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Bishop McCarthy Ratifies New Contract
Following more than a year of bargaining, about 20 members of JNESO District Council 1, AFL-CIO, at Bishop McCarthy Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Vineland recently voted unanimously to ratify a new three-year contract. JNESO is a healthcare union representing more than 5,000 nurses, technicians, and other health care
Sponsors Sought for Summer Food Service Program
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is calling on organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This federally funded program reimburses approved sponsors for meals served to children 18 and under in economically disadvantaged areas.
One Potato, Two Potato
Forget the tater tots. And no buying the Idaho potatoes to use in this JerseyFresh recipe! The supermarkets stock Jersey grown potatoes, even this time of year. For a video of recipe prep, visit https://findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/potato-frittata- Potato Frittata 10-minute prep / 35-minute cook time • 4 strips thick-cut bacon (diced) •
Winter Storm Targets South Jersey as Health Experts Warn of Shoveling and Travel Risks
The South Jersey area is once again bracing for a major winter storm from Sunday into Monday, expected to deliver heavy, wet snow and high winds. While temperatures are not expected to be extremely cold, the nature of this storm – with significant accumulations and dangerous gusts – poses serious
Trump Secures $7B Gaza Pledges and Troop Commitments at Peace Summit
President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace that nine countries have pledged $7 billion toward a Gaza relief and reconstruction package and that five nations have committed troops to an international stabilization force for the Palestinian territory after two years of war between
Family Connects Expands Beyond Cumberland County
New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJCF) announced that the Family Connects New Jersey program, the state universal nursing home visiting program, has been expanded to other southern New Jersey counties. Cumberland has had the service for two years. Families in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May and Salem counties can
7 Brew Coffee To Locate in Vineland
A new 7 Brew Coffee drive-through is coming to Vineland, according to plans recently approved by the Vineland Planning Board. 7 Brew intends to develop a 510-square-foot location at 1234 W. Landis Avenue, taking over the site of a former bank building that will be demolished for the project in
Millville Woman’s Club Supports Education
From left: Caela Smith; Barbara Westog, MWC Education Committee; Cecilia Woolson; and Stephani Frazier. The Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) recently welcomed three Millville High students—Stephani Frazier, Cecilia Woolson, and Caela Smith—to their Christmas meeting. Club members were impressed by these young ladies’ accomplishments and wish them well as they work
NJ 14-Year-Old Thaddeus Giansanti Urgently Needs Kidney Donor
A Morris County, New Jersey family is urgently searching for a living kidney donor for their 14-year-old son, Thaddeus Giansanti, as his only remaining kidney continues to fail and doctors say he needs a transplant as soon as possible. Without one within the next couple of weeks, he will need
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, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by
Lonely and Isolated
In a post-COVID-19 world, more people are talking about loneliness and isolation. News stories often focus on young people or men. However, loneliness affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and it is something everyone should care about. Social isolation and loneliness are related, but different. Social isolation is essentially
Good Karma Movement Party
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society. 108 S .Seventh St., Vineland. (Plenty of free public parking in the lot directly across the street.) 12–2 p.m. Help your neighbors by coming out to support various service organizations. February’s party will be supporting Vineland Code Blue, Vineland Soup Kitchen and Tori’s
Surf Pioneer Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica
U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was found dead Saturday following an armed break-in at his apartment in Cahuita, a Caribbean coastal town in Costa Rica’s Limón province, approximately 100 to 105 miles east of the capital, San José. Police responded around 10:50 a.m. after receiving a call about an
Tribute Trio
From left: Rob Johnson, Kofi Baker, and Malcom Bruce. PHOTO: KERRY QUINN The Sons of Cream draws on DNA and decades of musicianship to bring its audiences an improvisational blend of legacy and artistry. When he was just six, Kofi Baker discovered his daddy was a famous musician. Ginger Baker
Two Honored in Vineland School District
Vineland Public Schools recently recognized two outstanding professionals during the district’s annual staff development workshop for school counselors. Kenneth Smith of Sabater Elementary School received the Vineland Public Schools “Starfish” Award, presented annually to an exceptional counselor within the district. Leigh Ann Upshaw of Vineland High School was honored with
House of Worship Security Training Announced
Cumberland County Sheriff Michael Donato has announced that the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a comprehensive House of Worship Security Training designed to help faith-based organizations prepare for, prevent, and respond to security threats while maintaining the welcoming nature of their congregations. The training addresses the growing need
