Vineland

A 37 year old Vineland man was shot to death during a backyard gathering in Bridgeton on Tuesday.  Authorities identified the victim as Terrance L. Martin; a second man from Mays Landing was wounded in the shooting.  Police say an intruder came to the gathering and opened fire; he has …

So long Golden Corral, hello Checkers.  The Daily Journal reports that a former Golden Corral restaurant that closed earlier this year will be knocked down and a new Checkers Drive In restaurant will be erected in its place.  It’s all part of an expansion of the national chain in New …

A 27 year old Vineland man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Atlantic City Friday afternoon.  Authorities say Leon Green is accused of shooting the man near the Manor Hotel on Pacific Avenue. Green has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses; drugs were found …

38 year old Earl Barley Jr. of Vineland was arrested in Franklin Township on Memorial Day after police found drugs and a loaded gun inside his car.  Police say the gun was loaded with hallow point bullets.  Barley was hauled off to the Atlantic County Jail.

Vineland Police have charged a 48 year old man with drunk driving after he was found asleep at the wheel of his parked car Saturday night.  Police say Carlos Velez of North Delsea Drive was also charged with reckless driving and other offenses; Velez refused to submit to a breathalyzer …

A restaurant chain known for a low price, low quality buffet has closed its doors in Vineland.  Golden Corral closed its location on South Delsea Drive after seven years in business.  The restaurant opened back in October, 2011.  No word on why it’s now out of business.

A doctor in Vineland has had his license suspended in New Jersey for allegedly providing grossly insufficient medical treatment.  The Daily Journal reports that Dr. Gary Matusow must have his work monitored for a year before his license is renewed.  Matusow denies all allegations of wrong doing.

A 21 year old man claims he was assaulted by a group of students from a Vineland school, and he intends to sue.  The Daily Journal reports that Brandon C. Rodriguez of Sicklerville says he was assaulted by students from the Cunningham Academy on March 15th.  The alleged beating followed …

The Vineland Board of Education is taking steps to fire tenured teacher and boys basketball coach Albert D. Porter.  The Daily Journal reports that Porter allegedly had an improper relationship with an underage student that resulted in applying cream to the minor’s bare back.  Porter was a former Vineland High …

A fire destroyed a multi family home in Vineland Saturday; the blaze resulted in no injuries.  It took firemen about three hours to bring the fire under control.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.