Arrest made in Tabernacle Twp. murder investigation

Detectives from the New Jersey State Police have made an arrest in the murder of Lisa Armstrong, 47, of Trenton.

A 37 year old man, of Trenton, has been arrested and charged with murder and felony murder kidnapping…

State Police: body found in Tabernacle identified, homicide suspected

Detectives with the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit and Troop C Criminal Investigation Office are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found in the woods along Route 206 Monday morning…

Shamong resident Nicholas Emery named semifinalist

Thomas Stone Heritage Academy is proud to announce that Nicholas Emery was named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Emery was one of 16,000 students notified that he has qualified as a semifinalist. Of the 1.5 million…

Kids Korral Inc. offers different kind of therapy.

Horse farms are a regular sight for those driving the pine-laden roads of Shamong Township. One particular farm on Stokes Road should stand out, though, not for how it looks but for the work that is happening on the inside.

Superintendent lays out goals for Shamong schools

Superintendent Christine Vespe, in cooperation with the Shamong Board of Education, presented the district’s goals for the 2013–14 school year.

In our opinion: Partisan politics at its worst

Vote them out office — all of them. That seems like an appropriate response to the federal government shutdown that began the first day of October and, as of this writing, was still in effect.

Seneca High School debuting and continuing initiatives for 2013–14 school year

Lenape Regional High School District superintendent of schools Carol Birnbohm welcomed back students to Seneca High School and sister schools Shawnee, Cherokee and Lenape with a message to…

Negotiations between STEA and Shamong BOE fail for third time

A third meeting between the Shamong Board of Education and Shamong Township Education Association with a state- appointed mediator did not lead to any breakthroughs on a new contract, and both parties will now enter into the…

Burlington County: not affected by government shutdown

Reacting to residents’ inquiries, Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly said that county government services will not be affected by the federal government shutdown in the near term, but expressed concerns that a…

Shamong partners with Tabernacle for Tuckerton Road project

The township committee authorized a shared service agreement with Tabernacle to obtain a grant from the state Department of Transportation.

In our opinion: under our control

Last week, the town council in Moorestown passed an ordinance. Town councils everywhere pass ordinances all the time. It’s part of what they do, the process by which they enact, or in this instance repeal, rules and regulations.

Burlington County Sheriff urges Halloween safety

With Halloween fast approaching, Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield today issued a list of precautions for parents aimed at ensuring that trick-or-treating is a safe for their children.

In our opinion: It’s time to vote

Voting is one of the inalienable rights that our forefathers fought so fervently for so many years ago. Many would say that voting is one of the most important inalienable rights that we have as Americans, if not the most important inalienable right.

Shamong students perform well on NJ-ASK

Each year, New Jersey challenges its students to do their best on the state’s Assessment of Skills and Knowledge, commonly referred to as NJ-ASK. Districts establish high measures of achievement for their teachers and students, with the goal of achieving 100…

Joint Base To Be Included In Tree Planting Program

The Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst is about to become the newest beneficiary of a unique conservation project in Burlington County, Freeholder director Joe Donnelly announced, saying that the base will soon be home to a major share of 4,000…

MOMS Club host ‘Trunk or Treat’

Children decked out as tiny dragons, pint-sized fairies and little ladybugs converged on St. Peter’s Episcopal Church parking lot recently, ready to flutter about for an early Halloween celebration.

Opinion: New Jersey is rich or is it?

New Jersey residents are rich. Really rich. We’re the second-richest state in the nation, behind only those people two states to the south in Maryland.

The median household income for New Jersey residents is $69,667. That’s pretty good…

In our opinion: Safety first this Halloween

Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and a lot of superheroes and princesses will be parading up and down streets in town in one short week. Halloween is an exciting time for kids, parents and neighbors alike.

Woman fatally shot in Riverton on Sunday morning

Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Riverton Borough Police Chief John Shaw announced on Sunday that a woman was found fatally shot on a Riverton street early on Sunday morning.

Riverton shooting victim identified

Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Riverton Borough Police Chief John Shaw announced today that the woman who was found fatally shot on a borough street Sunday morning was a resident of Youngstown, Ohio.

County freeholders to hold Keeping Sharp program

The Burlington County Freeholders will hold a free “Keeping Sharp!” program on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m.

The program will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Moorestown, located at 446 Camden…

Burlco clerk alerts voters to watch for multiple Vote-By-Mail ballots

With multiple elections on the calendar, Burlington County Clerk Timothy D. Tyler alerted “Vote-By-Mail” voters to be on the lookout for two separate Vote-By-Mail ballots in the mail. In the case of Tabernacle…

Katie DiCarlo named player of the week

Kean University field hockey goaltender Katie DiCarlo was named the ECAC defensive player of the week after posting a pair of shutouts and taking home the NJAC defensive player of the week award.

LRHSD officially designated as “No Place for Hate”

In separate ceremonies students and faculty from all four Lenape Regional High School District schools celebrated their designations as No Place for Hate having completed a year of anti-bias and anti-bullying programs.

BurlCo Library System seeks donations for children in need

The Burlington County Library System is collecting new pajamas and new books for children in need, many of whom have been abused or abandoned and are hoping to be adopted.

Veterans’ one-stop day at BCC

Area veterans and military members are invited to the Veterans’ One-Stop Day at Burlington County College, hosted by Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly, to learn about what is offered by the preeminent veteran service agencies in Burlington County.

LRHSD’s bullying report released

Lenape Regional High School District’s Jim Kehoe, the security and emergency management coordinator, presented the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report from the 2012–2013 school year, at last week’s board of education meeting.

YMCA to host 4th annual Wine and Food Classic

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, in partnership with Canal’s Bottlestop, Route 70 Marlton, will host the Fourth Annual Wine and Food Classic, the region’s premier wine and food showcase. This highly anticipated annual event will be held on…

Shamong Public Works will pick up brush week of Nov. 4

Due to new state guidelines, the Shamong Township Public Works Department will go through the township one time only the week of Nov. 4, picking up brush that has been left properly in the township right of way.