Dwelling Fires: 10; Brush Fires: 3; Motor Vehicle Crashes: 4; Fire Alarms: 7; CO Alarms: 1; Fumes: 3; Assist Police: 1. Oct. 22:  EGTFR was dispatched to 402 Harvest Mill Way in Harrison Twp.  Harrison’s Chief arrived to find a working fire. Crews went to work extinguishing the fire. Utilities […]

Coffee Shop Celebrates 6 Months

SWEDESBORO — Coffee and Cream celebrates six months of serving the finest coffee blends, specialty breakfast and lunch sandwiches, homemade cookies, pastry and some gluten free products.  Stop in and watch Sonja make fresh smoothies with no added preservatives. You won’t be disappointed. Coffee and Cream invites you to hold your book club meetings, Bible […]

December 2016 Issue Obituaries

HARDING — Louise ‘Weez’ A. Harding, age 64, of Clarksboro, was welcomed by many relatives in Heaven on Oct. 27, 2016. Known as Weez by those she loved and Ms. Harding by those who respected her, Louise was a strong and independent woman who’s generosity and leadership inspired greatness in others. She was an educator […]