Scouts BSA Continue a Tradition of Leadership and Community Impact
Expect to see an increase in Scouts BSA activity this year throughout the reading area. Scouts will be frequenting communities, not only providing volunteer services, but also experiencing great outdoor adventures. For over 100 years, the Scouts have been a youth organized program in the United States, allowing children to better understand life skills and […]
HAM and CABBAGE DINNER FUNDRAISER, MARCH 14
CLARKSBORO — Please join us at our annual Ham and Cabbage dinner Zion United Methodist Church Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m. Come and enjoy the fellowship. This well-attended event helps to fund our women’s ministry group activities for the year. There is no set charge for the dinner; however, a free will offering will […]
February Issue Word Search
The Price of Loyalty
Prior to the Revolution, John Hatton, Esq., was one of the most hated men in the province of New Jersey. The enmity between Hatton and the people probably started when the Stamp Act was passed in 1765, and Hatton was appointed Distributor of Stamps for Salem County by William Franklin, the last royal governor of […]
Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
SUMMER CAMPS AND FREE GOLF Vendor registration for Summer Camps, Day Cares, and Sports Camps Expo is open! The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Woolwich Township Municipal Building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents can come check out variety of day cares, summer camps and sports camps offered in […]
Woolwich Wins Legal Battle Over Warehouse Appeal
WOOLWICH TWP. — The Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board’s denial of an application to construct a warehouse on Oldman’s Creek Road was upheld in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Supreme Court. The warehouse would have been constructed next to the Charles Harker School on Oldmans Creek Road According to Woolwich Township Mayor […]
WHAT TO DO ABOUT DEER CARCASSES
WOOLWICH TWP. — The autumn breeding season for deer is over, but they are still crossing roads to try and find winter food. If you and your vehicle meet up with one of them, or you have a deer carcass alongside your road, you can get it removed. For deer carcass removal, residents can contact […]
Woolwich Man Found Guilty of Murder in 2021 Shooting of His Stepfather
WOODBURY — A jury found Christian Smith, 27, of Woolwich Township, guilty of first-degree murder and second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose following a two-week trial before the Honorable William Ziegler, J.S.C. According to documents filed in this case and the evidence presented at trial: on Oct. 9, 2021, Smith and his […]
New Year, New Opportunities
CLARKSBORO — After a whirlwind December where 160 plus families were fed, and eight families received a “Christmas Miracle” courtesy of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and St. Peter’s Community Pantry, it’s on to a new year and new opportunities. Like so many times in the past, when help was needed at St. Peter’s Community Pantry, […]
Wellness Programs Offered for Teens and Adults
WOOLWICH TWP. — Woolwich Township is kicking off 2026 with a renewed focus on wellness and community connection through a new Wednesday Wellness Series designed to help residents turn New Year’s intentions into sustainable healthy habits. The series will highlight different pillars of wellness each week, giving both teens and adults simple, practical tools to […]
