• Correction
A story on page A-1 of Tuesday's News concerning a tax increase in Millville incorrectly attributed the following quote to Commissioner Dave Vanaman:

• Cumberland County Health Department H1N1 update
By MEGAN SHEPPARD

• Cumberland Regional High School inducts students into the National Honor Society
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - The following Cumberland Regional High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Nov. 19.

• Delaware River and Bay Authority to deliver Thanksgiving care packages
From staff reports

• Kenion re-sentenced to life for brutal Vineland home invasion
SALEM - A man convicted in connection with a brutal 2003 crime against an elderly couple in Vineland was re-sentenced in Superior Court on Friday.

• Pittsgrove Township man re-sentenced for role in drug ring
SALEM - Following the New Jersey Appellate Court decision to overturn his prison sentence, a Pittsgrove Township resident alleged to be the mastermind of a drug and gambling network came before Superior Court Judge Timothy Farrell again Friday to be re-sentenced.

• Two-vehicle crash on Route 77 causes fiery scene
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - At least three people were transported by ambulance from the scene of a two-car crash on Route 77 near the Walmart here Friday afternoon.

• Upper Deerfield man fires at girlfriend, kills himself
By JEAN JONES

• Vineland man lends a helping hand after tsunami in American Samoa
VINELAND - Some people may think they'll be hosting large numbers this Thanksgiving.

• 9,000 lbs. of unwanted drugs collected
From staff reports

• Acme workers OK strike
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - It was business as usual Thursday afternoon at the Acme market on Cornwell Drive here, just outside Bridgeton - at least for the time being.

• Bridgeton Blotter - making terroristic threats; possession of drug paraphernalia; tries to conceal 10 DVD movies in her purse
MILLVILLE

• Bridgeton Blotter - Nobody wants to appear
BRIDGETON

• Buck's DVD is previewed
From staff reports

• County credited for phone cards going to troops
"It's never I. It's never me. It's always we, because we are Cumberland County. We always do this together."

• Gunshot, multiple arrests at Cumberland County College basketball game
Several people were arrested and a possible gunshot was fired during a Dukes basketball game at Cumberland County College Thursday night.

• Help BACC send care package to troops
BRIDGETON - Members of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce are leading an effort to make life a little bit easier for American soldiers stationed overseas.

• Magazzu vows no 49/55 upgrade if no traffic light
MILLVILLE - Cumberland County Freeholder Director Lou Magazzu on Wednesday pulled his support from a state project to improve the intersection of routes 49 and 55 after state Department of Transportation officials nixed a traffic light popular with residents and local administrators from their plan.

• Millville man is indicted for murder
BRIDGETON - A 43-year-old Millville man has been indicted for murder in connection with the stabbing death of his roommate in Vineland on New Year's Day of this year.

• Millville teacher charged with sexual assault of girl, 14, faces tampering charges
BRIDGETON - A Millville high school teacher charged with sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl faces additional charges for alleged witness tampering.

• Pompper breaks down while talking about his father's abuse
BRIDGETON - Jurors in the trial of a Millville man charged with murder will have over a week to think about all they have heard and seen in the past four weeks - just as long as they keep their thoughts to themselves.

• Second burglary suspect sought
MILLVILLE - Police are searching for one suspect in the burglary of a city car wash in which police say two people caused $5,000 worth of damage to a vending machine and made off with approximately $20 in change and various mechanical parts.

• Add burglary charge to hammer-hitting heist
BRIDGETON - Still lodged in Cumberland County Jail for allegedly using a hammer to rob the city's 7-Eleven last December, a Vineland man is now facing charges in connection with a November 2008 burglary, according to police.

• Area food bank tries to keep up
By JEAN JONES

• Bridgeton Blotter - $125 worth of paint and painting supplies; three Bridgeton failure to appear warrants
BRIDGETON

• Corrections on H1N1 vaccination stories
Two stories in Tuesday's News regarding swine flu vaccinations require clarifications.

