What We’ve Learned In 2020, Will Be What We Carry With Us Into 2021

The year 2020 will go down in the history books as an arduous time. A deadly pandemic, racial unrest, a divisive presidential election, an economic crisis. The list goes on. But perhaps the biggest challenge for many of us was the change to our everyday lifestyle. Prior to March 2020, most of us were constantly […]

Kingsway Fall Sports Wrap-Up: Back Where They Belong

After losing out on the spring season, Kingsway athletes were chomping at the bit to get back out there and compete. However, they had to endure a summer of uncertainty, as they waited for the NJSIAA to render its decision on whether it would hold a fall interscholastic athletic season. Practices began almost a month […]

South Jersey Gas Announces 2020 First Responders Grant Program Winners

ATLANTIC CITY — South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI), announced that Woolwich Fire Company is among the winners of its annual First Responders Grant Program. This year, 11 grants totaling nearly $39,000 were awarded to local first responder departments. Woolwich’s First Responders Grant will be used to purchase portable water […]

January 2021 Issue Obituaries

JOHNS – Edward S. Johns, first born to Barbara L. Johns and the late Edward K. Johns, affectionately called “Bammie”, he was born Nov. 24, 1967 in Swedesboro. He departed this life at the age of 52 on Nov. 16 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was educated in the Swedesboro Public School […]

Logan Twp. Crimelog

November 2020 Nov. 2: Officers observed an Amazon truck pulled over on the shoulder on Rt 130. Officers observed the driver, a 23-year-old male from New Castle, DE throwing Amazon boxes into the woods. Upon investigating, the driver had no intentions of making the deliveries. He was then charged with Theft and illegal dumping of […]

January 2021

(Due to the Covid-19 Crisis, please call the organization to verify if the meetings are cancelled or being held online.) AGED TO PERFECTION: If you are over 55 years of age and reside in Woolwich or Swedesboro, join us. We are an active senior group enjoying common interests, games, and outings. Meetings are held the […]

SENIORS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

PATRICE MARTIN, daughter of Ed and Patti Martin of Woolwich Township. School Activities:  Musical, Play, Choir, Renaissance Program, Student Ambassadors, Student Council General Member, NJDFL competitor, Interact Club, and Biology Olympiad. Out of School Activities:  Outside of school, Patrice takes weekly performing arts classes at Swedesboro Performing Arts Academy. At SPAA, she spends about six […]

BLOOD DRIVE, DEC. 17

SWEDESBORO — The Greater Swedesboro Business Association is sponsoring a special Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Dec. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Clare’s Parish House, Broad Street, Swedesboro. Sign up at www.rcblood.org and use sponsor code: GSBA.

Litle – Stearn

The engagement of Rebecca Litle to Brandon Stearn is proudly announced by parents Lorraine and Harry Litle of East Greenwich with a September 2022 wedding planned. Rebecca is a graduate of Drexel University with a master’s degree in nursing and works at Inspira Mullica Hill in the Intensive Care Unit. Brandon is an EMT in […]

Carston Maher Earns Eagle Scout Award

MICKLETON — COVID-19 slowed down a lot of activities this year, but Mickleton’s Carston Maher of Boy Scout Troop 7059 was able to reach a major milestone by completing his Eagle Scout project this summer. Carston, with support of his Troop and family and friends, worked hard to beautify the 911 Memorial walking path at […]