NOT QUIET ON THE HOME FRONT; THE STORY OF ROBERT AND RACHEL BROWN
Robert Brown was born in 1740 in Dublin, Ireland. Robert emigrated to the American colonies by 1768 and became a storekeeper in Swedesboro. Rachel Denny was born 1749 and baptized at the Raccoon Swedish Lutheran Church. Her Denny ancestors came to Gloucester County in 1690. In 1772, Robert and Rachel married at the Raccoon Church. […]
January 2026 Issue
WIGMORE — Jerome “Jerry” “Wiggy” Wigmore, 82 of Clarksboro passed away on Nov. 26, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side. Jerry was a classic car and heavy machinery enthusiast leading to a 55- year career as a heavy equipment mechanic with Local 825 in Springfield and was also a certified welder. […]
County Library Programs and Events for January 2026
For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org. All GCLS libraries are closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. GLASSBORO LIBRARY 101 Rowan Blvd. 856-881-0011 Children’s Programs: Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers, babies, and their adults enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and stories as we build […]
East Greenwich Senior Events for January
Hands 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. […]
EAST GREENWICH KINDERGARDEN REGISTRATION
MICKLETON — To prepare for Beginner/Kindergarten Registration for the 2026/27 school year, East Greenwich is looking for information about children that live in the district who will be five years old on or before October 1, 2026. Please visit the district website, www.eastgreenwich.k12.nj.us, to pre-register new Beginner students. The link for pre-registration can be found […]
Down Jersey Recipes
While I was searching through stacks of cookbooks looking for different cookie recipes, low and behold I found two local based cookbooks. One is from the Woolwich Tomato & Heritage Festival. The other was a very interesting book called Down Jersey Cooking. This is a collection of recipes from Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties. I […]
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
Competitions, Activities, and More to Explore at the Gloucester County Dream Park
Taking High Hill Road out of Logan Township towards Route 130 will lead you straight to the Gloucester County Dream Park. Roughly 227 acres comprise this complex, enabling it to host community activities year-round. With the ringing in of the 2026 New Year, the Dream Park sets forth in another year filled with engaging activities. […]
Dec. 31 Jigsaw Puzzle
I hope you’ve enjoyed puzzling with me in 2025. Let’s keep puzzling together in 2026. https://jigex.com/DGCqT
MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON – LOGAN TWP.
Gloucester County OEM – LandSAR Unit is assisting Logan Township – NJ Police Department and other entities in locating: Stephen Ianotti – 72 y/o, 5’3″ tall & 130lbs, w/ gray or white hair. Stephen was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants, green sweat jacket, and gray beanie. He is known to […]
