Crier Column 4/29: New Pilesgrove voting locations; Community Yard Sale and Car Wash this Saturday; Oak Singers this Sunday; WHS Jazz Cafe

 TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

Woodstown's Water Tower got a fresh coat of paint and is clearly feeling some school spirit these days, decked out in its best Blue and Orange!

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

HOLIDAY: Easter was simply outstanding this year! A beautiful, temperate day, and I didn't make too many mistakes playing the organ at First Baptist Church ... a big win! On a personal note, kudos to my mother for gathering our entire family, near and far, together for a big celebration on Easter Sunday. 'Twas a fabulous time. We even hosted an Easter Egg hunt for three little ones with 100 brightly colored eggs peppered across our front lawn (and trees, and bushes). 

WEDDING: I had the honor of playing organ for the Wedding of Elinor Frank & Ethan Rucker on Saturday, April 26, 2025. It was a beautiful day (the rain mostly held off), a stunning ceremony, and a fabulous reception. Many thanks go out to the First Baptist Church staff and family of the couples who hosted the wedding and made it such a success. 

ORGAN: I'll be at the organ this Sunday, May 4, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Woodstown on Main Street. Come ready to sing! It'll be a nice way to welcome the month of May as we settle into the spring.

COMMUNITY

Pilesgrove residents: Districts 1 & 2 will vote in the Municipal Garage, and District 3 will vote in the Municipal Building.

VOTING: Pilesgrove residents will NO LONGER vote at Sharptown Church. All voting will be conducted in the vicinity of our Municipal building. Residents in District 1 and 2 will vote at the Municipal Garage (next to the building) and District 3 will vote inside the Municipal Building. For questions, call the township: 856-769-3222. Election day is Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (NJ Gubernatorial and General Assembly Primary Election).

YARDSALE: Woodstown is hosting its annual community-wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 03, 2025. The event is rain or shine. There are no lists or maps of addresses participating. No permits are needed. Please do not attach signs to telephone poles or street signs.

JEWELRY: The Squirrel's Nest Studio is hosting "Berry Chic: A Resin Jewelry Workshop" on Saturday, May 03, 2025 at 10 a.m. Cost is $30 to sign up. From their dispatch:

Join Beth with BL Luxury for Berry Chic: A Resin Jewelry Workshop. Discover the art of resin jewelry in this fun and creative 2-hour workshop! You’ll learn how to preserve mini fruit slices in crystal-clear resin and transform them into eye-catching wearable pieces. From choosing materials and pouring resin to assembling a finished pendant or pair of earrings, this hands-on class is perfect for beginners and craft lovers. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with your own handmade jewelry and the knowledge to keep creating at home!

*Reservations are required. Payment must be made to reserve your spot. You can pay in store or Venmo @Jennifer-Carll-Simon. Payments are not refundable or transferable if the class remains as scheduled. 

CARWASH: The WHS Men's and Women's Soccer teams will host a Car Wash at the WHS Horseshoe on Saturday, May 03, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10/car. 

JAZZ & DINNER: Woodstown High & Middle School Jazz Bands are hosting a Chicken Dinner on Friday, May 09, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the WHS Cafeteria. The meals will be provided by Lapp's Dutch Market. For tickets, contact any Band member, or email woodstownbandboosters@gmail.com by May 02, 2025 to pre-order tickets. Cost is $20 for adults and takeout, and $15 for seniors and children under 12. Takeout option begins at 5 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT

CONCERT: The Salem Community College's Oak Singers will host "ON WITH THE SHOW!" a concert featuring choral selections from classic Broadway musicals. Admission is free. The event is Sunday, May 04, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Salem Community College Davidow Hall. Woodstown's own maestro, Kahlil Gunther, conducts the choir.

CONCERT: Laura Cheadle is performing at the Blue Moon Theatre on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets here.

SPORTS

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Clouds with a bit of evening rain. High of 83F. Low of 61F.

SATURDAY: Afternoon thunderstorms. High of 79F. Low of 63F.

SUNDAY: Clouds. High of 63F. Low of 53F.

FORECAST: Not the nicest weekend. Hot and likely humid. The sun should pop out occasionally in the morning and afternoons, but expect mostly clouds and showers Friday and Saturday. Cooler on Sunday. 

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Woodstown Crier: Where the WHS Seniors are in Florida this week celebrating the end of their journey through our schools. Seniors a century ago would visit Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon (Washington's Home). Now we have airplanes and Disney! We wish them fun in the sun (and wish we were there)!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 3/24: Spring is here! Cream Valley opens Wednesday; Actors needed at Blue Moon Theatre; Music and History concerts at Friends in April; Woodie Ball returns

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

The Woodstown High School Home Maintenance & Basic Construction class performed much needed sprucing up of the baseball and softball fields in preparation for the upcoming Woodie Ball season. The bench and table sections for the scorekeepers/managers (hey, that was my job back in 2004 and 2005!) have been graciously repaired, painted, and ready to record big wins!

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

SPRING: The crocuses, daffodils, and forsythia are in bloom! Black and gray tree branches are suddenly peppered with speckles of red and green buds. The WHS spring musical is complete, the Woodstown Middle School musical, "THE NIFTY FIFTIES," is in rehearsal, Cream Valley opens this week, and Woodie Ball (WHS baseball and softball) is about to take its first at-bat this weekend!

COMMUNITY

ICE CREAM: The best ice cream stand in American (in my humble opinion) will reopen for the spring and summer season on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Of course, I'm talking about Cream Valley Custard on Rt. 40 next to Heritages, adjacent to the golf course. My diet starts NOW to earn these sweet treats!

WATER: Maintenance to our water tower is underway and will continue through May. Temporary water storage tanks have been placed in the Wulderk Way parking lot. Water pressure may intermittently be reduced throughout town. 

YARD SALE: Salem County's Largest Yard Sale returns on Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Pilesgrove on Rt. 45. Last year brought more than 100 sellers and vendors, and this year is expected to exceed expectations! Contact Andy Ware to sign up for a vendor spot at wareandy13@gmail.com

ENTERTAINMENT

THEATRE: "STEEL MAGNOLIAS" at the Blue Moon Theatre. Directed by Mike Russell, join us in Truvy's salon for this heartfelt comedy of six women with underlying strength, love, and the realization of life's mortality. Performances April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 2025. Tickets here.

CONCERT: Music at Friends is hosting Ginger Coyle, a singer-songwriter and spiritual activist whose music blends soul, pop, and conscious lyricism. Ginger’s artistry is shaped by influences like Tori Amos, Stevie Wonder, and David Bowie. She will be at Woodstown Friends Meeting on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. Free admission.

HISTORY: The Pilesgrove Woodstown Historical Society is hosting the Curtain Call Club of Woodstown for a program of local history and music, featuring performances by students from Woodstown High School's drama club, and a history of theatre arts in Woodstown dating back more than a century. The program follows the Ginger Coyle concert and Woodstown Friends Meeting on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. The program is approximately 45 minutes and free to the public.

THEATRE: The Woodstown Middle School Drama Club proudly presents "THE NIFTY FIFTIES" an homage to the era of sock-hops and doo wop. Performances are April 9, 10, 11 at 7 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Family friendly!

*EDIT: The roles in "Psycho Beach Party" at the Blue Moon Theatre have been filled. The dispatch below reflects information published earlier.

ACTORS NEEDED: The Blue Moon Theatre is seeking actors for their upcoming production of "PSYCHO BEACH PARTY." Here is their dispatch:

1 ROLE REMAIN AVAILABLE for "Psycho Beach Party" by Charles Busch. Directors Cheryl Stark and Patrick Connelly are looking for actors over 18 to play characters aged 15-25. The show is set on a beach in the 1960s and takes homages from Gidget, Beach Blanket Bingo, and other surfer comedies of the era. 

Please email Cheryl Stark at Cherstark@hotmail.com

Rehearsals are Monday's & Wednesday's 7 pm - 10 pm

Show is Scheduled for 5 performances June 6-14

role open:

Nicky - Male - small role, a silly beach bum that enjoys flirting with girls on the beach and joking with his friends. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some roles require a level of intimacy and some require stage fighting. These scenes will be choreographed by our intimacy coordinator/fight choreographer. To ensure that you are comfortable with what the roles require, that information will be available upon audition or may be asked ahead of time.

SPORTS

KUDOS: A congratulatory dispatch from the WHS Athletics Department celebrates 100 career wins for Travis Balback and Mateo Vinciguerra in Woodstown men's wrestling.

WOODIE BALL: Everyone's favorite baseball team is back at it! We wish them luck with their scrimmages throughout the week and look forward to their first game of the season at Gateway High School, Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m.

First Woodie Ball home game of the season is against Penns Grove, Monday, March 31 at 4 p.m. for both JV and Varsity.

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Clouds. High of 61F. Low of 38F.

SATURDAY: Afternoon thunderstorms. High of 69F. Low of 50F.

SUNDAY: Clouds. High of 70F. Low of 47F.

FORECAST: A warm, cloudy weekend, great for the flowers and trees and shrubs. Despite one of the coldest winters in our region since the late 1980s, March felt surprisingly pleasant. As we finish out the month, April showers are rolling in, hopefully not on Easter! 

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Woodstown Crier: Winter is over! We made it! Let's spend some time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather, the birds chirping, the flowers blooming, and let that cooped-up, cold-weather dread melt away. And, go Woodies!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 3/6: Clocks forward Sunday! Cream Valley opens the 26th; Water tower out of service temporarily; Roast of Stark and Connelly

         THURSDAY, MARCH 06, 2025

Woodstown High School Freshman Matt Roser competing in the 2025 Meet of Champs, placing 34th in the state and 5th for competing freshmen. Roser swam a time of 1:47:36. Go Wolverines!!

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

SMALL TOWN: I'll be on the organ this Sunday, March 9, 2025 (if my alarm clocks don't fail me) at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Main Street.

Earlier this week, while I was rehearsing my last song in the sanctuary, I heard a rustling. Was it in my head? I kept playing. I hear it again — a mouse? No. A ghost? No. Turns out it was none other than Paul Kranz painting the vestibule behind the alter. Talk about a small town! 

COMMUNITY

ICE CREAM: The best ice cream stand in American (in my humble opinion) will reopen for the spring and summer season on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Of course, I'm talking about Cream Valley Custard on Rt. 40 next to Heritages, adjacent to the golf course. My diet starts NOW to earn these sweet treats!

WATER: Maintenance to our tall water tower is underway and will continue through May. Temporary water storage tanks have been placed in the Wulderk Way parking lot. Water pressure may intermittently be reduced throughout town. 

DOG DAYS: The Salem County Human Society is hosting a fundraiser for "St. Paw-trick's Day" on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Farmers and Bankers Brewery on Main Street. No ticket necessary. Free entry. Donations accepted for animals. Leashed dogs are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a photo booth, and the B&B concessions food truck. 

YARD SALE: Salem County's Largest Yard Sale returns on Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Pilesgrove on Rt. 45. Last year brought more than 100 sellers and vendors, and this year is expected to exceed expectations! Contact Andy Ware to sign up for a vendor spot at wareandy13@gmail.com

ADVERTISING: Need to advertise? Check out the new Woodstown-Pilesgrove Advertisements group over on Facebook. Click here!

ENTERTAINMENT

COMEDY: Open Mic night at the Blue Moon Theatre (Woodstown Opera House) on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Tickets here.

ROAST: Non-Celebrity Roast of Pat Connelly and Joe Stark on Saturday, March 15, 2025. k! Get ready for a night of laughs, jokes, and good times at the Blue Moon Theatre. This in-person event promises to be hilarious as friends and fans take the stage to poke fun at these two unsuspecting individuals. Don't miss out on the chance to witness the funniest roast of the year! Grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt!

THEATRE: "STEEL MAGNOLIAS" at the Blue Moon Theatre. Directed by Mike Russell, join us in Truvy's salon for this heartfelt comedy of six women with underlying strength, love, and the realization of life's mortality. Performances April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 2025. Tickets here.

SPORTS

KUDOS: A congratulatory dispatch from the WHS Athletics Department:

Jaime Deal broke the school’s indoor 400 meter record for the 3rd time with a best of 59.89 placing her 18th overall at the MOC. Jaime finished as the 69th fastest 400 meter runner in the state for the indoor 24-25 season.

Josh Crawford also hit a personal best as well as a new indoor 800 meter school record with a time of 1:57:65. This placed Josh 14th overall. Josh is 27th fastest in 800 meters for all of New Jersey over the 2024-2025 indoor season. 

Matt Roser qualified and competed at the 2025 Meet of Champs in the 200 Freestyle, one of only 50 swimmers to do so. Matt swam a time of 1:47.36, placing 34th overall in the entire state, which was 5th best of any freshman.

This weekend at the NJSIAA Region 8 Wrestling Tournament Juniors Greyson Hyland and Mateo Vinciguerra qualified for the NJSIAA Individual State Championship Wrestling Tournament in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Greyson Hyland finished in 3rd place earning three wins over the course of the weekend. Mateo Vinciguerra went undefeated winning all three of his matches this weekend. Mateo is the 2025 Region 8 285 pound weight class CHAMPION!

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Sunny with some wind. High of 51F. Low of 32F.

SATURDAY: Clouds and sun. High of 48F. Low of 33F.

SUNDAY: Sunny. High of 50F. Low of 29F.

FORECAST: A brisk weekend, not bad for a walk around Memorial Lake or the Marlton Rec Field (wear a coat and hat). Scattered clouds and sun next week with much WARMER temperatures, inching close to 70 by the end of the week. 

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Woodstown Crier: Where we're wishing Paul Kranz, known for his music with Unplugged Lights, directing the WHS musical for 26 years, teaching English and Communications for decades at WHS, and popping out of hidden doorways in local churches with a can of paint, a happy 60th birthday today!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 2/24: FOOTLOOSE this weekend at WHS; Coach Hyland celebrates 300; WHS Track celebrates big wins; Music at Friends; Beer-tender needed at brewery

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Colleen Bryceland, performing as Ariel Moore singing the hit rock song "Holding Out for a Hero" during a scene from Woodstown High School's "FOOTLOOSE," performing this weekend only on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. 

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

ALMOST SPRING: Is it too early to say it's almost spring? Our clocks eagerly jump forward on Sunday, March 9, 2025 setting our sun around 7 p.m., meanwhile the Phillies are in spring training, and our Woodstown Woodies will be reporting to practice in the coming month. We'll be slurping drippy ice cream at Cream Valley while white blossoms blanket our sunny Main Street in just a few weeks. We'll be swerving around cars parked for yard sales (be safe!); and, the temperatures will be up in the mid-50s all week, and in the 40s the first week of March. In fact, "meteorological spring" begins Saturday, March 1 — measuring the three-month season where temperatures go from cold to warm. It can't come soon enough.

The first sign of spring, however, in this town for more than a century is undoubtedly the premier of the annual Woodstown High School musical, this year being "FOOTLOOSE," based on the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon. Our students are doing such a phenomenal job, pouring their hearts and souls into this electric rock music. They're having a blast at every rehearsal (as so are the adults!). 

"FOOTLOOSE" will be performed this weekend only on Thursday, Feb. 27; Friday, Feb. 28; and, March 1 at 7 p.m. There will be a matinee on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online by clicking here.

ORGAN WORSHIP: I'll be kicking off the first day of meteorological spring at First Baptist Church on the organ, Sunday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. It's communion Sunday so come ready to sing!

COMMUNITY

DOG DAYS: The Salem County Human Society is hosting a fundraiser for "St. Paw-trick's Day" on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Farmers and Bankers Brewery on Main Street. No ticket necessary. Free entry. Donations accepted for animals. Leashed dogs are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a photo booth, and the B&B concessions food truck. 

YARD SALE: Salem County's Largest Yard Sale returns on Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Pilesgrove on Rt. 45. Last year brought more than 100 sellers and vendors, and this year is expected to exceed expectations! Contact Andy Ware to sign up for a vendor spot at wareandy13@gmail.com

BEERTENDER NEEDED: Farmers and Bankers Brewery in Woodstown is seeking a "Beer-tender" to join the brewery family. Position availability for weekdays, daytime and evening hours. Send resume and contact information to info@farmersandbankersbrewing.com

ADVERTISING: Need to advertise? Check out the new Woodstown-Pilesgrove Advertisements group over on Facebook. Click here!

