Woolwich Community Garden Wins PHS Blue Ribbon

THE WOOLWICH COMMUNITY GARDEN was named one of 102 blue ribbon winners by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. There over 400 entries. Although no awards were given for the online Peoples’ Choice contest, Woolwich’s Garden was also ranked fourth. The Woolwich Community Garden is a team effort and thanks are being extended to Woolwich Township, Woolwich […]

Residents putting recycling in plastic bags is costing Boro

SWEDESBORO — At their meeting on Oct. 21, the Swedesboro Council discussed reports of as many as six truckloads of recycling being rejected because of plastic bags being used to hold the trash “If there is one bag of bottles in a plastic bag, the whole truckload is rejected,” observed Councilmember George Weeks. “After a […]

East Greenwich Adds Three Police Officers

MICKLETON — During their meeting on Oct. 22, the East Greenwich Township Committee officially added three officers to the community’s police department. Full-time Patrolman Michael McCabe was sworn in by East Greenwich Mayor Dale Archer as the twentieth officer in the East Greenwich Police Department. Also joining their ranks were Special Law Enforcement II Officers […]

Logan Township Still Working on Beckett Road Improvement Plans

BRIDGEPORT — The Logan Township Council discussed necessary improvements coming for Beckett Road at their meeting on Oct. 15. Logan has been looking into traffic calming elements for the road, including medians with shrubs and trees. Engineer Annina Hogan believes that the Beckett Road Traffic Calming Project will be put together to advertise in the […]

SWEDESBORO’S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, NOV. 30

SWEDESBORO – The community is invited to take part in the tradition of the Annual Swedesboro Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m., rain or shine at the front of Swedesboro Borough Hall located at 1500 Kings Highway in Swedesboro. Light refreshments will be served following the tree lighting. […]

Holiday House Tour in East Greenwich, Dec. 7

MICKLETON — The Little Red Schoolhouse in Mickleton invites one and all to a holiday house tour on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Historic homes, places of worship, and local businesses will be showcased this season. Begin the night at the Little Red Schoolhouse where there will be light appetizers and wine […]

Woolwich Tree Lighting & Holiday Village, Nov. 30

WOOLWICH TWP. — Stay in town after the Swedesboro Holiday Parade and head to Locke Ave Park for the Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Village on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. The free festivities for children are Santa photos, moon bounce, crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and sleigh rides around the park. New […]

Senior Citizen Harvest Gala, Nov. 19

WOOLWICH TWP. — Join the Kingsway Education Foundation on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. for a harvest dinner and jazz concert. This annual dinner and concert welcomes senior citizens from Swedesboro, Woolwich, South Harrison, and East Greenwich Townships. A delicious fall harvest dinner will be served while the award-winning Kingsway Regional High […]

In Downtown Swedesboro, a Beacon of Hope for Those in Need

Three young siblings happily browse through the shop, picking up toys, clothes, and shoes. Their mother directs them with a “yes,” a “no,” and a “maybe” here and there. A few years ago, these children would not have been able to shop here at Kings Things Christian Thrift Store. Their mom tells her story. “I […]