ShopRite employee charged with threats May 18, 2008
VINELAND -- Police on Wednesday charged a ShopRite employee with making terroristic threats and weapon offenses after she allegedly threatened a co-worker with a knife in the store's parking lot. Corin K. Jones, 25, of East Broad Street, in Millville, faces unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose charges, and currently sits inside Cumberland County Jail on $20,000 bail. (NJ.com)
Gannett offers 160 buyouts in NJ as ad revenue declines May 10, 2008
The newspapers included are the Asbury Park Press of Neptune, Courier-Post of Cherry Hill, Home News Tribune of East Brunswick, Courier News of Bridgewater and Daily Journal of Vineland. Gannett's sixth paper in the state, the Daily Record of Morristown, is not affected. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
KeyBank exec joins former boss Geisel at Sun National May 2, 2008
Michele Estep, who spent her entire career at Key in positions of increasing authority, most recently as senior vice president of human resources, has been named vice president and chief administrative officer for in Vineland, N.J. Thomas Geisel, the former Northeast Regional president for Key in Albany, now is CEO of Sun National and parent (Nasdaq: SNBC). In her newly-created position, Estep assumes responsibility for the New Jersey bank's human resources, payroll, facilities, project... (Albany Business Review, NY)
HealthSouth Corp. May 2, 2008
HealthSouth's acquisition of The Rehabilitation Hospital of South Jersey in Vineland, NJ, from The Mediplex/Cumberland Rehabilitation Limited Partnership gives it three rehabilitation facilities in the Garden State. Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Bulls Kick-off Late Signing Period Apr 18, 2008
High School: Living Faith Christian Academy (Pennsauken, N.J.) Previous High School: St. Augustine Prep AAU Team: New Jersey AS Hometown: Vineland, N.J.. Averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds at Living Faith and helped trhe team to a 23-8 record. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Fourteen dogs severely matted, neglected Apr 17, 2008
However, agents opted to file the charges against him and allow Vineland Municipal Court officials to determine if he is competent for the hearing. "I don't know what his situation is," Greco said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
City councilman faces child porn charges Apr 14, 2008
in Atlantic Co. crashA 47-year-old Vineland man was killed Friday night in a multivehicle crash in Atlantic County, police said ... Collier, Steven Brizak, 27, of Vineland, and Michael Woolston, 45, and Dennis Arendarezyk, 42, both of Millville in Cumberland County, were injured and taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Jones said. (NJ.com)
Arsonists who set deadly fire denied parole Apr 2, 2008
Most writers pleaded for the parole board to remember the three freshmen who died -- Frank Caltabilota Jr. of West Long Branch, John Giunta of Vineland and Aaron Karol of Green Brook -- and keep LePore and Ryan behind bars. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com)
Its Hide the Matzo for Real: Tam Tams Are Scarce Mar 30, 2008
Unfortunately, the plant in Newark is the only one in the world that produces Manischewitz matzos and Tam Tam crackers, Mr. Rossi explained, because the company recently consolidated its operations, which were once in two other New Jersey cities, Jersey City and Vineland. The news was first reported in The New Jersey Jewish News. (New York Times)
Scrapping Search for MCC President? Mar 30, 2008
Four board members objected to the additions of Smith and Kessler, arguing instead that two Presidential Search Committees selected the same two finalists; Dr. Laurence Spraggs of Broome Community College and Dr. Kenneth Ender of Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey. "I think the next search should start over because there was no consensus on appointing the search committee, Parrinello said. And I think that that got us off on the wrong foot.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Search for MCC President Heats Up Mar 25, 2008
Dr. Laurence Spraggs is Broome Community College President in Binghamton and Dr. Kenneth Ender is Cumberland County College President in Vineland, New Jersey. The MCC's Board of Trustees added two more candidates to that list. (R News)
Phila. Univision station launching newscasts Feb 24, 2008
To accommodate the changes, the station has outfitted its main studio in Vineland, N.J., and has also set up a broadcast center at its Center City offices. Univision Television Group owns and operates 64 TV stations in the United States and Puerto Rico. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
High-Low Agreement Puts Limit on Offer of Judgment, N.J. Court Rules Feb 21, 2008
That would reduce the amount of recoverable interest to $38,500, says Berman, a Vineland solo. He says it is clear that the $1 million ceiling applied to prejudgment interest and that the only items excepted would be counsel fees and costs such as filing fees and deposition expenses. (Law.com)
M.I.A., Roger Waters, Portishead Lead Coachella Lineup; East Coast Festival Also Announced Jan 23, 2008