ENTERTAINMENT

BACK TO THE 80s!: Woodstown High School Drama presents "FOOTLOOSE" on Feb. 27, 28, March 1 (7 p.m.) and March 2 at (2 p.m.). Based on the 1980s hit film, see our outstanding students relive that era of big hair, poofy sleeves, and fabulous dancing! Tickets here.

I am assistant directing this production and having a wild time. Our students are insanely talented and love this show. You won't be disappointed!

MUSIC AT FRIENDS: The Music at Friends free concert series at Friends Meeting House on North Main Street welcomes Jay Daniels, performing the timeless works of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein III, songs from "Oklahoma!," "South Pacific," The King and I" and many more. The event is open to the public at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2. Click here for more info.

SPORTS

TRACK: The Woodstown High School Winter Track is nearing the end of its successful 2024-2025 season. Check out their recent achievements in the WHS Athletics department dispatch:

Girls

Jaime Deal

400m: 2nd place – 1:00.61 (New Indoor School Record!)

55m: 6th place – 7.69

Sammie Sterner

1600m: 4th place – 5:42

Abby Marino

1600m: 5th place – 5:46

3200m: 3rd place – 12:41

Anabel Schaal

3200m: 4th place – 12:41

Sarah Seiden

800m: 5th place – 2:30

4×400 Relay Team – 6th place 4:28

Sarah Seiden

Kayla Ayers

Jaime Deal

Lia Covely

Kami Casino

High Jump: 2nd place – 5’0”

Boys

Josh Crawford

400m: 1st place – 51.03 (Ranked #1 in NJ Group 1)

800m: 1st place – 2:01.51

Jacob Marino

1600m: 6th place – 4:42

3200m: 5th place – 10:18

Cole Lucas

800m: 2nd place – 2:01.72

Karson Chew

800m: 6th place – 2:06.26

4×400 Relay Team – 2nd place 3:32.34 (Just .2 seconds behind Woodbury)

Karson Chew

Anthony Costello

Cole Lucas

Josh Crawford 

Highlights & Congratulations!

• Jaime Deal broke her own Indoor School Record in the 400m and also qualified in the 55m dash!
• Josh Crawford is the Sectional Champion in both the 400m and 800m!
• The boys’ team finished as 1st Runner-Up for Sectionals!
• Congrats to all athletes who qualified for Group Finals!

WINNING: Adam Hyland, Woodstown High School men's wrestling coach since 2004-2005 academic year, celebrated his 300th win this season. Here is the celebratory dispatch from the proud WHS Athletics department:

Congratulations to Coach Adam Hyland on earning his 300th win as Woodstown High School’s Varsity Wrestling Coach! Since taking over the program in the 2004-2005 season, Coach Hyland has been a dedicated leader, guiding countless athletes to success on and off the mat. His commitment to excellence has helped produce state tournament placers, region champions, and collegiate wrestlers at all levels of the NCAA. This milestone is a testament to his hard work, passion, and impact on Woodstown Wrestling. Congratulations, Coach Hyland, on this incredible achievement!

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Sunny and windy. High of 46F. Low of 33F.

SATURDAY: Cloudy. High of 57F. Low of 37F.

SUNDAY: Sun, scattered clouds, wind. High of 42F. Low of 23F.

FORECAST: Are we out of the woods on this super cold winter?! I sure hope so. Mid-50s this week. Rain and 60F on Thursday. C'mon spring!

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Woodstown Crier: Where we'll be cutting loose this weekend at FOOTLOOSE!!!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 2/10: GO BIRDS! Wheel Chair Ramp Fundraiser; Humane Society Brews; Basketball Youth Night; Footloose at WHS

   MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Woodstown High School choirs hosted the annual Pitch Perfect Pasta Night fundraiser and sang some great tunes last Saturday!

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!

EAGLES: How about that big Super Bowl win Sunday night? We were all due for a bit of good news this year. Mayor Joe Hiles even renamed Woodstown as "BIRDTOWN" for the day!

As the Town Crier of Birdtown, it was a truly great evening nervously snacking during the first half of the game, trying to make sense of the halftime show, and cautiously celebrating until the last few minutes of the fourth quarter when it became evident Philadelphia would take home that silver trophy.

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ANNIVERSARY: Thank you, all, for reading the Woodstown Crier. On Feb. 9, I celebrated the one year anniversary of this news website. We've lost our newspapers in this region but still have a great need for news reporting. It is my sincere hope to keep this going as long as I can. 

The first article I wrote on the Woodstown Crier was a tribute to the Salem County Town Crier Emeritus Ron LeHew, a local artist, storyteller, and larger-than-life legend.

COMMUNITY

WHEEL CHAIR RAMP: Ravenswood Farms is hosting a fundraiser for wheel chair ramps at Pilesgrove Tractor Supply on Feb. 15, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here is their dispatch:

"In major need of bakers and some helpers during the day! All $100 donors will get their name listed on a brass plate, and larger or company donors will have they’re own bronze plate. We are so excited to be becoming a Path certified facility with a Path certified instructors.  Any donation is greatly appreciated the over head for this program needs the community support.  Reach out to be added to our side walkers email / volunteer list and get hands on involved at the farm with the horses and therapy kids.  Our instructor Kaitlyn Owen Palermo can count volunteer hours towards someone’s future path certification hour requirements too!" 

