January 2026

AGED TO PERFECTION: If you are over 55 years of age and reside in Woolwich or Swedesboro, join our wait list to become a member. The group is capped at 100 members. We are an active senior group enjoying common interests, games and outings. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the […]
Jan. 1 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle

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January Word Search Puzzle
Park playing fields seriously damaged by tire track ruts

WOOLWICH TWP. — Serious damage was done to the turf on playing fields at the High Hill Park in Woolwich Township after the snowstorm in December. It is estimated the repairs will cost about $10,000. According to a social media post from Woolwich Township Mayor Natalie Matthias, “Woolwich Township is deeply disappointed to share that […]
Diesel fuel spill in Woolwich

WOOLWICH TWP. – An accidental diesel fuel spill of approximately 800 gallons occurred on Dec. 19 during refueling operations of an above-ground storage tank at Erdner Bros. Inc. The third-party fuel delivery service immediately began mitigation efforts while additional resources were requested. The trucking and logistics business is located on Davidson Road in Woolwich Township. […]
Swedesboro is a step closer to having kayak launch

The Borough of Swedesboro has now received New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permit approvals for a fishing pier and kayak launch into the Raccoon Creek on Glenn Echo Avenue. The borough is planning to refurbish the existing boat launch on the property. According to Fromm, the US Corp of Engineers is currently reviewing their […]
Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

76ers Tickets There is still time to purchase tickets for the Philadelphia 76ers Game on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The 76ers are playing the Washington Wizards. There are a variety of tickets available at various price points. To order tickets, please go to https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Swedesborowoolwich5. Indoor Mini Golf F-O-U-R! We are hosting afternoons of indoor miniature golf […]
SWEDESBORO CLOSES OLD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

SWEDESBORO – According to Swedesboro Mayor Tom Fromm, the borough’s new sewer pump station is now online, allowing the borough to close their more than 60-year-old sewer plant. The new pump station is part of the Gloucester County Utilities Authority Regional System. The Gloucester County Utility Authority constructed a sewer line from the Gloucester County […]
CITIZEN GEORGE FILM, JAN. 11

MICKLETON — The documentary film, Citizen George, will be shown at Mickleton Friends Meetinghouse on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. George Lakey, a Quaker activist and subject of the movie, will be on hand to talk about his life’s work as a “joyful revolutionary” following the showing of the film. Since George was 19, […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

A magical world of wizardry, fantasy, and wonder, the Harry Potter series is indubitably one of the most famous sagas of all time, and on Dec. 4, 5, and 6, our Kingsway Theatre Program put on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Continuing the story 19 years after the books, and focusing on Harry’s son, […]