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Police Seek Man Who Made Sexual Comment To Woman At Hackettstown High School Police Seek Man Who Made Sexual Comment To Woman At Hackettstown High School
Police Seek Man Who Made Sexual Comment To Woman At Hackettstown High School Police are searching for the man who they say made a sexual comment to a woman at Hackettstown High School on Saturday, April 20, authorities said said. At 12:35 p.m., an adult woman said the man made the comment to her while she was sitting in her car while parked in the junior parking lot, Hackettstown police said in a release. The woman began to yell and scream and he fled the area, police said. The man then walked by the tennis courts on Warren Street and through the trail near the quarry toward the intersection of Center Street and Jefferson Street, police said. A witness told police a…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Teen Twin Killed In Weekend Hackettstown Crash: 'Our Community Is Reeling' Teen Twin Killed In Weekend Hackettstown Crash: 'Our Community Is Reeling'
Teen Twin Killed In Weekend Hackettstown Crash: 'Our Community Is Reeling' A community in New Jersey is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old high school student and twin, who died in a weekend crash. Isabella Todaro, a senior at Hackettstown High School, was identified in a GoFundMe as the victim of the Long Valley crash on Saturday, Oct. 7. The crash happened on Flocktown Road near Nestlingwood Drive, when the vehicle Isabella was riding in struck a utility pole just before 2:30 a.m., police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The GoFundMe for Isabella's family said she was a hard worker with a bright future. She shared a special bond with her twin brothe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say
Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say A swastika was painted on the soccer field at a high school in Warren County, police said on Thursday, Oct. 6. The symbol was found painted onto the girls’ soccer field at Hackettstown High School at 599 Warren St. on Saturday, Oct. 1, police said in a press release. A person of interest has been identified by the Hackettstown Detective Bureau. The investigation is ongoing, police said. No further details were released.

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
‘Nicest Person In The World:’ Hackettstown HS Grad, Talented Bowler Dies Unexpectedly, 28 ‘Nicest Person In The World:’ Hackettstown HS Grad, Talented Bowler Dies Unexpectedly, 28
‘Nicest Person In The World:’ Hackettstown HS Grad, Talented Bowler Dies Unexpectedly, 28 Hackettstown High School graduate and talented bowler Brian Patrick Waas died unexpectedly at at St. Barnabas Medical Center on Monday, April 18. He was 29. Born in Livingston, Brian graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2011, his obituary and social media pages say. Brian was a 21-year-golfer and a 10-season bowler with a 204 average, his page says. Brian leaves behind his loving parents, George F. and Linda (Moufang) Waas, III; grandmother, Barbara Waas; grandfather, Richard Moufang; godparents, Sue and Ray Freaney; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Me…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Warren County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Warren County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Warren County Native, ‘Beautiful Soul’ Briana Healy Dies Suddenly At Age 38 Warren County Native, ‘Beautiful Soul’ Briana Healy Dies Suddenly At Age 38
Warren County Native, ‘Beautiful Soul’ Briana Healy Dies Suddenly At Age 38 Warren County native and “beautiful soul” Briana Healy died suddenly at her home in DeSoto, Missourri on August 27. She was 38. Born in Newton, Healy graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2001, her obituary says. Healy was known for her kind and compassionate soul and her love of reading. She was also an avid sports fan and loved the NY Yankees, North Carolina Panthers and Miami Heat. “Her love for sports was strong she could give record year stats in such a way that was unbelievable for a young lady,” reads her obituary. Healy’s relentless work ethic was evident in the various posit…

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by Valerie Musson
News
COVID-19: Hackettstown Schools Offering Free Weekly Tests To District Members COVID-19: Hackettstown Schools Offering Free Weekly Tests To District Members
Covid-19: Hackettstown Schools Offering Free Weekly Tests To District Members Hackettstown Schools are offering free COVID-19 tests to students, parents and staff members in the district. The tests — available through the district’s partnership with Med Labs Diagnostics — will start Wednesday, Jan. 27, according to an update on Hackettstown Schools’ website. All testing will be completed in the cafeteria of Hackettstown High School between 1 and 3 p.m., the announcement says. District members in need of weekly testing are required to fill out a registration form the day of the test — as well as show photo ID or insurance card, the update says. Click here for more i…

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: Warren County High School Goes Fully Remote After Reaching High-Risk Status COVID-19: Warren County High School Goes Fully Remote After Reaching High-Risk Status
Covid-19: Warren County High School Goes Fully Remote After Reaching High-Risk Status Students and staff at a Warren County high school will transition to fully remote classes through Dec. 11 after the region reached high-risk status, officials said Friday. The switch was made for Hackettstown High School students in grades 8 through 12 after New Jersey’s North West Region was classified at the orange level indicator for COVID-19 cases, district Superintendent David Mango said in a letter. Students in pre-k through 7th grade will continue a hybrid learning model prior to Thanksgiving break and return for remote classes starting Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 11, Mango …

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by Valerie Musson
News
COVID-19: Remainder Of Hackettstown High School Football Season Canceled COVID-19: Remainder Of Hackettstown High School Football Season Canceled
Covid-19: Remainder Of Hackettstown High School Football Season Canceled The remainder of Hackettstown High School's football season has been cancelled after an additional student tested positive for COVID-19. The school had been closed with students participating in all-virtual classes for the next two weeks. Staff members have the option to return to the building to teach virtually on Nov. 2, while Hackettstown Middle Schoolers will return to class Nov. 9. Meanwhile, the Warren County Health Department is reviewing whether or not it’s safe to continue other fall sports, according to the announcement posted Wednesday to the town’s website. The department will …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Warren County NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Warren County
NEW Rankings: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Warren County We’ve seen the top public schools throughout New Jersey, but what about Warren County? Niche.com graded every school across the U.S. based on a "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," it said. According to the newly-released set of rankings, the top public high school in Warren County is Phillipsburg High School. Here are the other top-rated high schools in Warren County, according to Niche.com. State test scores, college readiness, graduation rates and teacher quality were…

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by Valerie Musson