V is for Vulture

One of my favorite cartoons is of a group of vultures hunched over the carcass of a clown in the desert; one vulture turns to the other and says, “I dunno, does this taste funny to you?” Last week, I gave you an introduction to the importance of vultures in our natural world and some […]

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Walking Tour Finale

The finish line is in sight on the last leg of our “walking tour” of The Ave—the south side of the block between West Avenue and Delsea Drive. It’s the westernmost block of Landis Avenue covered within our Vineland Downtown Improvement Zone. After we finish, we’ll tally up the totals and give you a rundown,

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Comic Sites

One of the most defining characteristics between DC and Marvel comic books is the settings used for the narratives. From its early days, DC chose mostly fictional urban centers like Metropolis and Gotham City to tell of the exploits of Superman and Batman, while Marvel initially hinted at real locations before setting its tales in

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Century Savings Bank “Preemie Promise” Donations to Deborah F. Sager Memorial Fund Exceed $30,000

At a check presentation inside Inspira Medical Center Vineland, the Deborah F. Sager Memorial Fund (DFSMF) and Century Savings Bank celebrated the continuation of their “Preemie Promise” campaign to fund the critical care needs of premature infants in South Jersey. Century pledged $5,000 to the Memorial Fund, bringing their total commitment to more than $30,000

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Toasting the Winners

Speak E-Z Toastmasters Club in Millville recently held its International & Humorous speech contest, chaired by Richard Kretschmer, president. Contestants for the International speech contest came prepared with a five- to seven-minute speech intending to impress the judges. While the Humorous contestants gave a speech to make everyone laugh. The chief judge, Heidi Koering, Area

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McGrory Honored as Best-in-State Wealth Advisor

Patrick W. McGrory, MSFS, CFP®, CRPC®, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Vineland, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by

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Finding the Right Fit

When you buy a house, you aren’t just buying a house. In a way, you’re buying a neighborhood. After all, you’ll likely choose a home partly because it’s close to work, the schools are great or it’s walking distance to restaurants and stores. Or maybe you love that it’s nowhere near retail establishments. One could

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Your Home

Since your home may be the biggest investment you ever make, it is important to understand your home insurance coverage options. From market value to replacement cost, here is some important information to consider when determining the coverage amount for your home. Make sure that your home is insured for at least 100 percent of

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Dinner After Dark

The American Vegan Society will host Dinner After Dark at Carême’s in Mays Landing, NJ, with a choice to attend on Monday, February 24, or Tuesday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. Culinary students will prepare and present a meal of exceptional quality under the guidance of Joseph Sheridan, chef-educator. These future masters of haute cuisine

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