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Twp. of Washington NJ — Law enforcement officials are searching for a Minnesota man accused of sexually assaulting a teen in three Bergen County towns in the early 1990s after he failed to appear in court for his extradition hearing.
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Westwood NJ, a former music instructor who taught in both the Westwood Regional School District and Morris Hills Regional School District has permanently surrendered his teaching credentials following convictions for sexual misconduct with students.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — Hollywood Heroes Inc., the beloved vintage toy store located in the heart of downtown Westwood, will temporarily close its physical location on September 1, 2025, as its building undergoes major renovations. Owner Jordan Hembrough confirmed the shop will shift to online-only operations until construction wraps—likely by April 2026.
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WESTWOOD, NJ – Mayor Ray Arroyo announced that Bergen County’s Kinderkamack Road repaving project continued on Friday, July 18, with work scheduled between Westwood Avenue and Old Hook Road.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock School District has officially named Kelly Hughes as the new principal of Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in elementary education and a deep commitment to student-centered leadership.
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Midland Park NJ, Black bear sightings are on the rise across North Jersey as police departments and municipalities take to social media to alert residents of bear activity. As warmer weather settles in, wildlife experts say it’s prime time for black bear movement, especially in suburban neighborhoods.
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Westwood NJ, during the recent Westwood Reorganization Meeting, Westwood resident Dan Zambrano was recognized as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dan expressed his surprise and gratitude, saying:
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