June 2025 Issue
BAKER — Ralph H. Baker Jr., aged 95, passed away on March 16 in Ocala, FL. Ralph is survived by daughters, Diana (Victor) Cintron and Kathleen Barquet and son, Ralph “Chip” (Sheri) Baker and by sisters, Roberta Schneider and Rae Hoglen. He is also survived by eight beloved grandchildren: Katherine (Stan) Cintron-Lue, Belen Barquet (Miguel) […]
June 5 Jigsaw Puzzle
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King’s Things Names New Chairman
SWEDESBORO — The King’s Things Trustees wish to congratulate the newly elected Chairman of King’s Things, Swedesboro resident Dan Stephens. “Spirit Dan” has been employed by Spirit Chrysler/Dodge/jeep/Ram for the past 15 years, serves as Lay Leader of Bethesda United Methodist Church and Lay Delegate for Bethesda to the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. He […]
Richardson Avenue School: Echoes of Education and Equality
Nestled at the quiet yet historically rich intersection of Richardson Avenue and Second Street in Swedesboro stands a building that holds a powerful legacy within its walls, the Richardson Avenue School. Constructed during an era when segregation was law and inequality was normalcy, this school once stood as a symbol of the enforced divide between […]
Boro introduces budget with tax increase
SWEDESBORO – Swedesboro Council introduced and approved their 2025 municipal budget at their May 19 meeting. The budget calls for a rate increase from 1.182 to 1.206 per hundred of assessed property value. Swedesboro’s average assessed home of $173,205 would see an increase of $42.05 on their municipal tax. This year’s total budget is an […]
Logan & Kingsway buses involved in accidents 1 day apart
WOOLWICH TWP. – On May 14, a bus transporting Logan Township Elementary School students was involved in a bus and truck accident at the intersection of Paulsboro and Stone Meeting House Road. The accident resulted in a broken telephone. Roads in both directions were closed to traffic until the pole was replaced. Logan Elementary School […]
Teens at their best
The youth in this area are doing some amazing things. They are winning championships in sports. They are boy scouts and girl scouts. They are hardworking students. And some have learned to help turn grief into wonderful things. And some use their talent and imagination to write their first book. The teenagers I am talking […]
Swedesboro Memorial Day Ceremony
SWEDESBORO’S annual Memorial Day Ceremony was held outside of Swedesboro Borough Hall on a sunny May 26. The names of all the area residents that sacrificed their lives in wars, from the Revolutionary War up to the Middle East Wars, were named individually and a flag was placed in a basket for each person. Veterans […]
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, JULY 7-11
CLARKSBORO — Vacation Bible School will be held on July 7 to 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church. All children 4 years old through 6th grade are invited. There is no charge for this. Come for a fun week of singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, and train rides. Dinner is […]
Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
The Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Committee would like to extend our thanks to our Family Fun Day Sponsors: Classy Cow Food Joint, Franklin Bank, Jules Pools, Kiwanis of Greater Swedesboro, Perfect Day Photography, Sweetsboro Pastry Shop, and Woolwich Sand & Gravel. We had a marvelous crowd at this year’s event. We are planning to add […]
