Mentors Needed for Vet Diversion Program

Veterans transitioning to civilian life can be a challenge. Those challenges can be compounded by post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health issues, traumatic brain injuries and other physical injuries that are a result of their time in the service. For some, coping with these difficulties progresses to substance abuse or criminal activity. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s

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Magnificent Blob

Each year I am asked about the strange gelatinous masses that people see in our local lakes. These blob-like creatures range in color from clear to yellow or green, but most that I see are a bit rusty in color. Many people mistake them for frog egg clusters. They are actually a freshwater colonial microscopic

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Open Enrollment Assistance

Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Marlene Caride and enrollment assisters from across the state, has announced Navigator grant awards totaling $1.1 million to provide enrollment assistance to residents shopping for health coverage during the six-week open enrollment window. DOBI plans to release approximately $500,000 more in grants in

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Free Workshops to Help with College Financial Aid Application

Applying for financial aid for education beyond high school can be confusing, especially with the paperwork that is required for students seeking any federal or New Jersey aid, grants and/or loans, and certain scholarships. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus will host free two-hour moderated workshops to help families get the help they need in

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