August Library Programs
Our GCLS libraries are now holding some outdoor and indoor programming with social distancing required. Click on our online events calendar for more information. Check out our Youtube page for past recorded storytimes, STEM & craft videos, & more. Go to www.gcls.org. You can find everything on our new YouTube Channel and on our Library Facebook […]
Students in Summer From A Dragon’s Perspective
As we approach the end of the dog days of summer, the first day of school for Kingsway students is just around the corner, and they are ready for it. After a pandemic year and a half, for many, summer 2021 marks the end of a life characterized by fear and anxiety, and the beginning […]
Looking Back….
Looking back through old New Town Press issues, you can find some interesting things such as plans that never came to pass. Luckily. MARCH 1995 The New Jersey Turnpike Authority officials proposed plans to build a connecting highway between the turnpike and the Atlantic City Expressway. Only three locations in South Jersey were suitable. Two […]
August
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 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Woolwich Township Municipal Building. New members are welcome. […]
August 2021 Issue Obituaries
MATTSON — William C. “Buck” Mattson age 52 years of Marathon Key, FL died May 30, 2021 in Florida. Buck was born in Woodbury, raised in Bridgeport, and was a 1988 graduate of Paulsboro High School. During his marriage he lived in Carneys Point and then, after his divorce, he moved to Swedesboro before moving […]
Names In The News
Kevin John Horchak of Mullica Hill received a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Norwich University at the May 1 commencement ceremony. He was also on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Mariana Ziejewski of Swedesboro was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at Centenary University. Emily Luu […]
Tickets now on sale for Senior Citizen Picnic – “Philly, Philly” is this year’s theme
WEST DEPTFORD — The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners announced that the Annual Senior Citizen Picnic will be held on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park. The rain date is Sept. 22. Lunch, music, live entertainment and dance contests will be presented throughout the day. […]