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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Shawnee High School takes on National Leadership Conference

Nine gold medals and one silver medal were presented to Shawnee students. Pictured are Emma Adams, Paige Trzaskawka, Carrington Windl, Grace McKinley, Claire Hauser, Meghan Harms, Alexa McClane, Sarah Drexel,…

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Pemberton man admits to killing former boss in Tabernacle home

A Pemberton man pled guilty on July 9 to fatally shooting his former employer in the victim’s Tabernacle home during the summer of 2016. David M. Stead pictured. Burlington County Prosecutor…

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Starbucks and Feeding America team up with Food Bank of South Jersey

The efforts will benefit children in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester and Salem counties. Local Starbucks employees work together to pack meals ready for distribution. Members of the Starbucks team, along with…

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First child to complete the ‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ challenge

Ava Duchini, age 3, has been recognized as the first child to complete this challenge. Pictured is Ava Duchini. The Burlington County Library System congratulates Ava Duchini, age 3, for being…

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First child to complete the ‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ challenge

Ava Duchini, age 3, has been recognized as the first child to complete this challenge. Pictured is Ava Duchini. The Burlington County Library System congratulates Ava Duchini, age 3, for being…

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First child to complete the ‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ challenge

Ava Duchini, age 3, has been recognized as the first child to complete this challenge. Pictured is Ava Duchini. The Burlington County Library System congratulates Ava Duchini, age 3, for being…

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Food Bank of South Jersey kicks off its 2018 summer meals program

The Food Bank of South Jersey hosted over 100 children at its Kidsfest event. Sponsors and children who participate in the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals program cut a…

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Food Bank of South Jersey kicks off its 2018 summer meals program

The Food Bank of South Jersey hosted over 100 children at its Kidsfest event. Sponsors and children who participate in the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals program cut a…

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Food Bank of South Jersey kicks off its 2018 summer meals program

The Food Bank of South Jersey hosted over 100 children at its Kidsfest event. Sponsors and children who participate in the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals program cut a…

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Weekly Roundup: Local food drive, Camp No Worries, Pine Barrens Festival

Catch up on what happened this week in Medford. Shamong schools raise money for Medford Lakes Lions Club food drive The district’s school nurses, Heather Cosper at Indian Mills Memorial Middle School…

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