N.J. Considers Later School Start Times: Patch PM

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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Should School Start Later In New Jersey?

New Jersey is considering whether to start school after 8:30 a.m., and the state will hold hearings beginning Monday to review a plan to move start times to later. >>>Read more on Patch

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Other headlines:

Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run, Injuring 2 Boys At New Jersey School

• Two children, 5 and 8 years old, were struck by a hit-and-run driver at a New Jersey school on Monday, police said.

Possible Howell Abduction Remains Under Investigation: Police

• A report of a female being forced into a vehicle against her will Sunday night remains under investigation Monday morning, Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick said.

Wayne Man Released From Jail, Drinks Beer To Celebrate, Gets Arrested: Cops

• Nicholas Mcilwrath should have picked a better way to celebrate his newfound freedom.

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