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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Free shredding events for Burlington County Residents

Free shredding events for Burlington County residents Safely dispose of confidential files like bank statements, credit card statements and tax returns. The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders is hosting two…

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Burlington County Animal Alliance to hold ‘Ales for Tails’ fundraiser on April 10

The Burlington County Animal Alliance focuses on the rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from Burlington County and surrounding areas. On April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.,…

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Friends of the Burlington County Library to host Winter Books/Media Sale Feb. 21 to Feb. 24

The sale will offer thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s books, DVDs and CDs. The Friends of the Burlington County Library’s Winter Books/Media Sale is set for Feb. 21 to Feb. 24…

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Obituary: Margaret Gotch

Gotch lived in Medford and volunteered with the Visiting Nurses Association of Moorestown. Margaret Gotch (nee Balderston), 94, of Medford passed away peacefully early in the morning on Monday, Feb.…

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The 2019 recipient of the NJAWR Lifetime Achievement Award has been named

Jeanne Woodford of Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge was recognized. Pictured is Jeanne Woodford receiving her plaque from the Cedar Run staff and New Jersey Association Of Wildlife Rehabilitators board members,…

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Sun Editorial: New Jersey isn’t even close to the best place to retire

The financial services website WalletHub recently released its “Best States to Retire” list, and New Jersey came in near the bottom. By Alan BauerThe Sun The kids have been out of the…

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Burlington County Animal Alliance to hold ‘Ales for Tails’ fundraiser on April 10

The Burlington County Animal Alliance focuses on the rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from Burlington County and surrounding areas. On April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.,…

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Friends of the Burlington County Library to host Winter Books/Media Sale Feb. 21 to Feb. 24

The sale will offer thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s books, DVDs and CDs. The Friends of the Burlington County Library’s Winter Books/Media Sale is set for Feb. 21 to Feb. 24…

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Burlington County Animal Alliance to hold ‘Ales for Tails’ fundraiser on April 10

The Burlington County Animal Alliance focuses on the rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from Burlington County and surrounding areas. On April 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.,…

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Burlington County invites residents to complete survey on their unique health needs

The county is surveying residents in an effort to bring residents resources tailored to their needs. By Kelly FlynnThe Sun Burlington County wants to know what residents are doing to stay healthy,…

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