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Time Out…Dining Out

Play ball! Can you believe it? This phrase will be uttered for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tomorrow as opening day is celebrated around Major League Baseball. Yes indeed. Baseball is back! Bailey’s Seafood would like families to enjoy the freshest seafood around at their dinner table. Choose from live crabs, clams, shrimp, scallops, and... READ MORE >

Dual Enrollment Initiative Celebrated

VINELAND — Rowan College of South Jersey and Vineland Public Schools were joined by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, and the city of Vineland, to participate in the Celebrate Innovation in Education ceremony. The special event, which recently took place at Vineland High School South, gave representatives from these entities an opportunity to announce the awarding of $148,000 to... READ MORE >

Kudos…Ashley Presgraves

Kudos…Ashley Presgraves who was recently presented with an award and scholarship sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution to acknowledge her patriotism and Cumberland County 4-H participation. Presgraves, of Millville, has been a member of the Trailblazers 4-H Horse Club for more than a decade. This award was developed in 2019 to recognize a recently graduated 4-H member who... READ MORE >

Members of the Month

BOYS & GIRLS Clubs of Cumberland County has announced its Members of the Month for January 2024. They are: Josiah Perez-Diaz, left, from the Carl Arthur Center site; and Gemma Santiago from the Youth for Change Center.... READ MORE >

Here’s a Look at the 4th Quarter Housing Market

A review of the fourth quarter Cumberland County real estate market shows the median house sale came in at $235,000, while the listed median registered at $239,000. In addition, the total number of units sold was 325, with a total of 395 listed. And, the cumulative days on the market averaged 46. Over in Salem County, the median sale was... READ MORE >

Addressing Artificial Intelligence

THE ROTARY CLUB of Tri-County hosted two guest speakers recently and spoke about artificial intelligence. Judith Cirucci and Michael Nieckoski from Rowan College of South Jersey – Cumberland Campus gave out some eye-opening information on the subject and how it impacts education. From left: Rotary President Mary Gruccio, Nieckoski, Cirucci and Rotary Sergeant of Arms Kellie Slade.... READ MORE >

RCSJ, SPU Celebrate New Transfer Partnership

VINELAND — Rowan College of South Jersey and Saint Peter’s University signed a transfer partnership agreement at a ceremony to celebrate their new collaboration. This special event was held on March 19 at the Guaracini Center, located on the RCSJ Cumberland’s campus. This partnership agreement will expand opportunities for RCSJ graduates by providing them with a streamlined path to transfer... READ MORE >

Children’s Health Resource Fair Is Scheduled for April 4

VINELAND — The Cumberland County Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council will be hosting a County-wide Children’s Health Resource Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at Rowan College of South Jersey, Cumberland Campus Gymnasium, 3322 College Dr. This free event will provide families and individuals with information for children ages birth to 21 years old who have emotional... READ MORE >

Deaths

Albert Alvarado, 68, of Vineland, March 1; he was affectionately known to many in the community as the “Telephone Man.” Margaret Becker, 95, of Buena, March 2; she was employed by the Vineland Board of Education as an English teacher at the Vineland High School and retired as a department head after 25 years. Harriet L. Darrisaw, 93, a Bridgeton... READ MORE >

Stressing Positivity

THE CUMBERLAND County Library recently hosted Miss Coastal Shore 2024, Ashley Campbell through the One Step Forward Initiative as she presented a mental and emotional health awareness program for the tween program night. Campbell, middle with green in blazer, was able to lead a positive affirmation bracelet-making activity to enforce the importance of self-love and respect, all while listening to... READ MORE >