April 24, on a sunny day with a light breeze, my husband and I visited one of my favorite spots—the Natural Lands’ Tatnall Starr Trail in Downe Township, just west of Fortescue. It was as idyllic a day as I can remember, temperatures in the high 60s and no bugs, an excellent Orthodox Easter Sunday. […]
There are days when, as a mayor, I feel discouraged. It might be in response to a resident who vents frustration at me or it may be criticism, whether warranted or not. Regardless, there’s always a need for perspective. For me on any given day, it’s almost always about potholes or budgets, trash collection or
Crystal Upham doesn’t like the hype around Mother’s Day. Forget the roses and the fancy steak dinner. Give her a few thoughtfully written sentences in a homemade card, a hand-drawn Crayola work of art. It’s all she needs. Crystal, 46, has her advanced degree in mom-ology, you might say. The Port Norris resident, with her
We’ve got something special to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year—a mural. The next installment in our Urban Canvases on The Ave Mural Project will be dedicated with a ceremony at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 5—Cinco de Mayo. It’ll be on the side of the building at 520 E. Landis Avenue and, in keeping
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Watergate turns 50 this June but, so far, the recent release of a new book about the scandal remains the sole representative of the anniversary’s festivities. Books have always been the means by which this event has been celebrated. The scandal has been well-represented in the world of publishing ever since the 1972 break-in at
In recognition of National Library Week, the Millville Woman’s Club presented “Author Talk” at Millville Public Library with Bryan Christy discussing his newly published novel In the Company of Killers and his journey leading to his work on animal trafficking. Bryan is not only a local author and investigative journalist, he was the founder and
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Late last year Joseph E. Romano, Vineland Elks #1422 Exalted Ruler, presented Chris Volker, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland County with a $750 donation. The donation will be used to continue their mission to present programs focused on keeping the youth involved in academic success, community service, healthy lifestyles and social
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We are excited to announce our Free Jazz Concert is returning for the first time since 2019. Millville Development Corporation and the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts will present the evening of jazz on Wednesday, May 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Center, 22 N. High Street, Millville. Jody Janetta on
Rowan College of South Jersey and Inspira Health, in an effort to bring excellence in patient care to the South Jersey region, are entering a premier partnership created to educate and retain future health care professionals within the community. On Friday, federal, state and local officials joined members of the education and health care communities
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The “Scenic Downe” photography contest is underway. It is part of the Downe Township Horseshoe Crab Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 14. Entries need to be submitted by Monday, May 2. The contest is open to everyone. Photos have to be scenes in Downe Township any time of the year. They have to capture the
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