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Mary Ellen Cagnassola

Articles by Mary Ellen Cagnassola

Look out for Santa at Rancocas Nature Center’s SantaQuest

On Dec. 10, join the search party and track Santa through the woods WESTAMPTON, NJ — — After hearing some exciting news about Santa Claus, Rancocas Nature Center will sponsor a SantaQuest, a…

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Driver in Rt. 130 crash slammed with manslaughter charges

The accident resulted in the death of 15-year-old Kassidy Bush on Nov. 15 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against the driver of a…

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Light up the town and enter Palmyra’s house decorating contest

Entries will be judged in the evening of Dec. 20 or 21 The borough of Palmyra is holding a festive house decorating contest this season, and entries are now being accepted.…

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Palmyra leaf collection for December

Check out the calendars below to see when your neighborhood is on the schedule Curbside leaf collection runs through Friday, Dec. 22. For the leaf collection schedule in your specific neighborhood please…

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Police need help identifying hit and run suspect

The driver struck another vehicle in a Wawa parking lot on Route 541 The Burlington Township Police Department is attempting to identify the driver of a hit and run vehicle involved…

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BTPD participating in annual drunk driving prevention effort

“Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over” runs from Dec. 1 to the start of the new year Officers from the Burlington Township Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired…

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Library event offers how-to for coping with grief during holiday season

Bereavement counselor Courtney Dutcher will lead a special program on Dec. 14 To say the holidays can be stressful would be an understatement for many — between difficult relatives, purchasing the perfect gifts…

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Murzda family light show is back for its 8th year

The family asks that you bring non-perishable goods for the Burlington Township Food Pantry The Holiday Light Show is officially open! The Murdza family lights the way for holiday cheer and…

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Eleanor Rush music teacher and her Music Makers hit all the right notes

Natalia Sigmund’s love of music and teaching has shaped one of the best elementary choruses in New Jersey As a child in her native Russia, Natalia Sigmund remembers her disdain for…

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Police find dog near Mt. Holly Road

Contact the number below if you or someone you know is the owner A lost dog was found in the area of Shoprite on Mt Holly Rd. If the pictured dog…

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