• Lakeview Manor fire affects 6 apartments
MILLVILLE - No one was injured in a fire that damaged up to six apartments at Lakeview Manor Wednesday.

• Maurice River teachers speak up
By JEAN JONES

• Millville Blotter - harassment and criminal mischief; pile of scrap metal and 20 roof jacks stolen; steals $10
MILLVILLE

• NJDOT says no light at 55/49; Millville says yes!
MILLVILLE - A traffic light at Route 49 and Court Boulevard will not be part of the planned improvements to the routes 49 and 55 interchange, despite past statements by state traffic officials assuring the light would be installed.

• Pompper takes stand
BRIDGETON - John Pompper took a seat Thursday afternoon in the witness box in Superior Court Judge Timothy Farrell's courtroom.

• Stiles 2005 conviction is overturned
BRIDGETON - Superior Court judges have overturned the conviction of a Shiloh man convicted in 2005 of conspiring to murder his wife.

• Thomas again heads trustee board at CCC
VINELAND - Charles Thomas was re-elected chairman of the Cumberland County College Trustee Board at their annual reorganization meeting this week.

• Vineland welcomes new superintendent
VINELAND - The city school board officially welcomed the district's new superintendent, Dr. Maryanne Banks, with a reception immediately preceding its regular meeting Wednesday.

• Bridgeton Blotter - simple assault, burglary and criminal mischief; possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana
BRIDGETON

• Business and pleasure mix at municipalities conference
By Trish G. Graber and Lisa Fleisher

• CATS bus in Route 49 accident
STOW CREEK TWP. - A motor vehicle accident involving a Cumberland Area Transit System (CATS) bus on Tuesday sent two drivers to area hospital with minor injuries, according to state police.

• Convicted sex offenders face polygraph tests to track what they're doing
By CHRIS MEGERIAN

• County health dept. offers sign-up clinic
The Cumberland County Health Department on Tuesday announced an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic.

• H1N1 shots for as long as they last from Community Health Care
Community Health Care has announced it will be offering H1N1 flu vaccines to patients at its two Bridgeton locations during regular business hours.

• Hostile intruder alarm at CCC sent by mistake
VINELAND - A false alarm warning students and staff at Cumberland County College of a "hostile intruder" on campus caused some fear and confusion at the school Tuesday.

• Indian Fields Market sells $100,000 scratchoff winner in Bridgeton
From staff reports

• Knife in school bookbag in Vineland
From staff reports

• League of Municipalities both business, pleasure in resort of Atlantic City
By TRISH G. GRABER

• League of Municipalities both business, pleasure in resort of Atlantic City
By TRISH G. GRABER

• Lies don't work
By CHRIS MEGERIAN

• Millville Blotter - Driving while intoxicated after she allegedly drove into her boyfriend, who was riding a bike
MILLVILLE

• Millville BOE correcting audit deficiencies
MILLVILLE - The city board of education on Monday accepted an audit report for the 2008-09 school year, which included several clerical and data errors on the part of district staff.

• Pompper will take the stand today
BRIDGETON - A Millville man accused of killing his half brother is planning to take the stand today in Superior Court in his own defense.

• Student suing Bridgeton High School
BRIDGETON - A Bridgeton High School student is suing the school board in federal district court because officials did not allow her to participate in a worldwide protest against abortion during the school day last month.

• U.D. gets $50,000 to recycle
From staff reports

• Arrest in fake ID cards
CAMDEN - A Bridgeton man has pleaded guilty to producing phony Social Security and U.S. Alien Registration cards.

• Bridgeton Blotter - Accused of breaking out windows to several cars parked; harassment and terroristic threats
BRIDGETON

• Come out for 49/55 info Wednesday, from 4-7 p.m.
MILLVILLE - Construction crews will begin improvements to the routes 49/55 interchange this week, according to state department of transportation officials Monday.

