Another Ocean County School to Shut Down Over Continued State Funding Cuts

District officials say state funding cuts and a failed referendum forced the Ocean Gate school to shut down starting next school year. Ocean Gate, NJ – The Ocean Gate School District will…

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Toms River school board sued for hiring $850-per-hour lawyer tied to board president

Board member alleges corruption, conflict of interest, and illegal spending amid district’s financial crisis TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Regional school board member is suing her own district, accusing fellow…

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Jackson School District Announces Good Friday Opening, Frustrating Many Families

Some parents call for reconsideration as the district moves a snow makeup day to one of Christianity’s holiest observances. JACKSON, NJ – Jackson School District officials announced a new change to the…

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Internet outage forces Jackson School District to close Wednesday despite storm recovery efforts

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District was forced to close all schools Wednesday after a widespread internet outage left buildings without phones, email, or access to student information systems—an issue officials…

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Cash strapped Toms River school board hires expensive $850 per hour lawyer with ties to board president

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Toms River Regional school board member has filed a lawsuit accusing the district of illegally approving one of the most expensive legal contracts in New Jersey public…

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Jackson School District closes Monday as winter storm halts travel

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson School District announced Sunday afternoon that all schools will be closed Monday due to the ongoing winter storm impacting Ocean County and much of New Jersey. The…

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Montgomery County schools close Monday after snow worsens overnight

Rockville, MD – Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Monday after worsening winter weather conditions forced officials to shift from a delayed opening to a full systemwide shutdown. The announcement came…

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Lakewood girls school shuts down suddenly, leaving parents scrambling

Lakewood girls school shuts down suddenly, leaving families in panic

LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a stunning and emotional turn of events, Bnos Penina, a girls school in Lakewood, announced that it will cease operations this week, leaving dozens of families without a…

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Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement

Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…

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Crashes and closures slow Pennsylvania’s Friday morning commute

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Friday’s morning drive across Pennsylvania brought a mix of icy conditions, roadwork, and multiple crashes stretching from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, creating a challenging start to the day for motorists…

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Toms River digs out after heavy snow shuts schools and delays town operations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Township officials say crews are working through the night to clear roads after a large snowstorm blanketed the region with heavy, wet snow, prompting closures and delayed openings…

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Four-alarm fire tears through School Street building in overnight Yonkers blaze

YONKERS, NY – Firefighters spent Friday night battling a massive four-alarm fire at 160 School Street, as flames tore through the structure and forced road closures throughout the area. The Yonkers Fire…

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Las Cruces man charged after FBI traces school shooting threat to social media post

Albuquerque, NM – A Las Cruces man is facing federal charges after investigators linked him to an online threat to “shoot up a school” and later discovered a loaded firearm and ammunition…

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Snapped utility pole shuts down Hope Road near Ranney School in Tinton Falls

Hope Road near Ranney School remains closed as crews replace a snapped utility pole in Tinton Falls. TINTON FALLS, N.J. – A section of Hope Road near Ranney School was closed Sunday…

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Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

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Brick Township announces Thanksgiving closures, mayor urges residents to shop local

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township announced its Thanksgiving holiday schedule, including municipal office closures and adjusted public works services, while Mayor Lisa Crate encouraged residents to support small businesses throughout the holiday…

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Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

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Bomb threat investigated at Alexandria high school

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Police swarmed Alexandria City High School on Monday after a threat referencing a possible explosive device prompted an immediate investigation. The school was closed to students for Diwali, but…

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Toms River Schools Superintendent to Get $80,000 Raise, $308,000 Salary As Teachers, Student Programs Cut

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A special school board meeting to award Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta with a nearly $80,000 raise will be held tonight at In a move drawing…

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Jackson Council Steps in to Pay for Cops in Schools As Murphy’s S2 Budget Decimates District’s Finances

Jackson council funds school resource officers to ease strain on Board of Education from state aid cuts while maintaining 0% municipal tax increase. The Jackson Township Council has announced that the latest…

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