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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 covered with these two recipes—one for roasted pumpkin seeds, a tasty after-school treat, the other for a fresh pumpkin mash

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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 Mental Health Diversion Program was enacted under the Criminal Reform Act and codified in N.J. legislation to offer alternatives to

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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 by, at far left, Assistant Governor Phyllis Mazzeo (Hammonton Rotary Club) and Tri-County President Dan Griffiths.  For more information on

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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 colors for more than 200 visitors to Veterans Appreciation Day at Millville Executive Airport in 2024. The Millville Army Air

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Witches’ Butter, Anyone?

It’s the perfect topic for all ghosts and goblins of the dark woods and forest glens. Witches’ butter is a jelly fungus and saprophyte, a type of mushroom found on dead hardwood sticks and branches. It is most commonly seen in spring and fall, but also appears in winter during

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… And Women, Too

Special exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution includes an item related to women’s suffrage—on loan from the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society. From left: Valerie Neuber, VHAS Board of Trustees president; Laura Walsh, MOAR exhibit’s project manager, and Naomi Ingraldi, VHAS trustee. In late summer, Valerie Neuber, president

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Ed Salmon: A Legacy of Courtesy, Kindness, Respect

By Margie Barham Tucked away in a shoebox or scrapbook you may find a note from Edward H. Salmon. During his career as a coach, mayor, freeholder, state assemblyman, and businessman he sent out thousands of notes of congratulations to area residents who were featured in newspaper articles that acknowledge

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City of Atlantic City, Mayor Small Receive Prestigious Cultural Award

Mayor Marty Small, Sr. and the City of Atlantic City Office of Multicultural Services have been honored with the Diaspora Excellence Award from Rediscover Africa 2025 and the Ghanaian Associations of South Jersey and Atlantic City. This distinguished recognition celebrates the city’s ongoing commitment to diversity, cultural unity, and inclusion.

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Ocean City Arts Center Annual Juried Art Show 2025

The Ocean City Arts Center Gallery features their 2025 Annual Juried Art Show opening Friday, November 1 which runs through  November 22. The Ocean City Arts Center is located on the second floor in the Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226. Hours of operation are

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Meet & Greet at Millville Woman’s Club

Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) held its annual Meet & Greet meeting recently. Pam McNamee, president, welcomed members and guests. She noted that guests would learn about club activities as well as the inner workings of the club and members would be brought up-to-date on club activities. She mentioned many of

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Saturday, October 25, in Cumberland County

HalloWheaton. WheatonArts, 1000 Glasstown Rd., Millville. 1–4 p.m. Trick-or-Treat in costume and meet characters played by Mystic Realms actors. Join a campus-wide scavenger hunt. Free event. wheatonarts.org Boo at the Zoo. Cohanzick Zoo, 45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating, animal encounters, crafts, music, and

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Ant-sy About Ants

This crow is “passive anting” by spreading its wing feathers to allow ants to crawl over feathers. PHOTO: Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Read about a creepy crawly practice seen in birds—and not only during the Halloween season. Possibly you recall an article we published about

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New, More Efficient Buses Come Online

Following the September announcement of a new dedicated Vineland-Atlantic shuttle line, NJ TRANSIT recently unveiled the first of 175 40-foot New Flyer buses that will be arriving through June 2026. The upgrades are part of NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri’s pledge to replace or modernize every outdated bus

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NJ Veterans Home, Preferred Care Among Best Nursing Homes

New Jersey Veterans Home-Vineland was recently named the 12th best of the largest nursing homes in the state by Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 ranking. Preferred Care of Cumberland in Bridgeton came in at number 32.  In partnership with data firm Statista, the publication recognized 1,200 facilities—out of 14,752

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Hunter To Be Honored by Scouting America as a Woman of Achievement

Scouting America Garden State Council is hosting an evening dedicated to honoring women whose vision, service, and leadership make a lasting difference in our communities. Presented by Performance Marketing & Signage, this year’s celebration will recognize seven women from southern New Jersey counties, including Dawn S. Hunter, who has been

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Come Saturday Morning…

Joan Maloney and friends helped beautify the Maurice River. Friends, community team up to prioritize waterway cleanup on a recent Saturday. The Authority hosted its 33rd Annual Waterways Cleanup, sponsored by the Cumberland County Clean Communities Program on Saturday, September 28. The Waterways Cleanup was held in conjunction with the

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Pineland Learning Center Benefits from Breakfast Deliveries

Pineland Learning Center in Vineland was one of six schools benefitting from recent breakfast deliveries made by First Harvest Credit Union to kick off the back-to-school season. These deliveries, along with additional community reinvestment and giveback programs, are part of the credit union’s 85 Acts of Kindness initiative, which is

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Rivera Takes $26,000 on Game Show

Linda Rivera of Vineland recently proved her skill by winning cash and prizes worth $26,000 on Wheel of Fortune. Her moment of fame, though, came along with becoming a viral sensation when she had a chance to walk away with a $70,000 prize but made an error many thought was

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CCTEC Foundation Hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration

Carter Schaffer, Class of 2024, left, and Dante Mazzeo, Class of 2025 spoke about their experiences at the school. The Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC) Foundation proudly hosted its 10th Anniversary Celebration recently. This celebration brought together employers, community leaders, donors, families, and Foundation Board members to recognize the

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