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Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools
Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools A water main break caused Somerville Public Schools to be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the district announced.  Hey Bulldogs! School will be closed today, Wednesday October 30th! Posted by Somerville Public School District on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The water main break occurred on the border of Raritan and Somerville, the Raritan Police Department said Route 206 North is closed between Dukes Parkway and Orlando Drive, police said. Raritan residents will experience water usage issues, police said.  "We are working with NJ American Water and our local emerg…
Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Somers Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Somers Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest
Name Released Of 15-Year-Old Killed In Somers Shooting That Led To Manhunt, Arrest This story has been updated. The name has been released of a teenage boy who was killed in a fatal shooting in Northern Westchester that led to a 12-hour manhunt and the arrest of a suspect. Fernando Jimenez, age 40, shot his girlfriend and her two children with an illegally possessed handgun in the Baldwin Place section of Somers during a domestic dispute at about 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, according to New York State Police. One of the children, a 10th-grade student at Somers High School now identified as Michael Raimondi, age 15, was killed.  The boy's brother, a 13-year-…
More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection'
More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' A school district in Fairfield County said it is investigating after another round of posts on social media threatening violence. Bridgeport Public Schools announced on Monday, Sept. 23, that it had received more threats after receiving a round last week.  Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David said in an email to parents that the school system is working closely with police to investigate who sent this batch of threats.  Related: Connecticut Elementary School Swatted With Hoax Call Of Armed Intruder “We understand the concern this may cause and want to assure you that we are t…
All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated
All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia were closed on Wednesday after threats of violence spread online, causing alarm, and prompting the emergency shut down. School officials said on Tuesday, that "out of an abundance of caution, all schools, school offices and the school division’s administrative offices will be closed" on Sept. 11.  Officials said that closing would allow school administrator more room to assist law enforcement with the investigation. They were also advised about a viral, widespread social media post, and are working to determine its credibility. The initial inves…
Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Dennis Township (DEVELOPING) Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Dennis Township (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigation With Helicopter, K-9s Cancels School In Dennis Township (Developing) School was canceled in Dennis Township due to a state police investigation that forced students to stay inside, authorities said. The Dennis Township School District said classes wouldn't be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 "due to the continued threat in our area" and to keep students and staff safe. The district announced the cancelation in a Facebook post at 9:19 a.m. The township said state police were actively investigating with a helicopter and K-9 units in the South Seaville section of Dennis. "Please be vigilant and keep yourself and property secure," the township said…
3 Area Juveniles In Custody After Social Media Posts Close Deptford, Woodbury Schools: Police 3 Area Juveniles In Custody After Social Media Posts Close Deptford, Woodbury Schools: Police
3 Area Juveniles In Custody After Social Media Posts Close Deptford, Woodbury Schools: Police Three juveniles from Gloucester County were in custody on Monday, Sept. 9 in connection with social media threats made against "numerous" South Jersey schools, authorities said. Schools in Deptford and Woodbury were closed on Monday, Sept. 9 due to the threats, which turned out to be unfounded. "A multi-jurisdictional investigation was immediately conducted and, as a result, all subjects responsible were identified and taken into custody, including one juvenile from Woodbury, one juvenile from Glassboro, and a 15-year-old juvenile from Mullica Hill," Harrison Township police said on Faceboo…
School Announces Sudden Closure After Almost 30 Years In Tarrytown School Announces Sudden Closure After Almost 30 Years In Tarrytown
School Announces Sudden Closure After Almost 30 Years In Tarrytown After nearly three decades, a nursery school in Westchester has announced that it will shut its doors for good.  New Beginnings Nursery School, located in Tarrytown at the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns at 42 North Broadway (Route 9), is now closed, owner Patricia Kreamer announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14.  According to Kreamer, the church's consistory voted on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to close the school "without any regard" to the school's staff or families.  "I was not allowed to voice my concerns or advocate for our school since it was behind closed doors,"&n…
