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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Weekly Roundup: Local food drive, Vacation Bible School, Pine Barrens Festival

Catch up on what happened this week in Shamong. Shamong schools raise money for Medford Lakes Lions Club food drive The district’s school nurses, Heather Cosper at Indian Mills Memorial Middle School…

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Weekly Roundup: Design contest, Camp No Worries, Pine Barrens Festival

Catch up on what happened this week in Tabernacle. LRHSD student Liz Speiser wins skate deck design contest A challenge, to design a skate deck that would appeal to a target…

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The Pine Barrens Festival returns for its 30th year

The festival will take place from July 23 to July 28, starting at 6 p.m. The 30th annual Pine Barrens Festival will be taking place July 23–28 at the Church of…

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The Pine Barrens Festival returns for its 30th year

The festival will take place from July 23 to July 28, starting at 6 p.m. The 30th annual Pine Barrens Festival will be taking place July 23–28 at the Church of…

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The Pine Barrens Festival returns for its 30th year

The festival will take place from July 23 to July 28, starting at 6 p.m. The 30th annual Pine Barrens Festival will be taking place July 23–28 at the Church of…

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Camp No Worries creates a worry-free camping environment

This year marks the 24th year of camp, with approximately 100 children in attendance. Tristan Simmons, Wesley Grossmick, Gregory Spezzano, Ben Pirrong, Jordan Czyzyk and Austin Grubb are pictured on…

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Red Cross New Jersey region welcomes new chief executive officer

The American Red Cross has named Rosie Taravella as regional chief executive officer of the organization’s New Jersey region. The American Red Cross has named Rosie Taravella, former chief executive officer…

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Indian Mills United Methodist Church hosted their annual Vacation Bible School

Children were able to learn about various countries to gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Pictured is Hope Durham as she works on her craft during Vacation…

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Camp No Worries creates a worry-free camping environment

This year marks the 24th year of camp, with approximately 100 children in attendance. Tristan Simmons, Wesley Grossmick, Gregory Spezzano, Ben Pirrong, Jordan Czyzyk and Austin Grubb are pictured on…

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Two local students were honored at SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event

Team H, consisting of Jacob Titus and Jaxson Bonsall from Burlington County Institute of Technology, was awarded. Two Burlington County Institute of Technology students won one of the nation’s highest awards…

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