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Cumberland County, New Jersey
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About Cumberland, NJ

Population
Approximately 149,527 residents
County Seat
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Coverage Area
489 square miles in southern New Jersey

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Cumberland Prosecutor Issues High-Risk Missing Person Alert for Nicole Rowland
Government

Cumberland Prosecutor Issues High-Risk Missing Person Alert for Nicole Rowland

Nicole Rowland, 37, was classified a high-risk missing person after she was last seen Feb. 16 leaving her home on the 100 block of West Main Street in Millville; authorities say she may need medication.

James Thompson2m read
Nebius and DataOne Vineland Campus for Microsoft Raises Local Water, Power Concerns
Business

Nebius and DataOne Vineland Campus for Microsoft Raises Local Water, Power Concerns

Vineland officials proposed a $6.2 million loan to Nebius/DataOne as the AI data center moved into phase two, stoking resident backlash over a 300-megawatt facility and its local impacts.

Sarah Chen3m read
10 Priciest Cumberland County Home Sales, Feb. 23 to March 1
Business

10 Priciest Cumberland County Home Sales, Feb. 23 to March 1

A $425,000 Millville home led the county’s weekly deed‑recording roundup while an unusually low weekly median of $35,000 highlights a split market between a few higher‑end closings and many low‑price sales.

Sarah Chen6m read
Four Historic Cumberland County Sites Define Local History and Visitor Appeal
Community

Four Historic Cumberland County Sites Define Local History and Visitor Appeal

Carlisle’s Army museum, the county historical society, Pine Grove Furnace’s Appalachian Trail Museum and Evergreen mansion (near Cumberland) anchor local identity and drive regional tourism.

Marcus Williams4m read
NJ Supreme Court Reverses Gerald Butler Convictions, Remands Case for New Trial
Government

NJ Supreme Court Reverses Gerald Butler Convictions, Remands Case for New Trial

The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed Gerald W. Butler's controlled‑dangerous‑substances convictions Feb. 25, 2026, citing repeated prosecutorial references to "The Wire"; prison records show Butler was released Feb. 26, 2026.

James Thompson2m read
Millville Dispatcher Samantha Simpkins Arrested for Illegally Sharing Police Data
Government

Millville Dispatcher Samantha Simpkins Arrested for Illegally Sharing Police Data

Millville dispatcher Samantha J. Simpkins, 30, was arrested Feb. 26 and charged with six counts for allegedly accessing and sharing restricted Millville Police and New Jersey Judiciary data.

Marcus Williams2m read
How to Access Cumberland County Services, Meeting Schedules and Records Requests
Government

How to Access Cumberland County Services, Meeting Schedules and Records Requests

Find county offices in Bridgeton and municipal contacts in Vineland and Millville, learn where meetings are posted, and follow step-by-step rules to file public records requests.

James Thompson5m read
Vineland Man Gets 30 Years for Millville Killing of Mother of Five
Community

Vineland Man Gets 30 Years for Millville Killing of Mother of Five

Eric Bundy-Johnson, 35, of Vineland was sentenced to 30 years March 5, 2026 for the Oct. 26, 2024 shooting outside a Millville convenience store that killed Bonnie Hitchens, a mother of five.

Lisa Park2m read
One Year After Bridgeton Man Vanished, Family Renews Plea for Leads
Community

One Year After Bridgeton Man Vanished, Family Renews Plea for Leads

Family marks one year since Bridgeton resident Kevin Collins Jr. vanished after leaving Inspira Medical Center; trail camera footage showed him near woods shortly before 5 p.m.

Sarah Chen3m read
Vineland Opens City-Managed 40,000-Square-Foot Convention Center Downtown at 631 E. Landis Avenue
Community

Vineland Opens City-Managed 40,000-Square-Foot Convention Center Downtown at 631 E. Landis Avenue

Vineland’s newly renovated, city-managed 40,000-square-foot Vineland Convention Center now occupies 631 E. Landis Avenue, a repurposed Landis MarketPlace / Newberry building in downtown Vineland.

Marcus Williams3m read
Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci Highlights Progress, Priorities in 2026 Address
Government

Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci Highlights Progress, Priorities in 2026 Address

Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci told Greater Vineland Chamber members at the Greenview Inn that the city upgraded 14 miles of roads in 2025 and will renovate 11 more miles in 2026.

James Thompson2m read
19-year-old Bridgeton resident charged with multiple sex crimes against child
Community

19-year-old Bridgeton resident charged with multiple sex crimes against child

A 19-year-old Bridgeton resident, Adonias Chavas‑Mateo, faces charges including aggravated sexual assault of a person less than 13 years old; one alleged incident occurred while he was the juvenile’s caregiver.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vineland Wins First Playoff Game in 33 Years, Loses to Lenape
Education

Vineland Wins First Playoff Game in 33 Years, Loses to Lenape

Vineland edged Central Regional 43-41 on Feb. 26 for what JSZ called the program’s first playoff win in 33 years, then fell 74-49 at Lenape two days later.

Sarah Chen3m read
Eight Year-Round Low-Cost Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Cumberland County
Community

Eight Year-Round Low-Cost Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Cumberland County

Save money and get outside year‑round with eight low‑cost activities across Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville and the Maurice River corridor.