DOG DAYS: The Salem County Human Society is hosting a fundraiser for "St. Paw-trick's Day" on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Farmers and Bankers Brewery on Main Street. No ticket necessary. Free entry. Donations accepted for animals. Leashed dogs are welcome. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a photo booth, and the B&B concessions food truck. 

Woodstown Middle School's very own published writers!

PUBLISHED: We've got many young published writers in our great Woodstown Middles School! Read the district's dispatch:

Congratulations to several WMS 7th and 8th graders who are now published authors! Their mini sagas have been selected by Young Writers USA to be featured in publication for a Young Writers Anthology which is scheduled for publication in April.  Middle School Proud!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Go work at the best school in America! Dispatch below:

Posting #24-84 Lunchroom/Playground Aide 2024-2025 SY AA/EOE

Position: Lunchroom/Playground Aide 🍎

Location: Mary Shoemaker School (K-5)

Date Posted  February 7, 2025

Posting Closing Date:  February 16, 2025

Date Available:  February 15, 2025

REQUIRED:

• Must pass NJ criminal history review 

• High School Diploma

• Part-time Lunchroom/Playground Aide   

• 10-month position, 2 ½ -hours per day

REPORTS TO:  Principal or Designated Administrator

SUPERVISES:  Students

JOB GOAL:  To assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe, and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria and playground by helping and supervising students at mealtime and at recess.

Please e-mail the following information to applications@woodstown.org 

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Transcripts

• Certification(s)

• Letter(s) of recommendation

ENTERTAINMENT

BACK TO THE 80s!: Woodstown High School Drama presents "FOOTLOOSE" on Feb. 27, 28, March 1 (7 p.m.) and March 2 at (2 p.m.). Based on the 1980s hit film, see our outstanding students relive that era of big hair, poofy sleeves, and fabulous dancing! Tickets here.

I am assistant directing this production and having a wild time. Our students are insanely talented and love this show. You won't be disappointed!

THEATRE: The Blue Moon Theatre produced "RUMORS" by Neil Simon last weekend, directed by my friend Domini Spadaccini. It was an absolute riot! Sadly, their last performance was cancelled due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for a reschedule of their final performance (I hope they can!). It's definitely worth seeing. Congrats to all involved!

COMEDY: Open Mic Comedy Night at the Blue Moon Theatre on Feb. 15 and March 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. 

SPORTS

YOUTH NIGHT: The Woodstown High School Boys Basketball team is hosting a Youth Night at their Thursday, Feb. 13 game at 5:30 p.m. in the WHS Gym. Wear a Youth Basketball Jersey and entry is free. Any questions, email Coach Roots at roots.r@woodstown.org.

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. High of 37F. Low of 25F.

SATURDAY: Clouds and PM rain. High of 43F. Low of 21F.

SUNDAY: Rain. High of 50F. Low of 21F.

FORECAST: Snow expected Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures warming up this weekend. Can we expect a Valentine's Day Eagles Victory Parade? It's the only sunny day this week, so, I hope so! Will the Town Crier be there? Stay tuned!

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Woodstown Crier: Where we'll weather the cold temps and snow under the wings of our EAGLES!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Woodstown schools, borough office closed due to snow; NJ State of Emergency

Woodstown schools are closed Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to the expected snowfall and state of emergency in N.J.

WOODSTOWN — Snow day!

The Woodstown Pilesgrove Regional School District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 due to the snow storm expected to slam the Garden State over night, the district announced Sunday evening.

Gov. Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency to go in effect at 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Here is the dispatch from the governor:

I’ve declared a State of Emergency beginning at 10 p.m. tonight for the following counties in South Jersey:

- Atlantic

- Burlington

- Camden

- Cape May

- Cumberland

- Gloucester

- Salem

We are anticipating moderate to heavy snowfall. Please be cautious of hazardous road conditions.

Current predictions as of 8 p.m. Sunday expect Salem County to receive three to six inches of snow, according to 6ABC Philadelphia.

Woodstown Mayor Joseph Hiles announced on Facebook that Borough government offices will be closed Monday due to the snow.

“Please be safe & pray for our emergency services & public works teams that will be working during the storm,” the mayor wrote. “If you must travel, please drive carefully. Please refrain from parking vehicles in the roadways to allow crews to safely & efficiently plow.”

In the meantime, take plenty of photos!

Crier Column 12/13: Happy Holidays and see you next year! Christmas Fair at Fairgrounds; Clothing Drive at WHS; Blue Moon concert Saturday; Breakfast with Santa next weekend

  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

One of the many stunning historic homes on the Woodstown by Candlelight tour, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Visitors from around the region and beyond descended on Woodstown for a night that looked like a Hallmark movie and a Rockwell painting all wrapped into one.

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and anything else I missed!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: This will be my last column for the remainder of 2024. What a special year it has been as your Town Crier: last weekend's Candlelight tour, the Fall Festival, hosting tours at the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society Museum, welcoming audiences to Woodstown High School for our production of "Brigadoon," reviving The Curtain Call Club of Woodstown, and accompanying many joyful voices on many lively Sundays as the organist for First Baptist Church of Woodstown on Main Street — it's been a phenomenal year.

I'll be at the organ at First Baptist Church on Christmas Eve for the 6:30 p.m. service. At the 11 p.m. service (or as I love to call it, "Midnight Mass") I'll be not only at the organ, but I may be singing a special Christmas Carol. Don't miss it!

