Vineland

Dante Car Wash appears to be the place to get a lottery ticket.  The car wash business in Vineland sold a winning lottery ticket worth $3 million. The winner has not been identified; the State says it’s the most valuable lottery ticket sold in Vineland in five years.

A huge tract of land that used to house a Shoprite Supermarket in Vineland will hit the auction block next Wednesday.  City officials say the land is 8.33 acres in size, and carries a minimum bid of $2.5 million.  The family that owns the property wants to sell it so …

A big anchor store at the Cumberland Mall is set to close.  The Daily Journal reports that the Bed Bath and Beyond store in Vineland is closing.  The lease that is held by the store is ready to expire, and it looks like it will not be renewed.  “Store Closing” …

A 27 year old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing of another woman at a Bennigan’s Restaurant in Vineland on Saturday.  Yolanda Dasilva was charged with aggravated assault and other charges by police.  Dasilva is being held in the Cumberland County Jail.

The Vineland City Council has a new member.  Elizabeth Arthur was sworn in to the Council seat Wednesday previously held by Angela Calakos.  Calakos resigned in October because she was moving to Mays Landing.

Voters in Vineland Tuesday night narrowly defeated a measure that would have increased the tax for library funding. Nearly 13,000 votes were cast and the issue fell by 53 votes.  Library supporters were able to get enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot via referendum.

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has released the identity of the local law enforcement officer involved in a fatal shooting in Vineland earlier this month.  Grewal announced that Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Detective John Caccia fired three shots at 19 year old Jacob Servais of Millville at a …

Another small bank chain is being swallowed up by a competitor.  Ocean First Bank announced that it is acquiring Capital Bank of New Jersey for $80 million in stock.  Capital Bank has a large presence in the Vineland area.  The deal is expected to be completed during the first quarter …

Vineland Police are involved in an investigation that included a police shooting.  It happened on South Delsea Drive between Grant and Sherman avenues.  New Jersey State Police were on the scene Thursday night and further information is expected soon.

New Jersey State Police are attempting to return 130 pieces of various lawn care equipment to their rightful owners following a criminal investigation in Vineland.  Police say the equipment was stolen between January and September, and recently recovered.  Photos of the equipment appear on the Department’s social media pages.