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Glen Rock Police : Summer Safety Reminder: Slow Down — Kids Are Out of School!

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — With summer in full swing and local schools on break, the streets are now bustling with children, families, and outdoor activity. That means one thing for drivers: it’s time to slow down and stay alert.

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Former Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes at Fair Lawn Middle School Also Worked in Ridgewood

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former Fair Lawn School District employee arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a middle school building has been confirmed as a former substitute teacher in Ridgewood, authorities and school officials said.

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Former Fair Lawn School Employee from Midland Park Charged in Lewd Acts at Middle School

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A former employee of the Fair Lawn School District has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following disturbing lewdness incidents at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Ridgewood Joins Statewide Effort to Prevent Child Drownings with Swimwear & Goggle Drive

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4. On average, New Jersey loses 10 children per year to this tragic and preventable cause.

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Lawsuit Alleges Englewood Negligence in Hiring Aide Charged with Sexual Assault of 9-Year-Old Girl

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Englewood NJ,  a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Englewood claims city officials acted with gross negligence by hiring an after-school aide who was later charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl enrolled in the program.

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Morris County Teacher and Soccer Coach Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Messages to Student

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Parsippany NJ, a Morris County high school teacher and local soccer coach, James Wiegand, 43, has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old student, authorities announced.

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