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South Jersey Soldier Found Dead

Kyle McCann — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:02:23 +0000

A man from Millville had been identified as the soldier found dead at Fort Hood in Texas the day after Christimas. Sergeant Jose Joaquin Suarez, 24 was found dead in his barracks according to WPVI-TV. The circumstances and cause of death have not been identified. Suarez was an information systems operator-analyst and had served [...]

Mike Trout Inches Toward Another Historic Moment Tonight in Seattle

Rob Acampora — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:55:39 +0000

Mike Trout has been the human highlight reel for the L.A. Angels virtually every night on ESPN, has been honored by his home town of Millville, has graced the cover of numerous sports magazines, and another record is about to fall in this historic rookie season.

Cumberland County Halloween Attractions

Kyle McCann — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:30:02 +0000

Here’s a list of the Halloween happenings in Cumberland County as well as information on how to add an event. Millville: Halloween Pumpkin Extravaganza Corson Park, Where East Main Street Meets Wade Blvd. Saturday, October 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 865-825-7000 for More Information If we missed any Halloween Happenings in Cumberland [...]

Millville to Raise Banners in Honor of Mike Trout

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:10:45 +0000

South Jersey hasn't had a professional athlete to gush over since Audubon's Joe Flacco entered the NFL. But rookie baseball player Mike Trout has become the pride of his hometown of Millville, not to mention the entire Garden State. And the city plans to place their affection where everyone can see it.

Millville's Levoy Theatre Reopens

Tom Morgan — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:30:37 +0000

This past weekend, residents of Millville and the surrounding areas witnessed something that hasn’t been seen in nearly 40 years. After years of meetings and preparation, the historic Levoy theater opened it’s doors for the first time. Levoy first opened in 1908, where it showcased two silent films, including one starring Charlie Chaplin. [...]

Dozens Of Birds Fall From The Sky In South Jersey

Tom Morgan — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:00:01 +0000

Residents in Millville are scratching their heads after finding at least 80 birds fall from the sky. According to NBC Philly, “The Cumberland County Public Information Officer released a press release on Tuesday claiming it wasn’t something environmental that killed the birds but rather something they ate — a granular pesticide put down legally [...]

Benefit Today In Millville For Young Son Of Officer Chris Reeves

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:56:08 +0000

It was the moment every police officer's family dreads--being killed in the line of duty. Sadly, that was exactly the fate of Millville Officer #113 Christopher Reeves, who lost his life while on patrol July 8. As family and friends begin the tough task of moving on without Chris, attention now turns to the young son he leaves behind. McDonald's restaurant on High Street in Millville will host a fundraiser between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. this evening. A portion of tonight's proceeds will benefit Officer Reeves child.

Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Fallen Millville Police Officer

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:33:07 +0000

A viewing and funeral for Millville Police officer Christopher Reeves is being held today while the man responsible for his death sits in a hospital bed.

More than a thousand law enforcement officers and members of the community have filled the Lakeside Middle School Performing Arts Center to pay their respects to Officer Reeves who was killed in an auto accident July 8 by a suspect evading police.

Update: Millville Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:38:28 +0000

Millville police officer Christopher Reeves died early yesterday morning, after another vehicle slammed into his police cruiser.

The collision took place just after 2 a.m. Sunday, June 8 at the intersection of 3rd and Broad Streets in Millville, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutors Office.

Reeves was on patrol with a rookie Officer Jonathan Seidel in the passenger seat when a black SUV being chased by police collided with their cruiser, killing Reeves on impact. Seidel is currently awaiting arm surgery for an injury he sustained from the crash, but has been upgraded to stable condition at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

South Jersey Residents Sleep Out For Free Wings [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:51:59 +0000

Priorities, people. In the busy rush of the holiday season the new Buffalo Wild Wings location in Millville, Cumberland County had locals lining up for a chance to win all-you-can eat-wings for a year!The promise had campers in line at 2nd Street from about 4pm Sunday afternoon for the Monday, December 5, 10am grand opening. [...]