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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

LRHSD board representative resigns after 22 years of service

John Jeffers parts ways with the Lenape District to spend time with family. From left are board president Margaret “Cookie” Estlow, John Jeffers and board member Paula Lee. By Melissa Riker The Sun…

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Parents take concerns to the board regarding school bus incident

On Feb. 4 school bus driver Franck Lafortune was accused of watching a pornographic video on his cell phone. By Melissa Riker The Sun Parents filled Indian Mills Memorial School at this…

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Councilman Chris Buoni resigns after seven years of service

Buoni annouced at the Feb. 5 council meeting that he is moving out of New Jersey. Medford councilman Chris Buoni resigned on Feb. 5 after seven years of service on council,…

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Medford Council at a standstill with animal ordinance

Council considers adding specific regulations in regard to lot size. At this week’s Medford Council meeting, a draft ordinance was presented in regard to animal regulations. Medford Township is working toward…

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Seneca students thrive in their first Burlington County Consumer Bowl

Jake Bruno, Johnathan Kennevan, Ethan Auty, Corrine Kent and Katie Olson competed on Feb. 4. Seneca students Corrine Kent, Katie Olson, Ethan Auty, Johnny Kennevan and Jake Bruno are pictured at…

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Medford resident assumes lead position at Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey

Meredith K. Lorrilliere will serve as Senior Vice President, Operations Special Events & Communications. Joseph W. Devine, Chairman of the Board, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, announced the retirement…

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Seneca students thrive in their first Burlington County Consumer Bowl

Jake Bruno, Johnathan Kennevan, Ethan Auty, Corrine Kent and Katie Olson competed on Feb. 4. Seneca students Corrine Kent, Katie Olson, Ethan Auty, Johnny Kennevan and Jake Bruno are pictured at…

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Fundraiser to begin Rowan College at Burlington County’s celebration of college’s 50th anniversary

The college foundation’s Celebration of Philanthropy fundraiser for student scholarships is set for Thursday, Feb. 21. Rowan College at Burlington County’s first 50th anniversary event is the Celebration of Philanthropy, which…

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Medford Cares holds its second annual Designer Handbag Bingo event

The event will be held on March 1. Local charity Medford Cares will be holding its second annual Designer Handbag Bingo event on Friday, March 1 at VFW Post 7767. Doors…

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Next round of Youth Police Academy classes have been released

The first session begins March 23. Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announced the next round of classes for her department’s Youth Police Academy. The first session of the program, which provides…

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