And The Winner Is…….

1ST PLACE WINNER ADAM CHHOUR of Mt. Royal 2nd PLACE WINNER REGINALD HALL of Swedesboro 3RD PLACE WINNER MARIA KUSTERA of Logan Township 4TH PLACE WINNER MARIA KUSTERA of Logan Township 5TH PLACE WINNER MARY HERLIHY of Mullica Hill 6TH PLACE WINNER ALEXIS VELAZQUEZ of Clarksboro 7TH PLACE WINNER KEVIN RIEFENSTAHL of Mullica Hill (TIE) 8TH […]

Sept. 30 Is Swedesboro Woolwich Day!!

SWEDESBORO — Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 30 for Swedesboro Woolwich Day and Kings Highway in downtown Swedesboro will be the place to be. The event will kick off with the 11th running of the Dragon Run 5K. Registrations are available at www.naterocksheaven.com. Swedesboro Woolwich Day begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 […]

Woolwich Husband Accused Of Killing Wife Then Picking Up Take Outs

WOODBURY – The husband of the Woolwich woman found floating dead in her swimming pool in June was arrested in his home on Aug. 1 and charged with first degree murder in her death. According to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, Norman Long allegedly killed his wife, Michelle Long, 47, and moved her body to […]

Woolwich Township Bond Refinancing Brings Community Big Savings

WOOLWICH TWP.  —  Woolwich Township got some bright financial news at their Committee meeting on Aug. 21. Deputy Mayor Frank Rizzi had announced back in May that the town planned to refinance a series of capital improvement bonds that could save Woolwich $60,000 a year. But upon completing the refinancing in August, Rizzi learned that […]

East Greenwich Honors 100 Year Old Resident with Proclamation

MICKLETON — At their meeting on Aug. 22, the East Greenwich Township saluted resident Mary Owen, who reached her 100th birthday on Aug. 15. “It is our privilege and our honor to celebrate your 100th birthday,” declared Mayor Dale Archer. Archer read a proclamation recognizing Aug. 22 “Mary Owen Day.” Owen was born in Pennsylvania […]

Logan Tables Bids on Sports Field Lighting

BRIDGEPORT — The Logan Township Council tabled their decision on receipt of bids for the Township Line Park Sports Field lighting during their meeting on Aug. 15. Bids were received at the Logan Municipal Building at 10 a.m. on that same date. Administrator Lyman Barnes pointed out that the bids had just arrived that morning, […]

Glenn Echo Ave. Traffic Light Time Extension Requested

SWEDESBORO — Resident Sandra Lewis asked the Swedesboro Borough Council at their Aug. 22 council meeting if the traffic light at the intersection of Glen Echo and Kings Highway can have an extended green light. Lewis said that the traffic on Glen Echo to Maybrook Avenue is too heavy, especially between 7:15 and 8:15 in […]

Animals, Animals, Animals Contest Now Underway

WOOLWICH TWP. – Keep your cameras focused because the next New Town Press Photo Contests is under way. The theme of this contest is “Animals, Animals, Animals”. Original pictures taken of both domestic and wild animals are being accepted. Photographs should be a minimum of 300 dpi and REMEMBER YOUR FOCUS. To enter: Entries must […]

East Greenwich Twp. Fire and Rescue Response Log

July 1 – July 31 Dwelling Fire: 3; Vehicle Fire: 1; Commercial Vehicle Fire: 1; Rubbish Fire: 1; Motor Vehicle Crash: 4; Wires Down or Arching: 2; Fire Alarm: 6; Carbon Monoxide Alarm:        1; Fumes: 2; Service Assignment: 1; Standby: 1 July 3: Mile marker 17.8 Route 295 for a Motor Vehicle Crash. Rescue 1918 […]

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR INDOOR YARD SALE

CLARKSBORO — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Clarksboro is seeking donations of gently used goods for the annual Indoor Fall Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have something you can donate please leave a message at 856-423-4116 and they will return your call to make drop-off […]