Pests in Rancho Cucamonga often appear unexpectedly, leaving homeowners unprepared. Many assume traps or sprays will solve the issue, but infestations are rarely that simple. Small mistakes in prevention or treatment can quickly worsen the situation, leading to costly and widespread damage inside homes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans are saving at the pump this Labor Day weekend, with national gas prices plunging to $3.15 per gallon — the lowest level in five years. Officials credit the decline to President Donald Trump’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, which has ramped up domestic production and eased costs for consumers.
SECAUCUS, NJ — What began as a late-night car meet turned into chaos early Sunday, August 31, 2025, when more than 100 vehicles “took over” the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, performing dangerous stunts as onlookers recorded videos, according to police.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is calling on pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success” of their Covid-19 drugs and vaccines, just days after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed new limits on who can receive the latest shots.
GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.