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Discover the Most Haunted College in America – Right in New Jersey
Montclair State University is often regarded as one of the most haunted colleges in America. Over the years, countless reports of unexplained paranormal activities have emerged, including doors and windows slamming shut, lights mysteriously flickering on and off, and an eerie, persistent cold that can't be explained. Some students have...
Passaic Valley High School Welcomes New Principal: Alumna Krista Voorhis Promoted to Leadership Role
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School (PV) has a new leader at the helm, as Krista Voorhis, a proud alumna of the school, steps into the role of Principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. The promotion was officially announced following the High School's Board of Education's approval of Superintendent Bracken Healy's recommendation.Voorhis, who is celebrating her 20th year in education, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously served in leadership roles as Vice Principal at Passaic Valley (2021-2024) and Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High School (2018-2021). Additionally, she spent 13 years as...
NJ Gov. Murphy pushes for 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy wants to give more students a voice in who represents them on their school board. “We’re here for the very specific reason that we believe 16 and 17-year-olds should vote in elections,” said Murphy. While making a visit to a Hoboken High School AP Government class Tuesday, the Governor […]
New Rutgers prof suspended over animal abuse allegations
✅ Xiaobing Zhang was suspended at FSU before coming to Rutgers. ✅ He denied pain relief to 1,500 animals, according to the allegations. ✅ Zhang was hired by Rutgers Medical School to start work Sept. 3. A newly hired Rutgers professor has been placed on paid leave after receiving a...
Caldwell-West Caldwell Superintendent of Schools Conklin to Step Down in 2025
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell-West Caldwell Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Conklin announced during Monday’s Board of Education meeting that he will be finishing his four-year contract with the district and will not seek a renewal of the contract. Conklin’s last day will be June 30, 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERConklin read the following statement: “After careful consideration and deliberation, I have decided not to request the renewal of my contract as superintendent. I have already informed the Board of my decision and wanted to make this public now so that the Board has ample time...
Wayne Football Recap – Valley Wins, While Hills Takes a Tough Loss
WAYNE, NJ – Under their home lights, the Wayne Valley Indians won their fourth game of the season against the Hackensack Comets 26-21, moving to a record of 4-1. Meanwhile, Wayne Hills traveled to Caldwell High School and fell to the Chiefs 34-27, their record now 3-2. Hills CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAfter a 35-0 shutout against Paterson Kennedy in their previous game, the Patriots defense walked onto Caldwell’s home field feeling confident. There were times that they held their own, but in the end, they just couldn’t stop the Chiefs when they...
Mistakes, Injuries Contribute to Montclair’s Loss to Ramapo
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Phillipsburg football stepping out - and up - to take on West Orange | Commentary
Phillipsburg football is stepping out Friday night. The Stateliners are making a longer trip than usual for their game, all the way to West Orange in Essex County, though it is a familiar site for wrestling fans because it often hosts a regional tournament. If you purchase a product or...
HS Football: Tie Sends Wood-Ridge to 5th in Week 4 Rankings
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Cedar Grove remains on top of the North Group 1 football ranking in the Week 4 ranking released by gridironnj.com. on Sunday. The Panthers defeated Newark Collegiate, a Group 2 school, 52-14 over the weekend to remain in the top spot with a 5-0 record. Butler, who defeated Hasbrouck Heights 34-6 last Friday night, moved up three spots to second in the rankings. The Aviators dropped from 10th to 11th with the loss.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWood-Ridge, which was ranked second in the rankings last week, dropped to fifth...
Don Bosco Prep blanks St. Joseph (Mont.) - Boys soccer recap
Harrison Carolan, Matt Skinner, Sonny Nagle, and Gregory Celariste each contributed a goal to help give Don Bosco Prep a 4-0 victory over St. Joseph (Mont.) in Montvale. Max Velez, Gianni Caterino, and Julian Savreski each added an assist for Don Bosco Prep (7-3). If you purchase a product or...
The Wayne Valley Athlete of the Month for September 2024
Brought to you by:WAYNE, NJ – Aidan Kindler is a big boy. As a senior captain of the Wayne Valley High School football team, he stands tall at 6’3”, weighing in at 210 pounds of all muscle. But it’s not just his size that makes him a force to be reckoned with on the football field, or which earned him the title of Athlete of the Month for WV.It’s his drive, competitive spirit, and work ethic– on the field and in the classroom - along with his leadership and stellar play that has earned him this...
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