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Bear Spotted At William Paterson U. As Local Sightings Emerge: Around Wayne

Also: Schools Launch Tip Line To Help Curb Bullying / Store Celebrates Free Comic Book Day / Rep. Mikie Sherrill On Possible Roe Reversal

WAYNE, NJ — Patch reviews this past week's top stories around Wayne.

Bear Spotted At William Paterson U. As Local Sightings Emerge

Typically, WPU only expects one bear on campus: Pio, the school mascot. But several nearby towns have seen bears in recent days.

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Wayne Schools Launches Tip Line To Help Curb Bullying, Threats

The district partnered with school-safety company Gaggle. Here's how the new SpeakUp for Safety tip line works.

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Wayne Store Celebrates Free Comic Book Day

One of the most anticipated annual events in the comic book industry returned to participating stores across the nation.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill 'Deeply Disturbed' By Possible Roe Reversal

Democratic leaders plan to put abortion rights up for another vote in Congress. But any efforts to move party holdouts may fall short.

GOP Candidates In NJ-11 To Debate On May 11

5 Republican candidates filed for the 11th Congressional District primary. 3 will participate in the upcoming candidate forum.

Man Indicted For Dumping Raw Sewage Into Passaic Co. Lake: AG

The man illegally collected sewage waste and discharged it into a storm drain, according to a state grand jury.

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Passaic County

Somebody who bought a New Jersey Lottery ticket in Passaic County just won big.

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