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Customers also will be able to order online for pickup or delivery through its app An official grand opening was planned for January Ellisville and Florissant for future locations The burger chain has approximately 290 locations either open or under development across the country Smalls Sliders began as a food truck in Baton Rouge The food truck would park outside Louisiana State University the business opened a physical location made of shipping containers Small Sliders had to push back the opening date which Spectrum News originally reported as opening on Dec .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaTaylor Stietler and Bailey Leninger drove in six runs each as Lower Cape May outlasted host Bridgeton Stietler went 5-for-6 with a double and a triple Leninger was 5-for-8 with a home run to help the Tigers prevail in a game that saw seven lead changes Bridgeton opened an 18-10 lead with 11 runs in the third inning Lower Cape May answered with six in the fourth on April 4; meaning these schools combined for 122 runs in two games the schools scored 109 points between them in their girls basketball meeting last December Raegan Notch and Abigail Pelicano had three hits each for the Tigers Notch and Miranda drove in five runs each -- as did Ivy Smith The Tigers have totaled 94 runs in those three wins has both eaten and served a “40-burger” this season; the Bulldogs pushed 40 across in a win over Pleasantville on April 14 Police are searching for a Philadelphia man accused of a fatal stabbing in Bridgeton Handy at the victim’s home on the 100 block of South Avenue Officers responded to the home after being told someone had kicked in a door at Handy’s home at approximately 9:45 p.m They learned of the stabbing "while en route,” a police statement said Long search ends: South Jersey man accused of 2022 bank robberies is found in Ukraine. The suspect and the victim were known to each other is charged with murder and weapons offenses Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous The charges against Tripline are only allegations Anyone with information is asked to call Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033 Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal Toniann Antonelli .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaJoel Francisco Lopez had an RBI single and a bases-clearing double to highlight a nine-run second inning in Bridgeton’s 18-3 win over LEAP Academy in the consolation game of the Delaney Classic in Clayton Lopez finished with five RBIs and four runs and was named MVP of the game four RBIs and a run and Malachi Bishop-Jarmon added a single three RBIs and two runs for the Bulldogs (2-14-1) Freshman Anthony String allowed three unearned runs on three hits in four innings fanning eight and walking one for his second win Sergio Victorino singled and knocked in a run for LEAP (0-12) The N.J. 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A Delaware woman is facing charges after she drove her car into the emergency department of a Bridgeton hospital crashed her four-door Kia through the sliding glass doors at the ambulance entrance of Inspira Health Center Bridgeton at approximately 11:35 p.m The incident caused approximately $135,000 in damage A hospital security officer suffered a minor injury when he leaped out of the vehicle's path Mullica Hill expansion: Inspira Health adding to its medical center Patient care at the hospital was not affected although ambulances were diverted to other facilities until approximately 3:30 a.m. The damaged area was secured after the incident "and an alternate ambulance entrance was set up," Inspira said Love said she wanted to be treated at a crisis center while visiting a relative's home in Seabrook New Jersey State Police responded to her call for assistance but Love then said she would drive to a hospital Love allegedly struck two vehicles while leaving Seabrook and arrived at the hospital with the belief that no one would help her The statement alleged that Love drove through the doors thinking she'd be knocked unconscious when her airbags deployed The Kia car struck a wall inside the building Police arrived to find Love "uncooperative" and sitting in a chair The New Castle woman is charged with assault by auto and criminal mischief and Love has not been convicted in the case The City of Bridgeton recently distributed awards to more than 40 police officers in what was the event of a decade for the department James Battavio awarded more than 100 certificates or medals for individual and joint accomplishments dating to 2015 “These officers represent those that have excelled in the performance of their duties over the past 10 years performing exceptional work most of which the general public is unaware of,” Gaimari said More: Suspect in fatal Bridgeton stabbing should be considered armed and dangerous: police “We have been trying to organize these honors for the last five years but other priorities seemed to prevent us from getting it done including dealing with COVID-related issues,” the chief added “I am thrilled we are able to recognize these accomplishments now.” city Councilman Curtis Edwards and Business Administrator Kevin Rabago attended the ceremony which was held at the end of February at the municipal complex Edwards is also City Council's public safety liaison the awards come with medals that can be worn on dress uniforms Many officers received multiple different awards for accomplishments such as educational achievements and military