Marcus Williams4m read
Cumberland County Democrats Endorse Tim Alexander After Screening Committee Recommendation
Government

Cumberland County Democrats Endorse Tim Alexander After Screening Committee Recommendation

Cumberland County Democrats endorsed Tim Alexander at a contentious convention where the screening committee had recommended Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock and the party withheld vote totals.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vineland glassmaker Glastron wins approval for 8,700-square-foot expansion
Business

Vineland glassmaker Glastron wins approval for 8,700-square-foot expansion

Glastron won a 5-0 zoning-board use-variance on Feb. 18 to add 8,700 sq. ft. at 510 Northwest Boulevard, reconfiguring its 1.9-acre Vineland campus while keeping its 42 employees and output unchanged.

Sarah Chen2m read
Van Auken Lifts Delsea to 53-50 South Jersey Group 3 Quarterfinal Win
Education

Van Auken Lifts Delsea to 53-50 South Jersey Group 3 Quarterfinal Win

Luke Van Auken led Delsea to a 53-50 South Jersey Group 3 quarterfinal win over rival Cumberland, keeping the Crusaders alive in the bracket.

Sarah Chen3m read
Cumberland County Public Library Hosts Free 17th Annual Storytelling Festival in March
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Cumberland County Public Library Hosts Free 17th Annual Storytelling Festival in March

Cumberland County Public Library is staging a free, month-long Enchanted Gardens storytelling festival March 1–31, 2026, funded by a $12,000 Arts Council grant and featuring Puppet Guy Productions across eight branches.

Sarah Chen3m read
Inspira reorganizes leadership, earns national accreditations for Cumberland County area centers
Healthcare

Inspira reorganizes leadership, earns national accreditations for Cumberland County area centers

Inspira promoted four executives effective March 1, 2026, and its Mullica Hill, Vineland and Elmer centers earned ACC and ANCC national accreditations in 2025.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Retired Marine Col. Pangburn Joins Millville Army Air Field Museum Advisory Board
Community

Retired Marine Col. Pangburn Joins Millville Army Air Field Museum Advisory Board

Retired Marine Col. Charles H. Pangburn III, a Millville Senior High School class of 1973 graduate and Bronze Star recipient, joined the Millville Army Air Field Museum advisory board on March 2, 2026.

Sarah Chen3m read
Bay Atlantic Symphony to Perform Extraordinary Contrasts March 21 Featuring Barbara Dever
Community

Bay Atlantic Symphony to Perform Extraordinary Contrasts March 21 Featuring Barbara Dever

Bay Atlantic Symphony brings Met Opera mezzo Barbara Dever and flamenco dancer Liliana Ruiz to Vineland’s Guaracini Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dr. Marc Zeffren Joins New Jersey Urology in Vineland
Healthcare

Dr. Marc Zeffren Joins New Jersey Urology in Vineland

Marc Zeffren, M.D., has joined New Jersey Urology’s Vineland office at 1103 W Sherman Ave, Ste 2B; appointments are available by phone or on MyChart, the practice says.

Lisa Park2m read
Homes Sold for $400,000 or Less in Cumberland County This Week
Business

Homes Sold for $400,000 or Less in Cumberland County This Week

NJ.com's March roundup shows buyers still find options at $400,000 or less in Cumberland County, where the median listed home is $299,900 and listed homes average 1,875 sq ft.

Sarah Chen5m read
Courier-Post’s Mat Pack Publishes March 4 South Jersey Girls’ Wrestling Rankings
Education

Courier-Post’s Mat Pack Publishes March 4 South Jersey Girls’ Wrestling Rankings

The Mat Pack’s March 4 rankings put Buena/Vineland’s Shea Aretz at No.1 at 145 and record shifts in the 100, 185 and 235 classes across South Jersey’s seven-county coverage.

Lisa Park3m read
Homes Sold for $150,000 or Less in Cumberland County Feb. 16-22, 2026
Business

Homes Sold for $150,000 or Less in Cumberland County Feb. 16-22, 2026

NJ.com’s Real Estate Newswire lists six Cumberland County sales under $150,000, from a $50,000 Heislerville house to a $150,000 Millville property, highlighting wide price-per‑sq‑ft variation.

Sarah Chen6m read
Explore Cumberland County Parks, Rivers and Historic Sites for Visitors
Community

Explore Cumberland County Parks, Rivers and Historic Sites for Visitors

Plan day trips around the Maurice and Cohansey rivers, WheatonArts, Cohanzick Zoo and the Delaware Bay shore, seasonal tips, access points and what to expect are below.

Sarah Chen5m read
Maurice River Dredging Resumes After Weather Delay, Project Nears Completion
Government

Maurice River Dredging Resumes After Weather Delay, Project Nears Completion

Dredging of the Maurice River in Cumberland County resumed today, February 26, 2026, after a winter-weather pause and the Army Corps says the project is nearing completion.

James Thompson2m read
Maurice River granted federal Wild and Scenic designation for 35.4 miles
Community

Maurice River granted federal Wild and Scenic designation for 35.4 miles

Federal Wild and Scenic protection now covers 35.4 miles of the Maurice River (pronounced "Morris"), safeguarding bluffs, wild rice marshes and habitat through Millville, Vineland and Maurice River Township.

Sarah Chen4m read
Judge Imposes 75-Year Sentence on Millville Man After 13 Felony Convictions
Government

Judge Imposes 75-Year Sentence on Millville Man After 13 Felony Convictions

Superior Court Judge Niki Arbittier sentenced Brian Scherfel, previously of Millville, to an aggregate 75-year prison term after August 2025 jury convictions on 13 felony counts.

James Thompson1m read