Gazette News Briefs brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Life Brokerage. Gazette Publisher Gabe Donio brings you the latest from #Hammonton. Are chickens allowed in town? Marinelli selected board chair once again. Local COVID-19 numbers and more.

Gazette Sports Week brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Adrenaline Fitness THIS WEEK: Hammonton Boys Basketball Blue Devils opened last week’s action with a much-needed 47-33 win against a tough Mainland team. On a night where the Mustangs were able to control freshman guard Kenny Smith, Hammonton was able to ride a strong 14-point performance from John Andaloro to notch the win.St. Joseph Boys Basketball--Wildcats should have little trouble qualifying for the CAL playoffs this year, despite an upset loss at Lower Cape May to start last week. St. Joseph Girls Basketball--Wildcats finally took the court, falling at Camden Charter 42-22. Cassidy Perri led the way with 12 points.Hammonton Girls Basketball-1 Blue Devils beat EHT to start last week, but took two tough losses, the first to Wildwood Catholic where they played well against one of the CAL’s top teams.Hammonton Wrestling--Blue Devils did well at the Overbrook Tournament, taking second place and winning several medals. St. Joseph Wrestling--A pair of wins for the Wildcats, who topped both St. Rose and Atlantic City last week. Also lost to Shore, Notre Dame, Williamstown and Winslow. Hammonton Bowling--Blue Devil girls beat Collingswood but lost to West Deptford, boys fell to ACIT. Both teams are preparing for the state tournaments. Hammonton Track--Girls ran well winning several events in Toms River last week, and the boys ran well last weekend at a SJTCA meet. INTERVIEW: Hammonton track’s Connor Wright. IN NATIONAL SPORTS: Sixers, Flyers and the NFL playoffs. All this great sports talk and the "Final Five" questions for Dan on "Gazette Sports Week!" AND REMEMBER: You can watch "Gazette Sports Week" 24/7 at hammontongazette.com

Gazette News Briefs brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Life Brokerage. Gazette Publisher Gabe Donio brings you the latest from #Hammonton. Michael Torrissi officially becomes an Assemblyman. Sam Mento III outlines plans for 2022 school year. Gazette introduces new magazine. Local COVID-19 numbers and more.

Gazette Sports Week brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Adrenaline Fitness THIS WEEK: Wildcats top rival Hammonton in double overtime 71-65 as Ja’son Prevard leads the Wildcats with 26 points. Hammonton Boys Basketball--Blue Devils were able to bounce back from the loss to St. Joe to rout Cumberland Regional 72-38 last week. Hammonton Girls Basketball--Blue Devils earned their biggest win of the season last Friday, topping Our Lady of Mercy Academy 86-74 as Emma Peretti had a career-high 38 points and added 23 rebounds in the win. St. Joseph Girls Basketball--Wildcats should return to the gym this week, and athletic director AnneMarie Mercado said she is working on a schedule for them to play as many times as possible before the end of the season. Hammonton wrestling--Blue Devils dropped two-of-three dual meets last weekend, falling to Toms River South and Gloucester but knocking off previously undefeated Lower Cape May.St. Joseph Wrestling-- Wildcats lost to Vineland last week, forfeiting six times in the loss. Hammonton Track--Girls had a pair of relay wins at the Armory last week, while Caitlyn Fields set a school record in the 600 meters with her time of 1:53.1. Amina Sykes won the 300, while Sierra Handy was first in the 55 meter dash.Hammonton Bowling--Boys beat West Deptford and ACIT, but lost to GCIT and the girls had ties against West Deptford and ACIT while falling at GCIT. INTERVIEW: St. Joe wrestler Bryan Butkus. IN NATIONAL SPORTS: Eagles and Playoffs, Sixers and Flyers updates. All this great sports talk and the "Final Five" questions for Dan on "Gazette Sports Week!" AND REMEMBER: You can watch "Gazettw Sports Week" 24/7 at www.hammontongazette.com

Gazette News Briefs brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Life Brokerage. Gazette Publisher Gabe Donio brings you the latest from #Hammonton. Homelessness is an issue and local leaders are responding. Esports are popular at both local high schools. Local officials are sworn-in to office. Local COVID-19 numbers and more.

Gazette Sports Week Gazette Sports Week brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette The Hammonton Gazette THIS WEEK: Hammonton Boys Basketball--Blue Devils rally from an eight-point deficit to edge Lower Cape May 41-40. St. Joseph Boys Basketball--Wildcats rolled past Mainland last week 62-33 as Arnaldo Rodriguez led the way with 16 points and Ja’son Prevard added 12. Jared Demara and Majid Abdur-Rahim had 10 each in the win. Girls Basketball-- St. Joe continues to prepare as it gets back on track following a two-week layoff. At Hammonton, the Blue Devils had three games postponed last week, two because of snow and another due to Pennsauken having COVID issues. Hammonton Wrestling-- Blue Devils won at EHT last week 46-27. Aidan Fallon, Michael Ryan, Juan Urbina, Anthony Evangelista, Luca Giagunto all had pins. St. Joseph Wrestling-- Wildcats had matches at Buena and at Haddon Twp last week, but no results were reported. Hammonton Bowling--HHS girls tied Deptford 2-2 last week. They opened this week at West Deptford and hosted Clayton on Tuesday. Next match is Thursday at ACIT.Hammonton Track-- Boys ran at the bubble in Toms River last weekend. INTERVIEW: St. Augustine Prep coach Paul Rodio. IN NATIONAL SPORTS: Eagles, Sixers and Flyers News and scores. All this great sports talk plus the "Final Five" questions for Dan on "Gazette Sports Week!" AND REMEMBER: You can watch "Gazette Sports Week" 24/7 at www.hammontongazette.com

January 2022 Gazette in Fashion brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Rejuvenation Day Spa Hosted by Franki Rudnesky. A look at what is trending in fashion and an interview with personal stylist and boutique CEO Gabby Eckert.

Gazette News Briefs brought to you by The Hammonton Gazette and sponsored by Life Brokerage. Gazette Publisher Gabe Donio brings you the latest from #Hammonton. Mento remains board president. Byrnes vice president. Council reorg moved to January 5. Giralo sworn in as Atlantic County Clerk. Officials say the Hammonton airport is on the rise. Local COVID-19 numbers and more.