Woolwich fine tuning their cannabis regulations

WOOLWICH TWP. – On Nov. 18, the Woolwich Township Committee approved on final reading an ordinance 5-0 adding a Class 2 manufacturers designation to their original Cannabis Ordinance. The change also clarifies and establishes parameters for indoor cultivation. The township has established that three cannabis licenses will be available for Class 1 cultivators, and three […]

LOCAL GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS 2024

GLOUCESTER COUNTY PRESIDENTIAL RACE DONALD TRUMP (R) – 83,326 KAMALA HARRIS (D) – 78,708 ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. – 1,258 EAST GREENWICH TWP. Committee Vote for 1 MICHAEL QUIGLEY (R) – 4,921 Board of Education Kingsway 3 year term Vote for 1 APRYL PALAZZO –  4,698 WRITE-IN – 80 East Greenwich 3 year term Vote […]

WOOLWICH AUTHOR’S A STRAY DOG FOR CHRISTMAS

WOOLWICH TWP. – Woolwich Township resident and debut author Jack Jokinen has a new picture book out this fall, “A Stray Dog for Christmas”. The book for ages 4 to 8 is based on a true story that quickly became a viral sensation. “A Stray Dog for Christmas” shares the heart-warming tale of how a […]

King’s Things Christmas Program

SWEDESBORO — This is the 41st year that the people of the greater Swedesboro area are coming together to help others who are in need. The venue may have changed but the dedication of volunteers has not. For those wishing to volunteer this year please note the location will be Bethesda Methodist 1435 Kings Highway. […]

Library Programs & Events for December

All GCLS Branches will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. All branches will also be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. The libraries will also be closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in observance of the New Year’s Eve holiday. For more information or to […]

SJ Gas Reminds Customers of Available Energy Assistance Programs

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — As the arrival of seasonal cold weather quickly approaches the region, South Jersey Gas wants to remind customers that several federal and state assistance programs are available to help manage winter energy costs. The programs available to customers include the following: •           The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally […]

DECEMBER

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 the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month […]

East Greenwich Senior Citizen Club Events 

MICKLETON — If you are over 55 and live in East Greenwich Township, please join us for our monthly meetings. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the East Greenwich Municipal building on Democrat Road. We welcome new members to help us rebuild our senior group into an active group […]

ACCLAIMED VOCALISTS AT TRINITY, DEC. 8

SWEDESBORO — Critically acclaimed vocalists Dara Starr Tucker and Jay Daniels return to Swedesboro for a one night only event, “A Child Is Born” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal “Old Swedes” Church. This celebration of the season weaves together cherished Christmas favorites like “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and […]

December 2024 Issue

LEONARDI — Lucille C. Leonardi, nee Pallante, age 77 years of Mullica Hill passed away on Nov. 2 in Cooper Hospital, Camden. She was born in Swedesboro, raised in Repaupo and was a graduate of Paulsboro High School. After high school, Lucille continued to work on the family farm, Pallante Farms. She then worked for […]