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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Shop for gently used books, movies and more

The Burlington County Library is hosting a book/media sale from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 Get ready to spend some leisure time reading or watching a few movies this fall by…

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Shamong residents were selected for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Elephant Sanctuary in…

Shamong residents were selected for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee The sanctuary has provided a peaceful place for retirement to 27 elephants so far. Colleen Rossi is…

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Art will continue to flourish as the MAC prepares for new move

Full accessibility, new programs and more will be available at the new location opening soon. Pat Worley, Jeffrey Lucas and Libby Lucas pictured next to design plans for the new location…

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Local resident hikes up Humboldt Peak to celebrate five-year cancer free milestone

Neil DeStefano has completed his sixth hike since his cancer diagnosis, along with five 10-mile runs and four half marathons. Neil DeStefano is pictured on his most recent hike up…

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Spend every third Thursday on Main Street

The first night of food trucks takes place tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Medford Township Council recently adopted an ordinance permitting food trucks on Main Street for designated…

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Virtua leaders volunteer as a part of Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals Program

The volunteers prepared and served fresh lunches to nearly 50 children at the Martin Luther Christian School. A Virtua volunteer helps children with their lunch. Members of Virtua’s leadership team recently…

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Virtua leaders volunteer as a part of Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals Program

The volunteers prepared and served fresh lunches to nearly 50 children at the Martin Luther Christian School. A Virtua volunteer helps children with their lunch. Members of Virtua’s leadership team recently…

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Virtua leaders volunteer as a part of Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals Program

The volunteers prepared and served fresh lunches to nearly 50 children at the Martin Luther Christian School. A Virtua volunteer helps children with their lunch. Members of Virtua’s leadership team recently…

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Knights of Columbus give back to the community

At the monthly meeting, Knights of Columbus presented checks to various organizations. David and Carolyn Karbasian being honored. During the St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council meeting on…

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Shawnee High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame to induct its sixth class

The induction will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Shawnee High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its sixth class on Friday,…

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