The Salvation Army Vineland Corps’ Annual Turkey Drive a Success

Steve Plevins, chairman of The Salvation Army Vineland Corps’ Annual Turkey Drive reports that the Vineland Turkey Drive was a huge success. Several hundred families including veterans and seniors were able to cook a Thanksgiving meal for their loved ones this year, thanks to monetary and food donations that have been pouring in for the […]

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Gifts Galore

Last of three-part holiday gift guide, with Millville and Vineland treasures outlined in previous weeks. The Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Cumberland Development Corporation work together to promote shopping and investing locally all through the year. “Local shopping for the holidays is a great way to come up with unique gifts, and to make

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Free Community Thanksgiving Grab N’ Go Dinner in Bridgeton

Bethany Grace Community Church will be distributing free Community Thanksgiving Grab N’ Go Dinner Bowls on Thanksgiving Day, 12 noon, at the Fellowship/Outreach Hall, 31 N. Pearl St., in Bridgeton. Dinners are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. One dinner bowl per individual (individuals must be present). Social distancing and mask guidelines

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Nod to New Businesses

Amid the preparations for all of our holiday events, our office is consumed with all the details—aside from keeping up with everyday matters. We always have time, however, to celebrate new businesses on The Ave and help plant the seeds that will help them grow. We’ve had three recent ribbon-cuttings for businesses that will add,

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Old Hammonton

In 1966, the Town of Hammonton, co-founded by Richard Byrnes and Charles K. Landis, celebrated the centennial of its incorporation. The events and festivities were accompanied on May 9 by a special edition of the Hammonton News that featured a series of articles on the town’s history, including several pieces on what is now referred

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Thanks and Joy

Here we go! Everyone is getting ready to welcome the holiday season into our lives. There will be several events around the county for you and your family and friends. Thanksgiving weekend is host to two Christmas parades. Millville starts with its Friday night parade on High Street beginning at 7 p.m. Just prior to

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