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ALYSSA BIEDERMAN

Articles by ALYSSA BIEDERMAN

When students are struggling, therapy dog Penny is there

High school students around the country are struggling during the pandemic. “Anxiety is the fear of the unknown. And that’s exactly what COVID is,” said Alexis Cuneo, a guidance counselor…

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Medford woman pleads not guilty to Capitol riot charges

Stephanie Hazelton, a Medford woman, pled not guilty to six charges relating to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots on Thursday. Hazelton is charged with obstruction of official proceedings, entering…

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Veterans find comfort in friendship with rescued horses

In a field in Medford, local veterans are introduced to new friends. Those friends — rescued horses — may have four legs and a mane, but they are veterans in…

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Board of education hears concerns about STOPit, LGBT curriculum

The monthly meeting of Tabernacle’s board of education on Jan. 19 got heated when members discussed potential implementation of an anonymous reporting app and incorporation of state mandated LGBTQ+ curriculum.…

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Shamong board of education begins 2021-’22 budget talks

Shamong’s school board began a series of 2021-2022 budget talks on Jan. 19. Business Administrator Laura Archer gave a presentation on the new budget, for which the board expects to…

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Medford woman charged in capitol riots

A Medford woman was charged in relation to the capitol riots on Jan. 6. Stephanie Hazelton, who also goes by the name Ayla Wolf, was arrested Friday and charged with…

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Lenape school district will fight to restore state funding

The Lenape Regional High School District is facing more scheduled state aid cuts this school year, but Superintendent Carol Birnbohm will continue the fight to maintain funding. “It defies logic…

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Medford mayor will investigate speeding on Taunton Road

When a truck passes by his home on Taunton Road, Jim Shiffer’s house shakes. He told Medford’s Township Council that speeding — sometimes cars and trucks go more than 50…

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Tips for winter growing from Pinelands Garden Club

While at home during the pandemic, the Pinelands Garden Club is focused on growth. “You don’t need equalizers or anti-depression pills when you work in your garden,” said member Mary…

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New board leaders refocus on quality after initial COVID moves

Medford’s board of education had to make difficult decisions in 2020, but  despite pressure from the pandemic, its new leaders feel prepared to push forward in the new year. The…

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