Our subject creature today is the antlion or doodlebug. University of Florida entomologists inform us that there are 22 species in the Eastern United States, while worldwide there are evidently about 2,000 species in the family. The lacewings, antlions, owlflies, and their relatives comprise the insect order known as Neuroptera, which have evolved likely from […]
To the casual fan, John Waite is defined by “Missing You,” his desperate plea to be reunited with his lover. But Waite is anything but a one-hit wonder. His resume includes hits with The Babys, Bad English, and of course his solo output. He recently released the three-CD “Wooden Heart Acoustic Anthology” trilogy. The series
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Local robotics teams are gearing up for the annual STEAM Fest and 5K Run Fundraiser and then it’s time for serious competition. Several students lean over the mission board. One calls out that they need less rotation. “I have 1.5. Do you want 1.25?” asks Lydia Bohl, 12, programmer at the laptop. When they answer
We’re debuting a new event on The Ave and we hope you’ll share our enthusiasm about it. A large market and demand exists for crafts and antiques. We’re not talking about throwaways and leftover junk, but good-quality antiques and crafts. So we’re going to have our first Crafts and Antiques Show on The Ave on
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The Sears Modern Homes of the early 20th century that offered prospective homeowners the opportunity to purchase their house through a mail-order catalog also provided farmers with what they needed. According to the Sears Archives website, the company addressed the “growing demand from rural customers for ready-made buildings. In 1923, Sears introduced two new specialty
There have been so many fun and exciting events during the month of October throughout Cumberland County this year. Several were resurrected from previous pre-COVID years, and many innovative programs have developed. None of us can manage to visit all events, but you don’t want to miss some favorites. Knowing that, Cumberland County Cultural &
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At the October meeting of the Millville Woman’s Club, Andi Manno (pictured) and Pam McNamee coordinated an international luncheon. Club members were asked to bring an ethnic dish and tell about it. There were dishes and desserts that were Jewish, Italian, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, English, German and more. The members explained how they had come
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The Vineland Historical & Antiquarian society hosted the October meeting of Greenwich Tea Burning Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The president of the New Jersey Bluebird Society (NJBS), Allen Jackson, was guest speaker. NJBS is a non-profit dedicated to increasing the population of bluebirds with a mission of education, conservation and research to promote
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at its Carl Arthur Center site recently. The Club recognized Foster Grandmom Hilda Velez for 13 years of service, as well as Vineland City Councilman Al Vargas, and Sergeant Herb Ortiz for their service to the community and youth.
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A Millville native is serving aboard USS Pennsylvania, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez serves as a sonar technician and joined the Navy as a way to honor his parents. “What my parents have done a lot for me and my siblings our entire lives, I just
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