RCSJ To Host Second Annual ‘Celebrating Black Culture & Community’ Event
Rowan College of South Jersey’s (RCSJ) Student Life Office is hosting its second annual Celebrating Black Culture & Community event on Friday, February 27, starting at 7 p.m. in the Guaracini Center, on the college’s Cumberland campus, 3322 College Dr, Vineland. This African American History Month program is titled “A
Millville Public Schools Names Jason Kessler Athletic Director
Millville Public Schools is pleased to announce the designation of Mr. Jason Kessler as the District’s new Athletic Director and Supervisor of Health & Physical Education (K–12). Mr. Kessler will oversee all interscholastic athletic programs as well as the comprehensive K–12 Health and Physical Education curriculum across the district. In
Nurses at Bishop McCarthy Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ratify New 3-Year Contract
Following more than a year of negotiations that began in the winter of 2024 and later included the assistance of a mediator, nurses at Bishop McCarthy Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Vineland, New Jersey, have approved a new three-year union agreement. The vote was unanimous among approximately 20 Registered
On Track: A Real Treat
Producer of film about Vineland naturalist Mary Treat issues a callout for stories, photos, or letters from your ancestors. By Helga Merits, Merits Productions Mary Treat. Has anyone heard of her through family archives, or stories passed on from one generation to the other? She was a naturalist who lived
NJ Man Pain-Free After FDA-Approved CRISPR Therapy at CHOP
Austin Louis, a 20-year-old from New Jersey, spent most of his life coping with sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that causes severe vaso-occlusive crises and disproportionately affects people of color. Exposure to cold temperatures could trigger intense pain episodes, limiting routine activities. Nearly a year after undergoing a
Cumberland and Bridgeton Roll Out Two New HERO Anti-DUI Patrol Cars
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Bridgeton Police Department were formally welcomed into the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign during a public unveiling at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Bridgeton. Two Ford Explorer patrol cruisers were revealed with the campaign’s blue-and-gold wrap displaying the slogan, “Be a HERO.
Arctic Cold Grips Cumberland County Before Rapid Midweek Warm-Up
Cumberland County began Monday under an Arctic air mass that kept temperatures locked in the single digits despite mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service maintained a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday, warning that wind chills would fall to 10 degrees below zero across the Philadelphia region. Sunshine
Lovebirds
Sandhill cranes congregate side by side. Delaware Bayshore, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Photo: Paul Guris Sandhill cranes pair up to become devoted lifelong mates, share parenting duties. In honor of Valentine’s Day let’s explore one of nature’s more faithful and miraculous couples—sandhill cranes. Sandhill cranes commonly make pair bonds for
South Jersey Projects Get Federal Funding
Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-2) recently announced significant federal funding for key South Jersey projects through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, delivering direct investments to improve the district. “These projects will make a big impact in
Vinelander Named USA Wrestler of the Week
Vineland native Tyanna Evans, a member of the Orchard South Wrestling Club in Egg Harbor Township, was recently named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by Air Force Special Warfare. Evans won her third-straight Kids Folkstyle National Title recently in Fort Wayne, IN. She went a perfect 3-0 at
Preview of Third Friday in Millville
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Opening Reception of Mindscapes.DC Gallery & Studio Contemporary, 508 N. High St., Millville. 6–8 p.m. Visual artists Liz Nicklus and Megan Sickles in a brand-new exhibition. Meet both the exhibiting artists, listen to live music, enjoy light fare, drinks and great company. Free and open to the
How Sweet It Is: BRIDOR To Double Production Capacity
BRIDOR, producer of premium bakery products and Viennese pastries sold in more than 100 countries, recently revealed a major expansion to its Vineland site by investing in a new Viennese pastries line, a new warehouse, research and development center, culinary academy, baking center, and an automated bread line. The expansion
Powell To Play for Calgary Stampeders
Former Vineland High School (VHS) football star Tyreem Powell recently signed a contract to play for the Calgary Stampeders, a professional football team based in Calgary, Alberta, which competes in the Canadian Football League. The Stampeders, founded in 1945, are an icon of Canadian football; they won eight Grey Cup
The Authority Will Contribute $800K Back to County
The Authority (Cumberland County Improvement Authority) works with its partners in Cumberland County and surrounding communities, not only enhancing its own opportunities but generating revenue to be invested back in Cumberland County. With the adoption of The Authority’s 2026 Annual Budget, Cumberland County will receive a $805,597 cash contribution. Since
