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CHILD PORN: NJ Elementary School Teacher Arrested, Prosecutor Says CHILD PORN: NJ Elementary School Teacher Arrested, Prosecutor Says
Child Porn: NJ Elementary School Teacher Arrested, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey elementary school teacher has been charged with distributing and possessing child sexual abuse materials, authorities said. Kenneth Vaughn, 35, of Peapack, was found with files showing the sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor on a social media and messaging platform, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Detectives confirmed Vaughn is currently employed as an elementary school teacher in Branchburg, McDonald said. The investigation remains ongoing. The New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force notified McDonald's office after a Cy…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Casting Call: Real Girls’ Soccer Team—And Their Coach!—Sought For Paid Role Filming In NYC Casting Call: Real Girls’ Soccer Team—And Their Coach!—Sought For Paid Role Filming In NYC
Casting Call: Real Girls’ Soccer Team—And Their Coach!—Sought For Paid Role Filming In NYC Attention soccer moms, dads, and coaches: your little athletes might just be kicking it on the small screen this month. Waldron Casting is on the hunt for a real elementary school girls’ soccer team — coach included — to appear as background in an upcoming TV series with the working title: STARCAMS. Filming will take place in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The gig pays the SAG rate of $224 for up to eight hours and could lead to recurring background appearances throughout the series. “We’d love to cast the full team — including the coach!” the casting call reads. Think your squad…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show Some of New Jersey’s best public elementary schools are right here in Bergen County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.  While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes Bergen County a standout for quality education. Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. This meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in acad…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Top Educators In Each Of NJ's 21 Counties Named Top Educators In Each Of NJ's 21 Counties Named
Top Educators In Each Of NJ's 21 Counties Named The New Jersey Department of Education has named the top 21 educators in the state. The department released the list of the 2024-25 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  They are: Atlantic County: Carly Broomhead, Visual Arts Teacher at Emma C. Attales Middle School in the Absecon School District Bergen County: Margarita Diakos, Special Education Teacher at Ramsey High School in the Ramsey School District Burlington County: Margaret Fanourgakis, Health & Physical Education Teacher at Shawnee High School in the Lenape Regional Hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Profanity Laced Anti-Biden Flags Cause Controversy In NJ Town Profanity Laced Anti-Biden Flags Cause Controversy In NJ Town
Profanity Laced Anti-Biden Flags Cause Controversy In NJ Town WARNING: This story contains vulgar language and graphic content. The rules around signage in Roselle Park are pretty clear-cut. Political flags? Cool. Flags containing profanity or vulgar language? Not cool. One Roselle Park homeowner who recently swapped her pro-Trump flags for vulgar and profanity-laced ones could face penalties if she does not take them down. Mayor Joe Signorello told Daily Voice he received a barrage of complaints regarding the six or more flags at Andrea Dick's Willow Avenue home since last Friday. Dick apparently took down her pro-Trump signs that had been hanging…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Even More Elementary School Students Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Even More Elementary School Students
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Even More Elementary School Students A 53-year-old Jersey Shore teacher accused earlier this month of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student is facing accusations from more elementary school students, authorities said. Gustavo Barrientos -- formerly an elementary school teacher in the Long Branch School District and the Red Bank Charter School -- on Feb. 14 was charged on accusations he showed pornography to a 10-year-old student then sexually assaulted her, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. A continued investigation found Barrientos, of Tinton Falls, sexually assaulted multiple other school children, …

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by Cecilia Levine