Local Haunts and Ghost Hunters: Welcome to October!
Reprinted and updated from a prior October issue Most of us have heard spooky stories about the Catacombs of Paris, Dracula’s Castle, the Tower of London, and the Lizzie Borden House. But have you heard of the girl ghost at the Red Hen, the dancing coatrack at the Eglington Cemetery office, or the many haunted […]
East Greenwich Council Continues to Update Emergency Services
EAST GREENWICH —The East Greenwich Council approved several purchases to enhance its emergency service units at their Sept. 8 council meeting. The council approved an approximately $36,000 purchase of seven portable radios for the fire department, as well as an approximately $24,000 purchase of surveillance equipment on Sept. 22. The surveillance equipment includes two new […]
Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
Halloween Parade Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Come to our Not So Scary Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Woolwich Township Municipal Building. There will be candy, activities and games! No registration required. Holiday Card Writing The Parks and Rec Committee is hosting an open house […]
Swedesboro Avoids Bonding for Water Treatment Tank Repairs
SWEDESBORO — Despite initial concerns about the high price tag, the Borough of Swedesboro will not need to bond for funds to address its water treatment infrastructure. At the regular council meeting on Sept. 21, the council adopted an ordinance reallocating old funds to cover the $180,000 repairs. Ordinance O-11-2026 cancels and reappropriates funds from […]
Fall Craft Fair, Oct. 17
WOOLWICH TWP. — Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Woolwich Township Municipal Building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This craft fair is sponsored by the Aged to Perfection senior group. There will be a wide variety of homemade crafts, sweet treats […]
Woolwich Police Department Crime Log for August
During August 2026, the Woolwich Township Police Department managed 2,865 calls for service. These included: 538 Motor Vehicle Stops; 91 Targeted Radar Enforcements; 34 Motor Vehicle Crashes; 30 Motor Vehicle Complaints; 22 Suspicious Motor Vehicle Complaints; 13 Suspicious Person Complaints; 3 Assaults; 9 Domestic Violence Incidents; 6 Harassment Incidents; and 21 Arrests. • Aug. 3 […]
S. HARRISON COMMUNITY DAY, OCT. 10
HARRISONVILLE – The South Harrison Community Day will be held on Oct. 10 at Stewart Park. The park is located at 67 Ferrell Road, just outside of Harrisonville. The day will include fun for the entire family with rides and games, food trucks, entertainment, local business, crafters, beer garden, car show, and fireworks at dusk. […]
HOAGIE SALE, OCT. 10
SWEDESBORO – The Woolwich Fire Company is holding their popular hoagie sale on Oct. 10. Hoagies are $8 each. You can preorder online at woolwichfd.com. Buy or pick up times are 10 a.m. to noon at the Kings Highway Fire House, Swedesboro.
REPAUPO UMC HAPPENINGS
NEW YOUTH GROUP We are excited to announce a new Youth Group program being held every Sunday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall behind the church at 770 Paulsboro Road. Youth in grades 4-12 are welcome to come and meet new friends, play games, learn about God, and spend time together. […]
Mullica Hill Ghost Walk Returns October 3
MULLICA HILL — On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Harrison Township Historical Society will hold the 24th Annual Mullica Hill Ghost Walk, a guided evening walking tour of historic South Main Street. Tours leave the High Street Delicatessen located at 46 South Main Street every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and run about […]