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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Letters from the Library

Check out the autumn events offered at Pinelands Branch Library. By Margaret LaffertyMedford Library Association Autumn officially arrived on Saturday, Sept. 22. Some of the leaves have begun to change color,…

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Nobel Peace Prize nominee shares ways of creating inner peace

David L. Steinberg will be hosting a discussion at Pinelands Branch Library on Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. David Steinberg, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, is pictured at Pinelands Branch Library on…

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Four police officers were sworn in at this week’s council meeting

Jason Deroian was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, Jeff Pultrone to the rank of sergeant and Timothy Shockley and Fred Scheer as new officers to the patrol bureau. Four police…

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PARCC test results were examined

The results were evaluated in comparison to the state averages. PARCC scores are in at the Shamong Township School District, and the results were evaluated by Director of Curriculum and…

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Tabernacle School District staff was recognized

New staff members were welcomed and “Summer Superheros” were honored. New staff members were welcomed to the Tabernacle School District and “Summer Superheroes” were honored at this week’s board of education…

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Man receives 30 years for killing Tabernacle resident

David M. Stead was sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison for killing his former boss. David M. Stead is pictured. Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a…

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First annual Burlington County Veterans Expo is scheduled for Oct. 3

The expo will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the County Human Services Building in Westampton. Burlington County residents who served in the Armed Forces and their…

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First annual Burlington County Veterans Expo is scheduled for Oct. 3

The expo will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the County Human Services Building in Westampton. Burlington County residents who served in the Armed Forces and their…

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First annual Burlington County Veterans Expo is scheduled for Oct. 3

The expo will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the County Human Services Building in Westampton. Burlington County residents who served in the Armed Forces and their…

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ShopRite of Medford gives back to Ronald McDonald House

Zallie’s Kitchen donated $280 worth of food. Thanks to the generosity of ShopRite of Medford, members of the Medford Sunrise Rotary were able to provide a delicious hot meal to families…

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