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New Milford NJ, In a major shift for northern New Jersey’s youth development landscape, one of Bergen County’s most celebrated educators is stepping out of the traditional classroom.
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New Milford NJ, A quiet Friday evening in New Milford took a dramatic turn on May 8, 2026, when local volunteer firefighters were called to battle a fast-moving vehicle fire that threatened nearby homes and critical infrastructure.
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New Milford NJ, A quick response from the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department prevented a dangerous situation from escalating early Wednesday evening after a primary power line snapped and ignited a fire near a popular community landmark.
Continue reading Downed Power Line Sparks Wooded Fire Near New Milford Swim Club
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New Milford NJ, A terrifying early-morning home invasion in New Milford ended with a resident taking drastic measures to protect his family. At approximately 3:34 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, a father living on Faller Drive was forced to defend his home after an intoxicated intruder kicked in his apartment door.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — A high-stakes New Milford Mayor and Council meeting took a dramatic and life-saving turn Monday night when a resident collapsed in sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the lightning-fast response of local police officers, a man in his 30s was revived on the courtroom floor before being rushed to the hospital.
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New Milford NJ, A routine traffic stop in New Milford escalated into a major drug bust early Thursday morning, resulting in the seizure of nearly two pounds of marijuana and the arrest of a New York City man with active warrants.
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New Milford NJ, a fast-moving structure fire on Berkeley Street tested the limits of local first responders on Monday afternoon. Thanks to a rapid “Triboro” mutual aid response and an aggressive tactical shift by command, New Milford firefighters were able to save a home from total destruction despite freezing temperatures and extreme heat conditions.
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New Milfrod NJ, criminals are reportedly placing white strings or small pieces of tape—suspected to be laced with fentanyl—on the hoods and door handles of parked vehicles. This calculated move targets the driver’s natural instinct to remove the debris before getting into their car.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — While most families were gathered around the tree opening gifts on Christmas morning, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMFD) was rushing to the scene of a potentially devastating structure fire.
Continue reading Holiday Heroics: New Milford Firefighters Save Home After Christmas Day Oven Fire
Domestic Turmoil Exposed: Police Reports Reveal Multiple Calls to New Milford Homicide Scene Days Before Fatal Stabbing
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New Milford NJ, Tragedy Strikes: Bergen County’s First Homicide. The quiet New Jersey town of New Milford was rocked by Bergen County’s first reported homicide of the year in September, when 24-year-old Mateo Ocho-Gonzalez was fatally stabbed in his home on River Road. The subsequent investigation led authorities to charge 25-year-old Justin Wilhelm of Morris County with the killing.
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New Milford, NJ – Dramatic dashcam footage could scarcely capture the heroism that unfolded on Birchwood Road early this morning, Tuesday, October 8, 2025. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) where a car had struck a tree. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a life-or-death situation.
CLOSE CALL: New Milford Fire Department’s Heroic Stop Prevents House Fire as Two Vehicles Go Up in Flames on Jordan Road!
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The New Milford NJ Volunteer Fire Department demonstrated swift and coordinated action early this morning, Friday, October 3, 2025, successfully preventing a major structure fire after two vehicles in a residential driveway erupted in flames.
36 Towns Unite! North Jersey Coalition Rejects High-Density Housing as New Milford Joins Fight Against Overdevelopment
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The grassroots movement against mandated high-density housing and aggressive developer demands achieved another major victory last night, as the New Milford Mayor and Council officially approved a resolution to join the multi-county coalition.
With the addition of New Milford, the coalition now proudly represents 36 municipalities across nine counties, amplifying the voice of over 500,000 residents determined to find a smarter solution to New Jersey’s housing crisis.
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FATAL STABBING: Homicide Investigation Underway in Quiet NJ Town of New Milford
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New Milford NJ, a routine welfare check early this morning in New Milford, New Jersey, quickly escalated into a homicide investigation after police discovered a man fatally stabbed multiple times inside a residence.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.
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