April 1 Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
No Municipal Tax Increase Again In East Greenwich
EAST GREEWNICH – East Greenwich Mayor Dale Archer announced at the Council meeting on March 23 that for the sixth year in a row, the township will not have a municipal tax increase. In addition, the town’s surplus just broke $2 million as well. “Eight years ago,” Archer stated, “there was less than $15,000 in […]
Sewer Project in Woolwich Breaks Ground
With the roar of the traffic on Route 322 in the background, groundbreaking ceremonies were held today for the Rt. 322 Sewer Infrastructure. The ceremony was held at the corner of Route 322 and Locke Avenue. Having sewer along the Route 322 corridor is expected to bring more commercial development to the township. There are […]
Woolwich Fire Company Helps Contain 30 Acre Brush Fire
SWEDESBORO — Woolwich Fire Chief David Valichka stated at the Swedesboro Borough Council’s virtual meeting on March 15 that the Woolwich Fire Company was called in to help diffuse a 30-acre brush fire in Carney’s Point on Sunday, March 14. The cause of the fire, which is still under investigation, rapidly destroyed several vehicles as […]
Gloucester County Certified Gardener Program helps residents get ready for Spring
CLAYTON — The county offers gardening advice at no cost through the Gloucester County Certified Gardener Program. Residents can call the Certified Gardener Helpline March through October: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 856-307-6464. “The Gloucester County Certified Gardeners are trained in horticulture and are able to assist County residents with […]
Local Producers Offer Libations of Distinction While Embracing History and Community
ABOVE LEFT: Rag and Bone owner John Turnea pours a 60-pound bucket of wildflower honey into a fermentation tank to make a batch of traditional mead. This recipe has just three ingredients: honey, water, and yeast. RIGHT: Swedesboro Brewing Company is proud to employ Head Brewer Andrew Swanson, who has experience as co-head brewer at […]
Kingsway Girls Basketball Rises to the Top to Win Tri-County Royal
Three years ago, Lamont Robinson took over the Kingsway girls basketball program, replacing highly successful coach, Felicia Jenkins. Replacing Coach Jenkins was no small task, as she had an extensive basketball resume that included college coaching stops at Benedict College and Jackson State University. Following her would prove to be difficult. However, Coach Robinson certainly […]
For flavor and compliments, pay attention to the vegetable side dish
You can’t blame the cook for paying most of his/her attention to the protein portion of a meal. It is the major draw, the item around which the rest of the meal is planned. When asked, “What’s for dinner?” nobody answers, “Peas.” because the main highlight is usually a meat dish and it names the […]
Explore School Regionalization
To the Editor, Senator Steve Sweeney has put forward legislation to explore school regionalization and countywide school districts, which I believe is a very good idea that will benefit both students and taxpayers. All children are deserving of a great education – no matter their zip code – and Sweeney’s bill upholds that belief by […]
The Show Must Go On: The Return of In-Person Musical Education at Kingsway
Like Broadway, the once bright and bustling stage of Kingsway’s Eitel Theater has remained vacant for nearly a year, so in the early steps of lifting COVID-19 precautions, students find comfort in returning to the spotlight they have missed so dearly. “Everything about life is still so different, but going to and from rehearsals is […]
