Shamong roadside attraction a testament to family’s love

The giant gorilla statue at Mighty Joe’s Gas, Grill and Deli on Route 206 isn’t just a roadside attraction.

It’s a monument to a very special person in the lives of the business’ owners.

Tabernacle resident arrested on alleged luring charge in Shamong

Tabernacle resident David Neugent has been arrested and charged with allegedly attempting to lure a teenager, according to police reports.

Reassessment in Shamong

If you live in Shamong, you’ve probably already received a letter about the reassessment completed on private properties. Included in the letter is an estimate of the effect the reassessment has on your current tax bill. This is an estimate based on the 2011 budget as the 2012 tax rate…

Looking to 2012 in Shamong

Steady as she goes is the way Shamong’s mayor sees the coming year.

“I don’t think we’re looking for a whole lot of changes here,” Mayor Jon Shevelew, who has been mayor for seven years, said. “We’re happy to maintain the status quo.”

Scouts to pick up Christmas trees in Shamong

Indian Mills Boy Scout Troop 47 of Shamong has marked Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King National Day of Service to collect Christmas trees for removal and recycling. Tree recycling is an easy way to return a renewable and natural resource back to the…

Seneca girls’ basketball wins holiday tourney

The Seneca Girls fifth-grade travel basketball team won the Joseph Kessler Memorial Basketball Association 2011 Holiday Tournament Championship. The team defeated Moorestown, 19–16, in a the championship game on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Pictured standing…

Shamong Scout paves new way

For Kevin Motylinski, being an Eagle Scout will be a great source of great pride.

The 17-year-old junior at St. Augustine Prep High School in Richland has one step left — board of review — before officially becoming an Eagle Scout.

Seneca High gearing up for fashion show

Seneca High School students are learning first hand how to put together a fashion show.

Grace McCloskey, Seneca High School business teacher and advisor for the DECA club, said the fashion show is an event planned by students after…

Burlco to continue recycling in Shamong

Burlington County Freeholders have long offered curbside recycling as one of the most visible, if not largest, shared-services initiatives with towns — and freeholders are now considering a revenue plan to keep the popular service in place for years to come.