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Wind Phone Dedication

Angelic Health will dedicate its Wind Phone on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cornerstone Church, 1875 Janvier Road in Williamstown.  A “wind phone” is a disconnected telephone used

Symbols of the Bicentennial: Spirit of ’76

Join the Millville Historical Society, a proud partner of RevolutionNJ, as it continues the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of

Sweet and Spicy

Jersey Fresh corn is always a favorite for summer barbeques. This recipe is shared on the Jersey Fresh website by Chef Mark Smith, The Tortilla Press in Collingswood and The

Beware the Mosquito

New Jersey’s departments of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Health (NJDOH), and Agriculture (NJDA) are reminding the public of the importance of controlling mosquito populations and risk for disease from bites by

Guard Duty

Vineland educator—who spent every summer lifeguarding—publishes a book detailing the rich history of the Jersey Shore patrols, Brigantine to Cape May. BY MICKEY BRANDT Lifeguard races in Ocean City in

Vineland Senior Center Gets Renovations

The Vineland Senior Center is an important part of our community, providing a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can socialize and participate in programming that helps them stay healthy

Fireflies in July

Fireflies create magical summer evenings—with the peak of the season being this month: Photinus in flight. PHOTO: Terry Priest flickr under the CC BY-SA license One of my great joys

Covella Pens Book Charting Success in Business

Jerry Covella, Vineland entrepreneur, award-winning business coach and author, has released his latest book. Titled The Success Engine: Mindset + Method = Entrepreneurial Mastery, the book supports entrepreneurs and business

MINDING YOUR MIND: Library Resources

By Jo Valenti, BSN, RN, Cumberland County Mental Health Advocate What do you get at the library? Books? You might be surprised! The clue to the answer partly lies in

Free Summer Concerts at Three Venues!

• Come out and enjoy the free concerts and dancing on the adjacent dance floor at Giampietro Park‘s Enrico Band Shell (3231 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland). All concerts start at 7

Music at Union Hall Presents Ameranouche

Coming to Union Hall on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m.: Ameranouche Duo, featuring Richard (Shepp) Sheppard, guitarist, percussion and vocalist and Michael K. Harrist, Upright Bass, guitarist and vocalist.

Scenes From a County Fair

By Lorinda Jarvis In today’s high-tech world, the Cumberland County Fair is a delicious analog landscape. Here, your teenagers can stash their phones and take a bite into a steaming

Four Graduate From Police Academy

Four local recruits recently graduated from the 90th Basic Police Recruit Class of the Camden County College Police Academy. Russell Moore Bridgeton Police Dept.; and Christina Olivo, Erik Rose, and

Vineland Transportation Facility Completed

Vineland’s emergence as a major logistics hub got another boost with the opening of the new Slingshot Transportation facility on Garden Road. The recently completed 256,000-square-foot facility includes office space,

Vineland Student Among Scholarship Finalists

Henry Johnson Jr. of Vineland was recently awarded a college scholarship for being a finalist in the N.J. Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) students impaired

Ragsdale is Player of the Week

St. Augustine’s Prep baseball star and Vineland native baseball outfielder Josiah Ragsdale was recently named Cape Cod League Franklin Sports Player of the Week. He attends Boston College (BC). Ragsdale

Native Moth

The male carpenterworm moth is considerably smaller than the female. Photo: James Solomon, USDA On our morning walk my husband discovered a moth on the roadway. It was magnificently camouflaged

4th of July Fireworks

• Bridgeton: 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at Alden Field. • Hammonton: Fireworks at dusk July 4, Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Dr. The fireworks will be set off from

July Programs at Millville Public Library

All events will be held at the library (210 Buck Street, Millville) unless specified.  Registration: 856-825-7087 or millvillepubliclibrary.org Lego Club: For grades K-8, is meeting July 15 and 29 at

Rag Rugs Like Granny Used to Make

The Millville Historical Society recently hosted an Amish Knot Rug Weaving Workshop during Millville’s June Third Friday. The class was held at the Millville Historical Society’s Headquarters and Genealogical Research

Demolition Derby is Family Affair

By Lorinda Jarvis Andrew Vitale admits it: He’s a little addicted. That smile spreads, and his hands sweep in the direction of a bright purple 2000 Toyota Camry, the word

Native Ninebark:

Atlantic ninebark is another native species that flourishes in our region. The mature blossoms are snowy white, often with a pink hue. Photo: John Ruter University of Georgia, Bugwood About five

Millville Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships

From left: Donna Pio, Sasha Torres, McKensi Chestnut, and Barbara Westog. Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) congratulates Sasha Torres and McKensi Chestnut as they graduate with the Millville High School (MHS)

Millville Woman’s Club Thanks Members

Donna Pio presents Order of the Lily pin to Caroline Dickson. Diann Ewan, not pictured, is also a recipient. The Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) held its last meeting for the

Keating’s Tenure Recognized with Awards

From left: Joshua Coren, D.O., vice dean for clinical affairs at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine; Frederick Keating, Ed.D., outgoing president of Rowan College of South Jersey; and Richard Jermyn,

Local Land Preserved

The preservation of 118 acres of open space in Vineland was recently announced by NJ Conservation. Its proximity to other conservation lands made the protection of this forested property critical

Blueberry Treat

With Jersey Fresh blueberries ripening into peak season, there’s no better time to present our readers with a sweet recipe that stars this fruit, an agricultural product with a long

Summer Solstice Garden Party

Remember the drought of last summer? When members and friends of the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society (VHAS) endeavored in the spring of 2024 to install a bog garden on

Always In The Game

President Frederick Keating celebrates the Rowan College of South Jersey–Gloucester Road Runners Men’s Soccer team after they defeated the RCSJ–Cumberland Dukes in a battle for the Rowan College Derby Shield

Two More Rite Aid Stores Set to Close

Two more Cumberland County Rite Aid pharmacies are expected to close soon. The Vineland location at 1889 S. Lincoln Avenue and the Millville location at 907 N.  High Street are

Poetry Slam Winner is Vineland Poet

Compelling “Freedom Rhymer” poet Tony “TJ” Jordan of Vineland recently captured first place in the second annual mental health edition poetry contest in Metuchen, NJ, run by Left Turn Village.

Inspira Health Earns Becker’s Review Rating

As health systems continue to grapple with financial pressures from rising labor and supply costs and reimbursement challenges, days cash on hand remains an important measure of financial stability.  Becker’s

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Receives Award

Cadet Staff Sergeant Trevor Farmer recently received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Outstanding Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2025 from Valerie Kontes Baron, Regent of Greenwich Tea Burning

Bottino Cancer Foundation Donates $40,000

From left: Robin Walton, senior vice president of external affairs and chief philanthropy officer at Inspira Health, Bill Bottino Jr., who presented the donation on behalf of the family’s foundation,

Historical Society Named ‘Partner of the Year’

Back row, from left: Daniel Kuzma; Valerie Neuber, president; and Jennifer Hainley. Front row: R. Alan Mounier, Naomi Ingraldi, and Warren Crescenzo, vice president. The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society

Aiming for Native Species

The hummingbird clearwing moth’s caterpillars use the leaves of arrowwood as a food source. This moth is getting nectar from phlox. Clearwings are critical pollinators. Photo: J. Morton Galetto There

Country Pink: Sara Evans at The Levoy

With her most recent album, Unbroke, Sara Evans wanted to showcase a more vulnerable side.   “It’s more introspective and raw compared to some of my earlier work,” says Evans,