Most are first-timers as Cumberland Co. board meets    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: CourierPostOnline
The seven-person board that runs Cumberland County's government welcomed four newcomers Sunday -- and said goodbye to 31 years of experience.... Full story...

SOUTH JERSEY: Funeral today for Army surgeon killed in Iraq    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
PHILADELPHIA -- The funeral service for a prominent Philadelphia surgeon from New Jersey who was killed in Iraq will be held this morning.The funeral for Army Maj. John P. Pryor is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Philadelphia'...... Full story...

VINELAND: Pigskin politics bring boos at freeholders meeting    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND - The Cumberland County freeholders had a special gift for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J, on Sunday. Menendez attended the freeholders’ ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at Cumberland County College and administered...... Full story...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Magazzu wants new tax system    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND - Cumberland County Freeholder Director Lou Magazzu wants the state to adopt a new tax collection system that will create a single county tax rate for each municipality in the county. Magazzu told Gov. Jon S. Corzine...... Full story...

Local Business Report Bridgeton man chosen president of national group    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
WASHINGTON -- For the eighth straight year, Dr. Edward H. Salmon, of Bridgeton, was elected president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Commissioners Emeritus organization. Salmon is a former...... Full story...

30 firefighters battle blaze that damages V'land home    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND -- Firefighters extinguished a blaze Sunday afternoon that caused heavy damage to a two-story house in the 400 block of North Fourth Street. Fire Capt. Lou Tramontana said 30 firefighters responded to the home at 10...... Full story...

The Daily Journal's Student of the Day Hazel Emerald Negron    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
Age: 7 Hometown: VinelandSchool: D'Ippolito ElementaryGrade: 1stParents: Cathie and FrankieAccomplishments: Hazel was honored as Student of the Month at her school for both February and November 2008. She also was chosen...... Full story...

Neighbors    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
More Neighbors on B3, B5 Seabrook House sponsors NYC talksAddiction has an enormous impact on relationships, causing most family members and friends of the addicted to throw their hands up in frustration and defeat. For those...... Full story...

The Little Gym to open in Millville's Union Lake Crossing shopping center    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
MILLVILLE -- The Union Lake Crossing shopping center soon will offer a day care and activities center for children between 4 months and 12 years old. The addition of this business will bring developers close to filling the...... Full story...

Tech school gets approval for expansion    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
DEPTFORD -- A $16 million expansion of the Gloucester County Institute of Technology will allow the school to increase enrollment as the county's population boom continues, officials say. County freeholders last week unanimously...... Full story...

They came bearing gifts Vineland group celebrates Three Kings Day    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND -- In some cultures, Santa Claus isn't the only large gift giver this time of year. The Puerto Rican Festival of New Jersey sponsored its annual Three Kings Day event Sunday at City Hall. The holiday, celebrated...... Full story...

POLICE BEAT    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
All Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available. VINELAND POLICETwo mailboxes were damaged in the 2400 block of East Oak...... Full story...

New faces lead county    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND -- The seven-person board that runs Cumberland County's government welcomed four newcomers Sunday -- and said goodbye to 31 years of experience. But Louis Magazzu, the senior member of the all-Democrat county...... Full story...

Public invited to attend forum on local economy    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND -- The Daily Journal is sponsoring a forum next week focusing on the economic outlook in 2009 for Cumberland County and the surrounding region. Businesspeople, government leaders, educators and interested residents...... Full story...

Millville saves $500K on demolition    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
MILLVILLE -- The city plans to use $500,000 from the Revenue Allocation District, state grants and Cumberland County Improvement Authority fees to help defray the cost of demolishing Millville Gardens. Before Millville took...... Full story...

Deadline near for biz guide    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal requests information from any local company that wants to be included in our annual Business Review and Forecast. The 2009 review will run in two sections in February.There's no charge for publication...... Full story...

Romano reaches out for your ideas    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND -- Mayor Robert Romano's election promises last year included plans to re-instate two initiatives his father started as mayor -- city walks and citizen committees. The mayor has deep respect for his late father...... Full story...

CAMDEN COUNTY: Man in police standoff surrenders after shooting homes, cars    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
GLOUCESTER TWP. - An unidentified man was taken into custody Sunday night after a standoff with police that lasted more than six hours on Fox Meadow Drive.The incident began around 3 p.m., when the man reportedly walked outside...... Full story...

VINELAND: High school basketball on Channel 9    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND - The Vineland High School girls' and boys' basketball games against Sacred Heart High School will air on Channel 9 tonight.The girls' game is scheduled to air at 7 p.m. The boys' game will air...... Full story...

NORTH JERSEY: Man out on bail in pellet gun killing    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
WEST MILFORD -- A North Jersey man is free on bail after allegedly shooting his wife to death with a pellet gun.Authorities say the shooting was an accident. Still, Frank McDonald of West Milford was charged with reckless manslaughter...... Full story...

TRENTON: Witness intimidation takes center stage at Supreme Court    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
TRENTON -- New Jersey's State Supreme Court is hearing arguments today on a case that deals with how the state can deal with witness intimidation in criminal cases.The state Attorney General's Office says that witness...... Full story...

BUENA VISTA: Chamber of Commerce holds anniversary bash    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
BUENA VISTA -- Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce will host a holidays cocktail reception and 90th anniversary celebration on Jan. 16.The event is 7 to 11 p.m. at the Buena Vista Country Club, 301 Country Club Lane. Darin...... Full story...

AFTERNOON BUSINESS REPORT: Registration now open for Music Together Classes at M & M Music    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
VINELAND - The office of Professional and Community Education at Cumberland County College offers courses designed to help individuals improve their skills and become more marketable.National Professional Certification in Customer...... Full story...

MILLVILLE: Affordable housing group adds foreclosure experts    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
MILLVILLE - Affordable Homes of Millville Ecumenical Inc. added three foreclosure prevention counselors to its staff today. Donna Turner, AHOME executive director, said the three counselors started today. The organi-zation...... Full story...

AFTERNOON OBITUARY UPDATE    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: The Daily Journal
Mercedes Miranda Mercedes Miranda, 95, of Pittsgrove and formerly of Vineland, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 in South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center. A funeral liturgy will be held at...... Full story...