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Fatal Fire's Possible Cause, New Assistant Principal Top Local News
Board of Education receives high marks for relations with superintendent, staff also tops headlines.
New Assistant Principal Named at High School
Ayanna Thorne Gass was approved Monday as the new assistant principal at Jefferson Township High School. Thorne Gass, who currently works in the Paterson school district, is slated to start her new position in March.
Fatal Fire May Have Been Caused By Extension Cords
The "improper use of extension cords" to heat an unattached structure may have contributed to a Rockaway Township residential fire that killed a woman and her teenage son, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said Monday.
Garage Fire Prompts Police Investigation
Jefferson Township police are investigating the cause of a garage catching fire on Highland Road Sunday.
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The Jefferson Township Board of Education is strong in the areas of operations, its relationship with the superintendent and its relationship with school staff, according to a report of the board’s self-evaluation.
Lake Hopatcong Plunge Will Benefit Special Needs Kids
Those brave enough to face the freezing waters of Lake Hopatcong for the annual Leap in the Lake plunge Feb. 9 will do so to benefit special needs kids spending time at Camp Moore.
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