Fair 38°
Tag:

Warren Hills Regional High School

Police & Fire
Allentown Pediatrician Sent Sexual Messages To NJ Girl He Met Online: Prosecutor Allentown Pediatrician Sent Sexual Messages To NJ Girl He Met Online: Prosecutor
Allentown Pediatrician Sent Sexual Messages To NJ Girl He Met Online: Prosecutor A 47-year-old Lehigh Valley pediatrician is accused of sending sexual massages to a New Jersey high school student he met online, authorities said. Moshe Markowitz, of Allentown, met the girl — a student at Warren Hills Regional High School — on chat site Omegle, but continued the conversation with her on Discord last January, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. The alleged incident was reported by the victim's friend, authorities said. Using the alias "Steven Jones," Markowitz engaged in sexually explicit conversations with the girl, Pfeiffer said. A search of his Main Stree…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township
Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township The municipal building and schools in Washington Township were ordered to shelter in place due to an incident in an adjoining county, authorities said. Washington Township police said its department was working with other law enforcement agencies on an investigation outside Warren County.  Police issued the shelter-in-place order at 8:25 a.m. at all district school buildings.  The investigation is ongoing but the shelter-in-place orders were lifted at about 10 a.m. "We have just been notified by the Washington Police Department that the Shelter-In-Place has been lifted. Everyone…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Wesley F. Allen, Jr. of Warren County died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 29. Born in Phillipsburg, Wesley went to Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. He had also attended Missionary Alliance Church. Wesley was known for embracing hobbies matching his adventurous spirit like four-wheeling, motorcycling, and trucking. He also loved spending time with his family and working on the family farm. Wesley is survived by his beloved parents, mother, Roberta Willard; father, Wesley F. Allen, Sr. and wife Diana Allen; sister Kyra Dalrymple; cousins Richie and Kelsey Rhinehart; a…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Beloved Warren County High School Grad Joshua Mornick Dies Unexpectedly, 20 Beloved Warren County High School Grad Joshua Mornick Dies Unexpectedly, 20
Beloved Warren County High School Grad Joshua Mornick Dies Unexpectedly, 20 Support is pouring in for the family of beloved Warren County high school graduate Joshua Ivan Mornick, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 27 at the age of 20. Born at the Cape May Courthouse, Joshua grew up in Washington and attended Warren Hills Regional High School, where he graduated in 2021, his obituary says. Joshua loved the outdoors and had participated in running club and ski clubs, archery, little league baseball, soccer, and more. He was also in the school band and had even spent time as a Jr. Firefighter. Joshua had an incredibly kind and caring soul and was always inclined …

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Schools
North Jersey HS Athlete Airlifted To Hospital After Having Medical Episode In Practice: Report North Jersey HS Athlete Airlifted To Hospital After Having Medical Episode In Practice: Report
North Jersey HS Athlete Airlifted To Hospital After Having Medical Episode In Practice: Report A North Jersey high school athlete was airlifted to a nearby hospital after having a medical episode and collapsing during practice earlier this week, NJ.com reports. A freshman athlete at Warren Hills Regional High School was flown to Morristown Medical Center with help from the Washington Township and Oxford EMT Squads on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, the outlet said citing Superintendent Earl C. Clymer III. Officials did not disclose the student’s identity or the reason for the medical episode but confirmed that the student is continuing to recover and is doing well. Click here f…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32
Warren County Native, Rutgers Honors Graduate Dies Suddenly, 32 Warren County native and Rutgers University honors graduate Rachel Anne Wall died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27. She was 32. Raised in Washington, Rachel graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School and lived in Phillipsburg at the time of her death, her obituary says. Rachel went on to attend Rutgers University, where she graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in communication before earning a master’s degree in Principles of Communication and Professional Development. Rachel is remembered for her one-of-a-kind spirit and endless generosity. She “would truly give the shir…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36
Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County native and landscaping team leader Kevin Charles Schiereck died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11. He was 36. Born in Freehold, Kevin grew up in Oxford, where he attended Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. Kevin had most recently been employed as a team leader and climber for a Nelson Property Services, according to his memorial and social media pages. Kevin had a big heart and was known for his incredible love for both children and animals. He bred cockatiels and hatched oriental golden pheasants as a boy before developing a passion for coonhounds,…

SHARE

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…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
News
COVID-19: Warren County High School Goes Remote After Weekend Outbreak COVID-19: Warren County High School Goes Remote After Weekend Outbreak
Covid-19: Warren County High School Goes Remote After Weekend Outbreak One Warren County high school has temporarily transitioned to fully remote learning after a weekend COVID-19 outbreak. Students and staff at Warren Hills Regional High School in Washington Township will participate in fully remote classes from Tuesday, March 23 through Wednesday, April 7, district officials said in an email. The decision comes after an “increase in the number of positive cases at the high school over the weekend, the need to quarantine students, faculty and staff and the shutting down of sports programs due to the positive cases,” the email said. The shutdown includes all …

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Hey Mama! NJ Native Halsey Announces Pregnancy Hey Mama! NJ Native Halsey Announces Pregnancy
Hey Mama! NJ Native Halsey Announces Pregnancy Surprise! New Jersey native Halsey is pregnant. The 26-year-old pop singer made the announcement in an Instagram post Wednesday. "surprise! 🍼🌈👼🏻," she captioned the post. It was not clear how far along in the pregnancy she was, nor who the father is. An Edison native, Halsey -- whose birth name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane -- graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School in Washington in 2012.  She began writing music while living on Halsey Street in Brooklyn when she was 24 years old. Halsey quickly rose to fame with hits like "Eastside," "Closer" with The Chainsmokers, "Graveyard…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
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…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
News
Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash
Warren Hills HS Senior Dies In Crash An 18-year-old senior at Warren Hills Regional High School died after a one-car crash Wednesday night, authorities said. Jake Stria of Washington Township was headed northbound on Franklin Road when his car veered off and struck a tree around 5:30 p.m., police said. He was flown to St. Luke's University Hospital in Pennsylvania where he later was pronounced dead. More than $9,800 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe in Jake's memory. Grief counselors will be on-hand at the high school for those affected. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine