Election Results: Close Race in Woolwich; Dems Take Control

WOOLWICH TWP. – In a close election that got even closer the final ballot count, only 14 votes separated Democrat Natalie Matthais (2,472) and Republican Craig Frederick (2,458) for the two open seats on the Woolwich Township Committee. Four candidates were running for election. Third place candidate Republican Beth Sawyer finished 64 votes behind the […]

SCHEDULE FOR KING’S THINGS FOOD DONATION PREP

SWEDESBORO – This year as in the past, King’s Things is seeking help to sort, pack and distribute food for their holiday meal donations. King’s Things Schedule: Monday, Dec. 17 – Sorting 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 18 – Buying 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 19 – Packing 6 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 20 – Gift sorting; Saturday, […]

Kingsway names new field house after beloved teacher, coach

WOOLWICH TWP. – Students, staff, parents, and retired faculty gathered in October in remembrance of a friend, colleague, teacher, coach, student advocate, and role model to countless students and athletes as they remembered John Kodluk by dedicating the new field house in his name so that the generations of educators and students who come after […]

CREATE A HOLIDAY CARD FOR CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL

SWEDESBORO — In the busiest and most chaotic time of the year, it is important to take a moment to think about how we can help others. You can do this by simply creating a handmade holiday card suitable for a child. Then drop it off in the collection box at the exit of Botto’s […]

“The Outsiders” Premieres on Kingsway Stage Dec. 6

WOOLWICH TWP. — Stay Gold for the Kingsway Regional High School World Premiere of S.E. Hinton’s timeless coming of age tale, THE OUTSIDERS on Dec. 6. Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel, OUTSIDERS opens Dec. 6 with performances on Dec 8 & 9. Evening performances begin 6:30 p.m. with the Saturday matinee at 2 […]

Kingsway students demonstrate exemplary performances in and out of school

WOOLWICH TWP. — There is no doubt Kingsway has plenty of praise-worthy news happening daily and it would seem every time we open an email or read a story online we will find a Kingsway student or group of students accomplishing another spectacular feat. Although we can’t possibly capture everything, here are a few noteworthy […]

FREE SENIORS BINGO

CLARKSBORO — You are invited to Zion Community Church every second and fourth Fridays of the month for Bingo. December’s dates are Dec. 14 and 28. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments with Bingo from 10 to 11. The building is handicap accessible. Zion Church is located at 242 Kings Highway in Clarksboro. For […]

Swedesboro’s Santa Mailbox is popular with kids, parents, and elves

Children’s letters to Santa answered by local elves By Jean Redstone It was the Legos. Those colorful, cleverly interlocking blocks of plastic were on Dominick Spina’s mind three years ago, when he was six and just exploring a knack for building stuff. But for Dominick’s twin sister, Francesca, and their older sister, Allie, eight, the […]

Kingsway names Robinson as new girls’ head basketball coach

WOOLWICH TWP. — The Kingsway Regional School District has named Lamont Robinson, high school history teacher and graduate of the University of Oklahoma, the new head coach of the high school’s girls’ basketball team replacing Felicia Jenkins. Coach Robinson has held the assistant boys’ basketball position at Kingsway for the past two years. He was […]