Millville Library Seeks Matching Funds for State Construction Funds

The Millville Public Library (MPL) is entering another phase of their capital campaign to expand and renovate the early 1960s library building. Last month, grant application requirements were issued with submissions due between Marth 9 and April 6. MPL is eligible for matching funds. The library is looking for a match from the state on

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Angler from the Sky

Belted kingfishers are one of my favorite aquatic birds. It was in the spring, when we check osprey nests for eggs, that I first began to notice their habit of escorting you out of their area. Invariably, we will hear their call before we spy the provoked creature. Ornithologists refer to the sound as successional

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Norms Versus Laws

With this past President’s Day, there were a few programs on radio and television about the presidency and role of various presidents in our nation’s history. One program I happened upon was “On the Media,” a weekly mainstay of National Public Radio (NPR). The segment of the program that caught my attention was focused on

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Home Invaders

While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, you can take comfort in the fact that not only is the problem more common than you may think, but there are new ways of dealing with insects without using harsh chemicals. More than 90 percent of people are concerned with having bugs in their home,

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For the Kids

Recognizing the widespread and increasing mental health needs of young people, NJ Governor Phil Murphy recently announced new initiatives to support youth mental health. The Department of Human Services will work in partnership with the National Council of Behavioral Health to conduct statewide Mental Health First Aid trainings for school personnel from K-12 and higher

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VHS Senior Ferdinand Moscat Recipient of QuestBridge Scholarship

Vineland High School senior Ferdinand Moscat was named the recipient of the exclusive QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, earning a full ride to Northwestern University. Only 1,127 students across the nation were selected. According to QuestBridge, Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge college partners with full four-year scholarships that are provided by the

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VHS Russian Teacher Vlada Jackson Selected for National Committee

Congratulations to Vineland High School Russian teacher Vlada Jackson, who has been selected to be part of a national committee to create a Russian language Praxis for Educational Testing Service (ETS). Only four educators at the K-12 and university levels across the United States were hand-selected for this honor. The Praxis test measures the academic

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