VINELAND: Afternoon police beat update includes shoplifting and traffic citations    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
n Annie Torres, 25, of the first block of West Green Street, Millville, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault on police, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct... Full Story...

MILLVILLE: Police blotter includes tombstone vandalism at cemetery    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
The following crimes and arrests were reported Wednesday by Millville police: James C. Bruce Jr., 36, of the 700 block of East Vine Street was arrested Saturday on two warrants. He was held in Cumberland County Jail.A resident... Full Story...

Afternoon obituary update    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
William F. Milam William F. Milam, 78, of Vineland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gloucester County... Full Story...

VINELAND: Businessman, college trustee William Milam dies at age 78    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
William F. Milam of Vineland, a longtime member of the Cumberland County Board of Trustees and well-known local businessman, died Wednesday. He was 78. Milam, chairman and CEO of Foundry Service Corp. received the Greater Vineland... Full Story...

ELECTION 2008: New Jersey delegates to give all votes to Obama    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
DENVER - New Jersey’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention has agreed to unanimously support Barack Obama at tonight’s roll call vote. Top Democrats have said the suggested rift between supporters of Obama and Hillary... Full Story...

Parishes to remain separate    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
CAMDEN -- Two more South Jersey parishes will retain their independence, bringing to 68 the number of parishes under a revised plan to reorganize the Camden Diocese, Bishop Joseph Galante announced Tuesday. Under the revised... Full Story...

V’land project’s legality to be checked    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- A reluctant City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to authorize a review of whether the Landis Square redevelopment project meets New Jersey's legal requirements for redevelopment. That is important, in part,... Full Story...

Cops seek gun source in double shooting    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- Police on Tuesday were trying to determine how a man who shot his ex-girlfriend and then fatally shot himself acquired the handgun used in the Monday incident. Police are awaiting the results of a firearms trace... Full Story...

Merchants reluctant to open Sundays    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- It's the million-dollar question in the city's Glasstown Arts District. "I don't understand why more businesses aren't open on Sundays," said Gloria Dunhour, manager of Winfield's Restaurant... Full Story...

CORRECTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, AMPLIFICATIONS    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
The first ever Antiques, Arts and Music Festival in Mill- ville will take place on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on High Street. The date was incorrect in a story on Tuesday's front page of The Daily Journal. Full Story...

POLICE BEAT    Posted on 08/27/08
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.MILLVILLE POLICERandy L. Dixon, 25, of the 500 block of Delsea Dri ve, Sewell... Full Story...

Teen birdies on Eagle Scout project    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- Nicholas Repp's two grandfathers served in the military. So when it came time to work on his Eagle Scout project, he opted for something that would benefit local veterans. "I know and appreciate what a vet... Full Story...

Freeholders get jump start on ‘09 budget    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
BRIDGETON -- The 2009 budget for Cumberland County is the focus for a special meeting of freeholders next week. Freeholder Director Louis Magazzu said Monday that Finance Committee members will discuss "target funding levels... Full Story...

Romano: Racy e-mail probe waste of time    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- Four city employees who face disciplinary action for violating city policy on e-mail use were informed of their pending punishments Tuesday morning. Mayor Robert Romano said it was against civil service rules and... Full Story...

Health Dept. may set up shop in M’ville    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- The Cumberland County Health Department is considering renting office space at the Holly City Family Center. Officials at the Millville Housing Authority are in negotiations to rent to the department the MHA'... Full Story...

MEETINGS    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
TodayBridgeton Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Bridgeton City Hall, 181 E. Commerce St. Buena Municipal Utilities Authority, 7 p.m., large meeting room, Buena Borough Hall, 616 Central Ave., Minotola.Newfield Board of Education,... Full Story...

REGION BRIEFS    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
Kindergarten orientation setMILLVILLE -- Mount Pleasant Elementary School will host kindergarten orientation today. Families can come to the school with their young students to get to know the school. Orientation is scheduled... Full Story...

Health Net pays $41M for underpaying state members    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
TRENTON -- A managed health care company that was routinely underpaying its New Jersey members for out-of-network medical care they received has paid a record $41 million in fines and restitution for its misconduct, state insurance... Full Story...

Walgreens employee charged with shoplifting    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- A Walgreens employee allowed customers to leave the store without paying for hundreds of dollars in merchandise and also pocketed money from the cash register for at least a year, police said. The employee, Nathan... Full Story...

Local Business Report: Precious Hearts Daycare set to open next Wednesday    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- Precious Hearts Daycare is opening for business on Sept 3. The daycare, at 100 S. 15th St., is geared toward infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.Precious Hearts is open Monday through Friday, 6:30... Full Story...

NORTH JERSEY: Rottweiler kills bear cub    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
JEFFERSON -- Police in this Morris County township say a Rottweiler killed a black bear cub. Max was in an outdoor kennel but got out when the cub wandered onto the property yesterday.The dog's owner built the pen in July... Full Story...

AVALON: Beach closes again after more medical waste washes ashore    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
AVALON – This resort continues to have problems with medical debris washing up on the beach. For the third time in four days, the Cape May County town closed beaches Tuesday and public works crews swept the area from 14th to... Full Story...

ELECTION 2008: Clinton’s speech wins praise from N.J. delegates    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
DENVER – New Jersey delegates are praising Hillary Rodham Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention last night. "She couldn't have been any clearer to her supporters, to all Democrats and frankly all Americans... Full Story...

VINELAND: McCann to lead union chapter for Vineland school officials    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND - Thomas McCann, principal of Vineland High School South, is the new president of the Vineland Administrators and Supervisors Association. He will take over where former president Lisa Arena, now principal at Mennies... Full Story...

MILLVILLE: Free backpacks, supplies at back-to-school party    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- Tri-County Community Action Partnership’s Holly City Family Success Center, in conjunction with the In His Presence Worship Center, will host a Back To School Bash on Saturday. The event is set for 3 to 7 p.m.... Full Story...

NEW JERSEY: Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
TRENTON – Acting Gov. Anne Milgram has ordered U.S. and state flags to fly at half-staff Thursday to honor a police officer who died in the line of duty last week. Perth Amboy Police Officer Thomas E. Raji was killed when his... Full Story...

Afternoon obituary update    Posted on 08/26/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
Paul C. Curio Paul C. Curio, 65, of Millville died suddenly Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland.There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad... Full Story...