Local farmer fills position as new member of state Board of Agriculture

TRENTON — Gloucester County farm operator Joel Viereck was sworn into his term on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture on July 24 during the Board’s monthly meeting. The session also included an officer reorganization where Cumberland County’s Bob Blew was elected President and Burlington County’s Lisa Specca as Vice President. Viereck, who is […]

Arrest Made for Contractor Fraud – Are you a victim?

WASHINGTON TWP. — On July 23, Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes and Insurance Fraud Units, Washington Township Police Department, and Mantua Township Police Department arrested 32-year-old Christopher Fuscellaro of Mantua Township without incident outside his residence on Timbercrest Drive as the result of an eight month-long investigation. The investigation was in relation to the […]

Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

There will be a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 10 at DiBella Winery starting at 5 p.m. In addition to the tournament, there will be food trucks and live music plus fun kids’ activities. Grab your partner, ages 12 and up to play, and come show off your skills at this family-friendly, fun evening with […]

An Open Letter from King’s Things

King’s Things has been around since 1983 founded by five churches in Swedesboro with a mission “To Feed and clothe the needy”. Over the years our food pantry has fed thousands of families in the greater Swedesboro Area. Our community outreach programs have prevented homelessness, prevented Atlantic City electric service cut offs, as well as […]

Logan Day Arriving Early in 2024

LOGAN TWP. — Logan Township will be hosting the annual Logan Day Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 22. The festivities will take place at Township Line Park, 2155 Township Line Road, from noon to 5 p.m. Logan Day is an opportunity to celebrate family, friends, food, and fun. […]

Summertime Fruits & Melons

The topic for this month is fruits and melons. We’re talking about blueberries, watermelon, blackberries, peaches, and cantaloupe. Here are some recipes for an appetizer, main meal, and dessert that you might like. Let’s start with the appetizer. Watermelon Pico de Gallo 1 ½ tsp. lime zest, from about 1 lime ¼ c. fresh lime […]

Logan Majors All Stars win District Small Town Tourney

For the second year in a row, the Logan Township Majors All Star Team won the District 15 Small Town Tournament. Pictured here are from left to right: Beau Parker, Gavin Harder, James Lowe, Colin Walsh, Aiden Arcari, Frank Teti, Ivan Evangelista, Mike Nicotra, Trevor McCallion, Mason Nicotra, Chris Pagnotta, Jaeden Keenan, Marco Gaglione, Jimmy […]

August 2024 County Library Programs and Events

For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org. Glassboro Library 101 Rowan Blvd. 856-881-0011 Children’s Programs Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and stories as we build developmentally appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 0 to 2. Please register.   Storytime: Mondays and […]

Celebrating a Year of New Leadership at First Baptist Church of Swedesboro

As the First Baptist Church of Swedesboro, located at 700 Auburn Avenue, celebrates the first pastoral anniversary of Pastor Marvin and Sister Danette Parker, it’s a moment to reflect on their remarkable journey, accomplishments, and the lasting impact they’ve made on the church and the broader community within 365 days. Pastor Marvin’s journey at First […]