Vineland

The 11th medical marijuana dispensary in New Jersey has opened in Vineland.  Columbia Care opened its doors officially on Thursday.  Social distancing and curbside pickup were practiced during day one of operation.

Protesters organized in Vineland Wednesday during a peaceful demonstration that was joined by city officials.  The protest started at City Hall and Mayor Anthony Fanucci and some members of Council joined the protest, which turned into a march.  Fanucci says he was proud to walk with the protesters today.

A 35 year old Vineland man was killed early Tuesday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in the city.  The car was driven by 36 year old Jaspar Rivera; the victim is identified as Edward L. Morales.  The accident occurred on North East Avenue and Hamilton Drive before …

A new medical marijuana dispensary will be opening in Vineland next month.  NJ.com reports that final approvals have been given to Columbia Care, which will join ten other dispensaries in the Garden State.  Another dispensary in Atlantic City is still waiting for final approvals.

A Maryland man was shot and killed in Vineland Sunday evening.  Police say 31 year old Travis Douglass was shot multiple times; his body was found at an intersection at Chestnut Avenue and Northwest Boulevard.  So far, no arrests have been made.

Vineland Police Chief Rudy Beu IV has filed a federal lawsuit against city leaders and police officers for allegedly conducting a smear campaign to run him out of office.  Beu is currently suspended from his position.  Beu himself was the subject of a lawsuit filed by a Vineland police sergeant …

27 year old John E. Jacobs of Vineland has been charged with murdering his wife in December, and also with breaking the legs of an infant a few weeks earlier.  Jacobs is indicted in connection with the slaying of 22 year old Sahlena Blackwell-Jacobs, a young mother of two children.  …

A 63 year old woman died at a hospital as a result of injuries she experienced in a house fire in Vineland last week.  NJ.com reports that Sheri Berman succumbed to her injuries she suffered during a fire last Tuesday on East Landis Avenue.  The fire was contained to a …

Vineland Police say a 63 year old woman died as a result of injuries she suffered during a house fire Tuesday at a home on East Landis Avenue.  Authorities say the woman died of injuries at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she was choppered away from the scene.  The victim’s …

The state has approved marijuana cultivation permits for three additional communities, including two in our region.  Sites in Vineland and Pleasantville have been approved by state regulators.  The state now has five approved locations.