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Ridgewood NJ, There is a black bear currently roaming the area near Somerville School. I suggest you take your dog in if it’s outside right now. Ridgewood Police officers are on the scene monitoring the situation.
No matter what type of job you have, or what company you work for, health and safety is a topic that must be prioritized and executed properly. This goes from office jobs to industrial jobs. There are hazards and dangers everywhere, it is important that you are aware of them and keep your safety in mind with these tips.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association presented the members of B Shift of the Ridgewood Fire Department with a Unit Citation for their actions at a fire in a mixed occupancy in the Ridgewood business district. An occupant of a third floor apartment was trapped by fire. FF Mike McLaughlin was additionally present with a Distinguished Service Award for entering the apartment from the bucket of the RFD tower ladder and rescuing the trapped individual.
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 31, 2021, the weather cleared and American Legion Post 53 conducted Memorial Day Services at Van Neste Memorial Park, Ridgewood NJ honoring those service men and women who made ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nations armed forces. The service was open to the public.
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With summer finally arriving a lot of us will be spending more time in our garden lapping up the sun and taking care of our plants. A garden is a safe haven and gardening itself is known for being extremely therapeutic. If you want to up your gardening game then you have come to the right place as this post will tell you how to easily find great gardening tips online.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), is more optimistic about the Garden State’s re-opening and the future of small business in the state. This comes after Governor Murphy’s announcement that because of new guidelines from the CDC, more restrictions will be lifted to help New Jersey’s small businesses continue to recover from the health and economic crisis and pandemic.
Continue reading As COVID Restrictions Lift New Jersey Small Businesses Gain Optimism
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G wants customers to be aware of an active scam threatening disconnection of electric service due to a pending balance. Customers are reporting automated calls claiming to be from the “Disconnection Department of PSE&G New Jersey” and encouraging them to connect through to speak to a representative.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Run is celebrating it’s 45th running in 2021. Join the virtual event that starts on Memorial Day and runs through June 7.
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Ridgewood NJ, word is that a group of 10-15 young teenage boys on bikes were riding on the Saddle River County Park bike path near Ridgewood around 4:20 pm Friday weaving around and shouting at other people on the path. One boy in the group grabbed and almost knocked over a woman jogger and called her the b word as they rode by. The county police came and took a report.
Continue reading Teenage Riders Terrorize Saddle River County Park Bike Path Users in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Bergen County Hazmat personnel investigated a diesel fuel spill in the 300 block of Knollwood Road on Saturday morning. The spill was reported by a resident who was walking her dog in the area.
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Your wedding day is your special day where you will be making a lifetime commitment. However, your guests should also enjoy the big day alongside you; hence you should find ways to make the day extraordinary for them too. A wedding is a very involving event with many considerations to make. Taking your guests into account, along with preparing your Wedding speech, will be one of the challenges of planning a wedding. The importance of a proficient wedding planner cannot be overstating.
Continue reading Wow Your Guests on Your Wedding Day With These Top-Notch Ideas
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Ridgewood NJ, Nearly two-thirds of voters say violent crime is getting worse, and half are not confident in President Joe Biden’s ability to deal with the problem.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 65% of Likely U.S. Voters say the problem of violent crime in America is getting worse. Only 10% say the violent crime problem is getting better, while 22% think it is staying about the same.
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Ridgewood NJ, the American Legion Post 53 will host a Memorial Day service at Van Neste Park on Monday.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy continues to require New Jersey’s children to wear masks at school, daycare, and summer camp, even though children and adults can now unmask almost everywhere else.
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Ridgewood NJ, Sonny Singh a 62 who lives in Demarest, has been buying up Ridgewood restaurants after losing his party and bridal dress shops to the pandemic.
In the past month or so, Singh has bought Stella Artisan Italian and sister restaurant No. 12, the nearly three-decade-old Country Pancake House on Ridgewood Avenue, which he is changing the name to Ridgewood Diner.
Singh also has purchased In Shape, a gym on Chestnut Street, which he is turning into Sugar & Spice Cafe and six months ago, he opened Turmeric Indian Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in North Indian cuisine, on Franklin Avenue.
