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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Council discussed war monument design plans at this week’s meeting

The next meeting will be held on Nov. 20. Medford Township Council discussed the proposed design plans of new war monuments at this week’s meeting. The council was provided with photos and…

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Shamong Township animal ordinance concerns come to a close

Newly implemented animal regulations are now in place. Changes to the animal ordinance were passed on second reading at last week’s committee meeting. Concerns were first raised by Ernest Lazos regarding…

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Shawnee High School to debut ‘The Canterbury Tales’ on Nov. 29

There will be performances on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. Cast members of “The Canterbury Tales” practiced new choreography on Nov. 5 in preparation for their upcoming performances. Shawnee High…

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IMS students thanked veterans for their service at the annual Veterans Breakfast

The event was held on Nov. 7, with more than 200 veterans in attendance. Students at the Indian Mills School are pictured as they sang to the veterans to thank…

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Tabernacle resident takes the crown at first local Miss America competition

Julianna Rankel will be competing for the Miss New Jersey title in June. Tabernacle resident Julianna Rankel is pictured with her crown and sash from her first local competition where she…

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Holiday Craft and Gift Show is scheduled for Dec. 8

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shawnee Band Parents Association is hosting their annual Holiday Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.…

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Medford’s Knights of Columbus provide dinners to local families

Shoppers at Acme, Murphy’s at the Lakes, Murphy’s Tabernacle and Zallie’s ShopRite of Medford donated enough food to fill 80 shopping carts. Medford’s Knights of Columbus Council 6520 conducted their 26th…

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Seneca DECA students attended leadership conference

The chapter leadership conference was held at Kean University. Kate Olson, Corinne Kent, Sandra Scott, Sam Schultheis and Krishna Patel are pictured ​at work during the conference. Seneca’s DECA students…

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Seneca DECA students attended leadership conference

The chapter leadership conference was held at Kean University. Kate Olson, Corinne Kent, Sandra Scott, Sam Schultheis and Krishna Patel are pictured ​at work during the conference. Seneca’s DECA students…

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Vehicle burglaries are being investigated by Medford Police

The burglaries took place on Oct. 31. Medford police are investigating three vehicle burglaries in the 600 block of Stokes Road on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The burglaries took place in the…

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