Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events
Attention Parents of Young Children – Cell Phone Sally and Friends will be visiting the Woolwich Township Municipal Building on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cell Phone Sally is a popular 9-1-1 mascot who, along with her friends, teaches children various 9-1-1 life-saving skills. The job of Cell Phone Sally is […]
Celebrating Community Spirit and Embracing Local Tradition
As summer gracefully fades into autumn, local townships eagerly prepare to celebrate their annual community themed days, embracing the opportunity to unite residents and visitors for a day of joy and good old community pride. These events are more than just gatherings; they are vibrant celebrations where laughter fills the air, delicious food delights the […]
22nd Annual KEF Holiday Craft Show, Nov. 2
WOOLWICH TWP. — Join us at Kingsway Regional High School for a festive day filled with unique handmade crafts. On Nov. 2, starting at 9 a.m., browse through over 230 vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for the holiday season. This is your chance to support local artisans and find special treasures for your loved ones, […]
Swedesboro Council Approves Revised Cannabis Dispensary Application and Discusses Community Safety Concerns
SWEDESBORO — At the Aug. 19 Swedesboro Council meeting, a significant update regarding the previously approved cannabis retail facility was addressed, alongside discussions on various community projects. Discussion centered around Resolutions 77 and 78, which are directly related to the previously approved application for Class 5 cannabis retail facilities in Swedesboro. Resolution 77 has been […]
July Woolwich Twp. Police Crime Log
For July of 2024, the Woolwich Township Police Department managed 2,743 proactive and reactive calls for service. These included 395 Motor Vehicle Stops; 164 Targeted Radar Enforcement; 34 Motor Vehicle Crashes; 19 Motor Vehicle Complaints; 17 Threats; 10 Domestic Violence Incidents; 8 Harassments; 6 Shopliftings; 4 Assaults; and 21 Arrests (6 Warrants, 3 Threats, 3 […]
Pioneer for Kings Things Passes
As most of you know, Bill Dupper Sr. has passed away. Bill was one of the people that started King’s Things. Several people have asked about the history of King’s Things, who, when and why it was started. I’ll try to give you some answers and observations. In late 1979 and the early 1980s a […]
Gloucester County Library System Programs for September 2024
For more information or to register, visit our website at www.gcls.org. 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 developmentally-appropriate early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Best for ages 0 to 2. Please register. Storytime: Mondays and […]
Teledyne building comes down as part of Kings Highway Commercial/Residential Project
SWEDESBORO – The planned commercial/residential development on Kings Highway is showing its first sign of happening with the demolition of the Teledyne building on Aug. 12. The building sits back off of Kings Highway behind the public parking lot and faces Second Street. The Teledyne company had been in business there from 1959 to 2012, […]
Local Sculptor Announces Annual Open House
SWEDESBORO — Danny Dennison of Studio 419 is pleased to invite the public to his Open House Show and Sale on Sept. 28 and 29 in Swedesboro. This event, which began in 2017, is an annual event that started small, but has grown to attract larger crowds each year. Having taken off last year, Danny […]
East Greenwich Senior Citizen Club News
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 in Mickleton. We welcome new members to help us rebuild our senior group into an […]