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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Burlington County “Out of the Darkness Walk” set for Oct. 20

The event raises money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. By ZANE CLARK The Sun “We need to open this conversation, because that’s how we effect change — I think that’s the…

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The 40th annual Apple Festival returns tomorrow

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 40th annual Apple Festival returns to historic Kirby’s Mill in Medford on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to…

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Former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela speaks to students about apartheid

The LRHSD got to meet a part of living history last week when Chris Lubbe, former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela, spoke at Lenape High School as part of New Jersey’s…

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Flash Flood Watch issued for Medford

The watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. A lot of rain could fall in Medford and the surrounding area over the next couple of days. As…

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Flash Flood Watch issued for Shamong

The watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. A lot of rain could fall in Shamong and the surrounding area over the next couple of days. As…

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Flash Flood Watch issued for Tabernacle

The watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. A lot of rain could fall in Tabernacle and the surrounding area over the next couple of days. As…

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Columbia Financial, Inc. announces appointment of Joseph F. Dempsey

Locally, Columbia Bank has branches in Mt. Laurel, Medford, Voorhees, Sicklerville and Sewell. Joseph Dempsey pictured. Columbia Financial, Inc. announced Joseph Dempsey has been appointed executive vice president, head of commercial…

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Letters from the Library

Check out the upcoming events at the Pinelands Branch Library. By Margaret Lafferty Medford Library Association It is October and fall has arrived with spectacular weather. Although the temperatures are delightfully warm,…

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Former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela speaks to students about apartheid

The LRHSD got to meet a part of living history last week when Chris Lubbe, former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela, spoke at Lenape High School as part of New Jersey’s…

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Former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela speaks to students about apartheid

The LRHSD got to meet a part of living history last week when Chris Lubbe, former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela, spoke at Lenape High School as part of New Jersey’s…

Read More