Cumberland County

Cumberland County College is expected to select an interim president on Thursday due to the departure of outgoing president Yves Salomon-Fernandez.  She submitted her resignation after just over two years leading the college.  She is leaving for Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts.

A 17 year old boy died over the weekend after a drowning incident at a pond located in Millville.  Police announced that the teen succumbed to the incident at Menantico Ponds on Friday.  His friends were able to drag him to shore with the assistance of a stranger.

Students who attend the Technical Education Center in Cumberland County may be permitted to soon play sports in their home school districts.  The Daily Journal reports that principals from Millville, Cumberland Regional, and Cumberland County could start negotiations next week on the deal.  The state told the districts to begin …

The body of a missing man was found earlier this week in a Cumberland County marsh.  State Police have announced that the body of 28 year old Ronald Vega of Millville was located in a marsh near Cedarville.  At this time, foul play is not suspected.

Cumberland County College may be losing its president, Yves Salomon-Fernandez.  The Daily Journal reports that she has been recommended for hire as the president at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts.  Salomon-Fernandez has worked for the college for less than two years.

A 40 year old Cumberland County man has been charged with the possession of child pornography.  David Randles of Upper Deerfield Township was found to have images of child pornography at his home.  Randles has been released on a summons.

An alleged 28- year drunk driver crashed his car into a Bridgeton police cruiser on Sunday morning. The collision sent both driver and police officer to a local hospital for treatment. Bridgeton Police reported that Officer Darren Overstreet was traveling north on Pearl Street when David Romero turned in front …

State Police are investigating an alleged shooting at the Parvin State Park over the weekend.  The Daily Journal reports that a boy told police that a man yelled at the boy while he rode his bike on a trail, then fired a weapon at him.  The boy was not injured; …

Layoffs are looming and a merger may be coming for Cumberland County College.  The Board of Trustees at the College have voted to explore joining Rowan College at Gloucester County, in Deptford Township.  More than 30 employees may lose their jobs due to declining enrollment.

New Jersey State Police are searching for a man who stuffed multiple items into a bag at the Walmart store in Upper Deerfield Township, and never paid for the items.  The alleged theft occurred on Sunday, April 15th.  The man is described by police as being a white or Hispanic …