Well, WNEP: maybe you should have kept your traps shut about Patches the dog.

When do you people think it is, 1956?

We first introduced you to Patches the crossing guard dog last week. Since then, Patches is no longer allowed out at the crosswalk while his owner is on duty.

Jersey Shore Area School District officials told their employee he can no longer have his dog Patches outside at the crosswalk while he’s working.

Of course the school administration was going to tell the guy to leave the dog at home. They’re bureaucrats.  That is the sort of thing that they do. And they’ll be smug about doing it, too, Because Of The Children.

Great job, WNEP: great job.  Go have a cookie. Because it’s your fault that the dog ain’t there anymore. Freaking reporters…