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Environmental Leader Sue Fenili Honored

At the December 9 Vineland City Council meeting, CU Maurice River Trustee Emeritus Sue Fenili was presented with a Proclamation from Mayor Anthony Fanucci for her service on the Vineland

On-Track Pedal Power

Trackside near the Garrett Family Preserve are old freight cars painted by muralist Alex Lebron depicting the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Photos: J. Morton Galetto An open-air, hands-free

Cranberry Bites

For the holidays, especially if you live in southern New Jersey, who can resist a great cranberry sauce recipe (see the first part of this recipe)? But don’t stop there.

Pio Honors Her Father, All Veterans

Donna Pio speaks at Veterans Appreciation Day at Millville Executive Airport. The Millville Army Airfield Museum (MAAFM) held its annual Veterans Appreciation Day. Lisa Jester, MAAFM executive director, said “We

Parade Float Winners Announced

NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care was thrilled to participate in the Vineland Christmas Parade and honored to win with its Wizard of Oz entry in The Best Petite Float

Postpartum Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Janet Honikman who was moved by her own struggles as a new mother. At the time, there

Spreading the Thanksgiving Love

PTO, Silver Run School, Eric Reissek, principal, Silver Run School, Mary Miskelly, MWC, Vicky Lou, MWC, and Barbara Westog, MWC. Sharing a Thanksgiving meal with family has been a longstanding

Vineland Delivers

South Jersey farmers connect with food banks and distribution centers to provide holiday meals to food-insecure families. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn joined volunteers and Southern Regional Food

Tracking Mary Treat

Railroad tracks from the 1870s in an area where Mary Treat collected plant species are still visible—despite the pine forest that has since taken over the site. PHOTOS: DEBORAH EIN

First Harvest Financial Innovation Lab at RCSJ

Recently, Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ), First Harvest Credit Union, and the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners celebrated the establishment of a new financial literacy lab—the First Harvest Financial

Holidays Can Be Celebrated Even During Illness

NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care team members Julia Hertz, RN case manager, and Elizabeth Parkinson LPN help patient Janet Lesperance prepare for the season. The holidays often bring warmth, tradition,

Banned Books Week at Rowan University

Rowan College of South Jersey’s (RCSJ) Banned Books Committee hosted its inaugural Banned Books Week celebration recently on the Gloucester campus. Banned Books Week is an annual event that began

WheatonArts Holiday Studio Sale

Start your holiday shopping at WheatonArts. The annual Holiday Studio Sale in the WheatonArts Event Center begins on Friday, November 28. Admission to the sale is free, open 10 full

Winter Resident

The white-throated sparrow’s most distinctive markings are the white patch beneath its bill and the two white wing bars. It is a passerine, a bird that has feet adapted for

DEP Sues Cumberland County Facilities

A Vineland gas station and one in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County, are included in the latest environmental enforcement actions by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in communities considered

Vineland Plant in Recapitalization Deal

A cold storage warehouse in Vineland was part of a recapitalization of a 1.7 million-square-foot cold storage portfolio located across nine markets nationwide, according to JLL Capital Markets, which arranged

Two Complete Career Club Program

Demont Parker, Jr and Olivia Troxler-Sherrer received their certificates for completing the Cumberland County Custom Career Club (C5) program, under the CareerLaunch umbrella. Both of these outstanding teens are now

Flipping the Script

PHOTO: Statepoint, © monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus Traditionally, men have not taken a proactive role in their health care. Read about why that’s so—and how to turn

Teens Earn Community Service Awards

Several Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County City teen members Keystone Club were recipients of a Community Service Award at the City of Bridgeton’s First Annual Urban Enterprise Zone

Spuds for the Holidays

Potatoes originated in South America’s Andes mountains. More than 4,000 varieties are grown in Peru, with local markets boasting a huge selection. Note the different types in the background. Photo:

Lakeside Middle School Teacher Honored

Millville Public Schools proudly celebrates Thomas Hickman, science teacher with the STAR Academy at Lakeside Middle School, for being named a Grand Marshal by the STAR Academy organization—the highest honor

A Place of Honor

Downe Township honors veterans at new memorial park. A long awaited Veterans Memorial Park became a reality on November 8 when the residents of Downe Township took part in its

Alpha Delta Kappa Phi Chapter Celebrates 50 Years

Members of Alpha Delta Kappa, Phi Chapter, which includes Vineland and Millville, gathered recently to commemorate the organization’s 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of dedication to education, community service, and

For the Love of Books

Support local authors while you start your holiday shopping. Event is funded in part by a grant received through the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Armstrong, librarian at Bridgeton

Congress Honors Plevins with Proclamation

Stephen Plevins has been honored with a Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives and Congressman Jeff Van Drew. He is honored for his contributions to Vineland and Cumberland County

Kennedy Gets World Series Ring

Buddy Kennedy at bat in May when he was Player of the Month in the AAA International League starring for the Phillies farm team, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. PHOTO: Lehigh

Rite Aid Patient Files Acquired by CVS

Vineland and surrounding area former Rite Aid patient files have been acquired by CVS Pharmacy. The acquisition of select Rite Aid assets nationwide was completed recently. CVS acquired the prescription

Okotie-Isekenegbe Scholarship Established

Dr. Thomas Isekenegbe, former Cumberland County College president, recently established an endowment in memory of his wife, Patience Okotie-Isekenegbe. Cumberland County Education Foundation Board of Directors gathered for an endowment

State of Lung Cancer in New Jersey

The American Lung Association in New Jersey released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which reveals that despite major progress, more needs to be done to end the burden

David’s Poem

The Grunt, aka David Tompkins, expressed the dark realities of Vietnam from the war zone. Those of us of a certain age recall the Vietnam years. The body counts on

Focus on Veterans

The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland has served New Jersey veterans of every war and armed conflict since the War of 1812. It is Medicare certified and licensed

Buck Moth

Its lifecycle is a true ugly duckling to swan story. Buck moth caterpillar on white oak leaf. Note the numerous multi-branched spines, which pack a powerful venom that produces a

A Long Wait

Lost World War II Purple Heart returned to soldier’s family. Nelson J. Nutt Jr. accompanied by his son Eric Nutt both of Hamilton Township, NJ, hold the Purple Heart medal

The Whole Pumpkin

Oh, what to do with your leftover Halloween pumpkins? Not the jack-o-lanterns but the ones you painted or simply had for decor. No worries, the Jersey Fresh website has it

Identify and Divert

Recently the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Criminal Justice Unit received a $1.3 million grant from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General for a Mental Health Diversion Program. This

Kelly Inducted into Rotary Club of Tri-County

Rotary Club of Tri-County welcomed new member Christine Kelly (holding certificate) at a recent meeting. She was sponsored by member Karen Warker Bernhardt (to left of Kelly in photo)and inducted

Saluting All Veterans

Guest speaker at 24th annual event in Millville will pay tribute to her father, who served at the Millville Army Air Field. Semper Marine Detachment 205 of Vineland presented the