Catch up on what happened this week in Medford.
Medford Township Police Department reports vehicle burglary
The following police report was submitted by Medford Township Police Department.
On April 21 at 12:08 p.m., Medford Police responded to Donkey’s Place Too for a past tense burglary and criminal mischief that occurred overnight. Patrols determined unknown suspects forced entry into a vehicle and trailer, located in the rear of the business and removed various items inlcuding a bucket of pennies and a case of drinking glasses which were valued at over $300. The suspects also vandalized several items in the rear of the business. A police investigation into the incident is continuing.
Medford Arts Center welcomes classical guitarist Keith Calmes
The Medford Arts Center proudly presents classical guitarist Keith Calmes in concert on Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. Admission for adults is $10 at the door, admission for high school students is $5.
For more information call Anthony Femiano, Ph.d at (609) 654–1855 or email Jazzdoc733@aol.com.
Shawnee High School students compete in budget challenge
From Jan. 18 to March 29, Shawnee High School students taking a personal finance class with Debra Bunn and Michael Jackson participated in a nationwide online learning experience/competition in budgeting called Budget Challenge, sponsored by H&R Block. By participating in the H&R Block Budget Challenge, they learned and practiced many real world money management skills such as paying bills, managing expenses, saving money, investing in retirement and more.
There were 33 Shawnee students nationally ranked in the top 10 percent out of approximately 30,000 students participating nationwide. The top scorer was Gavin Euksuzian with a rank of 102/30,000.
In addition, Debra Bunn’s personal finance class scored in the top 10 of all of the classes playing in the nation for the third year in a row. Her other class was ranked 16th in the nation. All of the students participating are congratulated for successfully completing the simulation.
