Jersey Oddcast

122325 Jersey Oddcast Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast—where South Jersey news meets local chaos, strong opinions, and the occasional useful piece of information. I’m Gina Rullo, joined by Joseph F. Berenato and Gabriel J. Donio, and we’ve got a packed rundown this week. We’re talking a busy week for the Hammonton School District, updates from Hammonton Town Council, economic development news fr...

121625 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome back to The Jersey Oddcast — your weekly dose of chaos, commentary, and community. Now before we dive in, you may notice something… different. Quieter. Less Donio coughing. That’s because Gabe is out sick today — resting, recovering, and hopefully not doom-scrolling the news we’re about to cover. But don’t worry, Oddball Nation — when one Donio taps out, another ste...

120925 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome back to The Jersey Oddcast — the only show where the news is local, the commentary is questionable, and somehow… we always end up talking about food. I’m Gina Rullo, here with Joseph F. Berenato and Gabriel J. Donio, and we’ve got a full holiday-season roundup for you today. We’re talking everything from the Chamber Holiday Party and Winter Fest to tree lightings, L...

120225 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — our first episode of December and a packed one at that. We cannot wait for you to hear our interview with Hammonton Fire Department First Lieutenant and Public Information Officer Joe Lizza. He is such a fantastic representative for the department, and we’ve got an incredible conversation lined up for you. But before we get to Joe, let’s...

112525 Jersey Oddcast   Happy Thanksgiving week, Oddball Nation! 🦃 You’re tuned in to the Jersey Oddcast — the show where local news meets a little chaos, a lot of commentary, and just the right amount of cranberry sauce. This week, we’re celebrating Hammonton’s Teachers of the Year, diving into some State Parole Board news, hearing about a Vineland dog making national headlines, and of course, c...

111825 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   Vineland Settles Lawsuit Buena Vista Man Sentenced Vineland Teacher Allegedly Sent Disturbing Messages Coming Soon Downtown Hammonton Letters to Santa Vineland Convention Center American Education Week Small Business Saturday            Dine Out on Thanksgiving Vets-giving Thanksgiving...

Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   Election Results New Wawa SJA Discovery Night Haluwasa Celebration Pumpkin Recycling Farmers’ Almanac Magical Theater in Vineland Vehicle Break-ins Reported EHC Historical Society & Vineland Historical Society Evens Thanksgiving Food Memories Diners and Gravy Career Fair for Young Adults Snuggle Tree Comm...

Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   TD Bank Closures Ancora Patient Lost and Found Veterans Day Events EHC Park Now Open EHC Climate Program ACUA Hazardous Waste Collection No Shave November Council Update SJA HoF Buena Vista Toy Drive Visible Changes Around Town American Legion Changes & KoC Veterans Breakfast Food Assistance Community Cal...

102825 Run Down       Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo     Election Day is Near Fall Back Suspect Sought in Winslow Halloween Trick or Treat Halloween Trick or Treat Memories HSH November Meeting Hammonton Airport RFP All Saints/Souls Day Green Day Folsom’s Last E-Waste Day November 8 (Gabe) New App for Atlantic County Library (Joe) Winslow Tw...

102125 Run Down     Welcome to the Jersey Oddcast — where small-town stories meet big personalities!   This week, we’re talking about everything from family businesses closing their doors to new ones opening in Vineland — including a beer spot that’s about to make a splash. We’ll tell you where you can safely drop off old medications, what’s new on Landis Avenue, and why Hammonton’s gearing up for...

101425 Run Down   It’s Italian Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating Hammonton-style! This week, we’re joined by Alyssa Mascioli Vega — proud Saint Joe graduate, small business owner, mom of two, and publicity chair of the Mother Cabrini Lodge. We talk family, faith, food, and the art of blending Italian and Puerto Rican traditions — from Sunday sauce to Three Kings Day. We’ll also touch on the la...

100725 Run Down   From Vineland to Hammonton and everywhere in between — this week’s Jersey Oddcast covers it all. We’ve got the latest on a tragic homicide investigation in Vineland, the launch of a new commuter bus linking Vineland and Atlantic City, and updates on local high school football coaching changes. We’ll talk fall festivals, Egg Harbor City’s First Responders Day, early voting, and th...

093025 Run Down   From council updates and band competitions… to Atco Lake plans, yard sales, and even Hammonton Lake debates — this week’s Jersey Oddcast has it all. We’ll also cover Veterans Smile Day, college rankings, Hamm-o-ween, and take a ride down memory lane with WRDR radio.   This is the Jersey Oddcast — local news with a twist — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo....

