Logan Twp Crimelog
October 2022 Oct. 2: Officers responded to a Greenfields residence for a Theft report. It was reported that two bicycles were stolen. The first bicycle was a white Mongoose valued at $250, and the second bicycle was a blue camouflage bicycle valued at $658. Oct. 3: Officers responded to Mallard Foods on Mallard Ct. for […]
Fire Department Shared Services Earns Innovation in Governance Award
EAST GREENWICH – Mayor Dale Archer announced during East Greenwich’s sole municipal meeting of the month on Nov. 22 that the township, in conjunction with Greenwich Township and Paulsboro, received the 2022 Innovation in Governance Award for their work towards a shared-services daytime fire department. Presented to Archer, Deputy Mayor James R. Philbin, Jr. and […]
“No Family or Child Should Go Without” is the Holiday Theme for Swedesboro’s Kings Things
In the center of downtown Swedesboro on Kings Highway, you’ll find two unique thrift shops a few doors apart. One sells clothing and accessories, including blazers, sportscoats, and special occasion dresses, and the other sells furniture, lamps, books, and small appliances. Both also offer home décor, holiday items, and jewelry. A shopper never knows what […]
Do Not Put Your Recycling In Bags
WOOLWICH TWP. – During Woolwich Township’s only municipal meeting of the month on Nov. 21, the township committee discussed two of their most prevalent problems: recycling and the vandalism of Locke Avenue Park. In Councilman Michael Nocentino’s Environmental Commission report, the importance of proper recycling was discussed as well as the negative impact that improperly […]
To Honor Those That Serve
A MURAL PAINTED BY A LOCAL ARTIST on the Harrisonville Fire House was dedicated on Nov. 12. This mural acted to honor the brave men and women who keep our community safe, as well as the founding fathers of the Harrisonville Fire Department. It features an antique firetruck that was used in previous years, combined […]
Names In The News
Ryan Duffy of Swedesboro took first place in the boys 13-14 USATF (United States Association of Track and Field) National 5K Championship road race through New York City with a time of 15:56, a personal record by over 40 seconds, on Nov. 5. He also won overall third place award against the older USATF age […]
Harrisonville Fire Company Wins First Responder Grant
HARRISONVILLE – The Harrisonville Fire Company was one of six local first responder departments to win First Responder Grants from the South Jersey Gas Company. This year, grants were awarded to first responder departments to support the purchase of critical resources, including first-aid and firefighting gear, fire hose equipment, gas leak detectors and other protective […]
Shady Lane Nursing Home named one of U.S. News’ Best
CLARKSBORO — The Gloucester County Shady Lane Nursing Home received a top rating from U.S. News in Short Term Rehabilitation (3/3) and Long-Term Care (3/3) landing them on the list of Best Nursing Homes in 2022-2023. Shady Lane Nursing Home has been part of Gloucester County’s tradition since the 1800’s. A special place where caring […]
Gingerbread House Making Party, Dec. 11
SWEDESBORO — Bethesda United Methodist Church, 1435 Kings Highway, Swedesboro will be hosting a Gingerbread House Making Party for children on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. Children ages up to 11 years old will be provided kits for constructing and decorating gingerbread houses. Each child will receive snacks, sing […]
Christmas Eve Day Services at Old Stone Church
WOOLWICH TWP. — If you want to enjoy a nostalgic experience to savor your Christmas Eve Day, then plan to come out to the Old Stone Church on Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. Celebrating its 229th year, the service will be back in the church again after being only virtual the last two years. Come […]