IN NEWS: The St. Joseph High School Class of 2016 graduates, along with Gazette intern Sydney Shuster as valedictorian and Jessica Poston as salutatorian. AND: A look at the town’s Independence Day plans for 2016, the year of the Hammonton’s Sesquicentennial. The town will continue the celebration of its 150th anniversary in style, with an interfaith service scheduled for July 3. A downtown parade and a concert at Hammonton Lake Park followed by fireworks are all scheduled for July 4. PLUS: The Hammonton Middle School’s science labs will all receive a complete renovation, according to school officials. ALL THIS, PLUS: The latest in local crime, obituaries and the Hammonton Sesquicentennial exhibit at the Noyes Gallery at Stockton University’s Kramer Hall.
IN OPINION: Editorials on the huge summer festival season and the passing of longtime elementary school teacher and veteran Jack Vaughn. AND: Gabe Donio on that outstanding Hammonton Sesquicentennial exhibit at the Noyes Gallery at Stockton University’s Kramer Hall.
IN OUR TOWN: Faith Focus, Civic News, Hammonton History, plus photos and articles about your family, friends and neighbors.
SPECIAL SECTION: 20 pages from Dan Russoman as he reviews the year in local high school sports.
AND IN SPORTS: Hammonton and St. Joe are winding up their spring seasons. Read all about how the Blue Devils and Wildcats did in baseball, softball, track and more. AND REMEMBER: You can watch “Gazette Sports Week” 24/7 on www.hammontongazette.com or on the big TVs at Rocco’s Town House, West End Grill and The Alley at DiDonato Family Fun Center!