No lineup or ticketing information has been announced for the event, which appears to be in direct competition with the Vineland Music Festival slated to launch in New Jersey this summer from the people behind Lollapalooza and England's Reading Festival. Among the rarely touring acts performing over the course of the Coachella weekend are trip-hop legends Portishead, who are releasing their first album in more than a decade in April, as well as German techno pioneers Kraftwerk and long dormant... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Coachella lineup details Jan 21, 2008
the recently announced Vineland Music Festival in Vineland, N.J. and the reestablished Lollapalooza Festival, the 1990s-era touring franchise nowanchored in Chicago. Those are part of a long list of major festivals -- some rural with camping, others in urban parks -- that fill a niche for huge-audience events now that stadium tours have fallen out of favor. (Los Angeles Times)
Events for the family Jan 18, 2008
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland; 856-794-4244. 1/19 noon-4 pm. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Corzine Deficit Showdown in New Jersey Recalls Failed Bid as Goldman's CEO Jan 8, 2008
You're borrowing from Peter to pay Paul,'' John Mousseau, a money manager with Cumberland Advisors Inc. in Vineland, New Jersey, said of the plan. They're not serious about curbing spending. (Bloomberg)
Sun Bancorp to record $4M loan-loss provision in 4Q Jan 4, 2008
Sun (NASDAQ:SNBC) is a holding company based in Vineland, N.J. Its primary subsidiary is , serving customers through 70 branch locations in South and Central New Jersey and New Castle County, Del. Related Industry News. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Musical moments Dec 24, 2007
As musical traffic jams such as Coachella in California and Bonnaroo in Tennessee get bigger and better every year, other cities are investing in growing their own festivals or starting them from scratch, such as Vineland in New Jersey in August. The competition for top talent in 2008 should be fierce. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
22 neglected pit bulls seized Dec 4, 2007
Animal cruelty investigators said they were sickened by the condition of the dogs in Vineland, Cumberland County. It's not the first time Vineland Police Officer Richard Cotto has been suspected of animal neglect ... It's exacerbated by the fact that this is not the first time," Greco said. Authorities said the two-year Vineland police veteran, who breeds pit bulls, has been convicted three times since 1999 on animal neglect charges, paying thousands of dollars in fines. He now faces more... (Pet-Abuse.com)
2 More GOP House Lawmakers to Retire Nov 10, 2007
Frank LoBiondo of Vineland said Saxton's retirement will be a great loss. "Throughout his career in public service, Jim has put his district and his state first," LoBiondo said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Second-Grader Commits Suicide in New Jersey Oct 27, 2007
VINELAND, N.J. Police said a second-grader killed himself in a bedroom of his family's Vineland home on Wednesday ... According to The Daily Journal of Vineland, the boy hanged himself. (Fox News)
Thief Goes On Panty Raid At Victoria's Secret Oct 27, 2007
VINELAND, N.J. -- A New Jersey Victoria's Secret store was apparently the victim of a panty raid this week ... "I think that someone has a problem," said Liz Castro, of Vineland, N.J. "Who'd want to take 50 pairs of underwear?". (NBC 11, CA)
Great is Thy Faithfulness Oct 2, 2007
After 1909 he became a life insurance agent in Winona Lake and later in Vineland, New Jersey. In a heart-uplifting letter dated 1941, Thomas O. Chisholm wrote that although his income has not been enough due to his impaired health, he must record the unfailing faithfulness of God for the "wonderful displays of His providing care" and for which he is "filled with astonishing gratefulness.". (Suite101.com)
Dollar Falls to 15-Year Low Sep 8, 2007
"Today's employment report and the revisions are enough to justify several interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve," said David Kotok, chief investment officer at Cumberland Advisors in Vineland, New Jersey. "It is clear from this report that the U.S. employment situation is worsening.". (Fox News)
Wildcats Play to Scoreless Draw with Princeton Sep 8, 2007
The Wildcats faced a stern test against an aggressive offensive performance from the Tigers, but withstood that pressure thanks to a steady defensive presence and timely plays from senior goalkeeper (Vineland, N.J.). "The confidence a team plays with when you have someone like Jillian on the field is absolutely immense," Villanova head coach said. (Villanova.com)
Former prison guard sentenced for drug smuggling Jul 21, 2007
Susan Ferrari, 43, of Vineland, pleaded guilty to official misconduct in May. The former corrections officer admitted supplying methamphetamine, marijuana, Oxycontin, alcohol, cell phones and pornography to inmates between May 1 and June 14, 2006. (Newsday -- State)
Nanodiamonds are forever Jul 5, 2007