092325 Jersey Oddcast.....   From West Nile warnings and the latest scams hitting New Jersey… to litter challenges, job fairs, and even a few fall festivals — we’ve got it all covered. Plus, an Odd Fact about a Jersey girl who drove her way into history. This is the Jersey Oddcast — local news with a twist — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. Buckle up, Oddballs, because he...

091625 Run Down   From town hall updates to billion-dollar AI deals, Hammonton traditions to recycled art, zombies to grandparents — yes, you heard that right — we’ve got a little bit of everything this week. Plus, we’ll break down why you should compost, where to get your flu shot, and how Vineland just landed a global tech powerhouse. Stick with us for chaos, commentary, and community… because s...

090925 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. This week, we’re talking about Hammonton’s changing downtown — with Bruno’s Auto Parts closing after 96 years and Fruta Mex looking for a buyer. We’ve got traffic headaches, job openings, and a special OddFact that proves time itself was shaped by a Jersey guy. Plus, Sons of Ital...

090225 Jersey Oddcast   You’ve found the Jersey Oddcast — with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. This week we’re talking traffic that never moves, scams that move too fast, and a Vineland arrest that stopped everything in its tracks. Rowan’s making big headlines, Hammonton’s back-to-school nights are here. Plus, we have bats in trees, your Oddcast Oddfact and an Odd Poll to mak...

082625 Jersey Oddcast   Welcome back, Oddballs! It’s another jam packed episode of the Jersey Oddcast with Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo. And you know what that means — buckle up, because in South Jersey we’ve got more detours than a GPS meltdown, back-to-school chaos than a Staples in August, and yes, more twists than the corn maze at the Red Barn Farm. Don’t worry though —...

081925 Jersey Oddcast “Welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast — where South Jersey never sleeps, even if it sometimes feels a little empty. With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio and me Gina Rullo, bringing you another week of chaos, commentary, and community.   This week, we’re flying high with news about a new airline at AC Airport, digging into mysteries from Oak Grove, remembering the founder o...

081225 Jersey Oddcast   This week we’ve got school shake-ups, road closures, small-town drama, and a big debate: are the ’80s the new ’50s? Let’s go.   With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   2025 School Hammonton Board of Ed Candidates New Principal for SJA Bellevue Avenue Shut Down Proposed County Jail Update SMMCP News EHC News School Orientations Sheriff’s Dept. Raising Fun...

080525 Jersey Oddcast   With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   Council Meeting Update | Restaurant Receiving Makeover Local Treasure Hunt  | Hammonton Store Sells Winning Ticket New Vineland Postal Center | AI Center Sunflowers at Red Barn | Make Your Own Cupcake EHC Food Truck Fest | Exit 28 Accident Homelessness on the Rise in NJ | Feast of the Assumption Help Clean Out Anim...

072925 Jersey Oddcast   With Joseph F. Berenato, Gabriel J. Donio, and Gina Rullo   Chipotle for WHP? | Specialty Grocer Downtown Lake Restocked with Feeder Fish National Night Out Events Around the Area PRCA Festival | Former Waterford Officer dies at 30 New Exhibit at the Noyes | Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Hope Exists August Date | HPD & EHC PD Welcome New Officers Mullica Twp. Man Charg...

072225 Jersey Oddcast   Mt. Carmel Recap Remembering Dan Russoman Hammonton on GMA Savannah Bananas Ump Coming to Vineland New Life for Former Bowling Site 14 People Charged for Weapons Offenses 2 Years and an Atco Woman Remains Missing Watch out for Ticks and Mosquitoes Healing Mass Stockton Event Odd Fact Hammonton is Hiring News from EHC Peach Bash at Mannino’s Rocco’s Town House Community Cale...

071525 Jersey Oddcast   Wawa with Gas Coming? | Road Construction Giant Warehouse Coming in Atco | Mt Carmel Update Broadway Construction | West End Ave Construction Weymouth Furnace Parking Reminder | Canoe Club Peace Pilgrim Event | Colonial Times in Batsto (Gabe) Hammonton Family Success Center Food Pantry Stockton Event | Pinelands Vacancy Vineland Broadband Grant | Vineland as Bellwether City...

070825 Jersey Oddcast   Hey Oddballs—welcome back to the Jersey Oddcast! This week is another special episode. We’re going deep into one of the most meaningful traditions in South Jersey: the 150th Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel right here in Hammonton. We sit down with Lou Pantalone, president of the Mount Carmel Society, to talk about what it takes to carry a legacy like this through generati...