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Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers
Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers The sudden suspension of a beloved teacher at Sparta High School has left outraged students and parents looking for answers. Kate Brennan was suspended from her position as an English teacher, women’s studies teacher and lacrosse coach at Sparta High School, according to a Change.org petition that hopes to get the town’s board of education to reinstate her. School Superintendent Matthew L. Beck was unable to confirm the reason for Brennan’s suspension citing legal constraints regarding “confidential personnel matters.” However, at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting — which can be seen …
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property A Sussex County group home resident who last month attacked a school bus carrying children crashed the home's van into a neighbor's property last week causing damage, police said. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Nov. 22, on Meadows Road in Lafayette, New Jersey State Police said. It was unclear if the key was left unattended in the van or if the teen was able to locate it elsewhere. The teen was taken to Newton Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluation and treatment, then released to custody of group home administrators, NJSP officials said. He was charged with operating a v…
'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning 'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning
'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning While hundreds New Jersey schools will be starting the 2020-21 academic year with remote learning, Pope John XXIII Regional High School was not one of them. In-person classes are set to begin at the Roman Catholic high school in Sparta next week. One of the school's senior students is hoping to change that. More than 490 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon had been garnered on the Change.org petition launched by Maddox Maiello. “Pope John’s ignorance should not be dangerous for those who attend,” Maiello writes. “One hundred percent capacity isn’t a smart decision, and it’s scary for both s…
Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case
Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case Dennis Sugar, owner of Sugar Sweet Farms in Sussex County, has been offered a plea deal after being accused of animal abuse and neglect at two of his past farms, reports say. Sugar, who was accused of neglecting to care for “dozens” of pigs and goats, leading to their death, disease and injury, appeared for a virtual hearing with Judge Louis S. Sceusi Tuesday, NJ Herald reports. Once Sceusi offered the plea deal, which could include a probation sentence, Sugar’s lawyer, George Daggett, stated that he intended to file a motion for the dismissal of the indictment, reports say. Daggett entere…
Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash
Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash A 73-year-old Newton woman who was intoxicated when she caused a three-car crash has "sworn off drinking," reports say. Renay Tripp was sentenced in Newton Superior Court last Friday to two years probation with 30 days of home detention, NJ Herald reports. “The fact that I caused so much injury to others, due to my size, I should never drink again and I haven’t since the accident,” said Tripp during her sentencing. “Basically it’s never going to happen again because I’m never going to drink again.” Tripp pleaded guilty last month to two disorderly persons offenses and fourth-degree assaul…
Byram Driver Who Lost Control Hits Man Snow-Blowing Driveway, Police Say Byram Driver Who Lost Control Hits Man Snow-Blowing Driveway, Police Say
Byram Driver Who Lost Control Hits Man Snow-Blowing Driveway, Police Say A man from Byram was hit by an out-of-control car while snow-blowing his driveway, authorities said. Christina Quinones, 33, of Byram was driving on Lackawanna Drive when she struck the man losing control of her vehicle, the NJ Herald said citing local police. After hitting the man, Quinones crossed over the double yellow lines and struck a parked car before coming to a stop, police said. The man, whose was not identified by authorities, was transported to Morristown Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Quinones was not charged in the incident. Click here …