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ALYSSA BIEDERMAN

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Tabernacle schools to return for five day half days

Beginning March 15, Tabernacle students will return to school five days a week. Superintendent Shaun Banin announced “The Path Forward” plan at a special board of education meeting on Feb.…

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Seneca underdogs take top honor in cyber security competition

Over the course of the school year, a self-proclaimed “ragtag” group of Seneca High School students has become the number one team in New Jersey to win the CyberPatriot Challenge.…

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Lenape district will return for five day, in person school in March

The dreams of Lenape high school students for a “normal” school year just got one step closer to reality. All schools in the Lenape Regional High School District will reopen…

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Medford’s school board meeting canceled due to capacity issues

More than 100 parents, teachers and community members came out for Monday night’s school board meeting in Medford. They expected to hear a presentation on bringing students back to school…

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Tabernacle gets pushback on privatizing classroom aide positions

Phyllis Wills. Sue Logan. Janet Booty. Amy Herzog. Deb Von Nessen. Liz Kaiser. Amy DiOrio. Sandra Boegly. Jaime Stanton. Wendy Reilley. Steph Tyburski. Nicole Langton. Darlene Pernice. Sue Jaggar. Marcia…

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Shamong schools accept grants for new teacher initiatives

It’s budget season for local school districts, and while many are grappling with how to handle state aid cuts, the Shamong Township School District is prepared to take on another…

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Shawnee grad creates magical moments for families around the country

When Jake Strong visited Florida’s Give Kids the World Village two years ago, he fell in love with helping sick kids live their dreams. “It was the happiest atmosphere I’ve…

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If walls could talk, Carns Family Farm could tell a million stories

When Brian Carns climbed into his historic farmhouse’s attic, he found thousands of treasures. Old film rolls, art glass, antiques and a hidden door that leads through the walls to…

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Seneca High School senior is woman of the year

Even during the pandemic, Seneca High School senior Cassidy Strittmatter keeps running. She runs track, runs student council as vice president and runs swim practices for kids over the summer.…

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Medford’s kindergarteners go back to in person learning

It’s back-to-school season for Medford’s kindergarteners, 229 of whom will return for five day, in person learning this week. The five day plan was a result of six weeks of…

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