Grant Awarded for Maurice River Marsh Restoration

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette recently announced the award of $24.3 million in Natural Climate Solutions Grants to local governments and nonprofits to create, restore, and enhance New Jersey’s green spaces and tree canopies in urban areas, salt marshes and forests. A major grant of $4.99 million was awarded to

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Letter to the Editor

I am writing to thank Millville​​-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in

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Pickleball Craze

Pickleball is is taking South Jersey, the country and the world by storm. This fast-paced game, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, is becoming increasingly popular among older adults and people with disabilities. The sport is played on a badminton-sized court with a net similar to tennis, but using a hard paddle

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Project Thanksgiving Sponsors Party for Homeless, Food Insecure

Project Thanksgiving sponsored a party for homeless and food-insecure individuals in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Spirit and Truth Ministries in Vineland hosted it. Each guest received a hot meal, gifts of new gloves and warm socks, and a gift bag of healthy snacks. FanZone in Vineland donated the gloves. Love through Laces donated

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Puppy Love

Cumberland County Teen 4-H Council and Jr. Leadership members learn about serving the community the best ways possible—they “practice them” throughout the year. Early on Sunday morning, January 22, Cumberland County 4-H members assisted with a special rescue operation. Lucky Paws Animal Assistance founder Danielle Crane along with volunteer Stacy Woodlin arrived back in New

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Cumberland County 4-H Ambassadors Selected

Current Cumberland County 4-H Ambassadors Emily Hyson and Payton Wilford relinquished their titles during the Cumberland County 4-H Ambassador Contest ceremonies at the 4-H Center held on Saturday evening, January 21. The program began at 6 p.m. when contestants highlighted their accomplishments and public speaking ability as they furnished the audience with insights into their

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