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Chris Franklin

Articles by Chris Franklin

Obituary: Charles W. Lassen

Lassen passed away April 26. He was 87 Charles W. Lassen passed away April 26, 2017. He was 87. Lassen lived at Medford Leas at Lumberton. Lassen was a financial consultant…

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Shawnee band members selected to All-State and All-South Jersey bands

Junior Carl Hauser has been selected to the All-State Jazz Band and All-South Jersey Jazz Band and Freshmen Eric Rickershauser, Peter Rushing, and Richard Weldon were selected to the All-South…

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Group looks to help opioid addicts in Medford

‘Heroin Kills’ looks to help those addicted to opioid drugs Heroin Kills is an organization comprised of almost 30 volunteers. The group has been operating in areas such as Trenton and…

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Council passes two ordinances appropriating money from budget

Also, ceremony held to swear in three new officers The Medford Township Council unanimously passed two ordinances Tuesday, May 2. The first allows for the appropriation of $1,432,450 for utility improvements…

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Township revises cemetery plan after receiving a correspondence

Also, three appointed to fire police position and township-owned property sold The township gave an update on the proposed Shamong cemetery during the Tuesday, May 2, meeting. The Burlington County Planning…

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Medford Township sees decline in crime so far in 2017

Data shows decrease in burglaries, increase in larcenies The State Police keep data on incidents that are reported throughout the state. According to the first quarter of the State Police…

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Math Masters

Team from Olson Middle School finish third in national math competition (From Left to Right) Jenny Barton, Kirstyn Loftus, Aidan Lohne and their teacher Juliann Toone of Olson Middle School…

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Slideshow: Golden Eagle Pageant

Scenes from the April 28 pageant Seneca High School hosted the Golden Eagle Pageant Friday, April 28. The contestants competed segments such as talent and formal wear. Click the box below to…

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Slideshow: Golden Eagle Pageant

Scenes from the April 28 pageant Seneca High School hosted the Golden Eagle Pageant Friday, April 28. The contestants competed segments such as talent and formal wear. Click the box below to…

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Shamong resident charged with lewdness

Alleged incidents date back to December 2016 The Medford Police Department announced that they had charged a 29-year-old Shamong resident with lewdness. The incidents began back in December 2016, where the…

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