Man Killed on Highway, School Restructuring Plan Approved Top April News

Man Killed Walking on Highway

Michael Pascrell, a 21-year-old resident, died after being struck by a car while walking on an on-ramp leading to Route 46 when he was struck by a car. He was a junior at Rider University.

Students at Wayne Valley High School are selling T-shirts in Pascrell’s memory to help his family.

Board of Education Approves Sweeping Administrative Changes

More than a dozen supervisor positions were eliminated and several new assistant principal positions were created when the Board of Education approved an administrative restructuring plan developed by Superintendent Ray Gonzalez.

Police Looking for Alleged Burglary Suspect

Police released a slideshow online of a man they are trying to identify who was on Finley Lane at the time a home on that street was burglarized.

Doctor Allegedly Took Bribes in Exchange for Patient Referrals

A Wayne physician was charged in connection with allegedly taking bribes to refer patient blood samples to a diagnostic lab.

Wayne Hills High School academic performance is high when compared to other high schools in the state and Wayne Valley’s about average, data from the Christie administration’s 2011-12 School Performance Reports shows.

Man Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges

A former Passaic County Deputy Sheriff was indicted on sexual assault charges stemming from contact that allegedly occurred between the man and a 13-year-old boy in 2000.

Teen Sleeps Outside to Bring Attention to Homelessness

Seth Alicea, a 16-year-old who attends Calvary Temple International Assembly, slept in a cardboard box one night to raise awareness of homelessness in North Jersey.

Discarded Cigarette Sparks Fire at Fuddruckers

Fuddruckers restaurant was closed after a discarded cigarette sparked a fire that spread up the outside of the building.

Diner Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out

The popular Wayne restaurant was closed for more than a day following a fire that broke out in the basement.

Man Arrested After Police Tried Serving Warrant

A Wayne man was arrested after he ran from police who were attempting to serve him with a child support warrant.

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