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This tiny South Jersey town has built stunning boats for 60 years at Viking Yachts
BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP - At 4 p.m., the workday is over for the 1,500 or so craftsmen at the Viking Yachts boat works. The line of cars waiting to make a left out of the factory parking lot onto Route 9 is long enough to require a police officer to direct traffic. Of course, it wasn't always this way. Nothing rarely is. Greatness doesn't often start out great. Viking Yachts, now celebrating its 60th...
Joe Biden’s Liked at Home, But Most Support Decision to Quit Race
People in Wilmington, Delaware are Joe Biden fans. It’s been his hometown since he was 10, and a political home base for more than 50 years. But most here also support his decision to get out of the presidential race, writes Steven Kurutz for The New York Times. “As...
2 M-O-T Little League squads advance to World Series
A big summer is unfolding for players in M-O-T Little League after their Senior Softball and Intermediate Baseball teams advanced to their respective World Series. M-O-T's Intermediate (50/70) team completed a perfect 4-0 run through their East Regional in Dover with a 2-0 victory over a team from South Vineland, New Jersey.
Hamilton Twp., NJ, police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Authorities in Hamilton Township are asking for your help locating a missing 16-year-old female. Police say Autumn M. Felmey of Mays Landing was last seen at around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Woodlands and she may have taken a New Jersey Transit bus via the stop at Hamilton Mall.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Vineland area, July 15-21
A house in Vineland that sold for $389,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Vineland area in the past week. In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $276,544, or $156 per square foot.
10 most expensive homes sold in Winslow, July 15-21
A house in Hammonton that sold for $630,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Winslow in the past week. In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $412,467, or $194 per square foot.
My Take: Avelo quiets doubts about airline service
Avelo's decision to add the Charlotte, NC suburb of Concord and the Orlando area Lakeland-Linder Airport in November has showcased the potential for well-run airline service at Wilmington Airport. In the first half of this year, Avelo ranked first in on-time performance and had the fewest cancelations, with company CEO...
Chester Man Designs Incredible Custom Cars, Which Sell for Big Bucks Worldwide
Terry Cook has always loved cars. But unlike most four-wheel fanatics, he doesn’t care much about what he drives. His passion is design. Cook designs custom cars and sells them for six-figure sums to collectors at auctions around the world. His creations are low-slung and sensual, with swooping, tear-drop fenders and eye-popping color combinations.
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
Uno Pizzeria And Grill Announces Closure In Deptford, NJ
I saw this trending on Facebook yesterday and it broke my little former-server heart. Uno's Pizzeria and Grill is officially closing up shop up in Gloucester County. It's been a year of bummer after bummer after bummer regarding restaurant closures in 2024. Seriously, I'm not sure I remember so many restaurants folding in such a short amount of time. Technically, though, that's not what's happening here.
The Toughest Sport on Dirt: Cowtown Rodeo kicks off 2024 season
Cowtown Rodeo was started back in 1929. It is the longest-running PRCA rodeo in the country.Thousands of spectators from all over flock to Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey, to get a glimpse of what Cowtown is all about.The bull riders feed off the energy of the crowd and it is consistently a packed house.Organizers say it's the fans that keep it going."We're going on now six generations but none of that could have been done without the fan base," says President RJ Griscom.Spectators arrive hours before showtime, packing the lots and tailgating in anticipation of the high-intensity bull riding.A crucial part...
State Police Detectives Searching for Bank Robbery and Carjacking Suspect
The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery and carjacking that occurred this morning at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in Bear. On July 27, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, located at 1102 Quintilio Drive in Bear, for a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that a white male suspect, later identified as 53-year-old Timothy Halsey, entered the bank, presented a demand note and ransacked the property of bank employees. The employees complied, and Halsey fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. After the fleeing the bank, Halsey ran across the parking lot near Aha South Indian Cuisine, located at 1247 Quintilio Drive, where he accosted a victim and stole a 2020 gray Honda Odyssey minivan Delaware registration PC340937 and fled the area. Detectives are working to locate Halsey and the minivan.
D.C. United match moved to Philadelphia area due to Audi Field issues
D.C. United’s Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Santos Laguna on Wednesday will be relocated to Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., after the Audi Field playing surface was deemed unplayable. The pitch has been less than pristine since the United Football League’s D.C. Defenders concluded their season June 2....
DSU partners with Milford Wellness Center for geriatric initiative
DELAWARE – Education Enhancements are underway. Delaware State University announced its partnership with the Milford Wellness Village to boost the healthcare workforce. Senator Tom Carper, DSU President Tony Allen, and Dean Gwendolyn Scott-Jones all say that partnerships are possible. After 3 years of planning, DSU partnered with Education Health Research Internationals for their geriatric initiative.
Sen. Carper announces $5 million in federal funding for healthcare workforce training program
Senator Tom Carper announced $5 million in federal funding today to support Delaware State University’s Geriatric Workforce Education Program. The program is a partnership between DSU and Education, Health, Research International, Inc. and will be based at the Milford Wellness Village. Its goal is to build a curriculum that trains workers to care for the First State’s aging population, addressing a gap in the healthcare workforce.
Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey with America’s Oldest Farm Co-Op
An innovative partnership among the Landisville Produce Cooperative, the Food Bank of South Jersey, and its agencies is helping farmers stabilize revenues while feeding hungry people. Ploch Farms, Inc. was established as a dairy farm in 1880, and has been growing produce since 1915. Its 200 acres of triple-cropped Vineland...
UPDATE: Fraud Examiner Raises Red Flags Over Bethany Hall-Long Campaign Finances
DOVER, DE - The Delaware Department of Elections has allegedly uncovered violations of Delaware law after a forensic review of gubernatorial candidate and current lieutenant governor Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign finances. In January of 2024, the Department of Elections hired Forensic Litigation Consultants LLC of Pennsylvania to launch a review...
Chester starts a new anti-crime initiative for the summer
Chester officials are determined to do what they can to keep city streets safe and they’re getting a helpful boost from an innovative partnership with the county district attorney’s office and other agencies. Last week (July 15), County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots...
Trooper admits to punching handcuffed woman in late-night incident
BRIDGETON — A state trooper has admitted he punched a woman in the face while she was handcuffed in a police vehicle, according to the state Attorney General's Office. The trooper — Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, of Gibbstown — held a metal flashlight in his hand while striking the victim during a 1:30...
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