Community spirit to be felt at Pinelands festival

All of the necessary ingredients for a fun summer night will be melded together at the 24th annual Pine Barrens Festival at the Church of the Holy Eucharist in Tabernacle from Monday, July 23 to Saturday, July 28.

The Pine Barrens Festival kicks off Monday

Don’t forget, the Pine Barrens Festival kicks off next Monday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Eucharist in Tabernacle.

The festival will run six nights, and honor a Volunteer of the Year in each night from a…

Baby Kasey heads outdoors

On Sept. 24, 2010, baby Kasey entered the world much earlier than her parents originally anticipated.

Delivered at 26 weeks, she weighed only one pound and five ounces.

Stay safe while camping

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From the Pinelands to Vineland, black bears have been peaking their heads out of the woods and causing a stir in…

Shamong tax bills

The 2012–2013 tax bills will be mailed out late this year due to the delay in the Burlington County budget process. The bills are anticipated to be mailed out in late August.

Although third quarter taxes are usually due August 1, NJ laws provide a 25-day grace period…

Pine Barrens Festival

Church of the Holy Eucharist’s 24th annual Pine Barrens Festival commenced Monday, July 23 without a hitch, despite some rainy weather.

The event is volunteer-powered by those of the parish and outside community.

The 24th annual Pine Barrens Festival successful opening

The Pine Barrens festival kicked off Monday night to a large crowd, and didn’t let the rain stop their fun. The crowd grew as the night went on.

Township to re-allocate workforce

Shamong Township’s court administrator will keep her post, albeit with reduced hours.

After discussing a potential shared services agreement with Medford Lakes for municipal court operations, the township committee decided at its Tuesday, July…

Locally sponsored team places second in All-Star Tournament

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Burlington County Animal Shelter lowers adoption fees

Burlington County Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien, who oversees the Health Department and Animal Shelter, announced a reduced fees adopt-a-pet program “Dog Days of Summer” at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

Celebrate summer with your pooch

The Co-operative Growers Association, 1360 Rt. 206 in Tabernacle, invites you and your canine companions to join us as we celebrate “The Dog Days of Summer.”

On Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. people and pooches can have a bit of fun.

Somber skies envelop annual service

John and Theresa Unger of Allentown, Pa., may not have any direct relation to Captain Emilio Carranza, but their soon-to-be born daughter will be named Emily in his honor.

Annual chicken barbecue coming up

The Tabernacle Rescue Squad is holding its annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There is a cost of $10 per person.

The squad is located at 81 Hawkins Road.

For information or tickets, call (609) 760–1148.

Mayor’s Column

The tragedy that occurred in Colorado was a shock to our nation. This type of violence never makes sense and leaves us shaking our heads. What is also tragic, are the attempts made to politicize this horrific event.

Check out this new Independence Day festival

Anthony Valenzano was sick and tired of the fireworks celebrations held locally in recent years.

In an effort to create a warmer setting with much less stress this year, Valenzano Winery will be hosting an Independence Day…

Mayor’s Message: A discussion on Congress

A message from Mayor Jon Shevelew

A few weeks ago I wrote about an Internet letter that was being passed around. It turned out that a great deal of that information was suspect, therefore after some research I would like to discuss…

Lenape Regional High School District performs at high level

Lenape Regional High School District Meets New Jersey Department of Education QSAC Standards of Performance

The Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education, at its regular monthly meeting…