High School Near Westchester Border To Permanently Close After 100 Years High School Near Westchester Border To Permanently Close After 100 Years
High School Near Westchester Border To Permanently Close After 100 Years A high school near the border of Westchester will cease operations and not re-open in September of 2024. St. Barnabus High School in the north Bronx said the decision was made "with a heavy heart." "Despite such a beautiful and successful celebration of our 100th anniversary, our school is unable to overcome the financial strain it has been under for many years," the school said in announcing the news. "Enrollment levels over the past several years have challenged our ability to meet the costs of providing a quality curriculum.  "In addition, the rising costs of operating the building…
Storm Slams Somers, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees Storm Slams Somers, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
Storm Slams Somers, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.  The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.  Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…
Stomach Virus Closes Central Jersey Elementary School Stomach Virus Closes Central Jersey Elementary School
Stomach Virus Closes Central Jersey Elementary School An elementary school in Middlesex County will be closed Friday, Feb. 9 due to a gastrointestinal outbreak, authorities said. The Irving School in Highland Park, which enrolls 310 students in pre-kindergarten through first grade, also canceled Thursday’s aftercare program due to the spreading stomach virus. Superintendent Kristina Susca announced the closing on the Highland Park School District's website. Workers will be giving the school building a deep cleaning before it reopens, Susca said. In a message to parents, Susca said the borough’s other three public schools, which include Highl…
Car Crash Causes Power Outage Closing Bangor Schools, Admins Say Car Crash Causes Power Outage Closing Bangor Schools, Admins Say
Car Crash Causes Power Outage Closing Bangor Schools, Admins Say Bangor Area School District is closed on Friday, Jan. 5, according to administrators.  Superintendent Williams Haws said in a post on X that the outage was caused by a car crash on Five Points Richmond Road.  Good Morning. Due to a traffic accident on Five Points Richmond Rd. The Bangor Area School District and offices will be closed today. — William Haws (@WHawsBASD) January 5, 2024 All schools and offices are closed with no "flexible instruction" planned online, said a message on the district's website.  This is a developing story. Check back later for updates. …
Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week
Continued Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Rest Of Week Students at Paterson Public Schools will not be returning to school until next year. The school district announced schools will be closed Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22 as the city continues to deal with the devastation of weekend flooding.  Schools have been closed since Tuesday, Dec. 19, following an early dismissal on Monday, Dec. 18, as numerous streets in the city were closed due to several inches of accumulated water. School will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The district said the school calendar will be updated to ensure students get 180 days of instruction. 
Water Outage Shutters School In Central PA Water Outage Shutters School In Central PA
Water Outage Shutters School In Central PA A Central Pennsylvania elementary school is closed due to a water shortage.  The sudden announcement of the closure came from the Lower Dauphin School District around 7 a.m. on Sept. 21 — the same day as the closure.  Only the Londonderry Elementary School within the direct is affected by the outage and closure.   All other schools in the district will operate on normal schedules, according to the district.
Two Baltimore Schools Closed Due To Power Outages; Activities Cancelled Two Baltimore Schools Closed Due To Power Outages; Activities Cancelled
Two Baltimore Schools Closed Due To Power Outages; Activities Cancelled A pair of schools were forced to close on Monday in Baltimore due to power outages.  On Monday, the Riderwood Elementary School on Landrake Road in Towson and Westchester Elementary School on Old Frederick Road in Baltimore were forced to shutter their doors to students. In addition to classes being called off, there will be no after school or evening activities at either building on Monday, Sept. 11.  Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday morning as usual, though no official announcement has been made. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join…
Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible'
Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' A Passaic County high school is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved teachers. Fady Hanna, an English teacher at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon since 2020, was remembered by Schools Superintendent Gary Lubisco Jr. as "an engaging teacher," who made students feel excited to attend class. "We feel horrible," Luisco told Daily Voice. "He was a beloved member of our school community and will be deeply missed." It was not immediately known when or how Hanna died. The school will be closed on Wednesday, April 19 due to Hanna's untimely death, officials announced in a le…
Hatboro SWAT Standoff: Suspect In Custody After 14 Hours Hatboro SWAT Standoff: Suspect In Custody After 14 Hours
