Woolwich’s Patriot Day Remembers 9/11 Victims
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP held their annual Patriot’s Day Celebration on Sept. 11 under gray skies. Officials and members of the community were on hand to hear songs, speeches, and a sermon about the courage and love from the victims of that day. This wreath was placed in front of the township’s piece of the twin towers […]
Swedesboro Parade Ushers In The Holiday Season, Nov. 24
SWEDESBORO — Kings Highway will be alive with Christmas cheer as Swedesboro celebrates the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. The parade will take place on Kings Highway, beginning at Walter Hill School and will continue all the way through the downtown where it […]
East Greenwich Honors Retiring Sergeant
MICKLETON — The East Greenwich Township Committee paid tribute to retiring Police Department Sergeant Jeffrey Thompson at their meeting on Sept. 25. Mayor Dale Archer read a resolution honoring Thompson for his untiring and selfless service to the citizens of East Greenwich Township. Thompson was also gifted with his service weapon in a resolution, and […]
Logan Makes Additions to Police Force
BRIDGEPORT — The Logan Township Police Department made two additions to its roster during the Logan Township Council meeting on Sept. 18. Officer Brett Blaker was hired as a probationary officer, while Eric Surrency became an 8th Class Patrol Officer for the township force. Logan Mayor Frank Minor explained that Blaker had a rich history […]
HORSE TACK SALE, NOV. 10
WOOLWICH TWP. – The Mid-Atlantic Arabian Horse Association will be holding a tack sale on Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dorsett Farms in Woolwich Township. Anyone wishing to sell tack can purchase table space for $10. Please call or text Denise at 856-462-0324 for your 10 foot by 10 foot table […]
Logan Gets Pre-K Funding From State
RENTON — Three local school districts, including Logan Township, have been awarded funding to expand Pre-K programs, providing more state resources for the early childhood service. The funding comes from The New Jersey Department of Education’s new Preschool Education Expansion Aid program, which was included in the state budget approved by the Legislature and signed […]
Returning Home: Dana Ott Takes Over as Kingsway Field Hockey Coach
Kingsway field hockey has a rich history anchored by legendary players who made tremendous splashes on the high and collegiate scenes. All-state caliber athletes such as Jessie Roos and Aubrey Coleman have etched their names on record books and championships rosters through the years and have become synonymous with the sport at Kingsway. Well, another […]
East Greenwich Shred Event, Oct. 13
MICKLETON — The East Greenwich Twp. Environmental Commission and Green Team are sponsoring an open shredding event in cooperation with the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Municipal Building, 159 Democrat Road in Mickleton. Reduce clutter and clean out and purge your personal records. […]
Fall Open House & Living History Weekend, Oct. 13 & 14
MULLICA HILL — It is amazing how quickly the year goes. No sooner are the kids out of school and they are back again. As the school year begins and the leaves change, you can almost smell the wood smoke and hear the canons boom. It is time again for Fall Open House and Civil […]
Views From Yesteryear
CAN ANYONE guess where this location is? Hint: this building was on Kings Highway in the center of Swedesboro. Leave your answer in the comments here. For anyone new to the area, this was the Woolwich Township Municipal Building when it was located on Woodstown Road. Originally just the building section on the right, it […]
