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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Weekly Roundup: Sports registration, Seneca employee of the month, Lord of Life pastor

Catch up on what happened this week in Tabernacle. Registration for Tabernacle Athletic Association is under way Online registration is now under way for youth recreational spring baseball, softball and track…

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Chairville Elementary School needs your help

The school hopes to win a grant for fitness-based playground equipment. Chairville Elementary School third-grade students Lucia Sherman, Emme Mensching, Sydney Nielsen and Maddie Maurer are pictured on the school’s…

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Township moves forward with plans to construct rotary

The rotary is expected to lessen accidents at the intersection of Route 541 and Willow Grove Road. At this week’s meeting, the Shamong Township Committee reviewed the Burlington County engineer’s concept…

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Lord of Life Lutheran Church welcomes interim pastor

Elijah Mwitanti will be using his longtime pastoral experience to assist the church. Pictured is Pastor Elijah Mwitanti at Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Feb. 5. Lord of Life Lutheran Church…

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Medford Sunrise Rotary introduces ‘Field of Honor’ event

The event will honor the people of Medford that have demonstrated “service above self” By Melissa Riker The Sun At this week’s council meeting, Medford Sunrise Rotary Club Vice President Chris Forward…

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Seneca names Christine Gerber as February employee of the month

Gerber was recognized for her efforts of being a mentor. Pictured is Seneca High School’s February employee of the month Christine Gerber on Feb. 4. The Lenape Regional High School District has…

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Seneca names Christine Gerber as February employee of the month

Gerber was recognized for her efforts of being a mentor. Pictured is Seneca High School’s February employee of the month Christine Gerber on Feb. 4. The Lenape Regional High School District has…

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BurlCo. seeking volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team

Volunteers work with Providence House Domestic Violence Services and local police departments to help empower and advocate for victims of domestic violence. By Kelly Flynn The Sun Whether it’s 3 a.m.…

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State police charge school bus driver for allegedly watching pornography in front of children

The New Jersey State Police have arrested Franck Lafortune. The New Jersey State Police have arrested Franck Lafortune, 64, of Burlington Township, N.J. for allegedly watching pornography in front of…

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Annual spring craft and gift show has been scheduled

The event will be held on March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shawnee Band Parents Association is hosting its annual spring craft and gift show on Saturday, March…

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