Hatboro SWAT Standoff: Suspect In Custody After 14 Hours A suspect is in custody following an hourslong standoff with police in Hatboro, authorities said on March 15.  Officers were called to the 100 block of North York Road at about 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 for reports of a man with a gun, police Chief James Gardner said at a press conference late Wednesday morning. The suspect was "pointing the gun at passing traffic, tracking them," the Chief said. A nearby officer responded to the scene and made contact with the man, but he ran into an apartment, Gardner continued.  He remained inside for hours and did not respond to police attempts a…
'Potential Threat' Leads To Closure Of Patchogue-Medford High School 'Potential Threat' Leads To Closure Of Patchogue-Medford High School
'Potential Threat' Leads To Closure Of Patchogue-Medford High School A potential threat has led to the closure of a Long Island high school on Monday, March 13. Patchogue-Medford School District Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Jones said that on Sunday evening, March 12, the district received a message concerning an unsubstantiated threat against Patchogue-Medford High School.  "No other schools in the district were mentioned," Jones noted. Suffolk County Police then opened an investigation.  "While this threat is still unsubstantiated, out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with law enforcement, we decided to close the hi…
Two Mount Joy Teens Charged For School Threats: Police Two Mount Joy Teens Charged For School Threats: Police
Two Mount Joy Teens Charged For School Threats: Police Two 15-year-old Mount Joy boys posting threats on social media which lead to a school closure have been charged, police say. "Officers determined that two juveniles conspired to post these while sharing ideas via an online chat and used another student's name to post the threats," Mount Joy borough police stated in a post on Friday, January 20, 2023. "Due to the nature of the threats, the decision was made to close the school the next day." Both boys were charged with terroristic threats and conspiracy on Thursday, January 12 at 10:18 a.m., according to the police release.  The Mount …
Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect
Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect Authorities say that a person fired a weapon overnight in a Baltimore home, leading to a standoff as the homeowner barricaded himself inside a house, leading to several road closures in the area. Early on Monday, Nov. 14, members of the Baltimore Police Department responded to a barricade incident in the 3800 block of Sinclair Lane, where SWAT and crisis negotiators were requested to help defuse the situation, according to officials. #BPD is currently on scene of a barricade incident in the 3800 blk of Sinclair Lane. SWAT & Crisis Negotiators are on scene & there are several rd…
Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire
Maryland Elementary School Calls Classes Early Due To Fumes From Overnight Farm Fire A Maryland elementary school was forced to close early on Thursday morning due to an overnight fire. Baltimore County Public School officials announced that Sparks Elementary School on Belfast Road had to close at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 due to fumes from an overnight fire at a nearby farm close to I-83. At 12:36 AM @HerefordFire was alerted to an outside fire on Cold Bottom Rd near I-83. A pile of hale bales was found on fire.The fire is under control but is not out. There will be smoke in the area and near I-83 throughout the day. The fire is being monitored by farm personnel.…
Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Hudson Valley Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Hudson Valley
Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Hudson Valley A high school in the Hudson Valley is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 13 due to a power outage. In Orange County, Warwick Valley High School is closed for both in-person and remote learning due to the power outage caused by a blown transformer, the Warwick Valley Central School District announced. "The power outage is isolated to Warwick Valley High School," the district said in an announcement on its website. "Therefore, this will not impact our other schools or students who attend morning or afternoon CTEC." Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Anonymous Threat To 'Shoot People' At Orefield Middle School Prompted Closures, Police Say Anonymous Threat To 'Shoot People' At Orefield Middle School Prompted Closures, Police Say
Anonymous Threat To 'Shoot People' At Orefield Middle School Prompted Closures, Police Say Authorities have provided more details surrounding the Safe2Say threat that prompted the closure of all schools in a Lehigh County school district last week. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, around 8:20 p.m., an anonymous person threatened to "shoot people" at Orefield Middle School, South Whitehall Township police said. Parkland School District officials decided to close all schools Thursday, Sept. 8 out of an abundance of caution and held a virtual learning day on Friday, Sept. 9. School district officials at the time decided to close all buildings since the bus parking garage is near the mid…
Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County
Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County A Lehigh County school district canceled classes Thursday, Sept. 8 after a threat was made against a middle school, according to various news reports. In an email announcement to the school district, Superintendent Dr. Mark Madson said the message, received Wednesday, Sept. 7, threatened the students and staff at Orefield Middle School. District officials quickly decided to close the school since the bus parking garage is near the building.
