New Coach is Hired, Five in the Running for Vacant Seat are Top Local News

Five Vie for Vacated Trustee Seat

Five people are in the running for the Board of Education term that was vacated earlier this year by former trustee Robyn Kingston.

Catherine Kazan, Rogger Ortiz, Robert Pignatello, Jacqueline Pisatowski, and Lisa Spatola are waiting to hear who will get to serve the remaining time of Kington's term.

New Wayne Hills Football Coach Hired

Wayne Demikoff was hired to coach the Wayne Hills High School football team next year. He replaces long-time coach Chris Olsen.

DuPont Appeals Pompton Lake Clean Up Permit

DuPont is appealing the clean up process of Pompton Lake because it claims the requirements it must adhere to are “inconsistent” with established remediation procedures.

Injured Officer Honored for Bravery

Bob Franco, who suffered a severe spinal cord injured during Superstorm Sandy last year, was presented with a $25,000 check from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Wednesday night.

Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

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