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Spotted Lanternfly Update: Quarantine Zone Expanded

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher recently announced the Department has added five counties to the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. The counties new to the list are Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex, and Union. They join the previously announced quarantine counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem, Somerset, and Warren. “The spotted lanternfly’s excellent […]

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Santa’s Toy Delivery In Buena Vista Township

News In Brief / Chris

Mrs. Claus and the Elves had so much fun delivering toys to the children of Buena Vista Township last year that Santa has agreed to let them do it again. If you have children in Buena Vista Township, don’t miss out on this opportunity for a very special delivery from the North Pole. Mrs. Claus

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Solo Hobbyist

Archives / Chris

Whether you simply prefer doing things solo or you have a tight schedule that makes it difficult to commit to classes at set times of the week, you don’t need to forgo the pursuit of new hobbies. Here are five activities that you can take on completely on your own: 1. Running is great for

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Let’s Take a Walk

Archives / Chris

You’ve seen a few times in this column mention of our Walk The Ave initiative and the dedication of the walking trails that are part of it. With the day of official inaugural happening next week, I think the details are worth repeating. The special day will be next Tuesday, September 14 and the time

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Community-Wide Cleanup

Commentary / Chris

This stands as an open invitation to residents, friends, and supporters to come out and lend a hand in helping to keep our community free of trash and litter. Dealing with this issue may seem like a small thing compared to the much larger issues facing us these days, but it matters a great deal.

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Cicada Killer

The Great Outdoors / Chris

Years ago I noticed a couple of rather large piles of sand at the entrance to a hole. The opening was roughly quarter-sized and one to two cups of loose soil surrounded it. One was shaped like a volcano—a hill with a hole. The other was similar, with a trough that looked like a shooter

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Jaekel Promoted to VP of Glenn Insurance

Faces in the news / Chris

Glenn Insurance Inc. has announced the promotion of longtime employee Robin L. Jaekel to vice president. Jaekel, a South Jersey native who has been employed by Glenn Insurance for more than 36 years. Over the years, Jaekel has served in numerous capacities for Glenn Insurance, including personal lines sales executive, personal lines manager, personal lines

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Kicks Off Recruitment Campaign

Community Update, Archives / Chris

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) is on a mission to recruit caring volunteers to pair with our waiting youth. Right now, over 100 “Littles” in our area need mentors. These kids are ready to engage with a new friend, a helper, someone who can be there for them and offer

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Remembrance Ceremony: Never, Will the American People Forget

Community Update, Archives / Chris

The City of Millville, as it has always done since the attack of terrorism on September 11, 2001, will remember the victims with a ceremony “Never, Will The American People Forget.” The ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning, at Millville’s Riverfront Park at Buck and Main streets, on Saturday September 11, 2021. Organizers

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Calling for Apples

Taste of the Town, Archives / Chris

September is the perfect time for recipes calling for apples. You can find many delicious varieties at local farmstands. If you’re looking for something fun to do with your children visit a pick-your-own apple orchard or apple farm. There’s something extra exciting about recipes made with the apples your family picks. And remember organic or

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