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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware — fire can happen anywhere

Fire Prevention Week takes place October 7–13, 2018. The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that if you have a reported fire in your home, you are more…

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Obituary: Laura Woomer Farr

Laura Woomer Farr of Medford, formerly of Haddonfield, passed away in her sleep at age 98 on June 13 in Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly. Laura Woomer Farr of Medford, formerly…

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Teen entrepreneur starts nonprofit organization to benefit millennials

Quandell Iglesia opened two businesses before he turned 18, for his third act he wanted to give back to his generation. Qunadell Igelsia, teen entrepreneur and founder of the nonprofit…

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Shamong native completes Eagle Scout project

Robert King of Troop 47 completed his Eagle Scout project at Indian Mills United Methodist Church. Robert King of Shamong completed his Eagle Scout project recently at the Indian Mills…

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The board looks ahead as the school year comes to a close

Curriculum improvements may be made through learning opportunities for teachers. Students from Donna Layne’s third-grade class posing with an award presented to them for their participation in the rain garden. Officials…

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First Heat Advisory of 2018 issued for Tabernacle today

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory with the heat index expected to top 100 degree this afternoon. Tabernacle residents are advised to stay cool today, as the National…

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First Heat Advisory of 2018 issued for Shamong today

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory with the heat index expected to top 100 degree this afternoon. Shamong residents are advised to stay cool today, as the National…

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First Heat Advisory of 2018 issued for Medford today

The National Weather Service has issued the advisory with the heat index expected to top 100 degree this afternoon. Medford residents are advised to stay cool today, as the National…

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Weekly Roundup: Security initiative, Shawnee valedictorian and salutatorian, St.

Weekly Roundup: Security initiative, Shawnee valedictorian and salutatorian, St. Mary of the Lakes carnival Catch up on what happened this week in Medford. School security initiative has been launched in Burlington County…

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Weekly Roundup: SJ Food Bank, security initiative, Seneca valedictorian and salutatorian

Catch up on what happened this week in Shamong. Food Bank of South Jersey holds 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive Representatives from the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association…

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