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RUTHERFORD, NJ — A mysterious early-morning 911 call on Sunday, September 1 led Rutherford Police to a man sitting on the bleachers at a local football field with a stolen knife, authorities said.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — The Borough of Westwood is kicking off a new composting pilot program aimed at cutting down landfill waste, saving money, and creating nutrient-rich soil — with the help of a local Eagle Scout.
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WALLINGTON, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, near the Market Street Bridge, which connects Wallington and the city of Passaic.
Continue reading Wallington Police Seek Public’s Help After Shooting Near Market Street Bridge
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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UPDATE: According to Boyd Loving photographer at the scene , an investigation by Fair Lawn PD determined that the two (2) individuals involved in this incident were acquainted. The investigation also revealed that no assault occurred. The male involved was released from Fair Lawn PD headquarters after questioning. No information regarding possible criminal charges was made available.
FAIR LAWN, NJ — A frightening abduction unfolded on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a Fair Lawn woman reported to police that she was being followed by a man in a white four-door sedan near Broadway and Midland Avenue, authorities said.
Chronic pain reshapes more than the body; it rearranges routines, limits independence, and steals energy from ordinary tasks. Traveling for care often worsens the very symptoms needing relief, leaving patients exhausted before conversations even begin. Virtual appointments now dissolve those barriers, creating a path to specialists that fits into real life without added strain.
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Slow internet is one of those annoyances that creeps up on you. You sign up for a plan that should handle streaming, gaming, and video calls with ease, but somehow your connection still feels sluggish at the worst times. Before you assume your provider is the problem, take a look closer to home. Sneaky bandwidth consumers could be hogging more of your internet than you realize. Even if you’ve upgraded to better internet services in Colorado or elsewhere, these hidden culprits can drag your connection down without warning.
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Ridgewood, NJ — Village Manager Keith Kazmark has addressed recent allegations that the Village of Ridgewood was removing or “scrubbing” comments from its official Facebook pages, clarifying that the comment in question was not deleted by the municipality.
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Manager Refutes Claims of Facebook Comment Deletion
photos courtesy of the The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.
Continue reading Two-Car Crash With Airbag Deployment Closes Intersection in New Milford
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FORT LEE, NJ — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle just after midnight on Lemoine Avenue near Main Street, authorities said. Continue reading Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue
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Paramus NJ, shoppers with Costco Executive Memberships are about to get a major perk. Beginning after the Labor Day weekend, all Costco warehouses nationwide will officially roll out extended shopping hours exclusively for executive members.
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Oakland, NJ — A squirrel is being blamed for a utility pole fire in Oakland that left large portions of the borough without power and forced temporary road closures on Saturday, according to the Borough of Oakland Police Department.
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Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 continues its Meet the Members Monday series, spotlighting the dedicated men and women who protect the community. This week, the spotlight is on Firefighter/EMT Oscar Martinez, a proud member of Platoon C since 2015.
Continue reading Meet Ridgewood Firefighter Oscar Martinez: Army Medic Turned Local Hero
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Ridgewood NJ, in observance of Labor Day, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on Monday, September 1. There will be no garbage collection or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center also will be closed.
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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is more than just the unofficial end of summer in the United States. It’s a day that honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the prosperity, strength, and well-being of the country. But how did this day come to be, and why is it so significant?
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