Do take some time to relax this holiday season — we all need that. We don't know what those drones are above us. We don't know what's coming in 2025. We don't care to follow the mainstream news much anymore for the sake of our mental health. So, between the hustle and bustle, the shopping, the gift wrapping, the cooking, the hosting, the parties, the shows ... we all deserve a break. Right? Let's all agree to do nothing in January. We deserve it!

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FOOTLOOSE: The Woodstown High School Drama Club hosted its first rehearsal for our spring musical "Footloose," based on the 1980s movie starring Kevin Bacon. I had a chance to sit in on their read-through of the script and the score. The teens this year are tremendous. They love the show, they love their drama club, they love each other. It's going to be an extraordinary production that will have audiences on their feet dancing in the aisles! 

COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Salem County Christmas Fair will be held at the Salem County Fairgrounds on Rt. 40 in Pilesgrove Twp. Cost is $10/car per day. Events begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and include vendors, food trucks, kid's activities, Christmas movies, fire pits, pony rides, face painting, live nativity, ugly sweater contest, pictures with Santa Claus and much more. The event will be hosted from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, visit the Salem County Fair Association on Facebook.

CLOTHING DRIVE: The Woodstown Pilesgrove School District Odyssey of the Mind teams will be hosting a clothing drive on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. in the Woodstown High School horseshoe. Clean out your closets while helping the kids! From their dispatch:

What we accept: Adult & Children Clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Sandals, Sneakers, Boots, Jackets, Coats, Rain Gear, Leathers, Belts, Ties, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Vests, Blouses, Dresses, Skirts, Robes, Undergarments, Sheets, Towels, Linens, Tablecloths, Hats, Scarfs, Gloves, Purses, Wallets, Jewelry, Watches, Uniforms, Jerseys, Backpacks and New Diapers and NOW ACCEPTING Household Items, Utensils, Hard & Soft Toys, Electronics, Bicycles, Handicap Equipment & Small Bric-A-Brac Items.

What We Don’t Accept: Thrift Store Goods, Flea Market Goods, Furniture, Books, Yard Sales or Sorted merchandise that has been picked through or separated which the better goods have been taken out as well as pillows & curtains. Any merchandise that has holes, rips, stains, mold or has an odor.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Salem Tech FFA is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Elmer Grange Hall by Pole Tavern. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. There will be a home-cooked, Jersey Fresh breakfast, and a chance to meet and get photos with Santa Claus! 

ENTERTAINMENT

The Woodstown Middle School Choir performing at Woodstown by Candlelight, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

CONCERT: The Blue Moon Theatre is hosting a fundraiser to purchase the entirety of the Woodstown Opera House. Their goal is to restore the upstairs (original theater) to a performance space. We're excited about that! This Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., they'll host a fundraiser cabaret where a small group of Blue Moon performers will sing Broadways showtunes and Christmas music. Tickets are $10. I'll be performing!

SPORTS

PARKING: A dispatch from the Athletics Department: 

Spectators are reminded to park legally and be considerate of residents in the area. Illegally parked vehicles on streets surrounding the school may be ticketed and towed. Please avoid blocking driveways or creating unsafe conditions for others. This serves as a formal warning that enforcement action will be taken for parking violations. All spectators must follow the Tri-County Conference Code of Conduct, which emphasizes sportsmanship, respect, and appropriate behavior. Violations of this code may result in removal from the event and additional penalties. 

Prohibited: Items such as footballs, tennis balls, and similar objects are strictly prohibited and will not be allowed in the gym. Spectators are not permitted to enter the court at any time. Any individual who enters the court will be immediately ejected. Let’s come together to support our Wolverines this winter season! We look forward to an exciting and memorable season filled with sportsmanship, teamwork, and community pride. GO WOLVERINES!

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Clouds and sun. High of 3F. Low of 24F.

SATURDAY: Sunny. High of 37F. Low of 21F.

SUNDAY: Cloudy. High of 41F. Low of 24F.

FORECAST: Rain all of next week except for Wednesday. Temperatures are warmer, in the high 40s and 50s. Up to 61F on Tuesday. Clouds next weekend.

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Woodstown Crier: Where your Town Crier expresses his deepest gratitude for your reading this column over the past year and for keeping Pilesgrove and Woodstown the best two towns in America to live. We'll see you in 2025!

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 12/4: Woodstown By Candlelight this Friday; Donate gifts to Fire Co; Along the Road at Blue Moon Theatre Saturday

 WEDNESDA, DECEMBER 04, 2024

Woodstown by Candlelight will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Tickets are $35 for Pilesgrove & Woodstown, and $25 for only Woodstown. The event supports local businesses and the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society.

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

Happy belated Thanksgiving! Please accept my apologies for being noticeably absent from The Crier these past few weeks. I was busy performing "White Christmas" with many dear friends down in Millville at the Levoy Theatre. I’ve also been hard at work rehearsing/playing organ at the First Baptist Church in Woodstown (stop by First Baptist on Main Street this Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. for good music!). 

Woodstown’s tree lighting ceremony will be held during the Candlelight tour at 7 p.m. at the Woodstown White House (next to First Baptist Church on Main Street). The Woodstown High School Chamber Choir will be performing!

In the meantime, Woodstown and Pilesgrove are looking phenomenal (but don't we always?) as the holidays approach. The lights on the trees, the Santa mailboxes, and the towering candles on the Snelbaker green. We are ready for Christmas!

COMMUNITY

CANDLELIGHT: The Woodstown by Candlelight Tour will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in both Woodstown AND Pilesgrove! Tickets for Pilesgrove & Woodstown tours are $35. Tickets for only the Woodstown tour are $25. Click here to purchase tickets!

