Bear Break, Election Race for School Board, Twp. Committee Top Local News

Ridge Off Lockdown After Bear Visit

Bear sightings have become relatively common in Bernards Township, but on Wednesday all of Ridge High School stayed put for about a half-hour around lunchtime to prevent students and a roaming beer from rubbing shoulders. Had the bear sniffed cafeteria food?

Four Candidates to Compete for Three Seats on Board of Education

Longtime Bernards School Board Member Michael Byrne and Elaine Kusel, finishing up her first three-year term, filed by Tuesday's deadline to seek re-election, along with two newcomers, Christopher Viereck and John Groot. There are three seats open on the school board this year — Board Member Bill Koch did not file to seek re-election.

Republican and Democratic Candidates Now Will Face Independent in Bernards Twp. Committee Race

As a result of a petition filed on the day of the primary election, last Tuesday, Republican Carol Bianchi and Democrat David Ferdinand now will share the November ballot with Bill Connors, a resident who said he is "fed up" with the handling of potential solutions for improving Ridge High School traffic flow. One seat is up for election on the committee this fall.

Ridge Lacrosse Player Eric Scott Named NJ Player of the Year

Ridge High School's Eric Scott has been named the 2013 Player of the Year in the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Individual Awards. This is the first ever time a Ridge lacrosse player has received the award, said Red Devils Head Lacrosse Coach Ken Marsh. The team then went on to win the state Tournament of Champion semifinal game later in the week.

Bernards Parents Looking for Advanced Elementary Instruction

A group of parents who want an advanced curriculum, particularly in math, and educational enrichment for kindergarten through grade 5 expects to meet next Monday evening, and then address the Bernards Board of Education.

Christie Celebrates Primary Win With Eye on '4 More Years'

Amid chants of "four more years" from Republicans from around the state, Gov. Chris Christie celebrated his primary win Tuesday night with a GOP event at the Bridgewater Marriott.

Mike Tannenbaum to Speak at Ridge Potential Careers Club

Former Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum, who since has started a new career, will speak at an after-school club at Ridge High School on Monday.