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JAMES JACKSON

Articles by JAMES JACKSON

J. Mason Tomlin elementary art show a success despite COVID

The J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School art show is normally held in person on the bottom floor of the school.  Because of COVID, it went virtual on June 8 and…

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Mantua resident starts making sequel to his gory cannibalism film

Filmmaker and Mantua resident Mario Cerrito has begun filming a sequel to his 2020 horror film, “Human Hibachi.”  Jeff Alpert and Christina Krosche, who produced the first movie, will join…

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Salutatorian Nalia Abney looks back on accomplishments at Deptford High

After watching her sister become the first Black female to be named valedictorian at  Deptford High School, Nalia Abney knew that she could get there herself. Abney fought her way…

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Clearview school board discusses federal American Rescue Plan

  The Clearview Board of Education discussed how it will implement the federal American Rescue Plan during its meeting on June 22. The U.S Department of Education announced that each…

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GCIT alumna Darby Snyder wins awards for anime movie submission

When she was 3 years old, Darby Snyder drew a picture of “Winnie the Pooh” characters Piglet, Tigger, Pooh and Eeyore.  Fast forward more than 15 years later, when her…

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Clearview Latin Club wins big at 2021 state convention

Clearview High School Latin teacher Krystal Kubichek inherited the Clearview High School Latin Club three years ago hoping to mirror its previous successes. The club helped with that by winning…

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Nicastro’s dream of being class valedictorian becomes reality

Over the past year, Deptford High School senior Sofia Nicastro wasn’t sure about certain things, like which college she would attend or how to navigate life through COVID.  Through it…

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Student resource officer says goodbye with emotion and the cha cha slide

After three years of serving and protecting students as the student resource officer at Harrison Township Elementary  School, Katelin Macken said her goodbyes on June 15 with an emotional speech…

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Clearview teacher sends Kenyan students personalized letters

Jennifer Smith Satterfield first read about a community in Kenya called Kibera 15 years ago. On June 10, she sent personalized cards to children there made by her students.  “I…

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Deptford board of education implements American Rescue plan

The Deptford Township Board of Education held its most recent meeting on June 8 to implement the American Rescue Plan and discuss the next steps in opening schools after the…

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