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MAHWAH, NJ — A driver who attempted to pull off a “dash and gas” at a busy Route 17 truck stop was quickly tracked down by local authorities, thanks to the quick reflexes of a sharp-eyed station employee.
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MAHWAH, NJ — The Ramapough Mountain Indians Inc. have announced the upcoming 4th Annual Ramapough Family Day, inviting all tribal members to gather for a day of community, celebration, and culture.
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County Commissioners repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims to justify what many viewed as an unnecessary and environmentally destructive project
by John Dinice Republican Candidate for Bergen County Commissioner
Mahwah NJ, In light of the recent articles, “Bergen County rejects 500-foot tower in Highlands area” (The Record, January 28, 2026) and “Bergen County rejects Ramapo reservation cell tower” (Suburban News, February 5, 2026), regarding the proposed communications tower at Ramapo Valley Reservation, it is important to clarify what actually transpired.
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Mahwah NJ, Attention Mahwah homeowners and local business owners! Are you ready to paint the town red, white, and blue?
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Mahwah Recreation is calling on the community to show off their hometown pride. This is your chance to turn your front porch or storefront into a patriotic masterpiece—but you have to act fast. Registration officially closes this Friday, May 15!
Continue reading Deadline Alert: Is Your Mahwah Home Ready for America’s 250th Birthday?
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MAHWAH, NJ – For 35 years, she was a ghost in the system. Found dead in an Albuquerque motel in 1991, the 18-year-old girl known only as “Becca Doe” remained unidentified for decades—until a team of students at Ramapo College stepped in to restore her identity.
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Mahwah NJ, Are you a Mahwah high school senior with strong opinions on executive power and the U.S. Constitution? The Mahwah Republican Club has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Essay Scholarship, offering local students a chance to earn money for college or trade school while engaging in a deep dive into American civics.
Continue reading Mahwah Students: Write Your Way to $1,000 with the 2026 GOP Essay Scholarship
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MAHWAH, NJ — How does a family survive the unthinkable and go on to build a legacy in America? For Gerald Zaks, answering that question became a lifelong mission.
Continue reading Bearing Witness: How One Mahwah Man is Keeping His Family’s WWII Legacy Alive
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Mahwah NJ, The wait is finally over for Bergen County foodies. After a devastating kitchen fire sidelined the local favorite last October, Novino Ristorante has officially opened its doors on Route 202 in Mahwah.
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Mahwah , N.J. – A major fraud investigation has culminated in a guilty plea from the owner of multiple New Jersey-based companies. Louis V. Greco III, 38, of Highland Mills, NY, admitted today in Trenton federal court to orchestrating a multi-year scheme to evade more than $1.8 million in taxes and penalties.
Continue reading Mahwah Ambulance Service Owner Admits to $1.8M Tax Scheme
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Mahwah NJ, Are you a Mahwah High School senior with a strong opinion on presidential authority? The Mahwah Republican Club has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Essay Scholarship, inviting local students to dive deep into the U.S. Constitution for a chance to win funding for college or trade school.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A dramatic collision on the morning of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, left a Coach USA bus severely damaged and a driver hospitalized after the vehicle struck a low-clearance NJ Transit rail bridge near the New York border.
Continue reading NJ Transit Bridge Survives Heavy Impact from Coach USA Bus; No Rail Delays Reported
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Mahwah NJ, according to former GOP congressional candidate Frank Pallotta ,last month, three heavyweights of the New Jersey Republican Party—Jose Arango (Hudson), Peter Murphy (Passaic), and Jack DeLorenzo (Bergen)—made a move that has sent shockwaves through the district. They officially endorsed Tiffany Burress for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th District.
Continue reading GOP Civil War: Backroom Deals and Foreclosure Scandals Rock NJ-9 Congressional Race
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Mahwah NJ, A Rockland County man is back in custody after a series of legal run-ins in Mahwah that have local authorities doing a double-take. For the third time in just 90 days, the same individual has been intercepted by Mahwah police and charged with cocaine possession.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah is mourning the loss of a true local titan. Kenneth Werring, a man who spent his days molding young minds in the classroom and his nights protecting them from the front lines of the fire department, passed away last week at the age of 87.
Continue reading Remembering the Mahwah Teacher and Fire Chief Whose Lessons Saved Lives
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Mahwah NJ, in a major win for environmentalists and North Jersey hikers, Bergen County officials have officially pulled the plug on a proposed 500-foot telecommunications tower within the Ramapo Valley County Reservation.
Continue reading Victory for the Ramapos: Bergen County Rejects Controversial 500-Foot Cell Tower
