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Best Online Casino Wisconsin Sites 2026 | Top Real Money Options

If you’re in Wisconsin, you’ve probably noticed the state’s gambling scene is… limited. With only a few tribal casinos and no officially licensed online casino Wisconsin platforms, players are increasingly turning to trusted offshore sites that accept US players. These sites offer full casino experiences with real money games, crypto

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Kennedy Gets World Series Ring

Buddy Kennedy at bat in May when he was Player of the Month in the AAA International League starring for the Phillies farm team, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. PHOTO: Lehigh Valley Ironpigs © Aspenphoto | Dreamstime.com Major League Baseball journeyman player and former Phillies outfielder Buddy Kennedy of Millville will

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Rite Aid Patient Files Acquired by CVS

Vineland and surrounding area former Rite Aid patient files have been acquired by CVS Pharmacy. The acquisition of select Rite Aid assets nationwide was completed recently. CVS acquired the prescription files of 626 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies in 15 states. As a result of the transactions, CVS

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Okotie-Isekenegbe Scholarship Established

Dr. Thomas Isekenegbe, former Cumberland County College president, recently established an endowment in memory of his wife, Patience Okotie-Isekenegbe. Cumberland County Education Foundation Board of Directors gathered for an endowment signing to commemorate the scholarship for Cumberland County residents. The scholarship will be awarded annually for $1,000 to a first-generation

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State of Lung Cancer in New Jersey

The American Lung Association in New Jersey released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which reveals that despite major progress, more needs to be done to end the burden of this devastating disease on families throughout the state. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in

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David’s Poem

The Grunt, aka David Tompkins, expressed the dark realities of Vietnam from the war zone. Those of us of a certain age recall the Vietnam years. The body counts on the evening news. The draft and the lottery that would tell us—by the birthdate pulled and ranked in the order pulled

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ShopRite, Wakefern Donate $1.25M to Support Families During Shutdown

ShopRite and Wakefern Food Corp. are pledging $1.25 million in food and funds to food banks across the region to support families impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits. Wakefern, the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative with members who own and operate supermarkets across nine states,

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Focus on Veterans

The New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland has served New Jersey veterans of every war and armed conflict since the War of 1812. It is Medicare certified and licensed by the State of New Jersey to provide skilled nursing home services. The home is also certified by the United

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Buck Moth

Its lifecycle is a true ugly duckling to swan story. Buck moth caterpillar on white oak leaf. Note the numerous multi-branched spines, which pack a powerful venom that produces a stinging sensation. Photo: mkfierke, iNaturalist One of our forest denizens shows up as an adult around October 20 through November

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A Long Wait

Lost World War II Purple Heart returned to soldier’s family. Nelson J. Nutt Jr. accompanied by his son Eric Nutt both of Hamilton Township, NJ, hold the Purple Heart medal awarded posthumously to his uncle, PFC Joseph Edward Nutt, who was killed in action during World War II. The medal

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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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