Jackson Middle School Teacher, Coach Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct With Child

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY – A Jackson Township school teacher working at Goetz Middle School has been arrested for criminal sexual contact with a minor and several other charges. Andrew Fantasia’s page…

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Delaware State Police Investigate Threatening Social Media Image Reported by High Schools

DELAWARE — On October 25, at around 2:44 p.m., staff from Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Central High School contacted the Delaware State Police about a troubling image featuring a gun…

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Gun Seized from Student at McKeesport Area High School

McKEESPORT, PA – A security incident occurred at McKeesport Area High School on Tuesday morning. Reports suggest that a student entered the educational institution with a handgun just after 8 a.m. A…

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Three Short Yellow School Buses Stolen in the Bronx

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two male individuals related to a burglary. On Tuesday, at about 12:20 am,…

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Phil Murphy Can’t Believe New Jersey City Cancelled Halloween in School

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The cancelation of Halloween in the name of equity, equality, and fairness was too much, even for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to handle on Wednesday. “Seriously? We…

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Evesham Township Police Say No Threat to Local High School

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Evesham Police Department on Wednesday night confirmed a circulating message believed to target Cherokee High School has been found to be an old threat from 2018, originally…

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Gunshots Strike Teen at Baltimore Elementary School Playground

BALTIMORE, MD – A male teen suffered a gunshot wound near the playground area of Edmondson Heights Elementary School, triggering a police investigation. Officers from the Woodlawn Precinct of the Baltimore County…

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12-Year-Old Identified in Connection to Multiple School Bomb Threats

SILVER SPRING, MD — Authorities have identified a 12-year-old as the person responsible for multiple bomb threats against Montgomery Blair High School and Oak View Elementary School this month. Detectives from the…

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North Jersey School District Bans Halloween Events, Costumes to Promote Inclusivity

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange & Maplewood School District (SOMSD) has announced the cancellation of all Halloween-themed events during school hours to foster an inclusive environment. The move aims to…

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Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Colorado Can’t Exclude Preschool From Funding Program Over Religious Stances

Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Colorado Can’t Exclude Preschool From Funding Program Over Religious Stances Katelynn Richardson on October 23, 2023 A federal judge ruled Saturday that Colorado can’t exclude a Christian school…

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Student Charged for Bringing Gun to Walter Johnson High School

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A 17-year-old student from Walter Johnson High School was arrested and charged as an adult for possession of a firearm. Akram Nassir of Bethesda was taken into custody…

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Middle School Tobacco Survey Asks Students to Reveal Gender

TRENTON, NJ – The Biden administration wants to know your pre-teen’s sexual preference in a new survey geared toward middle school students in New Jersey and beyond. The National Tobacco Youth Survey…

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Four Teens Arrested in Assault on Philadelphia Police Officer at High School

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Four teenagers were arrested last week for assaulting a Philadelphia police sergeant outside of Dobbins Tech High School. The incident occurred as the officer attempted to break up a…

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New Jersey Dad Sues State Over School Gender Secrecy Policy

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A federal lawsuit was lodged on Oct. 12 by Frederick Short Jr., whose children are enrolled at Cherry Hill High School, contesting a New Jersey regulation that bars…

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Jackson Schools Need $4 Million to Bridge Murphy’s $18 Million Aid Cut

JACKSON, NJ — The fate of a proposed $4 million tax increase in the Jackson Public School District now rests in the hands of its voters. The increase, aimed at beefing up…

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Student Arrested for Bringing Gun to Starmount High School

STARMOUNT, NC – A student at Starmount High School was taken into custody on Saturday after a firearm was discovered on their person. The information about the student potentially having a firearm…

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School District Upholds State’s Hidden Policy on Parental Notifications in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A motion to review a controversial policy related to parental notification of gender issues in public schools was blocked by Toms River School Board, including Michelle Williams, a…

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Toms River School Board Refuses to Rescind Murphy’s Law to Keep Parents in The Dark on Gender Issues

Board member Lisa Contessa’s attempt to rescind Governor Murphy’s policy blocked by school board, including candidate for Toms River Council Michelle Williams. TOMS RIVER, NJ – Parental rights have been a topic…

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Pemberton Police Respond to Reported Threat at Local Middle School; No Danger Found

PEMBERTON TWP., NJ – Earlier today, officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department were dispatched to Helen A Fort Middle School following reports of a potential threat. The rapid response from the…

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Salisbury Shooting Leads to Nearby High School Lockdown

SALISBURY, PA – A shooting incident occurred on Wednesday on South Church Street in Salisbury. A victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound, managed to drive to the YMCA on Jake Alexander…