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New Jersey Devils Sign Juho Lammikko to One-Year Deal After 38-Point Season with ZSC Lions
The New Jersey Devils have officially signed Finnish forward Juho Lammikko to a one-year, one-way NHL contract worth $800,000 for the 2025-26 season. The announcement, first reported by PuckPedia and later confirmed by the team at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, brings Lammikko back to the NHL after a three-year stint in

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, D.O., FAAPMR, dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, as Keating accepts the Rowan-Virtual SOM Medal of Honor at

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 to ensure wildlife habitat connectivity and also enhance the region’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The property is

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 history in southern New Jersey. For a video of recipe prep for this dish, visit findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/blueberry-pie-bars Blueberry Pie Bars 15

Purple Martin Spectacular Cruises Return to Maurice River in August
CU Maurice River will be hosting the 24th Annual Purple Martin Spectacular Cruises on August 13th, 14th, 15th, and 17th. Join aboard the Bonanza II as you take a sunset ride up the Wild & Scenic Maurice River to witness the yearly migratory aggregation of the purple martins. CU Maurice

RCSJ President Dr. Frederick Keating Honored with Prestigious Awards
Rowan College of South Jersey’s (RCSJ) longest-serving president, Frederick Keating, Ed.D., has handed out many awards and accolades at commencement ceremonies over the past 15 years. As he prepares to step down from his role at RCSJ on June 30, Keating’s own accomplishments are taking a moment centerstage. On May

Jets RB Breece Hall Could Be Trade Target if New York Jets Struggle in 2025
Breece Hall, the 24-year-old running back for the New York Jets, is someone to keep an eye on as the 2025 NFL season nears. While no transaction is imminent, and the Jets are not expected to make any immediate moves, Hall has been identified by ESPN’s Rich Cimini as a

NJBPU Launches Phase 1 of Garden State Energy Storage Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved Phase 1 of the Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP). This transformative effort, formerly known as the New Jersey Storage Incentive Program (NJ SIP), is designed to significantly expand the amount of grid-scale energy storage capacity in New Jersey. This

Third Friday at Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, 22 N. High St., Millville. Third Friday at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts is presented by PNC Arts Alive. Experience the art, meet the artists, enjoy refreshments. Art Reception is Friday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by

Rowan Innovation Venture Fund Names New Leadership Team
Rowan Innovation Venture Fund Thursday named Garden State Venture Partners as its new management team. This leadership expansion brings together experienced investment and institutional professionals to lead the fund into its next phase of innovation and impact. The GSVP leadership team is composed of three Rowan alumni. Michael Connallon, Jr., brings

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 the museum grounds, they could not have imagined the hot and dry season we were in for. The vegetable garden

Jermaine Johnson Progresses in Achilles Rehab, Expected to Return for Jets’ Week 1
Jermaine Johnson is working his way back after a torn Achilles tendon ended his 2024 season almost as soon as it started. The New York Jets linebacker got injured in Week 2 during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. He was chasing quarterback Will Levis when he

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 in 2021. Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) athletics is a force to be reckoned with locally, regionally, and nationally.

New Roots Mobile App Expands Food Access in South Jersey
The Atlantic County Economic Alliance and Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces (C.R.O.P.S.) celebrated the launch of the New Roots Mobile App and the introduction of Fresh Stop Markets in Atlantic County on Saturday. The New Roots app and Fresh Stop Markets aim to enhance food equity by providing farm-fresh produce

Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland County Named Non-Profit of the Year
From left: Club board member Larry Birch; Club Board President Carolyn Kaspar; Club executive board member Sandra Weber; and Club CEO Chris Volker. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was made at

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 on the most recent list of proposed closings. The embattled one-time pharmacy chain giant has announced it will be closing

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. Inspired by the “Freedom Riders” of the Black Civil Rights Movement, Freedom Rhymers is a collective of poets and verbal

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 Hospital Review recently released a list of the top 30 health systems in the country, based on current days cash

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 Chapter NJ DAR at the Vineland National Guard Armory. Cadet Farmer was recently promoted to Staff Sergeant, the first NCO

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, Amy Mansue, president and CEO of Inspira Health and Gary Galloway, former chair of the Inspira Health Foundation. With a

Millville Student Earns Gold Medal Congressional Award
Josephine Parlo, an 11th grade Millville High School student, has earned the Gold Medal in the Congressional Award Program. In a special ceremony held at his Northfield office, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-2) presented Parlo with the Gold Medal, along with a formal Congressional Proclamation and a Challenge Coin, in

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 was named Partner of the Year by the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce (GVCC). The award was presented at the

Lakeside Middle School Student Dominates at AAU District Track Meet
The Millville Public School District is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of JioVanni Cochran, a student-athlete at Lakeside Middle School, who delivered an exceptional performance at the AAU District Track and Field Competition held in New Brunswick, NJ on Sunday, June 1. JioVanni earned first-place finishes in three events—the

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 is a native shrub in our yard that appears at will and is really quite beautiful; horticulturalists describe it as

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, who performs at Levoy Theatre on Saturday, June 21. “I’ve always loved telling stories, but this album feels like a

Cumberland County Department of Health Issues Rabies Exposure Alert in Port Norris
The Cumberland County Department of Health is alerting residents in the Port Norris area of a potential rabies exposure involving a litter of kittens from the North Avenue block near Main Street. A recent investigation has confirmed that one of the kittens tested positive for rabies. Some kittens from the

Millville Historical Society Ice Cream Social Welcomes Betsy Ross June 14
Well, “Heavens to Betsy!” The Millville Historical Society is thrilled to welcome the famous flagmaker herself, Betsy Ross, on Saturday, June 14th. Festivities for this year’s MHS Ice Cream Social begin at 1:00 pm at the 1814 David C. Wood Mansion House located at 821 Columbia Avenue, Millville, New Jersey,

Jesper Bratt Is Closing In on History as Devils’ Star Continues Career Surge
Jesper Bratt is having his best season yet with the New Jersey Devils, and now he’s just four points away from reaching 90 points for the first time in his NHL career. Right now, he has 86 points on the season, made up of 20 goals and 66 assists –

Imagine Art Camp Open for Registration in Cumberland County
Cumberland County 4-H is now taking applications for their Imagine Art Camp Summer Enrichment Program to be held July 21st -24th at the Cumberland County 4-H Office. The cost for the weeklong day camp is $65.00 per child, and registration forms are available at the Cumberland County 4-H Office 291

New Jersey Awards $3.5M for Inclusive Healthy Communities Projects
Commissioner Sarah Adelman has announced the Department of Human Services has awarded an additional 14 grants to help organizations across the state implement inclusive initiatives that support individuals with disabilities in the communities in which they live, work, learn, and play. “The Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) Grant Program is helping