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Washington Township Police Department Announces the Passing of Retired Detective Heather Castronova

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Washington Township Police Department on Wednesday announced , “It is with great sadness the Washington Township Police Department announces the passing of Retired Detective Heather Castronova.  Det. Castronova passed suddenly in the overnight hours due to unknown medical circumstances.  Det. Castronova served with the United States Marine Corps.,and following her service to the country she was hired as a Dispatcher for the Bergen County Police Department, and then as a Police Officer in Washington Township.  She retired in 2020 from her career in Law Enforcement.  Her roles in the Washington Police Department included Patrol, Detective Bureau and Community Policing.  Her favorite role was working with children and the community of Washington Township.”

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Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Succumbs to Cancer

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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer succumbs to cancer , Timothy M. O’Hare , died  November 20th, 2022 at 50.

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Englewood’s Pvt. Mechala Browne, Graduates from United States Marine Corps Recruit Training!

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Englewood NJ, Englewood Police officers were honored to congratulate and welcome home Pvt. Mechala Browne, who successfully graduated from United States Marine Corps recruit training!
Congratulations on this admirable accomplishment and the Englewood Police Department  thanks you for your service and dedication to our country!

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Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta Names Michael Devine as Senior Veterans Advisor to the Pallotta For Congress Campaign

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Ramsey NJ,  concluding a vital week in this year’s primary campaigns, Republican Congressional Candidate Frank Pallotta announced that Michael Devine has been appointed Senior Veterans Advisor to the Pallotta For Congress Campaign. In this role, Mr. Devine will oversee the Pallotta for Congress Veterans Policy Team and transform the platform into legislative action items once Frank Pallotta is elected to the House of Representatives in November.

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RHS Marching Band Recieves the 2017 Esprit de Corps Award, given by the United States Marine Corps

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Ridgewood HS Marching Band Places Second Place At NJ State Championships

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, October 28, the RHS Marching Band competed at the USBands NJ State Championships at Rutgers University. The band was awarded second place in group 5A with a score of 90.9375. The band was also awarded the 2017 Esprit de Corps Award, which is given by the United States Marine Corps to the band that best demonstrates pride, professionalism, and patriotism. The RHSMB will conclude their competitive season in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at J. Birney Crum Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, hoping to take the crown at USBands National Championships.

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Today is Armed Forces Day!

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Today on Armed Forces Day, we honor those who answered the call to serve. Thank you to all of our troops serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Air Force , U.S. Coast Guard. and U.S. Department of Defense .