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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Schools community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Cadet Neil Edara, a 2021 graduate of Ridgewood High School and a beloved U.S. Army ROTC Cadet. Neil passed away suddenly during training exercises at Fort Knox, serving his country with honor and commitment.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Public Schools has been awarded a $72,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), Sustainable Jersey, and The College of New Jersey as part of the Trees for Schools program.
photos courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood, NJ – Following the severe storms and flooding earlier this week, Maple Field and several Ridgewood sports fields remain closed for safety and restoration, according to Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark.
Continue reading UPDATE: Ridgewood Summer Camp and Sports Field Closures After Severe Flooding
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A routine motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Ridgewood Police Department Detective Bureau on the afternoon of Thursday, July 10, 2025, led to the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the arrest of its driver, authorities confirmed.
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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former Fair Lawn School District employee arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a middle school building has been confirmed as a former substitute teacher in Ridgewood, authorities and school officials said.
