Kristen Hallock-Waters set to run in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

No one would have blamed Kristen Hallock-Waters if she stopped running.

After struggling to complete her second New York City Marathon in the fall of 2009, she knew something was wrong…

Indian Mills Memorial School performs at 2014 Miss America Parade

Indian Mills Memorial School music teacher and choir director, Susan Styers, braved the rain as she brought 18 of her students to participate in the 2014 Miss America “Show Us Your Shoes Parade” on Saturday, Sept.13…

LRHSD Superintendent Carol Birnbohm looks ahead to new school year.

Editor’s note: The following is an interview with Lenape Regional High School District Superintendent Carol Birnbohm. Responses have been edited.

Shamong Home and School Association ready to partner with the community

Chances are, if you’re reading this article right now, you live in Shamong. And if you do live in Shamong, then there is also a good chance that new Shamong Home and School Association President Scott…

Atsion Day set for Oct. 5

Atsion Day, sponsored by the Indian Mills Historical Society, will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Atsion Lake Recreation Center on Route 206. Admission and parking is free for all who attend.

LRHSD debuts new Facebook page

The Lenape Regional High School District announced the debut of the LRHSD Highlights Facebook page, which provides the district with an opportunity to share accomplishments from all four of the district’s high schools with parents and the community.

Emery named semifinalist in national scholarship program

Thomas Stone Heritage Academy announced that Nathaniel Emery was named semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Per the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, “about 1.4 million juniors in more than 22,000 high…

IMPACT to hold its first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17

The Indian Mills Parent Advisory Cooperative Team will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Indian Mills Memorial School Library.

Burlington County College unveils new 3-D printer

Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio, along with Burlington County College and Parts Life, Inc., unveiled a new 3-D printer donated to the college that will be incorporated in a new professional development course this spring.

Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County receives $5,000 grant

The American dream of homeownership received a boost from Investors Bank with a $5,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. As an autonomous…

Burlington County to host “Fall Job Fair”

Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio announced that as part of the Freeholder’s new Workforce Development Initiative the County will be hosting a Fall Job Fair on Friday, Sept. 19. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…

Shamong Township rolls out CodeRED

Shamong Township will unveil a new notification system this month that will better its ability to communicate with residents, according to township administrator Sue Onorato.

Burlington County announces flu clinics for residents

The Burlington County Health Department will start its seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics for adult county residents on Thursday, Sept. 18 and will continue with a total of 28 clinics countywide through Dec. 29.

Learning to lead in the LRHSD

A few years ago, Lenape High School administrators were looking for a way to recruit student leaders.

However, they didn’t just want the students running organizations or on student council. They wanted to work with all students who displayed some…

Burlington County sending out vote by mail ballots for November election

The Burlington County Clerk’s office has completed its initial mailing of 2014 general election ballots.

Seneca High School ready for 2014–2015 school year

Seneca may have just welcomed students back to school on the morning of Sept. 3, but preparations for the new year began months ago.

Like schools across the country, the administration and staff at Seneca have been…

Seneca Golden Eagles Marching Band to host annual competition Sept. 27

The Seneca Golden Eagles marching band will host its annual Marching Band Competition on Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. on the field at Seneca High School, 110 Carranza Road.

13 years later, we continue to remember those lost on September 11, 2001

Thirteen years have passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

That’s hard to believe.