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Around the County: Rescued dog Hercules meets his 12-year-old savior

Apr 22, 2012 Comments Off admin

Kudos to Caide Wileczek and all the people that donated to such a worthy cause. HARRISON TWP. -- When Hercules, a 3-year-old American Bull Dog, was found locked in a small crate in the basement of a Wenonah home, he barely had enough muscle tone to walk. Extremely malnourished, covered in his own feces and urine and ...

Rowan University students discuss Republican candidates on Super Tuesday

Mar 7, 2012 Comments Off admin

GLASSBORO — In honor of Super Tuesday, Rowan University students who attended the New Hampshire primary in January held a panel discussion concerning their impressions of the Republican candidates and their campaigns. Led by political science professor Bruce Caswell and James Uzcategui-Gaymon, assistant provost for diversity, the students reflected on their experiences at various speeches, meet-and-greets and fundraising events. “I liked ...

Paulsboro student’s art to be featured in New York City show

Feb 27, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: Gina Bittner Gloucester County Times PAULSBORO — Emily Craig, 16, is on the way to achieving her dream of being a professional artist. On March 3, the Paulsboro High School junior’s city skyline-inspired painting “Dreamers” will be one of 500 featured in a Times Square slide show in New York City. “I think it would feel amazing when ...

Heart of Gloucester County initiative announced

Feb 17, 2012 Comments Off admin

By: Jessica Driscoll Gloucester County Times On Wednesday, seven local nonprofit groups collaborating to help county families achieve self-sufficiency introduced the Heart of Gloucester County — a program that will provide services, referrals and encouragement these families need. “We’ve teamed up to encourage and strengthen two-adult caregiver families,” said Bernadette Blackstock, executive director of the People for People ...

Clearview squad tops Kingsway in mock trial competition

Feb 6, 2012 Comments Off admin

WOOLWICH TWP. — Clearview Regional High School has punched its ticket to the mock trial regional competitions as they cemented their undefeated county record with a win over also undefeated Kingsway High School Saturday morning. Serving as the defense to the fictional Pat Hopper in the case of State vs. Hopper, in which the defendant was accused ...

Washington Township students collecting used jeans to benefit kids

Feb 6, 2012 Comments Off admin

WASHINGTON TWP. — Members of the Chestnut Ridge Middle School Future Acts Club, under the direction of Karen DeFranco and Christine Bodine, are teaming with the teen clothing chain Aéropostale in the “Teens for Jeans” fundraising campaign. Until Feb. 12, the club is collecting gently used jeans that will be donated through the program to ...