• Flooding caused most damage
By JEAN JONES

• Gridders help clean up city
SALEM - The streets of Salem were litter free Monday after a group of high school students took to the sidewalks to pick up discarded bottles, papers and other items that were soiling city neighborhoods.

• Jolly Holly Run getting company
From staff reports

• Landlord robbed collecting rent in Bridgeton
From staff reports

• Library roof coming
BRIDGETON Ð The roof of the Bridgeton Public Library will be repaired, thanks to the efforts of the library's many "friends."

• MDC asks $122,000 for old HQ
MILLVILLE - The Millville Development Corporation has settled on a Realtor and an asking price of $122,000 in its plan to sell its current premises across the Maurice River to High Street.

• Millville barber shop is clipped
From staff reports

• Millville Blotter - Weider workout bench stolen; charges of possession of crack cocaine, heroin
MILLVILLE

• Millville faces 9-cent tax hike
MILLVILLE - City commission has approved its budget for fiscal year 2010, which includes $31,683,480 in total appropriations and a 9-cent increase to the municipal tax rate.

• Salem High School varsity football players clean up Salem city streets
SALEM - The streets of Salem were litter free Monday after a group of high school students took to the sidewalks to pick up discarded bottles, papers and other items that were soiling city neighborhoods.

• State is worse off than first thought
By JOHN REITMAYER

• The News has Angel Tags
We have Angel Tags.

• Veterinarians indespensible to SPCA's cause
By BEV GRECO

• Wawa Tract parcel rezoned in Millville
MILLVILLE - The city commission on Monday voted unanimously to rezone an 86.49-acre parcel of the often-embattled, 400-acre land owned by Wawa Inc. near the Union Lake Shopping Center from Lakeshore Conservation to commercial.

• Friends of India helping collect food, coats for Salvation Army
VINELAND - The Friends of India is taking donations of coats and nonperishable foods during its Food Donation and Winter Coat Drive, organized through the nonprofit's Sanskaar classes, in Millville.

• Guns for food
BRIDGETON - Got guns?

• LoBiondo targeted by Dems
Following the passage of health care reform in the House of Representatives earlier this month, the Democratic National Committee has announced its intention to specifically target Republican Rep. Frank LoBiondo for having voted against the bill.

• No serious injuries after car strikes tree in Maurice River
MAURICE RIVER TWP. - A driver and three passengers were injured after the car they were traveling in left Leesburg-Belleplain Road and hit a tree in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

• Off Broad Street Players moving to Millville's Levoy Theater
BRIDGETON - The Off Broad Street Players (OBSP) theater company wrapped up the first weekend on Sunday afternoon of one of its last productions to be performed at Bridgeton High School.

• Police Blotter - Troopers are investigating a bomb threat discovered written at Cumberland Regional High School on a "B" wing bathroom wall.
STATE POLICE

• Porch, Cox collections on exhibit in Bridgeton
BRIDGETON - The expressions on their faces aren't clear in the 1888 photo taken on West Commerce Street as it lay buried deep in snow.

• State police response drill at Port Norris School
By JEAN JONES

• Bridgeton native James Royal sentenced to two life terms
BRIDGETON - A 27-year-old Bridgeton native has been sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison without parole for murder in connection with the January 2003 shooting death of two teenage sisters on Church Street.

• McKeever sentenced to three years
SALEM - A former Ranch Hope business administrator was sentenced to three years in state prison here Friday for embezzling more than $300,000 from the Christian-based behavioral rehabilitation center.

• Millville man charged with using teen to commit burglary
MILLVILLE - Police on Thursday charged a 23-year-old man with using a juvenile to help him commit a burglary to a Packard Drive home.

• Three chosen as finalists for Cumberland County College president
VINELAND - A presidential search committee has chosen three finalists for the position of CCC president, the Cumberland County College Board of Trustees announced Friday.

