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Ridgewood NJ, a mechanical malfunction may have caused a vehicle to slide partially off a flatbed tow truck on Thursday evening, September 12, as it was being towed through Ridgewood. The incident occurred when the tow truck made a turn from northbound Paramus Road to eastbound East Glen Avenue.
Continue reading Tow Truck Mishap in Ridgewood: Vehicle Slips Off Flatbed, No Injuries Reported
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Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Has a New Lieutenant
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Ridgewood NJ, a large shade tree on West End Avenue in Ridgewood was knocked down early Thursday afternoon, September 5, after a box truck crashed into it. While no injuries were reported, the incident caused a disruption to electric service in the area due to the fallen tree.
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Dear Ridgewood Community,
As the new school year begins, we want to provide you with important traffic and road information to help ensure a smooth start for your children.
Continue reading Road Updates for Back to School Drop-offs and Pick-ups in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, in a dramatic turn of events on Saturday afternoon, August 24, a three-vehicle chain reaction collision in Ridgewood saw four adults and a several-months-old infant narrowly avoid serious injury. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue, near Orchard Place, and was triggered when the lead vehicle slowed down for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Continue reading Miracle Escape: Four Adults and Infant Unscathed in Ridgewood Chain Reaction Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, at last weeks Village Council meeting, three new police officers were officially sworn in, marking the beginning of their service to our community. Each of these officers brings a unique background and a shared commitment to public safety, further strengthening our police department.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Welcomes Three New Officers to the Police Department
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark stated and an email, “Three to five inches of rain are possible this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with much of the rain falling in a three-to-six-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. ”
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood and Neighboring Towns on Flood Watch
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay heads out of Police Headquarters wrapping up 25 years of service to the Village of Ridgewood.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Officer Jeffrey Kay Retires After 25 Years
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Ridgewood NJ, a young child sustained a serious head injury in a two-vehicle collision late Monday afternoon on July 29. The accident occurred on North Maple Avenue near First Street, involving a van and a BMW coupe.
Continue reading Child Injured in Serious Two-Vehicle Collision in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
Continue reading Fallen Tree Causes Traffic Disruption on Route 17 in Ridgewood
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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
Continue reading Shooting Incident at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock
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Ridgewood NJ, an Infinity SUV sustained heavy front end damage early Tuesday morning, 05/14, when its driver lost control and slammed into a tree on Hampton Place, Ridgewood. A passenger in the vehicle who complained of chest pains was evaluated by Ridgewood Fire Department EMTs, but declined ambulance transportation to a hospital. A tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Police Department and Ridgewood FD/EMS responded to the incident.
Continue reading SUV Driver Loses Control and Hits Tree in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, once again, the Police Unity Tour is underway, marking its 27th year of honoring fallen law enforcement officers. This year, Ridgewood Police Officer Bigos and Sgt. McKeon have joined a few thousand riders and support staff on their journey to Washington D.C. and the Law Enforcement Memorial.
Continue reading The 2024 Police Unity Tour: Honoring Heroes on the Journey to D.C.
