AUGUST
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 LL wins district championship
East Greenwich Little League has won the District 15 Championship beating Harrison Little League 2-1 in 6 innings in the district final. The team was 4-0 in district play. The EGLL team is now headed to the Sectional 4 tournament. Pictured here are players Dante Antonelli, Cooper Chambers, Sebastian Chaplick, Josh Drisoll, Charlie Ferreira, Will […]
August 2024 Issue
KEATING — William Keating, 77. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of William “Bill” A. Keating, aged 77, of Pedricktown, NJ on June 4. Bill honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. A loyal employee, Bill […]
Cheega Funeral Home celebrating 50 years of excellence
SWEDESBORO – Dennis Cheega, owner of Cheega Funeral Home in Swedesboro is now celebrating his 50th anniversary of caring service in the community. Cheega is the fifth owner of the funeral home located in the center of Swedesboro on Kings Highway. Cheega grew up in the Keasby and Perth Amboy area of New Jersey. Dennis’s […]
Logan Council Addresses Facility Upgrades & Safety Precautions
LOGAN TWP, — During the Logan Township council meeting held on June 18, discussions focused on public facility upgrades, parking guidelines, and public safety. Mayor Frank Minor discussed the upcoming improvement project set to be made to Township Line Park to update the pickleball and the basketball courts. The council hopes to have the project […]
OLIPHANT & WARRINGTON MILL DAM UPDATES
WOOLWICH TWP. – Two dams in our area, Oliphant Mill (Porches Mill) Dam, as well as Warrington Mill Dam have been closed in recent years causing rerouting of traffic. According to Caryn Shinske of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, there is no set date for completion of the projects, but Oliphant Mill Road […]
GAP celebrates Debutante Scholarship Ball
GAP (Generating Achievement Potential) Mentoring & Scholarship Fund 2024 Debutantes, from left to right Jazmin Ball, Jordyn Garrett, Amani Armour, Tatiyana Reed, Abigail Bash and Naomi Garrett were presented to society at the Debutante Ball held on April 13 at Botto’s Italian Line Ballroom. The ladies were educated in business and social graces as part […]
Woolwich Council Revisits Cannabis Business Regulations and Budget Appropriations
WOOLWICH- During the Woolwich Township Committee meeting on June 17, discussions were held on the ongoing potential establishment of cannabis businesses in specific areas of the township and budgeting for various repairs. Mayor Natalie Matthias provided an update on an adopted ordinance conditionally permitting certain classes of cannabis to be located within specific geographical boundaries […]
1ST BAPTIST CHURCH VBS, JULY 22-26
SWEDESBORO — First Baptist Church in Swedesboro will be holding a free Vacation Bible School from July 22 to July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be held at the First Baptist Church, 700 Auburn Avenue in Swedesboro. To register, visit www.fbcswedesboro.org.
Vacation Bible School, July 22 – 26
LOGAN TWP. – Love Kingdom Fellowship Church will hold a Vacation Bible School for ages 7 to 14 from July 22 to 25. Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Friday will close out with awards. Children’s rehearsal will be from 4 to 6:30, with awards at 7 p.m. Love Kingdom […]