Picardi said NFI Industries Inc., a Vineland, N.J., transportation company, is testing NanoBlox's lubricant in its trucks to see if it improves their gas mileage. NanoBlox also is close to a deal with a well-known cookware company, Picardi said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pit bull neglect, unlicensed kennel Jun 28, 2007
" Chief Timothy Codispoti could not be reached for comment Thursday morning. The chief suspended Cotto for an undisclosed period last year after he was fined in municipal court for failure to provide adequate shelter and sustenance for dogs. Local attorney Edward Duffy will act as prosecutor when Judge Krell hears the latest charge against the officer. Krell is to schedule a management conference before a court date is set. Alterman said Thursday he has not been notified of a conference... (Pet-Abuse.com)
Under The Stars Jun 20, 2007
He found 17 acres in Vineland, N.J. and borrowed money to buy the site for $470,000. But he couldn't bring himself to get rid of the movie screen that was still there--a remnant of the Delsea Drive-In that closed after it showed La Bamba in 1987. (Forbes)
Man and woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide Jun 9, 2007
June 8, 2007, 11:50 PM EDT VINELAND, N.J. (AP) _ Police called to check on the welfare of residents at a home on Hance Bridge Road discovered a man and woman dead of gunshot wounds ... Vineland police and the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office are investigating the deaths. (Newsday -- State)
New Jersey Community Has Possible Panther Sighting May 3, 2007
Residents of the community of Vineland reported seeing a large black animal with a cat-like long tail walking through the fields and woods during the weekend. "I knew by the size that it was not a house cat. It wasn't a tiny dog. It looked like some kind of wild cat," said Zoe Paraskevas, who photographed it Saturday. (KIRO TV, WA)
Panther prowls New Jersey May 3, 2007
Residents of the community of Vineland reported seeing a large black animal with a cat-like long tail walking through the fields and woods during the weekend ... In a photo provided by Zoe Paraskevas, taken Saturday in Vineland, New Jersey, a black feline walks through a wooded area. (CNN -- US)
N.J. Residents: Is Is a Cat or Panther? May 2, 2007
TRENTON, N.J. - Residents in the rural New Jersey community of Vineland are used to seeing wild turkey, the occasional deer and once in a great while, even a bear ... Lt. Steve Cleveland from the Vineland police department said the idea of a black panther in the area was so unheard of that when the department first received the report, they thought someone was talking about the Black Panther Party _ a political organization ... This is not the first time a panther has been reported in Vineland,... (Helena Independent Record)
Curious cat has community on edge May 2, 2007
Lt. Steve Cleveland from the Vineland police department said the idea of a black panther in the area was so unheard of that when the department first received the report, they thought someone was talking about the Black Panther Party -- a political organization. Despite that, he said the department is not taking the concerns lightly. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Ridley Park Urges Residents To Attend FAA Meeting May 1 Apr 27, 2007
The security contract was awarded to Comtec of Vineland, NJ in the amount of $37073. 34. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Day Laborer Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Baby Apr 26, 2007
Lopez-Rivas had disappeared from his Vineland apartment before his girlfriend, Guillermina Matias-Lopez came home to work and realized her baby was missing. The baby was found later in a garbage bag behind a clothes washer in the basement of the house where the couple was renting an apartment. (WNBC.com, NY)
Storm wallops Northeast a 2nd day Apr 17, 2007
A fireman walks carefully along a flooded street in Vineland, New Jersey, on Monday. lect. (CNN -- International)
Deadly storm lingers in Northeast Apr 17, 2007
A fireman walks carefully along a flooded street in Vineland, N.J., during flooding from a spring storm Monday, April 16, 2007. Mel Evans -- AP Photo. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Salaries Going Up at Ballard Spahr and Flaster Greenberg Apr 12, 2007
The increase applies to each of the firm's offices, which are located in Philadelphia; Vineland, Morristown, Egg Harbor Township and Cherry Hill, N.J., and Wilmington. The $10,000 bump will be given at all associate levels, Spirgel said in an interview, and will be effective in September with the incoming class. (Law.com)
New Jersey's first off-track betting parlor opens Mar 30, 2007
March 30, 2007, 7:32 AM EDT VINELAND, N.J. (AP) _ New Jersey's first off-track betting facility opened in Vineland Friday. Favorites is one of 15 OTB facilities permitted in the state under a 2002 law. (Newsday -- State)
Betting on a sure thing? City considers off-track wagering for Newark Avenue Mar 24, 2007
Later this week, the first of 15 new proposed off-track betting sites in New Jersey is scheduled to open in Vineland. Another off-track site in Woodbridge is scheduled to open this summer, and one in Toms River is scheduled for the fall. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Native heritage studied at powwow Mar 11, 2007