Sewer Issue Causes Closure Of High School In Hudson Valley Sewer Issue Causes Closure Of High School In Hudson Valley
Sewer Issue Causes Closure Of High School In Hudson Valley A sewer issue has caused the closure of a high school in the Hudson Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 7. In Rockland County, the issue with the main sewer discharge line at Nanuet High School surfaced on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6, the Nanuet Union Free School District announced. As a result, an emergency closing for Nanuet HS is in effect for Wednesday. There will be no classes for students in grades 9 through 12 (in-person or virtual) and there will be no access to the high school property for before- or after-school activities.  The athletic office and coaches will communicate with s…
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of Westhill High School In Stamford A school in Fairfield County is closed on Wednesday, Aug.31 Westhill High School in Stamford said on its website that the closure is due to a water main break. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley 'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley
'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley school district has canceled classes for the day as police investigate what officials describe as a "very serious matter." Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Acting Superintendent Michael McElduff announced on the evening of Monday, June 6, that all schools in the district would be closed on Tuesday, June 7. McElduff said the district, located in Orange County, was made aware of a "concerning matter" at about 8:15 p.m. on Monday.  "The local police departments as well as the State Police are looking into this very serious matter," he said. "In …
State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left
State Closes Newark Charter School With 2 Weeks Left State officials have closed a Newark charter school with just two weeks left in the year, officials announced. The nearly 700 students at University Heights Charter School (UCHS), a pre-K-8 public charter school in Newark, were told on June 1, the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association said Friday, June 3. The reason for the closure was not immediately known. This leaves parents scrambling to find a plan for the summer and the fall. "The lack of care, compassion, and planning for such a high-stakes decision that impacts so many low-income families is unconscionable," said…
Threat Against 'Specific Individuals' Closes South Jersey School District Threat Against 'Specific Individuals' Closes South Jersey School District
Threat Against 'Specific Individuals' Closes South Jersey School District A Gloucester County school district was closed Friday, June 3 after a threat was made against the high school, officials said. Classes in the six-school Monroe Township Public Schools were canceled with police present at Williamstown High School. In an announcement to the school district, Superintendent of Schools Susan B. Ficke said the principal at Williamstown High School received an email of a threat of school violence which was to occur Friday.  "We received the threat prior to the scheduled school day. There were approximately 30-50 students already at the sc…
Shooting Threat Shutters Entire School District In Central PA Shooting Threat Shutters Entire School District In Central PA
Shooting Threat Shutters Entire School District In Central PA A central Pennsylvania school district has closed for students due to a threat on social media on June, 1, according to the school. "Upon advice from Local Law enforcement. Today, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 The Waynesboro Area School District will be closed for students," the school said. A "masked individual displaying a handgun posted a threat on social media advising that students should not go to school," Waynesboro Area police say. The poster's account was determined to be fake though the account creator remain unknown, according to investigators. The FBI is "assisting in determining th…
North Salem High School, Middle School Closed Due To Water Supply Issues North Salem High School, Middle School Closed Due To Water Supply Issues
North Salem High School, Middle School Closed Due To Water Supply Issues Two schools at a district in Northern Westchester are closed due to water supply issues. North Salem High School and Middle School are both closed on Monday, May 16. The district office is also closed, the North Salem Central School District said. "This is a standard school close, there will not be remote instruction," the district said in an announcement on its website. "Thank you for your patience."   Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Monmouth County Catholic School Shutters: 'A Painful, Difficult Decision' Monmouth County Catholic School Shutters: 'A Painful, Difficult Decision'
Monmouth County Catholic School Shutters: 'A Painful, Difficult Decision' A private Catholic high school in Middletown will close permanently at the end of the school year. The Board of Trustees made the decision to close after deep deliberation and amid continued support for Mater Dei Prep, school officials said. Board Chair Kathryn A. McLaughlin, in a statement, said, "The fact is that we simply do not have the funds to continue school operations after this academic year.” Since 2014, enrollment has declined by more than half. However, a fundraising campaign by alumni and parents to save the school kept it open for another seven years. A group of alumni and p…