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Wyckoff NJ, The North Jersey community is mourning the loss of a beloved educator, grandmother, and lifelong learner. Mary Lou Ciavarra, a longtime Wyckoff resident and celebrated science teacher at Indian Hills High School, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 94.
Continue reading Legendary Indian Hills Physics Teacher Mary Lou Ciavarra Dies at 94
Wyckoff Mourns Beloved Leader: Former Mayor Thomas Madigan, 15-Year Committeeman and Community Pillar, Passes Away
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WYCKOFF, NJ – The Township of Wyckoff is mourning the loss of a devoted community leader, Committeeman and former Mayor Thomas Madigan, who passed away this weekend. The town confirmed his death in a statement released on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
In a tribute to his extensive public service, town flags have been lowered to half-staff and will remain so until the time of his burial.
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WYCKOFF, NJ — A 78-year-old Wyckoff man was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool on Monday evening, July 28, prompting an emergency response from local police and first responders.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Respond to Near-Drowning Incident Involving 78-Year-Old Man
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Wyckoff NJ, a routine Saturday night took a dramatic turn in Wyckoff, New Jersey when a white SUV accidentally veered off Goffle Road southbound and landed on a set of New York Susquehanna & Western railroad tracks, before sliding down a short embankment.
Continue reading SUV Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks in Wyckoff After Wrong Turn
