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Election Registration, Voter Deadlines
Residents are reminded that the deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, October 15. Registered voters may apply for a mail-in ballot by Tuesday, October 29. Voters may wish to utilize the vote-by-mail or in-person early voting options to avoid possible long lines and long wait times that may occur
Historic N.J. Lighthouse Forced To Close After Deadline Passes
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: nj.com/cumberland/2024/09/historic-nj-lighthouse-forced-to-close-after-deadline-passes.html New Jersey’s second-oldest lighthouse has been closed after a lease agreement between a historical society and the state Department of Environmental Protection expired on Friday. Over the weekend, volunteers used trucks and their
Millville High School Home Football Games Procedure
All tickets for home Millville Football games for the 2024 season must be purchased online. A link to the online box office will be available on the athletic department website as well as various social media sites. Tickets can be purchased for individual and/or multiple games. A link to the
Inspira Health Expands Access to Care with Larger New Primary Care Office in County
Inspira Health recently celebrated the grand opening of Inspira Medical Group Primary Care Millville, a newly relocated and expanded office in Cumberland County. The 9,000+ square-foot facility is located in the Union Lake Crossing Shopping Center at 2148 North 2nd Street, Suite A, in Millville. It was formerly a Pier
Advocacy Group, Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, Monthly Report
The legislature has been on summer break after passing the budget on June 28. The first day back is September 12 with only quorum calls noted on the calendar. However, the Governor or Acting Governor have been signing bills that were passed prior to the summer break. These bills have
September to Remember: School Days in Millville
Make this a “September to Remember” and visit two historic treasures in the City of Millville during Millville’s Third Friday on September 20, from 6 to 8 pm. A new photographic essay of Millville’s free public educational facilities entitled “School Days: When We Were Just a Couple of Kids” will
Autumn Spice
When September rolls around, I always start to think about pumpkin pie. I search the local bakeries for their pies and I love them all. However, this year I got ambitious and decided to make my own. I just found this recipe for a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie and wow,
Seed Dispersal
The flowers in our gardens are transforming into seed heads. Late summer and fall are the time for hitchhikers—the seeds that stick to you. Seeds travel in many ways. The goldfinch and other seed-eating birds are having a field day among the unruly plants in our yard. They flush from
Inspira Health, Congressman Visit Youth Summer Camp
Inspira Health President and CEO Amy B. Mansue, executive vice president and COO Warren E. Moore, FACHE, and other Inspira senior leaders joined U.S. Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (N.J. 2nd District) and the team and campers at Gateway Community Action Partnership’s “Follow me and Lead Summer Camp” to celebrate the
Honorable Calling
Staff Sergeant Kevin A. Trotman, a Marine Corps recruiter from the Vineland office, helped enlist two women from Cumberland County who recently graduated with honors from Parris Island Boot Camp–November Company 3rd Battalion. Trotman was flown to the North Carolina Parris Island location to watch the graduation. Kiomara Batista-Rodriguez, 19,
In Millville This Weekend: A Film Fest, Art Exhibits, and More
Showcasing the arts on Third Fridays is a Millville tradition years in the making. The September event this Friday brings a rich offering of exhibitions and celebrations, including the CUT International Short Film Festival from 8 to 10 p.m. at Levoy Theatre (126 N. High St., njshorts.com). In its third
Afternoon Jazz Cabaret with Tony Day & the Across the Globe Music Group
Sunday, September 22. Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 2 p.m. Featuring Tonya Lynnette on vocals. Library fundraiser. Tickets $10, proceeds go to library programming. Get tickets at the door or in advance at the library. bridgetonlibrary.org
Historic Women’s Vote
The first American Equal Rights Association (AERA) member to visit Vineland was Lucy Stone, who arrived in the town ahead of her compatriots Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton by nearly a year. She, along with other suffrage advocates, appeared at a women’s rights convention at Plum Street Hall
Versatile Veggie
Eggplants are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and can be grilled, roasted, stuffed, or sautéed. Here’s a recipe for Curried Eggplant that gets a bold, slightly nutty flavor—and lots of protein and fiber—from chickpeas. It serves four, with 339 calories and a healthy nine grams of protein per serving. Curried
Keeping up with the Coverage
When it comes to buying car insurance, a little extra knowledge goes a long way. Auto insurance policies can be jam-packed with odd terms and legal details that make them difficult to understand. Here are some car insurance terms you should know in order to get the best possible policy.
