New Jersey Mayor Says Governor Using School Funding Cuts to Deal Political Retribution

New Jersey Mayor Says State Using School Funding Cuts to Deal Political Payback

Jackson Township Mayor Criticizes New Jersey School Funding Cuts JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—It’s no secret that the new S2 funding formula hurts school districts and students in many majority Republican-leaning towns. State officials…

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Social Media Threat Against Maryland High School Unfounded, Police

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into a social media threat aimed at Huntingtown High School. The alert came from the school administration on Monday, March…

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Bayonne High School Teacher Facing Charges Following School Altercation

BAYONNE, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Joseph Mingoia, a 68-year-old teacher at Bayonne High School, following an incident on the school’s premises. The event, which occurred…

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Teen Charged After Gunfire at Syracuse Elementary School

SYRACUSE, NY — A 15-year-old was arrested on Sunday night after Syracuse Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 100 block of Conan Street. Witnesses reported seeing two individuals in dark…

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New Jersey Elementary School Principal Arrested for Stealing Money

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Evesham Township School District reported a theft at Helen L. Beeler Elementary School that occurred in late February 2024, involving over $700 belonging to the school district.…

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Toms River Police Department School Resource Officers Recognized

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On February 16, Toms River Regional Schools celebrated National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, continuing an annual tradition of recognizing the invaluable contributions of their school resource officers…

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Snouffer School Road Under Investigation

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND – A tragic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle has resulted in a fatality, prompting an investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU). The…

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Juvenile Charged for Bomb Threats to Schools in Multiple States

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND — The Montgomery County Police Department announced that criminal charges have been filed against a juvenile male for making bomb threats to Wootton High School, as well as to…

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Ocean County Lawmakers Slam Murphy’s Financial Blow to Local School Districts

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra are vocalizing their discontent with Governor Phil Murphy’s approach to school funding, particularly criticizing the impact on coastal Ocean and Monmouth school…

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Day After Spiking School Funding Football Legislators Report More Cuts

JACKSON, NEW JERSEY — Less than 48 hours after bragging about $2.5 million in returned state aid to the Jackson School district and promising more aid, two New Jersey legislators are reporting…

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Toms River Schools Hit with Even Bigger Budget Cut by Murphy in 2025

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District is staring straight at another decrease in state aid, according to the preliminary figures released by the New Jersey Department of Education.…

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Three Additional Suspects Charged in DuVal High School Student’s Murder

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has announced the arrest and charging of three individuals in the murder of Jayda Medrano-Moore, a 16-year-old student from…

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Phil Murphy’s Latest School Budget is Neither Fairer or Stronger

TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Budget Committee member Al Barlas has voiced significant criticism towards Governor Phil Murphy’s recent budget proposal, particularly highlighting a lack of focus on the state’s educational challenges and…

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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After Speeding Past School Bus in Martin County

In Martin County, FL, Jannier Alexander Pina Barboza became the 140th individual this year to be charged with driving without a license. Barboza was apprehended after he was caught driving over 70…

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Jackson Township Receives Crucial $2.1 Million in School Funding Amid Financial Strain

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today expressed his gratitude to the New Jersey Senate Educational Subcommittee for releasing $2,137,833 in funding to the Jackson School District. This financial support…

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Sheriff’s Office Called to “Confrontation” at Calvert High School

Calvert County, MD – A confrontation at Calvert High School this morning has led to an investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the school’s administration. The incident, which occurred at…

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Brick Township Announces Return of Recreation Preschool Summer Camp

Brick Township, NJ – This summer, Brick Township’s Recreation Preschool Summer Camp is set to welcome young campers from July 1 through August 6. Held at the Civic Plaza within the Recreation…

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NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City employee was arrested early Wednesday morning in the 90th Precinct, facing serious charges. Crystal Rickenbacker, a 41-year-old NYPD School Crossing Guard, was arrested on…

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Shooting At Delaware High School Basketball Game, Teen in Custody

Georgetown, DE – Delaware State Police have apprehended a 15-year-old student following a shooting incident at Sussex Central High School. The incident, which took place last night around 8:53 p.m., occurred during…

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Jackson School Teacher Retires to Become Full Time Mayor of Brick Township

Mayor Lisa Crate is set to dedicate her full attention to Brick Township, having retired from her teaching position. JACKSON, NJ – Lisa Crate, a longtime teacher within the Jackson Township School…