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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Helping grow junior firefighting ranks

Assemblyman Joe Howarth introduced a bill that aims to do just that. Assemblyman Joe Howarth introduced a bill that has been championed by local fire chiefs as a way to help…

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Sun Editorial: A new study ranks New Jersey low in anti-smoking efforts, but notes improvement

The state still has work to do, but it’s encouraging to see that its efforts are being recognized. By Alan BauerThe Sun New Jersey still has a way to go before…

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Letters from the Library

Check out the upcoming events at Pinelands Branch Library. By Margaret LaffertyMedford Library Association Welcome to 2019! Winter seems to be a fickle beast this year. Wind-chill below zero one-day and…

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The Shamong Sun wants to hear your sweetheart stories

Help us celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending in your special love story for us to share. Love is in the air. We’re still a few weeks away from Valentine’s Day, but you…

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The Tabernacle Sun wants to hear your sweetheart stories

The Tabernacle Sun wants to hear your sweetheart stories Help us celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending in your special love story for us to share. Love is in the air. We’re still…

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The Medford Sun wants to hear your sweetheart stories

Help us celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending in your special love story for us to share. Love is in the air. We’re still a few weeks away from Valentine’s Day, but you…

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Youth Police Academy to begin Feb. 16

The program is free and open to children ages 7 to 9 years-old. Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announced that classes will begin for her department’s Youth Police Academy on…

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Letters from the Library

Check out the upcoming events at Pinelands Branch Library. By Margaret LaffertyMedford Library Association Welcome to 2019! Winter seems to be a fickle beast this year. Wind-chill below zero one-day and…

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Letters from the Library

Check out the upcoming events at Pinelands Branch Library. By Margaret LaffertyMedford Library Association Welcome to 2019! Winter seems to be a fickle beast this year. Wind-chill below zero one-day and…

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Educators of the year were honored by the district

Four educators were honored for their services at Tabernacle Elementary School and Olson Middle School. By Melissa Riker The Sun Educators take on the role of shaping students’ lives every day, but…

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