Cumberland County

Authorities have identified the two Cumberland County corrections department employees who were found in the basement of a Bridgeton home in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities say the bodies of 43 year old Joseph P. Williams and 45 year old Stephanie Myers were found in the home late Saturday night by …

A small bridge on Route 47 in Millville is closed for emergency repairs, setting up a detour in advance of Labor Day weekend.  State officials say Route 47 is closed in both directions at the Menatico Creek Bridge on the highway, and traffic will be detoured to routes 49 and …

There has been yet another fatal accident along Route 55 in Cumberland County.  State Police say an SUV driven by 45 year old David Janowski of Newark, Delaware overturned in the center median of the highway Monday night in Vineland.  Janowski was pronounced dead at a local hospital. ##

A new chain of grocery stores that will open in our region has begun the process of hiring new staff.  Lidl will be opening stores in Millville, Egg Harbor, Vineland, and Upper Deerfield, along with other places in New Jersey.  Manager and supervisor positions will be filled initially. ##

There were two million dollar Powerball lottery jackpots sold in New Jersey, and one of them came from a Citgo gas station in Dorchester, Cumberland County.  There were also 26 third prize winners in the Garden State. ##

Three Cumberland County men have pleaded guilty to dogfighting crimes. Authorities say the three men shipped dogs across the country so they could fight to their death. 40 year old Frank Nichols of Millville, 36 year old Anthony Gaines and 32 year old Lydell Harris, both of Vineland, were involved …

The former Progresso Soup plant in Vineland will be getting a new tenant soon. The building formerly occupied by 300 employees may become the new home of F & S Produce Company. Mayor Anthony Fanucci said he wanted to find a new tenant for the building as quickly as possible. …

A grand jury has refused to bring any criminal charges in the State Police shooting death of 31 year old Jimmy L. Testa of Maurice River. The shooting took place on High Street last November. During the shooting Testa fought with police and grabbed a steel pipe to hit two …

A former football star at Buena High school and teenager have been charged with murder in Winslow Township. Authorities say 20 year old Tyler Dralle and a teenager from Delaware killed 45 year old Deanna Scordo; the motive was burglary. ##

A 32 year old Cumberland County man has been charged by State Police with touching a six year old girl who was under his supervision. Joseph Rowland of Milmay was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first degree aggravated sexual assault, and other offenses. ##