service active with the Greater Bridgeton Police Athletic League for more than 10 years received as thanks a Community Service medal and an Honorable Service award He also received an Exceptional Duty medal for an unrelated investigation Other Exceptional Duty awards went to Officers Brent Bodine and Mark Yoshioka; Dets Officers recognized for saving lives were W More: Prosecutor says Bridgeton home was a brothel — the 2nd case in the city since Dec. 4 Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland Support local journalism with a subscription A Cumberland County man is accused of operating a brothel at his Bridgeton home 8 after an approximately one-month investigation into alleged sex trafficking at an East Avenue residence according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Two women from the Queens area of New York City were kept inside the home "for the purpose of performing paid sexual acts," the office said Highway tragedy: Pickup truck fatally strikes Vineland pedestrian Investigators also found Rodriguez-Martinez in possession of a large amount of cash Two women in the home said the poker chips were a form of payment for prostitution The women allegedly kept half the value of the chips This marks the second case of an alleged brothel in Bridgeton since Dec A state grand jury at that time indicted four city residents in connection with suspected sex trafficking at a North Laurel Street home Women forced into prostitution in that case were recruited each week from Queens and North Jersey on the false pretense that they'd be working as dancers is charged with two counts of human trafficking and one count of promoting organized street crime Rodriguez-Martinez has not been convicted in the case Anyone with information about sex trafficking is asked to call Lt Scott Csaszar of the prosecutor's office at 856-453-0486 (This story was updated to add information.) Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country a new group of victims were allegedly brought to a house on a weekly basis and instructed not to leave Human trafficking is a growing problem in New Jersey manipulated and controlled by ruthless traffickers The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. The state’s top law enforcement agent to those possessing and distributing child porn: If you harm our kids A jury in western New York also found 27-year-old Hadi Matar guilty of assault Friday The man allegedly returned to the scene of his art hours after his first arrest to finish what he began Kenneth Burns is WHYY’s New Jersey reporter Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaWinning pitcher Adel Villegas tossed four strong innings and went 2-for-4 with a double two RBIs and two runs to lead Atlantic City past Bridgeton 11-1 at the Downbeach Coaches vs Villegas allowed one run on three hits in four innings Vince Conroy got the final three outs of the five-inning game and had a double an RBI and two runs to help the Vikings improve to 5-7 Antonio Holden singled and knocked in a run for the Bulldogs (1-13-1) Dining Blue-sky ceilings are painted with puffy clouds; walls depict life-size beach scenes portraying Mexico’s Nayarit seasides It’s not just an eating spot but a gathering place with live music and karaoke frequently dominating the scene on weekends Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene It’s tempting to say it’s a no-frills place but it’s more accurate to say that the frills are confined almost entirely to the presentations themselves pinwheels of vibrant hues—it’s as if Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí are collaborating in the kitchen And “generous” doesn’t begin to describe the portions No sooner are you seated than a tostada appears—or doesn’t because it’s buried about an inch deep in a heap of shredded cooked tilapia mixed with finely chopped cilantro It’s an extravagant amuse bouche that prepares you for the task ahead with crushed tomatoes and chopped onions fills a goblet that could double as a toddler’s bathtub along with a cilantro-spiked salad with cucumbers and tomatoes The ceviche here is a delicious study in the regionality of the dish. A connoisseur might sample the purely Peruvian version at Jalea and then try it here The seafood—shrimp and tilapia at Mariscos—spends more time in the lime marinade in the Nayarit version; it mellows the dish The experience of eating a whole fish is marvelously epicurean forking it apart from bones while it’s steaming and fragrant. Work from the head back to the tail then generously slathered in braised onions and yellow peppers that add color and a gentle sweetness to the fish A few head-on shrimp are served alongside and It’s not the over-seasoned “Mexican rice” often found at other restaurants but a more subtle rendition The filete relleno is composed of tilapia flakes served in a rich cream sauce that flickers with garlic and red pepper It tastes like a fine Italian mantecata and is the most luxurious dish on the menu like a Nayarit take on a particularly seafood-style Alfredo sauce Shrimp is a big draw here and is in most mixed dishes they’re served with a platter of fries and prepared with a garlic sauce When you’re ready to put on your pantilones grande it’s time to move on to the especiales The Molcajete el Volcan is an architectural marvel A stone mortar is the foundation of sprays of crab legs If your curling team and rivals are feeling puckish after the next bonspiel made with fried shrimp and a tilapia fillet a whole fried tilapia, and a red snapper the restaurant claims, and it’s the