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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Shawnee students participate in the 61st Annual All-South Jersey Choral Festival

Molly Flynn was awarded the Richard M. Smith Memorial Scholarship for Music Education. Shawnee High School would like to congratulate the fourteen Shawnee students who performed in the seventh to…

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Descendant of ‘The Black Doctor of the Pines’ to speak at February meeting

Dr. James Still, a son of former slaves, was a mostly self-taught physician who practiced in Burlington County. Samuel Still, second great grandnephew of Dr. James Still, will address the…

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Rowan College at Burlington County to honor Black History Month with series of events

RCBC will celebrate Black History Month with music, food, fashion, movies and speakers in February. Local Chef Tim Witcher will prepare a dish at the Rowan College at Burlington County…

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Rowan College at Burlington County to honor Black History Month with series of events

RCBC will celebrate Black History Month with music, food, fashion, movies and speakers in February. Local Chef Tim Witcher will prepare a dish at the Rowan College at Burlington County…

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What’s so funny about love and marriage?

Karen McGreer will be performing at the Medford Arts Center on Feb. 16. By Melissa Riker The Sun “Marriage is about embracing the paradox that the person who drives you crazy is…

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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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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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Medford Police investigate two commercial burglaries

Medford Police are seeking information for events that took place on Jan. 26 The following information was provided by the Medford Township Police Department: Medford Police are investigating two commercial burglaries…

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St. Mary of the Lakes School hosts annual science fair

Students from kindergarten to eighth-grade showcased their projects on Jan. 30 St. Mary of the Lakes School hosted its annual science fair on Jan. 30, where family members and friends were…

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Registration for Tabernacle Athletic Association is under way

Online registration is available for youth recreational spring baseball, softball and track and field. Online registration is now under way for youth recreational spring baseball, softball and track and field through…

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