🌱 How a Mantua traffic stop turned deadly on Route 55 Sunday night
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- How a Mantua traffic stop turned deadly on Route 55 Sunday night
- What Mantua families should know before heading to the 4-H Fair
- Mantua’s own Julian Costa is quickly climbing the pro baseball ranks
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- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
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📰 News we're reading
• Woman killed after fleeing traffic stop with 5-year-old child inside vehicle (news12.com) — Mantua police say a late-night Route 55 traffic stop ended tragically when a passenger took the wheel, sped off with a 5-year-old inside, and crashed into a tree a few miles away. The woman driving died in the crash, while the child was hurt but is expected to survive. Investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened. 
• Gloucester County 4-H Fair Set to Bring Four Days of Family Events This Summer (thesunpapers.com) — Families in Mantua can look forward to the Gloucester County 4-H Fair returning for four days of youth-focused exhibits, competitions, and family activities this summer. Organizers expect strong turnout from Mantua and Deptford, highlighting local 4-H projects and community spirit. Exact dates, times, and the venue weren’t listed, so residents should check with Gloucester County 4-H or South Jersey Media before heading out.
• Revs' Costa Named Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week (oursportscentral.com) — A Mantua native is turning heads in pro baseball, earning Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors with the York Revolution after a dominant stretch on the mound. Left-hander Julian Costa, a former West Chester University All-American, has started his pro career 4-1 with strong numbers and growing attention from higher-level scouts. His success adds a notable sports achievement to Mantua’s hometown pride.
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