stuff of culinary legend The bar puts out drinks for all persuasions and the restaurant has you covered with several Mexican brews Tomato juice and beer are an unholy enough union—lime juice and Worcestershire sauce add to the “experience” in a glass with the lip encrusted with hot spices and studded with chunks of salsa-splashed avocado If you find it implausible that’s actually a thing then you’re never going to believe another offering which consists—seriously—of a six-pack of Modelo on a platter topped with a thick serving of shrimp in cream sauce The Bottom Line: The huge dining and social center features enormous portions of Nayarit-style seafood Mariscos El Malecon Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaJoshue Matos tossed a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Danny Colon had two hits four RBIs and two runs as Pleasantville downed Bridgeton 19-2 in a five-inning game in Pleasantville two RBIs and two runs and Anthony Vasquez singled twice drove in a run and scored four for Pleasantville (3-7) A Bridgeton woman is accused of fatally stabbing the father of her children allegedly killed 26-year-old Rafael Morales-Domingo with a kitchen knife on Sunday evening According to a statement of probable cause Bridgeton police responded to a report of a man screaming shortly before 7 p.m and found Morales-Domingo on a porch on the 300 block of Atlantic Street Manhunt: South Jersey authorities say murder suspect, 19, is considered armed, dangerous A blood trail led to Perez' second-floor apartment where police found blood in the kitchen and a knife in the sink Perez told police she and her boyfriend were in the apartment when Morales-Domingo She initially said that Morales-Domingo had grabbed a knife and that she had taken the weapon and used it against him Perez "stated she grabbed a knife in the kitchen and stabbed Morales-Domingo." He was pronounced dead at the scene Perez is charged with murder and weapons offenses She was being held in Cumberland County Jail — A growing burger chain is opening its first Missouri location in Bridgeton where construction began over the weekend Smalls Sliders began as a food truck in Baton Rouge according to a spokesperson with Smalls Sliders.  the business open a physical location made of shipping containers Smalls Sliders use only high-quality ingredients and the cheeseburger sliders are made fresh to order Customers also can order waffle fries “made with the most superior spuds,” shakes and more The burger chain now has 290 locations either open or under development across the country, according to its website. “Behind Smalls Sliders is our ‘Smalls Squad,’ a team of passionate individuals from diverse walks of life united in our purpose to make your day a small bit better,” the spokesperson said Missouri is one of six states part of a development phase by the burger chain.  Smalls Sliders also is looking at Joplin/Springfield and Cape Girardeau for future locations No dates for those areas have been announced a ceremonial “can drop” took place at the Bridgeton site Crews installed the location’s shipping containers which will serve as the restaurant’s building The Bridgeton franchise will be locally owned the Bridgeton site will be 750-square feet and designed to encompass a top-tier kitchen a walk-up window where customers can place orders and drive-thru lanes While outdoor patio seating will be offered Smalls Sliders will not have dine-in accommodations Customers also will be able to order online for pickup or delivery through the app we’ve maximized every square inch of the Can all the way to where our bathroom and trashcans are placed,” the spokesperson said “We needed to truly maximize the smaller footprint into what we like to call ‘Tiny Can Living’ or ‘Can Life.’ This approach has been instrumental in driving our throughput and overall operational execution especially as we make to order our product.”  For more information about Smalls Sliders, visit the company’s website A New Jersey city with just over 26,000 residents has been ranked the worst place to live in the Garden State compiled a list naming the "worst community" in each U.S considering three main categories — economy the FBI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focusing on areas including employment growth Here's what to know about the New Jersey city where overall quality of life may not be the best the governmental seat of Cumberland County earned a suboptimal rank among the "worst cities in the U.S." list Located on the Cohansey River near the Delaware Bay in South Jersey the city had a population of 26,763 in 2023 The population has dropped roughly 2% since 2020 Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly "remains inspired and motivated" by the people who live there that "bridge the distance between problem and solution." Kelly called the community "unfinished," stating it has been ever-changing always growing and always searching for ways to make the community "great." Once a thriving manufacturing and agricultural hub, the largest employer in Bridgeton is likely South Woods State Prison the largest and newest NJ Department of Corrections facility in the state Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team NC — A vehicle caught on fire along Highway 17 Officials say fire crews first responded to the scene after receiving a call around 9:30 this morning According to Craven County Emergency Services Director Ira Whitford the minivan caught fire in the engine compartment due to a mechanical issue News 12 crews observed a vehicle