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LAUREN LAMANTIA

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Parents sit down for “Coffee with Counselors” to learn about mental health

School counselors at Indian Mills Memorial Middle School and Indian Mills Elementary School have recently created a “Coffee with the Counselors” presentation about mental health awareness for children. The topics…

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Medford Arts Center honors artists for Black History Month

The Medford Arts Center celebrated the works of artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kara Elizabeth Walker and Lois Mailou Jones, among others, during Black History Month.  The center’s “United Through Arts” exhibit…

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Board of education cites ‘future cities’ by seventh graders

The Tabernacle school district board of education held a special meeting on Feb. 22 to acknowledge recent students of the month and the creativity of seventh graders in “Future Cities”…

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Author makes waves in ‘evergreen sea’

Author William J. Lewis encourages anyone interested in the local environment to follow his newest book, “Adventure With Piney Joe Exploring the New Jersey Pine Barrens.”  Lewis’ books can be…

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Literacy New Jersey welcomes virtual volunteers

Literacy New Jersey Burlington County Programs is welcoming new virtual volunteers to help county residents better themselves through reading, writing and communication skills.  The program reaches 12 state counties to…

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Indian Mills middle-schoolers hear presentation on a son’s suicide

Indian Mills Memorial middle schoolers and Shamong parents recently heard a moving  presentation given by John Halligan in honor of his son Ryan, who died by suicide in 2003. “Ryan’s…

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St. Mary of the Lakes celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Medford’s St. Mary of the Lakes School celebrated Catholic Schools Week by having each day beginning on Jan. 30 represent a different activity, including birthday bags for local food banks…

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Lenape district hosts COVID booster event for community

The Lenape Regional High School District will partner with Walmart for a booster shot event on Feb. 9. It is the third vaccine collaboration between the district and Walmart; the…

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Shamong board of education starts the year with gratitude

The Shamong Township Board of Education held its regular meeting on Jan 18 and expressed its gratitude to all teachers and staff for the hard work they’ve done despite COVID.…

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Council holds short meeting to welcome new members

The Medford Township council met on Jan 19 in a session that included the swearing-in of a new councilwoman. Donna Symons, who replaces councilman Brad Denn, is a long-standing veteran…

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