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New School Principals, Car Theft, Graduation Topped Local News This Week

Miss some local news this week? Check out our weekly recap and catch up on the news from the week of June 17.

According to the police captain, two teens were found in possession of items that had been reported stolen from unlocked vehicles in the area.

The district’s two elementary schools will now be led by district teacher Michael Sickels and Joseph Colangelo, who formerly taught in the district, come this fall.

There were tons of smiles, cheers, hugs and a few tears as the Class of 2012 made their way onto the stage one last time proudly wearing orange and black as they marked their graduation from  Hasbrouck Heights High School.

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Hasbrouck Heights Middle School Class of 2012 graduated Friday evening. See our photo gallery.

Coach Paul Kitson has taken what he’s learned from his years on the soccer field as both a player and a coach and has developed a teaching program that is helping young soccer players get the most out of their game while having fun in the process.

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Beast is a new shop on the Boulevard offering cell phone accessories, sports and music items and more.

Motorists are advised of detours through the area and NJ Transit bus delays also expected as work is done to repair rail crossing along Route 17. The roadway will be shut down in one direction at a time over the next two weekends, the DOT reports.

Lincoln School third graders presented all their projects in the "Come Fly With Me" study on birds by showing off the culmination of all their work by inviting families and the community to see their bird museum.

Public library has announced its summer reading program complete with book discussions, storytelling, games, activities, guest authors, and more. The school district encourages parents to take part in the many programs offered.

Connors, Seidel Finish in Top Seven in the State

Seniors Chris Connors and Junior Anthony Seidel came in sevent in the shot put and javelin events respectively during the recent State Meet of Champions.

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