on fire causing traffic to be blocked in Bridgeton off of Highway 17 Crews observed that both lanes of the NC 55 East offramp heading towards Pamlico County were closed while multiple fire crews work on the burned vehicle Multiple fire crews and Gray's Towing were on the scene No one was injured and the investigation has been closed A city man is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Bridgeton is accused of killing 24-year-old Kevon Williams at approximately 11:20 a.m the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said who lived on the 100 block of Belmont Avenue Vineland woman charged: Arrest in fatal hit-and-run in Washington Township Snead should be considered armed and dangerous Anyone with information is asked to call prosecutor’s Det Malia Caminos at 856-506-7114 or Bridgeton police Det WFIU Public Radio WTIU Public Television The historic Bridgeton Mill, which has operated since 1823 in Parke County, is for sale with an asking price of $3.5 million Owner Mike Roe said running the mill has gotten too tiring as he’s aged since it requires heavy lifting and long hours He said the list price reflects this and the mill’s history Roe said the visitors were his favorite part of owning the mill He hopes new owners will carry on the mill’s legacy worrying that change could harm Bridgeton tourism ”I've had some people talk about a restaurant and different things “It's become what it should have been” Read more: Spring Mill Inn to reopen after two-year renovation Indiana Public Media is the home of WFIU Public Radio WTIU Public Television, including your favorite programming from NPR and PBS. Learn More © 2025, The Trustees of Indiana University • Copyright Complaints .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaLiam Hurley allowed one run on two hits and struck out 11 in a six-inning complete game as St Joseph (Hamm.) defeated Bridgeton 11-1 in Hammonton two walks and three runs to help the Wildcats improve to 6-3 an RBI and four runs and Paul Spena added a single Leroy Ortiz Rodriguez doubled and scored for Bridgeton (1-9-1) A Vineland woman was shot dead in Millville in a daylight attack involving an apparent romantic triangle of Bridgeton was attacked Saturday morning while sitting in a vehicle outside a convenience store and laundromat along East Green Street shooting also wounded a 32-year-old Millville man in the vehicle He was reported in stable condition at an area hospital Two Vineland residents — Eric Bundy-Johnson and Francessca Delvalle They were in a vehicle that pulled alongside the victims and Delvalle was recorded shouting an accusation at Hitchens involving the father of Delvalle's child walked to the driver's side of the suspects' vehicle where Hitchens was sitting Late-night confrontation: Murders, domestic violence preceded gun arrest for Evesham incident Delvalle also walked to the driver’s side of Hitchens' vehicle and observed the shooting Surveillance video identified the car's registration leading investigators to Delvalle on Sunday Delvalle also claimed she had tried to talk him out of attacking Hitchens said "he had blacked out and shot (the victims) due to feeling like people were constantly trying to finesse him," the statement says Bundy-Johnson also is accused of criminal attempt and weapons offenses Delvalle faces additional charges of hindering and tampering — A new pickleball and badminton facility with more than two dozen courts is underway at the former Weekends Only building in Bridgeton It may just be one of the largest indoor pickleball and badminton venues in the St Arch Pickleball and Badminton will have 24 professional pickleball courts Owner Marshall Pan has been hard at work getting the new venue ready He plans for an opening date sometime this month “I’ve already received so many calls asking about our facility.” He mentioned that the venue is conveniently located in Bridgeton because it is close to the airport Lindbergh Boulevard and two major highways Pan is no stranger to the paddle sport community He played badminton for years and opened an indoor facility with his friends in Chesterfield the shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic caused that venue to close “We kind of went broke because we had to pay rent and we didn’t have income,” he said Thanks to a grant from the COVID pandemic relief fund Pan reopened inside Chesterfield Mall on the first floor where the food court was located He started out with four badminton courts inside the mall and expanded into pickleball as the sport became popular After initially starting with three pickleball courts he doubled that amount due to growing interest Due to the demolition of the Chesterfield Mall Pan had to move his business out in August Pan searched for a location with high ceilings and enough space for badminton and pickleball He came across the former Weekends Only furniture store in Bridgeton which has the square footage and ceiling height necessary “I think people will like this new facility,” Pan said noting that vibrant colors have been painted on the walls Pan asks for players to remain patient as progress continues on the new Arch Pickleball and Badminton facility For updates, visit the Arch Pickleball and Badminton website Women who thought they were coming to South Jersey to be dancers were instead forced into prostitution at a brothel that served hundreds of men each week Four Bridgeton men are accused of human trafficking and drug crimes after a two-year investigation New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said at a press