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ALYSSA BIEDERMAN

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Tabernacle considers reporting app as possible defense against bullying

With STOPit, Tabernacle students could anonymously report incidents of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) from their phones. The Tabernacle Board of Education discussed the possibility of implementing STOPit as an…

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Former NFL player wants to bring cannabis growing to Shamong

It’s no secret Shamong Mayor Michael DiCroce sees cannabis agriculture as the future of Shamong, but now he has a high-profile advocate on his side: former NFL player Dominique Easely.…

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Tabernacle finds ways to keep the holidays bright

Throughout the pandemic, Tabernacle residents have seen many annual events canceled. But Recreation Committee Chairman Mark LeMire is not giving up. While the usual Memorial Day parade was off, LeMire…

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Shawnee graduates reunite in rock band Honeyjar

Shawnee graduates Kayla Rae, Adam Ackerman, Dylan Gallimore and Eric Caruso take the phrase, “Let’s get the band back together,” literally. Now the four of them, plus drummer Richie Straub,…

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Medford couple adds personal touch to donated gifts

During the holidays, Medford couple Jennifer and Jeremy Knoll saw a disparity between the donated gifts kids in need were getting and what they actually wanted.  “We felt there’s this…

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Medford Woman’s Club will send letters from Santa

The Woman’s Club of Medford is looking for creative ways to fund raise in these days of COVID so it is announcing a Letters from Santa initiative. The cost of…

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Shamong Girl Scouts hike nearly 500 miles for hunger

Over the river and through the woods, Shamong’s Girl Scouts have hiked nearly 500 miles in the past four months. Troop 24713’s fifth and seventh graders turned their restless pandemic…

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Medford resident creates safe space for LGBTQ+ people and allies

“There are still many people who suffer in silence,” said Toby Flake, a lifelong Medford resident. Flake, a gay man, still sees room for growth and tolerance in Medford. That’s…

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COVID vaccine, safe holiday events on Tabernacle committee agenda

Burlington County residents could possibly receive a vaccine for COVID-19 as early as mid-December. Early vaccines will be limited to health-care and EMS providers and first responders before enough are…

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Medford Township Schools announces new COVID dashboard

Four staff members and six students at Medford Township Public Schools tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Prior to the week of Nov. 16, the district had just 17 positive…

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