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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 30-year-old EDGAR HOLGUIN-REYES and 27-year-old YAKAYRA REYES, both of Reading, PA, for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl pills. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club is accepting submissions for its 2025 Essay Scholarship. This year’s theme is “President Donald Trump has had, at times, a cordial relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has stated he wishes to meet with Xi Jinping, the president of China. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining open lines of communication with nations throughout the world, irrespective of their reputations on the world stage or with the United States?”
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Mahwah NJ, The historic Crocker Mansion, a sprawling 58-room estate nestled in the Ramapo Mountains, is officially back on the market. Once seized from a billionaire fraudster, the 120-year-old property is now listed for $33 million, offering a rare chance to own a piece of Gilded Age luxury in New Jersey.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Councilwoman Janet Ariemma confirmed that yesterday, she mailed a party declaration form to the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections, changing her affiliation from Unaffiliated to Republican.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah resident and Marine Corps veteran John Fesen is once again distributing free lawn signs to honor local veterans this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. For the fourth consecutive year, Fesen is funding this initiative entirely out of his own pocket to show appreciation for fellow military service members in his community.
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Mahwah NJ, Ramapo College of New Jersey has once again been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Colleges for 2024, retaining its top 10 national ranking for public medium-sized schools. Only 500 four-year schools were selected after careful review of data points that include alumni salary, student debt load, graduation rate, return on investment, retention rate, and Forbes American Leaders List.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah High School student has turned a woodshop class project into a fully functional boat. Lukas Hart, who grew up in a boating family, launched the 11-foot, 450-pound boat that he designed and built in his advanced woodshop and furniture design class.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOURDEN BATTLE, 24, of Tobyhanna, PA, on the charge of theft by extortion. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Mahwah NJ, the former Sheraton Crossroads hotel site is set for a significant transformation following the approval of amendments to its redevelopment plan. The township council has sanctioned an increase in the potential maximum square footage for new buildings from 1.7 million to 4 million square feet on the 140-acre property located at the intersection of routes 17, 87, and 287.
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Mahwah NJ, after nearly two decades of anticipation, the long-awaited permanent cell tower at Fire Company 3 off Rozanski Lane in Mahwah is finally set to be fully operational. By July 4, three major phone carriers will be activated on the new tower.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club believes they can, and they’ve set out to prove it this year. The students took on this staggering challenge with the aim of capping off their year-long fundraising efforts with a grand event: a volleyball tournament for students, alumni, and faculty on June 17.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 67-year-old TERENCE J. COTTER of Delray Beach, FL on a charge of assault by auto. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARTINO DESIR (DOB: 1/28/1987; married; medical assistant) of Mahwah, NJ on a charge of 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 Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club is accepting submissions for its 2024 Essay Scholarship. This year’s theme is “In this election year what are the top three challenges the president will face and how do they rectify it?”
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Mahwah NJ, the Les Paul Foundation, whose mission includes honoring and sharing the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul has announced “Les Paul Thru the Lens,” an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of Les Paul, the inventor, musician and icon.
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