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Waldwick NJ, forget your typical birthday party – Fannie Mutchko recently celebrated her 100th birthday with much more fanfare! Dressed like a princess she watched as a parade of more than thirty cars and one hundred people, including the mayor of her hometown of Waldwick, New Jersey – who proclaimed December 14, 2024 Fannie Mutchko Day – honk and serenade the centenarian who joked with and danced for her adoring fans.
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Waldwick NJ, Veterans Day morning took a rough start for drivers on Route 17 in Waldwick, where multiple motor vehicle collisions caused significant traffic delays for early commuters. These incidents occurred on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway.
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Waldwick NJ, a driver of an older model Honda Odyssey lost control of her vehicle on Route 17 southbound near the East Prospect Street exit in Waldwick on Monday night, October 14th, leading to a harrowing crash. According to reports, the driver swerved to avoid another car that unexpectedly entered her lane, setting off a chain of events that resulted in a spectacular accident.
Continue reading Dramatic Crash on Route 17 in Waldwick Leaves Two Miraculously Unscathed
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Waldwick NJ, residents in a Waldwick neighborhood got quite the surprise last Friday when a family of black bears wandered through their driveways. Video footage shared by FOXNEWS on September 13th captured two adult bears and two cubs casually strolling across front lawns and around cars.
Continue reading Bear Family Spotted Roaming Waldwick Neighborhood, Now Out of Town
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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick community is mourning the loss of a beloved resident and first responder, John Papendick, who tragically passed away in a car crash last week. Papendick, 58, was a dedicated member of the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WALVAC) for 11 years, serving as President, former Captain, and in various other leadership roles.
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Waldwick NJ, a black Volvo SUV traveling northbound on Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick experienced a dramatic crash early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on July 17, when the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment, then vaulted a low divider under Route 17 before coming to a stop.
Continue reading Early Morning Crash in Waldwick: Volvo SUV Collides with Bridge Abutment
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Waldwick NJ, on Wednesday April 3rd at approximately 05:30 the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a single vehicle MVC with the vehicle off the roadway and down the embankment.
Continue reading Motor Vehicle Crash Sends Car Over Embankment in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GEORGE M. SILEBI (DOB: 04/02/1996; single; student) of Waldwick, NJ on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading University Student From Waldwick Charged with Possession of Child Porn
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Waldwick NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RYAN MALILLO (DOB: 06/15/1986; single; mover) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
Continue reading Waldwick Mover Charged in Sexual Assault of a Child
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Waldwick NJ, the force of a two (2) vehicle early Monday afternoon, 10/23, crash at the intersection of Frederick Street and Harrison Avenue in Waldwick resulted in a Jeep SUV being propelled away from the impact site, up an embankment, and onto the lawn of a nearby home. The Jeep’s driver was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Waldwick EMS ambulance. Her injuries were said to be non life threatening in nature. The other vehicle’s (a Mercedes sedan) driver was shaken up in the mishap, but refused medical aid. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Continue reading Waldwick Crash Impact Lands Jeep Onto Front Lawn
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Waldwick NJ, last week Waldwick Fire and Saddle River Fire teamed up to extinguish a motor home that caught fire on Route 17 northbound in Waldwick both departments were dispatched to the call. Route 17 northbound at Sheridan & south was completely shut down ,Three propane tanks were removed from the vehicle Bergen County Haz Mat also responded The highway was closed for up to an hour due to the propane tanks leaking. Saddle River Police Department and Waldwick Police Department secured the highway , ensuring scene safety.
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick firefighters responded to Route 17 southbound near Dora Avenue, Waldwick early Thursday morning, 10/05, to extricate the driver of a silver colored Honda Fit that had been involved in a two (2) vehicle collision. The victim walked to a waiting Waldwick EMS ambulance after firefighters successfully freed her. A box truck was reported to have been the second vehicle involved in the accident. The Honda was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Waldwick Police investigated the crash.
Continue reading Driver Trapped in Route 17 Early Morning Collision in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JONAN PASCASIO-ERAZO (DOB: 04/25/1977; single; laborer) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual assault by contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and obscenity. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
Continue reading Waldwick Man Charged in Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child
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Waldwick NJ, file this under you never know what you’ll find at a farmers market . On a recent trip to the Ridgewood Farmers market we stumbled across a craft micro-brewery selling beer . So we thought cool now that’s something we could really use so let’s give it a shot.
Continue reading Gearblock Brewing Company Local Craft Microbrewery
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Waldwick NJ, despite one off issues over insurance the Waldwick Lions Club’s 2023 Family Fun Days Carnival will take place from Tuesday, August 8th, through Saturday, August 12th, located at the Forum School grounds on Wyckoff Ave. An annual tradition for over 60 years, this family friendly five day carnival features rides for all ages, delicious festival food and treats, carnival games & prizes, and fun for the entire family!
