Some Holiday Magic

One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is to browse the Christmas markets and join in with the festive traditions different countries have to offer. These five Christmas markets are some of the most magical spots to celebrate the festive season, so start planning your holiday travel now: 1. Dresden, Germany (pictured): Dresden’s […]

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Reader’s Treat

Available Now… …on Lulu as well as Amazon and other major booksellers. For updates on book signings, visit marytreat.com. * * * Readers flock to read the works of accomplished novelist Barbara Kingsolver; I especially enjoy those with an environmental component. Often her protagonist has naturalist leanings. In 2018, when it was announced that she

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Holiday Planning

The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving will soon be here and hopefully we will be spending the day with family and friends as we did prior to 2020. While planning for family activities of our own, I’m busy putting the finishing touches on Holidays in Millville’s Glasstown Arts District. Holiday discounts and free drawing

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Cumberland County Schools in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school children, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher has announced that a record-high 210 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2022-2023 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $5.6

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Update on New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program Grants

The NJEDA will be hosting an informational webinar on Thursday, November 10 at 11 a.m. to learn how manufacturing business can apply for grants ranging between $7,500 and $250,000 through the upcoming New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP). Funding can be used to purchase equipment needed to improve operations. The NJMVP is designed to increase

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Grants Available to Alleviate Food Insecurity, End Chronic Homelessness

The M25 Initiative Board of Trustees announced the opening of the online application for grant funding to support efforts to alleviate food insecurity in Cumberland County, NJ. The M25 Initiative will release up to $15,000 to support organizational initiatives that feed Cumberland County residents. Any 501c3 or faith-based organization (e.g., church) can apply for funding.

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Little Miss Apple Fest, Little Mister and Miss Pumpkin Show Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the Little Miss Apple Fest & Little Mister and Miss Pumpkin Show 2022. Children ages 5-8 from South Jersey competed for the Queen, First to Fourth Runner Ups and King. Both contests were held at Salem County Fairgrounds in Pilesgrove and were free to participants, with tons of prizes awarded.

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