PARADE: The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit is hosting Christmas Trees on Parade, Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be decorated trees, holiday music, food, treasure shop and Santa! Tickets are $5 ($3 for Candlelight Tour ticket holders). Visit the Catholic Parish on Broad & Elm Streets for the event.

GIFT DONATION: The Reliance Fire Company will collect new, unwrapped toys during Woodstown By Candlelight, Friday, Dec. 6 beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the tree lighting location (Woodstown White House next to First Baptist Church). Donations will be accepted through Dec. 21 at Reliance Fire Station.

INTERGENERATIONAL: Woodstown Friends Meeting will host Intergenerational Family activities throughout the fall. See the list below:

• December 8, 2024 – 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM—We will celebrate the holidays with holiday-themed story and craft time. You won’t walk away empty-handed

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Salem Tech FFA is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Elmer Grange Hall by Pole Tavern. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. There will be a home-cooked, Jersey Fresh breakfast, and a chance to meet and get photos with Santa Claus!

ENTERTAINMENT

Endless gratitude to Mayor Joe and First Lady Julie Hiles for representing the great support of our hometown, Woodstown, at “White Christmas” in Millville last month. It was so nice to see them and feel so supported, and it was a tremendous honor to perform for them and all the audiences who saw our show. Woodstown always shows up — no wonder, they must have felt like home because we have the same school colors: Orange and Blue!!

CONCERT: Along the Road, featuring Woodstown’s Paul Kranz, will perform this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at the Blue Moon Theatre from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for tickets!

SPORTS

COMMITTED: Congratulations to Megan Donaldson for signing to Millersville University and Talia Battavio for signing to Goldey-Beacom College, both to further their outstanding record as basketball superstars! Congrats, ladies, and don’t forget about us when you’re away … remember, there’s no place like home. Now, go show them that Wolverine Spirit!!

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Sun. High of 37F. Low of 26F.

SATURDAY: Sunny. High of 39F. Low of 24F.

SUNDAY: Clouds of sun. High of 51F. Low of 28F.

FORECAST: Woodstown by Candlelight will be cold but clear! We all remember last year’s rain showers, so we’re elated to see much nicer weather Friday night. Bundle up! Warmer and wetter next week with temps reaching the low 60Fs. Back into the 40s by the end of the week and next weekend.

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Woodstown Crier: Where we had no shortage of gratitude this Thanksgiving. We pray for our hometown heroes overseas and away from their families this holiday season — I’ve been there, and it’s tough. Luckily, when they’ve returned home safe and sound, they’ll be welcomed back to the greatest hometown in America — a home decked with Christmas lights, hot cocoa brewing, church congregations caroling, bells ringing, cookies in the oven, Santa on his way. For those of other spiritualities, the first candle of Hanukkah is lit on Dec. 25 this year, so, no matter how you were raised, we know you’ll find your way home.

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com 

Crier Column 11/11: Happy Veteran's Day! WHS Band Alumni needed for Friday playoffs; Oz at WHS; Menagerie at Blue Moon; Ruby Bridges Walk; Bike stolen on South Main

 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cameron Tatam (left) and Hamilton Master (right) recreate the "Wicked" poster in celebration opening "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ" at Woodstown High School this weekend! Performances run Wednesday through Saturday. Get your tickets by clicking here and read more in the Entertainment section of the Woodstown Crier.

Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!

It's 11/11, make a wish!

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY to my fellow vets out there. I proudly spent five years in the United States Army and miss it every day. 

Earlier this month, I volunteered at the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society. While there, I found a device called a "Pana Vue 2", which is basically a handheld viewer for Kodak Ektachrome slides. It was such a cool device! There were many rolls of slides from 1970s and 80s Woodstown. 

Click here for a TikTok of the Pana Vue 2 experience! 

CRIME LOG

A Mafia Bomma 29'' was stolen out of a home garage on South Main Street earlier this week. The bike is believed to have been brought to Bailey's Corner.

STOLEN BIKE: A dispatch from the Woodstown Pilesgrove Needs Facebook Group:

Hi everyone! My son’s bike was stolen right out of our garage on S Main St here in Woodstown. If anyone sees it, please contact me. We aren’t looking to get anyone in any trouble, we just want his bike back. It’s very expensive and was his birthday gift. This is what it looks like. Thank you! - Karin Lin

*UPDATE:  It’s a Mafia Bomma 29” Slate Grey. It is believed the stolen bicycle was brought to Bailey's Corner. 

COMMUNITY

Ruby Bridges was the first African-American child to attend a formerly whites-only school in Louisiana, on Nov. 14, 1960. A walk commemorating desegregation of schools will be held this Thursday in Woodstown.

WALK: The W-P Regional School District and Woodstown Borough will host the Ruby Bridges Walk to School event at 7 a.m. (morning) on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. The parade will assemble at the Snelbaker house at 50 South Main St, walk down Dickinson Street, right onto W. Wilson Ave., and a left onto Macaltioner Ave, then proceed to the Woodstown High School gymnasium and Middle School entrance. The event will feature members of the WHS Drum Line, uniformed sports teams, local Scout troops, and members of extracurricular groups. The walk commemorates Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to desegregate an all-white school in New Orleans in 1960.

WHS Marching Band needs all the alumni it can get! The Friday playoff game falls on a performance of the WHS Drama's "Wizard of Oz" — so they'll be out many musicians. See below for more details!

