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Rutherford’s Historic Congregation Beth El Reduced to Ashes — Cause of Fire Likely to Remain a Mystery

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RUTHERFORD, NJ — The investigation into the devastating Aug. 8 blaze that destroyed the historic Congregation Beth El synagogue has officially closed, with officials saying the fire’s cause may never be known.

Police Chief John Russo confirmed that damage to the 1890s Queen Anne-style building was so severe that investigators could not pinpoint what sparked the inferno. “This burned so fast and so hot, it collapsed upon itself,” Russo said. “There was nothing left to examine.”

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Rutherford School Principal attacked by Student with a knife at Washington School

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Rutherford NJ, On Friday June 14, 2019, at approximately 9:30 am, the Rutherford Police Department responded to Washington School located at 89 Wood Street on a report of a student stabbing a teacher.

Officers Michael Merli and Thomas Steinel arrived on scene and took custody of the fourteen (14) year old male student suspect and the weapon, a folding knife.

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