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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department has found a Budgie Parakeet (female) . If you’re missing this bird, please contact police headquarters at 201-652-1700.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, former Ho-Ho-Kus fire chief, is accusing the borough and council of overstepping their bounds by dismissing him from his position. Scott McDermott, who became fire chief in January 2022 and serves as a paid firefighter in Jersey City, filed a lawsuit in state Superior Court in Bergen County on March 17, claiming the borough and the mayor hgd overstepped their authority.
Continue reading Former Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Chief Launches Lawsuit for Wrongful Termination
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a Friday afternoon, 02/24, two (2) vehicle crash on Route 17 southbound in Ho-Ho-Kus sent a white colored Honda CRV careening off of the traveled lanes and onto the right shoulder where it came to rest partially up on a guardrail. The other vehicle involved, a convertible VW Beetle, sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene. The Honda was towed. No injuries were reported in the incident, which was investigated by Ho-Ho-Kus Police with the assistance of Saddle River Police and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office roving SWAT Team. Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department also responded to the mishap.
Continue reading Car Careens off Route 17 South Into Guard Rail in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Friday December 30th in the early morning hours in Ho-Ho-Kus an active burglary investigation took place with heavy police activity.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus police officer Garret Sweetman #49 was presented a Lifesaving Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a patron who was not breathing at Matthews Diner on October 21, 2022. Ptl. Sweetman heard the call go to Waldwick and was passing the diner at the time. After several attempts, he was able to dislodge the obstruction and the party started breathing again. Numerous patrons tried before his arrival and were unsuccessful.
Continue reading Two Ho-Ho-Kus Police Officers Recognized for Outstanding Police Service
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! You are invited, each and every one of you, to an evening with Charles Dickens at The Hermitage. Mr. Dickens conducted a reading tour during his American visit in 1868.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, multiple ambulances were required to transport three (3) victims from the scene of a Tuesday afternoon, 10/11, collision between a mini-van and work van at the intersection of Wearimus Road and Deerhill Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ho-Ho-Kus Police issued one (1) summons to the mini-van’s driver. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, Ho-Ho-Kus EMS, and New Jersey Mobile Health Care officers/firefighters/EMTs responded to aid the victims.
Continue reading Multiple Ambulances Required to Transport three (3) Victims from Ho-Ho-Kus Crash
Continue reading Richard’s Run Ho-Ho-Kus 5K – Sunday, October 9th, 2022
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ , phase I of the Beautification Committee’s downtown initiative. The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus recognized the Ho-Ho-Kus DPW, SJS Lawn Care Services, and Jerry & the guys from Paint Troopers for their hard work. Improvements are underway on the gazebo, town signage and clock!
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Hermitage Museum’s gift shop to see this one of a kind pool cue. This pool cue, which comes with a certificate of certification, was made from a tree that fell on the Hermitage property. We call it the Washington Tree because the 250 year old tree stood during George Washington’s stay at The Hermitage. The woodworker who crafted this exquisite piece said, “put in the right hands, this cue can produce magic and conquer all who desire to compete against it”.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on July 11th at 11:00 PM the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department was dispatched to a MVC on Route 17 southbound at the Hollywood Avenue exit. Units arrived to find one vehicle into the woods on it’s side and heavily damaged with the driver trapped inside. The impact was so severe that the car’s engine and transmission were both detached and ejected away from the vehicle. Crews immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle while an EMS team from Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps evaluated the victim. After cutting and removing the roof, one individual was extricated and packaged for transport to a local hospital. Fire Department members stood by while the vehicle was removed by a tow service and returned after approximately 90 minutes.
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters Remove Trapped Driver from Fiery Route 17 Crash
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Thefts During Daylight Hours