• $5,000 for Dill's tribute
From staff reports

• Bridgeton Blotter - Police charge three teens with stealing van -Êtwo in detention center; four failure to appear warrants
BRIDGETON

• Decorate Millville's 25-foot blue spruce to honor our veterans
From staff reports

• Downtown Millville report coming
MILLVILLE - The city throughout 2009 saw its fair share of businesses moving downtown, according to Glasstown Arts District Coordinator Marianne Lods.

• Flooding may be worst in 15 years
From staff reports

• GOP stalwart Charles Patitucci, 89, dies
BRIDGETON - Charles "Pat" Patitucci, a World War II veteran and pillar of the Bridgeton community, died at his home on Wednesday.

• It was crowded early for first H1N1 shots
HOPEWELL TWP. - Health officials administered half of their 1,000 H1N1 flu vaccine doses within the first half-hour of Thursday's three-hour clinic, as crowds gathered into orderly lines inside the auditorium of West Park United Methodist Church.

• Millville Blotter - Three contempt warrants, charges of hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice, and possession of a hypodermic needle
MILLVILLE

• New Jersey Motorsports Park collecting coats
From staff reports

• Pompper trial: Friend of missing man didn't mention duffel bag
BRIDGETON - A friend of James Ridgeway admitted deceiving detectives investigating Ridgeway's disappearance in 1979 - in some cases, failing to mention details pertinent to the case - in others, outright lying.

• Shop Millville and win $1,000
MILLVILLE - Shoppers in the downtown arts district beginning today will be able to enter a drawing to win a custom-made Christmas tree ornament as well as a chance to win $1,000.

• Teacher reached student on Net
BRIDGETON - A Millville teacher allegedly had improper "electronic communications" with a 17-year-old high school student, according to prosecutors.

• Wawa tract hearing Monday
MILLVILLE - City commission will hear resident opinions on a plan to rezone for commercial use a 85-acre section of the 400-acre so-called Wawa tract when the issue is brought up on second reading Monday.

• $10,000 Lottery ticket sold
From staff reports

• Bridgeton Blotter - Loitering to commit drug offense, hindering apprehension; 10 10 failure to appear warrants
BRIDGETON

• Correction
A story in Wednesday's paper regarding a bone marrow donor drive for Vineland resident Brett Fauver included the wrong date.

• Laborer shot in stomach
FAIRFIELD TWP. - State police are investigating a shooting involving a farmworker that took place early Monday evening on Westcott Station Road.

• Millville Blotter - Stolen: Sky-blue, 26-inch Huffy, cream-colored fenders, rear baskets stolen; red, black, 26-inch Schwinn mountain bike stolen
MILLVILLE

• Millville Teacher of the Year arrested
From staff reports

• Oystermen given extra week of harvest
By JEAN JONES

• Veterans have their day
BRIDGETON - Veterans showed children at Indian Avenue School on Wednesday that their tales go far beyond harrowing scenes of battlefield heroism.

• Before paying for his mistakes, he's touring schools talking to kids
Matthew Maher was involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in March 2009, for which he later pleaded guilty to death by auto and driving under the influence.

• Brett Fauver needs bone marrow donor
From staff reports

• Bridgeton Blotter - Teen provides fake name to police in robbery probe; concealing Panasonic stereo head unit
BRIDGETON

• Correction
A story in Monday's News regarding Margaret Winchester's retirement after 30 years as director of the Margaret Winchester Enrichment Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc. contained an error.

• Hospital visiting restrictions put in place by SJH
VINELAND - In order to minimize the spread of the H1N1 flu virus, South Jersey Healthcare on Tuesday released a new set of regulations restricting visitation for minors and those who are sick.

• Jennifer Webb-McRae prosecutor prospect
BRIDGETON - New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine may still be considering nominating a woman to the seat of Cumberland County prosecutor, despite losing his first choice for the post.

• Millville Blotter - Who broke into her home and left her key?; K&N air intake system, four tires, rims stolen
MILLVILLE

• Neighbor's husky kills 5-lb. dog
MILLVILLE - Debbie Tedesco and her daughter, Megan, still don't know exactly how it happened.

