No updates on murder/suicide of Swedesboro Mother
SWEDESBORO – The life of a Swedesboro resident, Tomeka P. Kamwani (Brooks), 41, was taken in a murder suicide on March 27. The Broad Street resident was allegedly stabbed by her former fiancé who then took his own life. Reports from Kamwani’s family state that a restraining order had been filed against her former fiancé. […]
County Library Programs & Events for May
All GCLS Branch Libraries are closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org. Logan Library 498 Beckett Road 856-241-0202 Children’s Programs: Active Storytime: Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for stories that will incorporate yoga […]
HISTORY OF SWEDESBORO RAILROAD, MAY 20
SWEDESBORO – The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. will feature a special speaker, Bob Margucci. He will be speaking on “Early History of the Railroad from Woodbury to Swedesboro.” Margucci is a member of the East Greenwich and Gloucester County Historical Societies, as well as multiple state, county and […]
Tributes to Those Who Served: Memorial Day Services
The final Monday of May is a day of reflection as local communities observe Memorial Day. Families come together for a single day of mourning for those who served in the armed forces. For many, Memorial Day is a time to acknowledge the cost of service and its impact on families and their communities. Originally […]
May 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 […]
Chorus celebrates America’s 250th birthday
CLAYTON — The Gloucester County Community Chorus will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday with two performances in May featuring works by American composers including Howard Hanson’s “Song of Democracy” and Wilhousky’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The concerts will take place Sunday, May 3, 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 351 N. Delsea Dr., […]
It’s here! Asparagus time!
In the past, asparagus fields here stretched for acres. Times have changed and so have the crops. The labor-intensive asparagus is being plowed under by many farmers for more profitable crops. We used to be known as the “Asparagus King”. In the early 1900s, Edgar Hurff canned some of the first green asparagus on the […]
Swedesboro Awarded $50,000 Plan4HealthNJ Grant
SWEDESBORO — At an awards ceremony held on March 13, the Borough of Swedesboro received a $50,000 grant award from the Plan4HealthNJ program. The one-year grant will support the Borough’s efforts to strengthen the connection between public health and land use planning. The funding will be used to conduct a comprehensive review of local health […]
New Firefighters Sworn In
On April 14, Woolwich Township Mayor performed a ceremonial swearing in of Daniel Bussey, Chadenzo Antolini, and Edward Barber III as paid daytime fire fighters for the Woolwich Fire Company. Shown here are Woolwich Mayor Natalie Matthias, Woolwich Committeewoman Jackie Williams, Woolwich Fire Chief David Valichka, Chadenzo Antolini, Edward Barber III, Daniel Bussey, Swedesboro Councilwoman […]
Senior Fair A Success
CLARKSBORO — Residents of East Greenwich attended a Senior Fair on Saturday, April 18. The fair, designed to connect older adults and their families with valuable local and county senior-based services and support programs, was well attended. Twenty-five community departments, local churches, and service organizations hosted informational tables and provided one-on-one conversations with knowledgeable representatives. […]