Christmas Eve Day Services at Old Stone Church

WOOLWICH TWP. – Please come join us in experiencing a nostalgic Christmas Eve Day service at the Old Stone Church on Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. This year is the 232nd year for the church which was built in 1793.  Come gather with neighbors and friends for this historic service listening to the message delivered […]

Boro taking over ownership of Schorn Cabin

SWEDESBORO – The historic Schorn Cabin locate just off of Kings Highway in the Old Swedes Trinity Church Cemetery, will now be owned by the Borough of Swedesboro. The Gloucester County Historical Society has owned the cabin since 1989, but due to their own financial difficulties, the Borough will now be taking ownership of the […]

EAST GREENWICH HOUSE TOUR, DEC. 6

MICKLETON — The East Greenwich Historical Society and the Little Red Schoolhouse are proud to present this year’s Holiday House Tour. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. for a festive evening exploring beautifully decorated homes, churches, and businesses throughout East Greenwich Township. With more than 15 stops, each location will […]

Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

The Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Committee is winding down 2025 and planning alot of exciting activities for 2026. Please bring a canned good when you visit Santa at the Holiday Tree Lighting, Fireworks and Food Drive at Locke Ave Park., Dec. 6. Gingerbread House Decorating Party Join us for a Gingerbread House Decorating Party on […]

Above the Fray – The Reverend Dr. Nicholas Collin (1746 – 1831)

Courtesy of the Swedesboro Woolwich Historical Society, we will be featuring articles on historic people and events in this area. If you are new to this area or have been here all your life, I hope you find these are interesting and informative stories. The Rev. Nicholas Collin was the last Swedish rector of the […]

CHRISTMAS CONCERT, DEC. 13

SWEDESBORO — All are invited to celebrate the holiday season with a relaxing evening listening to a wonderful Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 130 Broad St., Swedesboro. Hope to see you there.

BLOOD DRIVE, JAN. 28

CLARKSBORO – St. Peter’s will hold a blood drive in memory of Mark Sprock on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 304 Kings Highway, Clarksboro. Register at: www.redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code: MarkSprock

Holiday Desserts

This month I’m not going to worry about appetizer and dinner recipes. Everyone has their own traditions for the holidays. But desserts are always a popular way to show off your baking talents. GINGERBREAD TRIFLE WITH LEMON CURD Gingerbread and lemon curd are perfect together. Cake 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 c. brown sugar 2 […]

EAST GREENIWCH SENIOR CLUB NEWS

Only CPR Class We are having an EMS Educator with the Gloucester County EMS present on Jan. 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Clarksboro. Topics are Recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Adult Hands-Only Chest Compressions, AED Use, and Relief of Choking in Adults and Children. Senior […]