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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — July 6, 2025 — It’s been 10 years since Officer Christopher Birch tragically lost his life in an off-duty ATV accident, but the Midland Park community continues to honor his memory, celebrate his legacy, and reflect on the impact he had both in and out of uniform.
Continue reading Midland Park Honors Officer Chris Birch on 10th Anniversary of His Passing
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Norwood NJ, a Bergen County man tragically drowned on May 25 while heroically attempting to save two friends whose kayak had overturned in a small lake in the Pocono Mountains.
According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Bibin Michael, 40, of Norwood, NJ, entered the water without a life jacket after seeing two people fall out of their kayak. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. behind homes near Sir Bradford Road in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.
Continue reading Bergen County Hero Dies Saving Friends in Poconos Kayak Accident
