Flu-shot clinics scheduled, including one at Collingswood Grand Ballroom

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Camden County has announced plans for five clinics that will offer vaccines against both seasonal and swine flu.

But there's a catch, officials say. People can receive only one vaccination per week, so it will take two tries to get the maximum protection.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Camden, Gloucester and northeastern Burlington counties, as well as the surrounding region.

The advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. and states that snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible, with the highest total to the north and east of Philadelphia.

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Collingswood Christmas Wrestling Tournament varsity news and photo gallery

By DON BENEVENTO
Courier-Post Staff

It's a long and winding road to the state finals, and for the wrestlers of South Jersey that journey has only just begun.

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Hey, Collingswood, how’s life?

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New Jersey: Great State or Greatest State?

A recent poll among NJ residents shows that they think life has been so-so in the Garden State over the past decade.

So we want to know from you, Collingswood residents, how's life been for you in NJ since the new millennium?

Take the poll, and then check out the article after the jump.

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Hip Hop NUTCRACKA’ brings Audience to their Feet!

Riding through a glowing wintry forest!

Burgeoning Pop Star, Jordan Shannon leaps for the Stars, as the Suga' Plum Fairy!

"FIVE STARS OUT OF FIVE ***** Two Thumbs up!
Took my girls to see The Nutcracka last night at the Scottish Rite Theater and I stand amazed at the talent that was in that place! This cast was AWESOME! Way cool! Amazing talent! EXCEPTIONAL! The choreography was fantastic! The show moved at a great pace so you were not bored in the least bit!!!!

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Celebrations set for New Year’s Eve

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The Pop Shop restaurant in Collingswood will host a Kids Kazoo Parade at 4:15 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

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Program gives homeless men a 2nd chance

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By SALLY FRIEDMAN
For the Courier-Post

A stranger walking past the social hall of Congregation M'kor Shalom in Cherry Hill on a recent night would have observed a seemingly unexceptional scene. A pingpong table was being used by two men, several others sat watching a TV in the back of the room, and several sat at tables set up near a buffet table.

But what has been happening there is far from ordinary.

Twelve homeless men have been living at the Cherry Hill synagogue for the past two weeks and today are expected to move out and into the First Baptist Church in Collingswood.

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Collingswood bank taps loan specialist

Posted via CourierPostOnline.com:

Collingswood-based 1st Colonial National Bank has hired William Chilkotowsky as a Senior Residential Loan Consultant in the bank's Residential Lending Division. Chilkotowsky, a Mount Laurel resident with over 8 years experience in residential and consumer lending with Wachovia Bank, is a graduate of Shawnee High School and Rider University.

Gerard M. Banmiller, President and CEO of 1st Colonial National Bank, announced the hire, saying: "The addition of William Chilkotowsky to the Residential Lending Division builds on our proud and successful tradition of providing strong industry specialists in new home mortgage financing that enable us to offer a variety of loan products with prompt underwriting commitments and approval delivered with the personal attention that our customers have come to rely on."

Need to keep kids busy over break?

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Once the presents are ripped open (in 10 seconds flat), and the novelty of toys and games starts to wear off, your kids will want something to keep them busy.

For another week.

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Collingswood receives an ‘honorable mention’ for South Jersey’s ‘worst plowing’ awards

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South Jersey residents have been voicing their feedback about plowing ever since the first snowflake hit the ground this past Saturday morning.

Courier-Post blogger Mark Correa, whose blog Mondo Zero muses about everything and nothing in South Jersey, has voiced his opinion by giving his title for 'worst plowing' to Haddon Heights. He also had some thoughts to add about Collingswood's plowing.

Read his opinion after the jump, and add yours to the discussion by posting a comment...

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How priorities are set for plowing roads in S.J.

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By WILFORD S. SHAMLIN
Courier-Post Staff

When it comes to plowing snow-filled roads, it's not personal.

Road crews use a simple formula for deciding which thoroughfares get plowed first during a snow storm.

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‘Nutcracka’ rescheduled for this Saturday

Jose F. Moreno/Courier-Post

The Saturday performances of REMIX Theater's "The Nutcracka," which were scheduled for Dec. 19, have been rescheduled to take place this Saturday, Dec. 26 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Scottish Rite Auditorium.

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N.J. Poison Control line open on Christmas

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Not much will be open on Christmas Day, but one importantly emergency line will be staffed 24-7.

The New Jersey Poison Information & Education System will field any questions about food poisoning, pets ingesting plants or food that is dangerous to them, or toy safety.

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As winter begins, take steps to adjust

By SHRUTI MATHUR DESAI
Courier-Post Staff

Though the weekend weather was frightful, the temperatures show it was more delightful.

As South Jersey moves from autumn into winter, it seems like it's been abnormally cold. But the truth is temperatures were four degrees above average during November and December, according to Dave Heavener, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Westampton.

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New Year’s Eve: Count down with the kids

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By SHERI BERKERY
Courier-Post Staff

Traditionally one of the biggest party nights of the year, New Year's Eve is also becoming a family-friendly event.

This year, there are more activities than ever that will let you give the babysitter the night off.

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