• One Sheppard to another
By JEAN JONES

• Porch collection at Burton's
Special to The News

• Sentencing day for Royal
BRIDGETON - A 27-year-old Bridgeton native will be sentenced Friday in connection with the double homicide of two teenage sisters in Bridgeton in 2003.

• Woman who caused Pompper's ire testifies
BRIDGETON - The state's case against John Pompper is expected to wrap up next week in Superior Court in Cumberland County.

• $40-50K salaries, benefits with MX coming
MILLVILLE - The city will not offer start-up money for the opening of the announced solar panel factory that will take up residence in and around an empty warehouse near the intersection of South 2nd Street and Railroad Avenue.

• Animals of a feather can be adopted together
By BEV GRECO

• Are Casella's days numbered?
BRIDGETON - Democrats in the state are expected to move quickly to act on any pending appointments and reappointments before incoming Republican governor Chris Christie is sworn in and given the opportunity to fill the positions.

• Bridgeton Blotter - Two illegals cited for DWI; hindering apprehension by providing false self-information, resisting arrest, failure to appear warrant, warrant charging simple assault
BRIDGETON

• Get your refunds, people!
From staff reports

• Holly City teen beaten, robbed
From staff reports

• Levoy funds set
MILLVILLE - Financing for the renovation of the Levoy Theater is "100 percent committed," with construction ready to begin soon, according to city economic developer Don Ayres.

• Millville Blotter - Several men's watches, earrings, a gold men's bracelet valued at $1,000, and men's wedding and engagement rings stolen; bottle of Dove body wash, a box of Huggies diapers and two bottles of Fantasies body spray stolen
MILLVILLE

• Millville expanding business park
MILLVILLE - The city is looking to expand its now dormant foreign-trade zone into its business park, near the municipal airport.

• Peterson indicted in Salem County
SALEM - A Pittsgrove man has been indicted by a Salem County grand jury here after police allegedly uncovered a marijuana growing operation and 15 pot plants inside his bedroom closet over the summer.

• Pompper trial in 3rd week
BRIDGETON - The third week of testimony begins this morning in the trial of a Millville man charged with murder relating to the death of his half brother 30 years ago.

• Trailer is stolen off Vineland lot
From staff reports

• Vineland vending machines are rifled
VINELAND - At least four vending machines were burglarized at city car washes over the weekend, according to police records.

• Wodlinger successor as county counsel is one of 3
BRIDGETON - Cumberland County freeholders plan to appoint an attorney to the position of county counsel at this week's meeting.

• WSNJ matriarch Kay Bold dies
BRIDGETON - The matriarch of WSNJ radio, and arguably all Cumberland County radio, has died.

• Army Airfield Museum makes sure veterans get their due
By JEAN JONES

• Bad curve getting attention
HOPEWELL TWP. - State Assemblywoman Celeste Riley (D, 3rd Dist) and Republican township Mayor Bruce Hankins wrapped up an informal talk early last week with state Department of Transportation (DOT) representatives with hopes for permanent warning signs at a decidedly dangerous curve in Route 49 (Shiloh Pike).

• Grand Jury indctiments - Third-degree knowingly leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury, third-degree endangering injured victim, fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence, fourth-degree hindering
From staff reports

• Letter from county couple at Fort Hood
"Hi, everyone!

• Man indicted on drug charges
SALEM - A Pittsgrove man has been indicted by a Salem County grand jury here after police allegedly uncovered a marijuana growing operation and 15 pot plants inside his bedroom closet over the summer.

• Margaret Winchester saw what others couldn't
HOPEWELL TWP. - Margaret Winchester challenges the very notion that disability even exists.

• MRT teachers want solution
By JEAN JONES

• Upper Deerfield says green energy bill will cost local control
UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - Township committee members here hope someone can stop a state green energy bill now awaiting Gov. Jon Corzine's signature before it becomes law.

• Vineland is giving away Disney trip to volunteer
From staff reports