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Melissa Riker

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Weekly Roundup: Poetry contest, Gymnast of the Year, council meeting

Catch up on what happened this week in Medford. Keeping the art of poetry alive Pictured is Julianne Basile reading her poem that placed second at the Medford Arts Center poetry contest…

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Weekly Roundup: Winter concerts, Shamong Committee, LRHSD planning

Catch up on what happened this week in Shamong. LRHSD winter performance schedule The Lenape Regional High School District will showcase the musical talents of students at all four district high…

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Weekly Roundup: Winter concerts, LRHSD planning

Catch up on what happened this week in Tabernacle. LRHSD winter performance schedule The Lenape Regional High School District will showcase the musical talents of students at all four district…

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LRHSD holds fourth and final strategic planning forum

The events have allowed officials to solicit input from the public to use in the creation of a new, five-year strategic plan for the district. Lenape High School teacher Tony…

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More food truck events could be added in the upcoming months

Council discussed Freedom Barks and food trucks at this week’s meeting. At this week’s meeting, township council discussed a request from the Freedom Barks organization to consider covering its liability insurance…

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LRHSD holds fourth and final strategic planning forum

The events have allowed officials to solicit input from the public to use in the creation of a new, five-year strategic plan for the district. Lenape High School teacher Tony…

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LRHSD holds fourth and final strategic planning forum

The events have allowed officials to solicit input from the public to use in the creation of a new, five-year strategic plan for the district. Lenape High School teacher Tony…

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Keeping the art of poetry alive

The 11th Annual Poetry Contest took place at the Medford Arts Center on Dec. 3. Pictured are all winners and honorable mentions of the Medford Arts Center poetry contest. “I love words,…

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Shamong Township reacts to the aftermath of animal cruelty issue

Residents throughout Burlington County attended this week’s committee meeting. Residents throughout Burlington County filled the municipal building at this week’s committee meeting to discuss the aftermath of the arrest of…

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LRHSD winter performance schedule

All holiday performances are open to the public. The Lenape Regional High School District will showcase the musical talents of students at all four district high schools throughout December. In addition…

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