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Midland Park , Better Safe than Sorry ?

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Midland Park NJ, dropping off a Permit  in Midland Park is serious business. on May 13, the US CDC updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals, which eliminates previous recommendations regarding physical distancing and mask use, including indoors. The update closely follows comments earlier this week by White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, who stated that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask, except in densely crowded environments, based on a “growing body of evidence” regarding the low risk of infection and transmission for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated individuals now indicates they no longer need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in most settings.

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Pennsylvanians Votes to Strip Governor of Emergency Powers ,Parts of Oregon Vote to Join Greater Idaho ; In New Jersey Still Nothing

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Harrisburg PA, Pennsylvanians on Tuesday voted to strip Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers that he imposed during the COVID-19 outbreak. The vote approves constitutional amendments proposed by Republican lawmakers angry over Wolf’s handling of the outbreak. Republicans see the vote as an overture to the upcoming governor’s race.

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Glen Rock Police Revive Crash Victim with Narcan

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Glen Rock NJ, Friday May 14th at 1:23 PM, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to Midwood Road to investigate a 9-1-1 report of an unconscious man behind the wheel of a 2016 Mercedes SUV. Unable to rouse the driver, officers forced entry to the vehicle and removed the unconscious man who was subsequently administered Narcan. Upon being revived, care was turned over to arriving paramedics, and he was transported by Glen Rock EMS to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. One officer suffered minor injuries while forcing entry to the vehicle. He was treated on scene and declined further aid.

Investigation determined that the vehicle the victim was driving had run off the roadway causing damage to the front lawn of a Midwood Road residence.  The matter was documented for insurance purposes.

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Eighty-four Angels Enter Regina Angelorum Chapter of National Honor Society including 2 From Glen Rock and 2 From Ridgewood

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Demarest  NJ,  this spring, the Regina Angelorum Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 84 of the Academy of the Holy Angels’ top scholars from the junior and senior classes. NHS Moderator and AHA science teacher Sharon Jureller organized the May 20 induction ceremony, which was led by NHS Chapter President Valentina Zazzali and Vice President JaeMin Chu.

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What Is A Home Care Franchise And Why It Is Growing Rapidly

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A home care franchise is one of the best solutions that many seniors are comfortable with. It is when people start a business of offering senior citizens the help they need without them having to relocate and leave their homes. Many business owners prefer to franchise rather than limit the service to themselves to allow the concept to grow and spread rather than just keeping it in one place. To answer the questions, in a nutshell, a home care franchise is creating a name for your home care business and allowing other people to adopt the franchise name you chose. We will discuss the more detailed answers in this article.

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Academy of Our Lady School Placed into Lockdown after Ridgewood Parent became upset over school’s COVID-19 policies

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Glen Rock NJ, an early morning call ( 8:36 AM ) on Wednesday May 12th resulted in multiple Glen Rock officers were dispatched to the Academy of Our Lady School in response to an irate and aggressive individual at their door which had resulted in the school being placed into lockdown in order to protect the students. Upon arrival officers field contacted a 46-year-old Ridgewood man who was aggressively knocking on the doors and windows.  Investigation determined that he was a parent who was upset about the school’s COVID-19 policies. Officers were able to calm the man down and acknowledge that his behavior had caused a disruption at the school.  The principal explained what he needed to do in order to comply with school policy and the man left the area without further incident.

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Thursday Afternoon Intersection Collision in Ridgewood Heavily Damages Both Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ, both drivers of two (2) SUVs that collided at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway on Thursday afternoon, 05/20, were shaken up quite a bit, but declined ambulance transportation after being evaluated at the scene by Ridgewood EMTs, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS responded to the incident. Both heavily damaged vehicles were towed away from the scene .

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Paramus Police Emergency Services Unit Frees Victim in Multi-vehicle Crash

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Paramus NJ, a Honda Odyssey minivan was broadsided, and rolled over on its driver’s side during a Thursday afternoon, 05/20, multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus. The minivan’s driver was trapped inside of it until freed by Paramus Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) personnel and members of the Paramus Fire Department. A Paramus EMS ambulance transported the victim, who appeared to have sustained non-life threatening injuries, to The Valley Hospital. The rolled over vehicle was righted by a specialized ESU vehicle and later removed from the scene by a tow truck. One (1) other vehicle involved in the collision was also reportedly removed by a tow.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Quickly Extinguished a Smokey Garage Fire

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a smokey fire that engulfed a detached garage in the 400 block of Franklin Turnpike on Thursday afternoon, 05/20. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident. Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department firefighters assisted at the scene. No injuries were reported by either civilians or firefighters.

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6 Facts You Need To Know About Drug Rehab Centers And How They Help

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If you or someone you care about is struggling with drug addiction, going to a rehab center might be an option to consider. Rehab centers can be very helpful in facilitating the healing process. You may have some ideas about what they are and how they work to help fight addictions. Before you decide on a facility it is good to know how they operate, what the treatment programs look like, and other key things to look for. While they may be similar, there can be many variations in things like their treatment approach, staff qualifications, costs, and overall facilities. All of these are things you’ll want to know before choosing a rehab center. 

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Looking for a New Home Is Making You Nervous? Here’s Some Help

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Paying for a house is no joke. Even if you’re only paying for a rental home, you still worked for that money you’ll be spending. Thus, many feel anxious when looking for a new home, especially a permanent residential property.

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Mercer County Man Admits Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During “Mostly Peaceful Protests” in Trenton

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Trenton NJ, A Mercer County, New Jersey, man today admitted attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted to set fire to a police vehicle during a riot in the City of Trenton, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Ridgewood EMT modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s were available

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Chief Van Goor divulged some interesting information to combat the rash of misinformation circulating in the mainstream and over social media about the per diem EMT issue . The Chief in an EMT FAQ rattled off a litany of Firefighter qualifications , who responds to emergency medical calls  and yes, the modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s  were available .

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Ho-Ho-Kus Swears in Two New Police officers

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus’ newest police officers, Samuel K. Kim and John Kleinert, were sworn in at the Mayor and Council meeting by Mayor Thomas Randall on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021.
Samuel Kim joins us with nine years’ experience with the New York Amtrak Police Department, and more recently, the Palisades Park Police Department. His key accomplishments include two Life Saving awards, Resiliency Officer (RPO), LEAD Instructor, Social Media, TAC Assistant and Officer of the Month several times. Sam has been a volunteer firefighter in Northvale for the past 15 years. Kim earned a degree in Criminal Justice having attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Columbia Southern University.

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Twp. of Washington Moves Forward with DPW building demolition and soil remediation project

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Mayor Peter Calamari updated the Township of the latest developments DPW building demolition project .

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