On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott voiced remarks at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy. Turning his back on the assembled VIP’s he faced the rows upon rows of headstones and apologized to the 20,000 fallen Americans who had […]
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The American Pickers plan to return to New Jersey to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in August 2022. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable
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Cumberland County Technical Education Center and Gloucester County Institute of Technology are among the 24 SkillsUSA schools from across the country selected as Models of Excellence for 2022. The annual program recognizes the exceptional integration of personal, workplace and technical skills into SkillsUSA chapter activities. This is the highest honor bestowed on chapters by SkillsUSA,
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The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is launching a new campaign to reduce gang-related gun violence and promote community resources for youth in the county. Part of a broader anti-violence reduction strategy, the campaign is designed to connect youth to available resources and services that help build protective factors and produce healthy, positive outcomes for youth.
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There are many fun experiences in store around our city and county in May and June. For a truly unique experience, Hands Up Silent Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Levoy Theatre on May 28, at 2 and 6 p.m. You can buy your tickets directly at handsup.org. Hands Up Silent
One of my friends lives adjacent to the Manumuskin Creek here in Cumberland County, not far from Peaslee Wildlife Management Area. He described hearing a bird or insect-like call, “sort of a high-pitched flute-like trill sound, a rolling call, a warbling musical chirp. But I don’t think it is a bird or an insect.” “I
As you read this, I will have been back from the annual Main Street Now Conference in Richmond, VA, put on by Main Street America. This is the annual convention of the national Main Street organization that brings representatives from Main Street districts from throughout the country to gather, learn what’s new in Main Street
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On Saturday, May 14, Julie Guzman of Buena was crowned Miss Tri-City 2022. She will represent Vineland, Millville and Buena for the coming year and she will also be receiving scholarships and prizes from local businesses and donors. First runner-up was Amoni Jones of Vineland. Julie was one of five contestants who vied for the
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Earlier this month, the New York Times reported on a recent study that predicts the effects of global warming on viruses moving between various species of mammals over the next 50 years. According to the article, “The shuffling of viruses among animals may increase the risk that one will jump into humans and cause a
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties is pleased to announce the 2022 Big Brother of the Year—Matthew Johnson—and the 2022 Big Sister of the Year—Arlene Maggioncalda. The two have done great work as volunteers within the organization. Here are their amazing stories. As an only child, Stjepen spent a lot of time
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