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Teacher Accused Of Faking Mask Note: Jersey Shore Today

"American Ninja Warrior" teen honored, woman accused of mistreating dogs and new sex assault charges against ex-corrections officer.

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Monday.

Teacher Accused Of Faking Doctor's Note To Avoid Masks In School: Gayle Hadley, 53, of Toms River, was arrested Thursday after authorities said she faked the doctor's note to avoid wearing a mask while she teaches in the Woodbridge public schools. MORE

Teenage Ninja Warrior Honored By Lacey Council: Ava Colasanti, 16, competed on "American Ninja Warrior" on NBC, running, climbing and jumping her way through obstacle courses on the show. She reached the national finals, which aired in August. MORE

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Galloway Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty To 5 Dogs: Prosecutor: A Galloway Township woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with allegations that she mistreated five dogs, leaving them outside without food or water. Three puppies that were in her care died of parvo, authorities said. MORE

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Ex-Middlesex Sheriff's Officer Assaulted Sleeping Women, Cops Say: Joshua Padilla, 36, pleaded guilty earlier this year to trying to have sex with a 14-year-old girl. Now the Eatontown man and former Middlesex County Sheriff's officer is accused of videotaping violent sexual assaults on multiple unconscious women, prosecutors say. MORE

Ocean County Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule Announced For 2021: The Ocean County Health Department has announced its annual flu clinic schedule, with more than 40 pop-up clinics and fixed sites, officials said. MORE

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