Wolf Patterson of Vineland, N.J. is a descendant of the Susquehannock, a tribe once declared xtinct by the English government in Lancaster County, he says. e're not extinct, we're here, says Patterson, who was attending his first Red Creek festival. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Santa Monica to try birth control shots to stop squirrel boom Mar 6, 2007
VINELAND, N.J. (AP) -- A man fatally shot his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend in her townhouse bedroom before committing suicide outside, police said. Police found Debra Smaniotto, 43, and Bruce Bertoldi, 47, dead inside the master bedroom of her two-story townhouse Sunday night, said Kenneth Tomaso, chief of detectives for the Cumberland County prosecutor's office. (North County Times)
West Windsor-Plainsboro South falls in state final to Westfield Feb 26, 2007
Senior Kate Winters, who won two events in yesterday s meet, was a part of the 2003-2004 Pirates team that was blown out in the state finals by Vineland, the last time the Pirates reached a state final. But after an incredible season, she was not disenchanted by its conclusion. (The Trentonian, NJ)
As NJ civil unions near, joy is mixed with longing Feb 18, 2007
Vineland Mayor Perry Barse also said he had performed his last wedding and would not perform civil unions. "I respect everyone's right to be with whom they wish," Barse said, but "I reserve the right... to not perform these ceremonies.". (Philadelphia Inquirer)
3-year-old found wandering in street Feb 16, 2007
Lillian Portalatin of Vineland and Tammy Parks of Mays Landing were issued summonses and released, the Cherry Hill Courier-Post reported. Elijah Edwards was found on a Vineland street Tuesday, almost four hours after his mother says he boarded the Head Start bus at their home in Glassboro, 20 miles away. (Washington Times)
For National Guard families, extended tour of duty in Iraq causes hardships Feb 14, 2007
VINELAND, N.J. -- Daphne Chaniz-Rico had picked out her dress, put down a deposit on a country club for her reception, and reserved a photographer. All she was lacking for her July wedding was one groom. (North County Times)
School danger stats murky Jan 19, 2007
They're in communities such as Vineland, N.J., Augusta, Ga ... "It's unfair," said Allan Bernardini, a school board member in Vineland, a working-class city in southern New Jersey where Solve D'Ippolito Intermediate School made the list two consecutive years before coming off in July ... "Generally, we have good children in Vineland. We got 10,000 kids in the district and maybe 75 that give you a problem.". (USA Today -- News)
NJ guardsmen don't know Iraq duty extended Jan 14, 2007
Representatives from the Guard and Family Readiness Group also met with families in Vineland and West Orange, where Gov. Corzine took part ... The reconnaissance unit, which is based in Vineland and drew soldiers from the West Orange armory, is responsible for base security and protecting convoys. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Amid NJ tax debate, no shift from hefty property tax reliance Jan 14, 2007
"I am greatly disappointed," said Louis Russo, a Vineland resident who hoped reform would lead to more emphasis on income taxes, which he considers fairer because they're based on how much people earn. New Jersey property taxes are twice the national average, at $6,000 per homeowner, and have increased about 7 percent per year, with most property tax money going to schools. (Newsday -- State)
House approves Medicare negotiations with drug manufacturers Jan 13, 2007
Of the six Republicans, four voted no while two _ Frank LoBiondo of Vineland and Chris Smith of Hamilton Township _ voted yes. The idea behind the bill is using the sheer size of the Medicare program to generate steeper discounts than private insurance plans can muster. (Newsday -- State)
N.J. Army National Guard Troops To Stay In Iraq Jan 12, 2007
The reconnaissance unit, which is based in Vineland and also drew soldiers from the West Orange armory, is responsible for base security and protecting convoys. Rieth said he did not know whether any of the New Jersey Guardsmen would be sent to Baghdad or other locations within Iraq. (CBS New York, NY)
Catch-22 Situation Jan 12, 2007
He said the hardest part would be telling his two sons that he wouldn t be coming home as soon as expected, but Yusko added: "We are still U.S. soldiers. Both units are stationed at Camp Anaconda, one of the largest American bases in Iraq, which is located about 50 miles north of Baghdad. Both units deployed to Iraq last year.The support unit, which is based in Bordentown, is responsible for vehicle maintenance. The reconnaissance unit, which is based in Vineland and also drew soldiers from the... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Con man gets 3 years for home invasion Jan 7, 2007
Stanley and Mitchell, of Vineland, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft and will have to serve the entire three years before they are eligible for parole, Delehey said. In May the Mercer County Grand Jury indicted the men on kidnapping, robbery, criminal restraint, burglary and theft by unlawful taking charges. (The Trentonian, NJ)