conference Tuesday were lured to a house on the 100 block of North Laurel Street in Bridgeton who witnessed acts of violence in the house "were forced to perform commercial sex on hundreds of men during the week," the attorney general's office said in a statement Bridgeton homicide: Woman accused of killing the father of her children The ring allegedly operated from March 2022 to late September 2024 Investigators also seized "distribution amounts" of methamphetamine cocaine and marijuana from the North Laurel Street house and from the home of the alleged ringleader more than $50,000 in cash was confiscated from the two properties for the victims," Platkin said at a Trenton press conference He urged people to call a confidential hotline 855-END-NJ-HT "if they are being victimized or see someone who they suspect is being subjected to this type of exploitation." The investigation reflected an emphasis on training investigators "to deal with the sensitivities" of human-trafficking victims an assistant attorney general who oversees human trafficking and domestic violence prosecutions "It's a hard thing to talk about for somebody who's survived something like this," Hilton said "Understanding what a survivor has experienced is important for proving the allegations." search warrants and other investigative techniques to corroborate information from victims the sex-trafficking ring was led by 42-year-old Usiel Luna Charges against him include five counts of human trafficking including being an organizer of a commercial sex ring as well as racketeering and distribution of methamphetamine Also indicted Monday were 40-year-old Jose Perez-Lopez 35-year-old Rosendo Vazquez-Hernandez and 28-year-old Yerson Puentes-Marquez Each of these men were charged with four counts of human trafficking Perez-Lopez and Vazquez-Hernandez were also accused of racketeering and Vazquez-Hernandez faces a drug-distribution charge .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaColin Smith went 2-for-4 with a bases-clearing double and Nick Watts tossed a one-hitter with eight strikeouts as Gateway defeated Bridgeton 12-1 in a five-inning game in Bridgeton Smith had the key hit in a four-run fourth inning that extended Gateway’s lead from 3-1 to 7-1 and the Gators (3-5) added five more runs in the fifth Eight starters had at least one hit and at least one run for Gateway Leroy Ortiz Rodriguez had the lone hit for Bridgeton (1-10-1) A Bridgeton man was arrested last week after authorities say a search warrant resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms in the possession of a convicted felon following the execution of a search warrant at 250 Keenar Avenue The search warrant was part of an on-going criminal investigation The Craven County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Bureau assisted the United States Marshals Service in this investigation Faulk was arrested and charged with the following offenses: Faulk is currently being held at the Craven County Detention Center on a $200,000 secured bond He had his first court appearance on February 21 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom #4 at the Craven County Courthouse 2025 at 9:46 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Authorities are searching for Kenneth D who is accused of fatally stabbing a Bridgeton resident after breaking into his home NJ — Authorities are searching for a Philadelphia man accused of fatally stabbing a Bridgeton resident after breaking into his home is wanted for murder and weapons offenses in the Tuesday night death of 28-year-old Elliot Q According to authorities, police responded to a home in the 100 block of South Avenue around 9:45 p.m. after receiving a call about a person trying to kick in the door. When police arrived, they found Handy suffering from stab wounds to the torso. Handy was taken to Regional Medical Center in Vineland Tripline fled the scene following the stabbing He remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous Police said the stabbing appeared to be an isolated incident and that the suspect and victim knew each other Anyone with information about the stabbing or Tripline’s whereabouts should contact Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous tip online at BPD.TIPS Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Health A new pickleball facility will debut in late fall 2024 in Bridgeton, Missouri, with an impressive distinction as the country’s largest indoor facility dedicated to pickleball. For first-generation Chinese-American entrepreneurs (and husband-and-wife duo) Marshall Pan and Diana Fan, Arch Pickleball & Badminton’s new facility represents an amazing evolution that almost didn’t come to fruition.  “We started our badminton club in 2015 and we had to close,” says Arch Pickleball & Badminton co-founder and co-owner Marshall Pan I started playing pickleball.”  Louis Wellness newsletter and get practical tips for a balanced The booming business wasn’t enough to save Chesterfield Mall. After nearly 50 years, the shopping center closed in August 2024, leaving Pan and Fan again searching for a new home for their business. The entrepreneurs enlisted the real estate services firm Intelica to help them; the company soon identified the Bridgeton location at 11333 Blake Drive as the perfect fit. “It was an old furniture store, and it was huge,” Pan says. “I thought it was too big for pickleball, but my wife asked me to take a look, and the first time I went in, I fell in love with the space. It has high ceilings, it’s spacious, and the columns are placed ideally for pickleball use.” The Intelica team negotiated the acquisition for Pan and Fan. From the beginning, they worked closely with the city, which embraced the relocation and saw it as an integral economic driver for the destination.  “Bridgeton was hyper-focused on not having an empty building much longer,” says Intelica vice president of brokerage Brendan O’Brien. “And we showed them a path to this, bringing in a ton of people from all over.” “To have that much scale is a whole different ball game,” O’Brien says. “We were very excited when Marshall explained he would take it to such a big scale. His competition can’t do that. I think he’s way ahead of everyone else.” Once open, Pan and his team anticipate the new Arch Pickleball & Badminton facility will not only host national and international pickleball tournaments but also become a hub for sports enthusiasts from around the region, country, and world. 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Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardFelton D and wrestling for a dozen organizations over 43 years in Bridgeton and was onetime chair of the New Jersey Commission on Civil Rights retired health and physical education teacher Hall of Fame multisport coach at Bridgeton High School of complications from dementia at his son’s home in Hampton Lingo played football and baseball in high school and college and wrestling coach at a dozen organizations over 43 years in Bridgeton He led the high school boys’ basketball team to a South Jersey group title in 1974 put together baseball and basketball all-star teams in recreation and church leagues He was named South Jersey high school boys’ basketball coach of the year in 1974 by local sports groups and inducted into the Bridgeton High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2008 and consorted with coaching legends such as Vivian Stringer he would work for different organizations to make sure the kids had jobs.” “He loved community organizations,” said his nephew Keith Dickens He was inspired to civic service by his parents, he said, and he told NJ.com at his 2008 Hall of Fame induction: “This is such an honor that I can hear my mother Sometimes when I think of the things she said He supported historically Black colleges and universities He was inducted into the Cumberland County Black Hall of Fame in 1988 and earned achievement awards from the Bridgeton Area Brothers United “I try to demand what coaches demand at college because I want [players] to realize their full potential.” he and his family moved to Bridgeton in 1948 and he graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1957 and student coach at what is now Delaware State University He earned a bachelor’s degree in health and phys ed in 1962 worked at first as a substitute teacher in South Jersey and added graduate work later at other colleges “He was all about having family together,” said his son Derrick His family said in a tribute: “His legacy of leadership and love will forever resonate.” Donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Emergency crews are on the scene of a tractor-trailer that is on fire on US 17 near Bridgeton Traffic in the area is backed up while crews attend to the fire which officials say has been going on since around 11:20 a.m The location of the fire is between Aurora Rd Area law enforcement along with Little Swift Fire Department and Tri Community Volunteer FIre are assisting with the fire This story will be updated as more information is made available center) Officers Michael Brown and Sergio Ruiz center) was presented with an exceptional duty award as well as a community service award the latter for more than a decade of work with the Police Athletic League Bridgeton Police Department presented commendations to (front center) Officers Marna Coyne and Maria Hernandez Lifesaving awards were presented to Bridgeton police Officers (front .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Reed Becker | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comNowen Oganda went 2-for-4 with a home run two RBIs and two runs scored and Pleasantville pitchers tossed a one-hitter in a 13-3 win over Bridgeton in Bridgeton Pleasantville scored four runs in the first inning and tacked on six more in the fourth to end the game on the mercy rule after five innings Edriarlyn Caraballo added a triple and three runs scored for Pleasantville Danny Colon and Carabello combined to strike out 10 and walk six in the victory Josue Rojas Peralta collected the lone hit for the Bridgeton offense Pleasantville (4-7) will travel to face Clayton on Friday while Bridgeton (1-12-1) travels to face Atlantic City on Thursday Reed Becker can be reached at rbecker@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Authorities are asking for help as they search for a missing endangered man from South Jersey State troopers are looking for 21-year-old Kevin Collins Police say that on February 27th Collins left Inspira Medical Center on Route 45 in Mannington Township surveillance footage captured him walking naked in a wooded area near Griscom Drive in Mannington Township The hospital gown that he had been wearing was found near the hospital Anyone with information is asked to contact the NJSP Troop “A” Woodstown Station at (856) 769-0775 or the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (609) 882-2000 Gallery Credit: Eddie Davis Authorities are asking for help as they search for a missing endangered 21-year-old man from South Jersey.\nRead More Police say that on February 27th