Kingsway names Miller as new boys’ head lacrosse coach; Hess takes over winter track’s head coach
WOOLWICH TWP. — The Kingsway Regional School District has named Kevin Miller, high school health and physical education teacher and graduate of the University of Central Florida, the new head coach of the boys’ lacrosse team. Coach Miller has held the assistant boys’ lacrosse position at Kingsway Regional High School the past four years. An […]
FOOD GIVEAWAY, MARCH 27
SWEDESBORO — The First Baptist Church of Swedesboro will be having a Community Food Giveaway on Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot at 700 Auburn Avenue, across from True Value. To reserve your food package, send an email to churchresources@fbcswedesboro.org or leave a message on the church […]
LOCALLY AUTHORED HISTORICAL BOOKS FOR SALE
SWEDESBORO – Five historical books by our local authors, Russ Shiveler, Lois Stanley, and Ben Carlton, are available for purchase. The books are: Swedesboro and Woolwich Township (Postcard History Series) by Lois Stanley & Russ Shiveler; King of the Tories: John Hatton and the American Revolution in Swedesboro and Woolwich Township, New Jersey; and Images […]
March is Tire Amnesty Month in Gloucester County
SOUTH HARRISON TWP. — The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners has designated March 2021 as “Tire Amnesty Month” in Gloucester County. Gloucester County will accept used tires from county residents and municipalities at the Solid Waste Complex in South Harrison throughout the month of March, Monday through Friday. A special weekend drop-off will be held […]
One Class Making A Difference In A Year When It Really Counts
SWEDESBORO — A fifth grade class at Charles G. Harker Elementary School is making a difference by helping local families this winter. Inspired by an article titled, “One Person,” fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Tara Roberto, and her class learned about young adults such as Malala Yousafzai, Emma Gonzalez, and Boyan Slat, who were advocates for […]
MARCH LIBRARY EVENTS
SWEDESBORO LIBRARY All GCLS branch libraries are now open to the public but with limited access. Face masks are required. Go to www.gcls.org to find our virtual library online. Click the classes/events tab and choose online events calendar. Click an event to enjoy Storytime, S.T.E.M. tutorials, crafting videos, cooking demos, book chats and more. You can find everything on […]
Emily Luu of Mullica Hill was named to dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester at Quinnipiac University. Katarina Ruehlicke of Mullica Hill, majoring in bioengineering, Anastasia Mavridis of Swedesboro, majoring in biology, and Samantha Silvers, majoring in media arts, were recently named to the Northeastern University’s dean’s list for the Fall semester. Ernest Alvino […]
March is National Kidney Month
To The Editor: March is National Kidney Month, which is a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease. One in three Americans are at-risk for kidney disease. 37 million people have kidney disease, and most do not even know it. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a […]
Help Cait Conquer Cancer!
SWEDESBORO – Help Cait Conquer Cancer by taking part in Pound/Cardio Hip Hop Classes on Saturday, March 13. Classes will be held at the Legions Transformation Center, 95 Woodstown Rd Unit F, Swedesboro (Ray’s Pizza/Latteria Plaza). For a $20 donation per class, you can choose a class held at 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. or […]
Harker School Selected as a 2021 NJ State School of Character
SWEDESBORO — The General Charles G. Harker School has been selected as a 2021 New Jersey State School of Character. Each year the New Jersey Alliance for Social, Emotional, and Character Development (NJASECD) certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development which has a positive effect on […]