Woman’s Club Supports Children’s Alliance
Millville Woman’s Club (MWC) is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) and for the next two years the Special State Project is the New Jersey Children’s Alliance (NJCA). This organization focuses on children who are victims of abuse. The first leg of the Special
City Officials: Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The Vineland Health Department reports confirmation of three human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the City of Vineland within the last few weeks. Three individuals tested positive with symptoms reported mid-August. West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms may include fever,
A Most Unusual Tree
For an estimated 200 years, a once mighty oak tree flourished next to a sawmill that led the way for the once mighty railroads to crisscross in Richland Village in Buena Vista Township. When time and changes took the life from this tree, it still had a 125-foot wingspan and
We Remember
Standing incongruously along the far reaches of Northeast Boulevard in Vineland, in front of a nondescript industrial site in a long row of them, is a beautiful and lovingly created memorial to the losses of September 11, 2001. It makes Southern NJ Steel (SNJS) stand out, not only in the
A ‘Faire’ September in Greenwich
It was not going to happen. It was over. And then it wasn’t. Greenwich, a tiny historic town hugging Cumberland County’s bayside coastline, has been the setting of an artisan and craft faire toward the end of September since most folks can remember. It’s been a tradition for more than
Mentor on The Green Holds First Graduation, Gets Donation to Continue Program
A remarkable milestone was reached at the Eastlyn Golf Club recently as the Mentor On The Green Program celebrated its first graduation ceremony. The event marked the culmination of a transformative 10-week mentorship and golf program, applied by “Outta Boundz Mentoring Group,” designed for middle and high schools. With a
Ghost Trees
In 1964, my great uncle Richard J. Dorer wrote a book entitled Ghost Tree Speaks. He was an employee of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is credited with the purchase of land in the Whitewater Valley—a valley ravaged by deforestation and then massive erosion. The initial goal was
Mayor, City Council Position Drawing Conducted
Two candidates for mayor and six candidates for five city council seats will appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, November 5 non-partisan municipal election in Vineland. The ballot position drawing conducted by municipal clerk Keith Petrosky and his staff set the order of candidates as they will appear on
Cumberland Clerk Returns Ballot to Party Line; GOP Gets Column A
This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement. Link to story: njspotlightnews.org/2024/07/nj-back-to-school-tax-holiday-ends-lasted-just-2-years Office-block ballots arrived in Cumberland County earlier this month. Two weeks later, they’re gone. The Cumberland’s Clerk’s office unveiled an initial ballot earlier this month, but the design garnered controversy for two reasons—the
Project Thanksgiving sponsored a $1,000 scholarship to a second-year college student in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS). The recipient must have an affiliation with the military and BBBS of Cumberland & Salem Counties. Alex Kaganzev and Angela Papadopoulos presented the first annual
Sailing Into September
September is finally on our doorstep, bringing with it a packed calendar of fall events that can happily distract you from your to-do lists. Yes, the house and yard need to be locked down for colder weather, but not yet. Hey, is that a festival in Mauricetown? Is the A.J.
Millville Public Schools to Move from No-Bag to Clear-Bag Requirement for Ticketed Events
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending ticketed events, Millville Public Schools is making an important update to ticketed event bag requirements. Effective Friday, September 6, the district will be moving from a no-bag requirement to a clear-bag requirement for all
Sea Level Rising
The world’s coastlines are in retreat and encroaching on uplands. Delaware Bayshore scientists who study our coastal marshes are concerned by the accelerated rate of their loss. In the 2010’s Dr. Danielle Kreeger, then director of science at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, gave multiple presentations about the diminishing
Vineland Patriot Day Ceremony Set for 9/11
The City of Vineland 2024 Patriot Day Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11 beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s ceremony will be held in Vineland City Council Chambers located at 624 E. Wood Street, on the second floor. Join members of the Vineland fire, police, and emergency medical services,
Power Smoothie
If you want to start eating healthier, or you’re trying to get your kids to eat their veggies, a sweet, yummy chocolate peanut butter smoothie will do the trick! We’ll admit, the idea of blending chocolate and vegetables doesn’t sound appealing, but trust us, this rich, delicious smoothie will have
