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Vineland man sentenced for decade of sexual assaults
A 68-year-old Vineland man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual assault in connection with several incidents that happened over a 10-year period, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday. Under the sentencing handed down by Judge Niki Arbittier on June 28, Jesus Figueroa must...
Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office building closed due to water issues
BRIDGETON — The Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office main building, located at 115 Vine Street, will be closed Tuesday due to an issue that will cause the water in the building to be turned off for several hours, according to a post on their Facebook page. Listen now and subscribe:...
Five local bridge repair projects receive state funding
Five bridge repairs projects in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties have received more than $5.7 million through the state’s Local Bridges Fund. “The Local Bridges Fund provides counties with the necessary resources to conduct critical bridge improvements within their jurisdiction while taking the pressure off local property taxes,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. “This is one of many crucial needs funded through the Transportation Trust Fund that helps protect and preserve public safety by ensuring that all bridges in New Jersey are maintained in good condition.”
10 most expensive homes sold in Cumberland County, June 17-23
A house in Millville that sold for $480,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cumberland County in the past week. In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $231,263. The average price per square foot was $161.
Millville, NJ Woman Killed in Fatal Dump Truck Accident Identified
The Millville, New Jersey woman involved in a fatal accident involving a dump truck has been identified. Authorities say the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning in Cumberland County, NJ. Dump Truck Driver Runs Stop Sign in Cumberland Co., NJ, Killing Millville Woman. That's when the driver of...
Millville, NJ Woman Killed in Fatal Dump Truck Accident Identified
The Millville, New Jersey woman involved in a fatal accident involving a dump truck has been identified. Authorities say the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning in Cumberland County, NJ. Dump Truck Driver Runs Stop Sign in Cumberland Co., NJ, Killing Millville Woman. That's when the driver of...
In 1957, a mother of 6 was found dead in a wall. Her killing remains unsolved
It was an electrician who made the horrifying discovery on a Monday afternoon in a vacant farm workers’ dwelling. He was working with a carpenter in the rustic, one-story wooden building when he pulled back an overstuffed chair blocking an opening in a wall. He looked inside and found...
Funeral Services Set for Millville, NJ Mother of 4 Killed in Dump Truck Accident
Funeral services have been scheduled for Brandy Woolson, the Millville, New Jersey woman who lost her life in a tragic incident involving a dump truck. Fatal Dump Truck Accident in Cumberland County, NJ Leaves Woman Dead. Brandy Woolson, a 43-year-old mother of four, was killed on the morning of Thursday,...
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, June 17 to June 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from June 17 to June 23. There were 22 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 832-square-foot home on New Jersey Avenue in Fortescue that sold for $220,000.
Scholarships Winners Announced
SCHOLARSHIPS were presented to outstanding students from various area schools recently at the Tri-County Rotary Scholarship Dinner. Recipients were, from left: Jailene Bermudez, Vineland High School; Sophia Curcuru, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; Isabella Saltar, Cumberland County Technical Education Center; Keron Harris, Millville High School; and Kshema Patel, Buena Regional High School, not pictured.
Millville, NJ Woman Killed in Fatal Dump Truck Accident Identified
The Millville, New Jersey woman involved in a fatal accident involving a dump truck has been identified. Authorities say the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Thursday morning in Cumberland County, NJ. Dump Truck Driver Runs Stop Sign in Cumberland Co., NJ, Killing Millville Woman. That's when the driver of...
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