WHS BAND: Calling all WHS Band Alumni! See the dispatch:

It happened again, Alumni and Band Community! Our Football Wolverines are unstoppable and our next play off game falls on the same night as our fall play. We have A LOT of kids who can't be in the stands with us on Friday. We will need a band army to fill in the gaps. Can you sit in and play with us?

If you can join the band in the stands on 11/15 please email sheridan.s@woodstown.org and let us know. We will get you music as soon as possible and I promise you'll have fun! (Halloween pic for proof of fun.)

Woodstown by Candlelight, an annual historic home tour, will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 from 2-9 p.m. and, this year, will feature homes in both Woodstown AND Pilesgrove!

CANDLELIGHT: The Woodstown by Candlelight Tour will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in both Woodstown AND Pilesgrove! Tickets for Pilesgrove & Woodstown tours are $30 (before Dec. 1, then $35 after). Tickets for only the Woodstown tour are $20 (before Dec. 1, then $25 after). Click here to purchase tickets!

PARADE: The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit is hosting Christmas Trees on Parade, Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be decorated trees, holiday music, food, treasure shop and Santa! Tickets are $5 ($3 for Candlelight Tour ticket holders). Visit the Catholic Parish on Broad & Elm Streets for the event.

INTERGENERATIONAL: Woodstown Friends Meeting will host Intergenerational Family activities throughout the fall. See the list below:

• December 8, 2024 – 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM—We will celebrate the holidays with holiday-themed story and craft time. You won’t walk away empty-handed

FLU CLINIC: The Salem County Department of Health and Human Services will host the following Flu Clinics for residents ages 3 and older. No appointment necessary.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Carney's Point Municipal Building, 303 Harding Hwy, Carneys Point. Walk-in.

PLANTS: Jodi Lipari is giving away free plants on Main Street. Click here for info from Facebook.

ENTERTAINMENT

THEATRE: The Woodstown High School Drama Club presents "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ" on Thursday, Nov. 13 (3:30 p.m., 55+ free admission), Thursday, Nov. 14 (7 p.m.); Friday, Nov. 15 (7 p.m.); Saturday, Nov. 16 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+). Click here to purchase tickets! Tickets are also available at the door. 

The cast of "The Glass Menagerie" in rehearsal at the Blue Moon Theatre (Woodstown Opera House). The play opens this Friday. Information for tickets below.

THEATRE: The Blue Moon Theatre presents "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" at the Woodstown Opera House, Friday, Nov. 15 (8 p.m.); Saturday, Nov. 16 (8 p.m.); Friday, Nov. 22 (8 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 23 (8 p.m), and Sunday, Nov. 24 (2 p.m.). Click here to purchase tickets!

WOODSTOWN ABROAD: If you want to get into the holiday spirit, don't miss some great Woodstown talent (including your Town Crier!) in "WHITE CHRISTMAS" at the Levoy Theatre (Millville, N.J.) this weekend and next weekend. Click here for tickets!

SPORTS

ATHLETICS: A dispatch from the Wolverine Athletics Department:

The Woodstown High School girls cross country team finished their season strong, as they placed 9th overall in the NJSIAA group 1 state championships on Saturday in Holmdel. Lilian Norman and Abigail Marino finished the race side by side in 23rd and 24th place and with the help of Anabel Schaal, Samantha Sterner and Arianna Mott, the team outscored all of the other group 1 south teams in attendance! Congrats on an amazing season, ladies! 

Jacob Marino finished 8th in the Group I State Championship Meet at Holmdel this weekend. Jacob has qualified to run in The Meet Of Champions next weekend. Congratulations Jake!

The Varsity Boys Soccer Team defeated Wildwood 3-0, securing their 16th win of the season. Grant Prater opened the scoring in the first period, followed by Adrian Ibarra to give Woodstown a 2-0 lead at halftime. In the second period, Dante Holmes extended the lead to 3-0, assisted by Ibarra. Woodstown dominated offensively, with nine shots on goal compared to Wildwood’s five. Both goalkeepers made seven saves, with Woodstown’s Ben Stengel preserving the shutout.

The Varsity Girls Soccer Team finished the season 13-4-2 after falling to Palmyra in penalty kicks in the South Jersey Group I Quarterfinal game Thursday. Goalkeeper Ellie Wygand made an amazing save on a penalty kick at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime. Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer Team on a phenomenal season.

The Varsity Football Team overcame an early deficit to defeat Pennsville 21-6, earning them a chance to play for the NJSIAA Group I Central Sectional Championship. Pennsville struck first with a 53-yard touchdown pass, but Woodstown responded quickly as Alex Torres scored on a 2-yard run to take a 7-6 lead. Torres added another 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, extending Woodstown’s lead to 14-6 by halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, Torres capped off the game with his third touchdown, a 2-yard run, in the fourth quarter. Woodstown’s ground game dominated with Torres rushing for 111 yards and three touchdowns, while Garrett Leyman added 100 rushing yards.

The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here.

SCORES

SCHEDULE

WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE

GOVERNMENT

Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

WEEKEND WEATHER

FRIDAY: Clouds and sun. High of 55F. Low of 40F

SATURDAY: Sunny. High of 60F. Low of 41F.

SUNDAY: Clouds of sun. High of 61F. Low of 42F.

FORECAST: Woodstown and the surrounding region received a much-needed respite from the drought Sunday night with a few showers. No rain in the near forecast. It wasn't enough to end the wildfires in Glassboro and Vorhees. We can expect slightly cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s throughout the week. And sun. 

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Woodstown Crier: Where we thank our many Veterans for their service! Let's celebrate their legacy by enjoying the beauty of our community and nation.

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Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com