Lanternfly Invasion

For many in southern New Jersey, this spring was their first encounter withthe spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive insect pest. Beginning in April the spotted lanternfly nymphs began to hatch from egg masses that overwintered outside on hard surfaces like trees, buildings, and patio furniture. These early nymphs are black with white spots and undergo

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Allergy or Virus?

Even though the thermometer is still surpassing the century mark in some parts of the country, department stores have stocked the shelves with fall decorations and coffee shops have brought back their famous pumpkin spice lattes. Millions across the United States are likely hoping for the return to cooler weather and fall activities, but the

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Scat, Skeeters!

In the fall mosquitoes are often bothersome. Maybe they’re more noticeable to me then because I’m outside more at dawn and dusk as the days get shorter and cooler. We’ve had a dry summer but any rain may increase their numbers. Until the temperatures dips below 50° F., causing mosquitoes to become dormant, they will

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War Games

The gusts of wind and roars of engines whipped up daily at the Hammonton Municipal Airport by planes and helicopters leaving or landing are part of the sights and sounds shared with patrons of the Apron Café on the premises, but the restaurant’s walls are what offer an historical glance back at aviation’s legacy. That

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Millville Educator Earns Yale Educator Award

Thomas Herman of Millville Senior High School has been recognized by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2022 Yale Educator Award. The Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world who support and inspire their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence. Of this

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Newfield Bank Collecting Food, School Supplies

Newfield National Bank is now collecting non-perishable foods and school supplies in all 11 branches throughout Gloucester and Cumberland counties. All donations will be given to locally run food banks and local school districts. To find the nearest location, go to NewfieldNationalBank.bank. List of easily distributed food are as follows: pastas, peanut butter, jelly, corn

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Statewide School Security Initiative Unveiled

Gov. Phil Murphy has announce a $6.5 million investment in American Rescue Plan funds toward a statewide school security initiative to collect and digitize school building blueprints and make them available to first responders. Accurate and uniform maps are critical to enable law enforcement personnel to swiftly respond to emergencies in unfamiliar environments. Currently, New

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Your Child May Be Screened for Anxiety: Here’s What To Expect

Source: Inspira Health website In April, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft of its new guidelines, expected to be finalized later this year. Citing the worsening state of mental health among children and adolescents, the USPSTF recommends anxiety screenings for all children ages 8 to 18. “The goal of these recommendations

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