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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Weekly Roundup: Summer reading, Tabernacle budget, Seneca People’s Choice Awards

Catch up on what happened this week in Tabernacle. Stock up on summer reading supplies at the Burlington County Library Plan to stop by the Burlington County Library to stock up…

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More food trucks, more foot traffic

The discussion continued for food trucks on Main Street. At last week’s Medford Council meeting, there was further discussion on the draft ordinance for food trucks to be placed on Main…

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Seneca holds Fifteenth Annual People’s Choice Awards

On May 17, there were 44 students honored by Seneca staff. Jennifer Enos awarded Melanie Weaver as her People’s Choice nominee at Seneca High School on May 17, saying, “I’ve discovered…

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Seneca holds Fifteenth Annual People’s Choice Awards

On May 17, there were 44 students honored by Seneca staff. Jennifer Enos awarded Melanie Weaver as her People’s Choice nominee at Seneca High School on May 17, saying, “I’ve discovered…

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Tabernacle Township budget at a halt

Committee member Kimberly Brown voted “no” to the presented budget at last week’s meeting. At last week’s meeting, the Tabernacle Township Committee presented the final budget, including decreases as discussed during…

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Lenape Regional High School District to now offer five books in ‘One Book, One School’ initiative

According to the district, the five books all fall under a common theme of “windows” and “mirrors.” Officials with The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) say the district will…

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Pinelands Garden Club awards yearly scholarship

Sara Mayer, a Shawnee student, has received the $1,000 scholarship. The Pinelands Garden Club is a nonprofit that was started in 1971 and has been growing ever since. The club…

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Burlington County police honor officers killed in the line of duty

Local law enforcement leaders gathered May 15 for a memorial service. Members of law enforcement agencies in Burlington County gathered May 15 for the annual Fallen Officers Memorial Service, which was…

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Veteran’s workshop at Medford Arts Center

The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, May 25. On Friday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will be a workshop held…

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Shawnee High School Project Graduation provides safe after graduation activities

The event will be on June 21 from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the ISC Shawnee High School’s annual Project Graduation has been taking place since 1997 with the goal…

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