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Mahwah NJ, Big changes are coming to Mahwah schools, and the Township wants to make sure you have the facts before you head to the polls.
Continue reading Inside Mahwah’s $138M Referendum: New Gyms, Turf Fields, and Critical Repairs
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Mahwah NJ, A high-stakes plot to crack a safe at a prominent Route 17 car dealership has been foiled, and police say the call was coming from inside the house.
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Mahwah NJ, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 287 turned into a dangerous confrontation on Friday, January 2, after a Mahwah man allegedly rammed another vehicle and led officers on a high-speed pursuit. The suspect, identified as Anthony M. Jean, 25, is now facing a long list of charges after a tense standoff with police.
Continue reading Standoff on the Overpass: Suspect Subdued After Wild I-287 Pursuit in Mahwah
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Mahwah NJ, As of late December 2025, Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, New Jersey, is currently open for the winter season. The mountain officially kicked off its 2025–2026 season on December 16, 2025. Today New Years Eve, the mountain is open from Open 12/31/25 8:30am-5pm
Continue reading Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah is Open New Years Eve!
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MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah community is mourning the loss of a local titan. Donald Minassian, a devoted coach, attorney, and the visionary founder of the Mahwah High School ice hockey program, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71.
Continue reading Legacy of a Legend: Mahwah Mourns Donald Minassian, Founder of High School Hockey
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Mahwah NJ, support local Native Artisans & Find Unique Holiday Gifts in Mahwah! Looking for a meaningful way to check off your holiday gift list while supporting your local community and Native American culture? This weekend, the Ramapough Lenape Nation (often referred to as the Ramapough Tribe) invites everyone to their highly anticipated Annual Holiday Craft Fair!
Continue reading Mahwah Holiday Tradition: Ramapough Lenape Nation Craft Fair Returns This Weekend!
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Mahwah NJ, join the Mahwah Museum for a gripping, in-depth examination of one of the most sensational and tragic crimes in American history: The Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping, Murder, and Trial.
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Mahwah NJ, the Bergen County community is mourning the loss of a remarkable educator who left an indelible mark on generations of students. Yvonne Beatrice, affectionately known as “Mrs. Beatrice,” passed away on November 1st at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah man already convicted of child pornography distribution has been arrested again on severe new charges. Quinn T. Dickson, 28, of Mahwah, was taken into custody Tuesday after investigators allegedly discovered he possessed thousands of child abuse images.
Continue reading Repeat Offender Arrested: Mahwah Man Faces New Charges for Child Porn
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Mahwah NJ, Wild turkeys are common in North Jersey, and their presence is a success story of conservation after they were wiped out in the 19th century. They are now abundant, found in wooded areas near suburbs, and adaptable enough to venture into backyards for food. A unique fact is that a turkey’s head color changes to express its mood, and males can be attractive to females based on the length of their “snood” (the fleshy appendage over the beak).
Continue reading Wild Turkeys are Common in North Jersey, Were Wiped out in the 19th Century
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Mahwah NJ, the spirit of Thanksgiving is alive and well in Mahwah! Ahead of the holiday, the Mahwah PBA Local #143 stepped up in a big way to ensure local families have a centerpiece for their holiday meals.
On Thursday, November 20th, members of the Mahwah PBA Local 143 proudly donated over 90 turkeys to the Center for Food Action (CFA). This tremendous effort will directly impact food security and bring holiday cheer to those in need across our community.
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Mahwah NJ, a routine “quality of life” detail conducted by the Mahwah Police Department’s Investigative and Patrol Divisions led to the dramatic uncovering of an alleged human trafficking operation this week. The incident resulted in a struggle with officers and the arrest of a Roselle man at a local township hotel.
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Mahwah NJ, A decades-long mystery has been solved thanks to the groundbreaking work of students, professors, and volunteers at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Program. Their efforts have brought closure to the family of a missing New Jersey man, whose skeletal remains were found in a North Carolina woods nine years ago.
Continue reading DNA Detectives: North Jersey Students Solve 9-Year-Old ‘Walmart John Doe’ Cold Case
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Mahwah NJ, The manhunt is over. Federal authorities have announced the arrest of the man accused of a brazen attack and vandalism at the office of Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, in Newark.
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Mahwah NJ, Looking to dramatically diversify your investment portfolio? The Township of Mahwah, NJ, is holding an unprecedented online auction for 43 one-ounce gold bars that were seized by the Mahwah Police Department during a routine traffic stop on Route 17 in February 2024.
Continue reading GET RICH QUICK? Mahwah Police Auctioning Off 43 Confiscated Gold Bars
