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SUV Slams Into Teaneck House After Colliding With Mini Cooper SUV Slams Into Teaneck House After Colliding With Mini Cooper SUV Slams Into Teaneck House After Colliding With Mini Cooper
SUV Slams Into Teaneck House After Colliding With Mini Cooper A driver whose SUV collided with a Mini Cooper and then crashed into a house in Teaneck was hospitalized with undetermined injuries Thursday afternoon. The other driver was fine after his car collided with the Chevy SUV at the corner of Forest and Overlook avenues around 3:30 p.m. Both vehicles had to be towed. The house sustained minimal damage.
PHOTOS: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour PHOTOS: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour PHOTOS: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour
Photos: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour The latest great bear hunt left one up a Waldwick tree as police pursuers gathered below. Uniformed officers from Midland Park, Ridgewood and Waldwick chased the furry forager through area yards. The bear played in trash, sunbathed on the grass, then hustled his tuchus up a tree behind a home on Evergreen Street around lunchtime. Right behind was intrepid photographer Boyd Loving. Several bears have been spotted this month in other Bergen towns -- among them, Northvale, Mahwah, Teaneck and Englewood. Boyd A. Loving contributed to this story.
Fit Cops: CrossFit Alone Trained Bergen County Dad For 300-Mile Unity Tour Fit Cops: CrossFit Alone Trained Bergen County Dad For 300-Mile Unity Tour Fit Cops: CrossFit Alone Trained Bergen County Dad For 300-Mile Unity Tour
Fit Cops: CrossFit Alone Trained Bergen County Dad For 300-Mile Unity Tour State parole officer Dino DeVirgilio had approximately 30 miles to go until the next rest stop during the Police Unity Tour earlier this month. He was somewhere in the Chesapeake Bay area, 163 miles into the ride. And no matter which direction he turned, the Washington Township dad seemed to be battling a headwind. Although this marked DeVirgilio's 13th consecutive Police Unity Tour -- an annual 300-mile bike ride from New Jersey to Washington D.C.,honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty -- he hadn't been on a bike since last year's ride. Instead, he did CrossFi…
Bergen County Town Divided Over Historic Mansion Tied To Slavery Bergen County Town Divided Over Historic Mansion Tied To Slavery Bergen County Town Divided Over Historic Mansion Tied To Slavery
Bergen County Town Divided Over Historic Mansion Tied To Slavery Recent discoveries connecting the 19th-century Captain William Tyson House in Rochelle Park to slave trafficking have taxpayers fuming over the already controversial historic home. Others, however, are on a mission to save the East Passaic Street house before it hits the auction block. The mansion was purchased in June 2015 for $600,000 from the Rochelle Park surplus account while Republicans ran the government. The house to moved closer to auction at Wednesday night's council meeting with the minimum bid at $650,000.  While more than 800 people want to preserve the historic home, others …
Lettuce Rejoice: Federal Officials Clear NJ Romaine Of E. coli Lettuce Rejoice: Federal Officials Clear NJ Romaine Of E. coli Lettuce Rejoice: Federal Officials Clear NJ Romaine Of E. coli
Lettuce Rejoice: Federal Officials Clear NJ Romaine Of E. coli It's okay -- you can eat the romaine, federal health officials said following a natonwide E. coli outbreak. Since March, at least eight people in New Jersey were among the 172 people in the U.S. that were sickened by an E. coli outbreak likely stemming from Yuma romaine lettuce. Instead, the lettuce being sold to restaurants and grocery stores is now coming from California, officials said. An investigation into the outbreak remains ongoing. 
Unschooled Lyndhurst Contractor Busts Blue-Collar Stereotype: Have No Shame Unschooled Lyndhurst Contractor Busts Blue-Collar Stereotype: Have No Shame Unschooled Lyndhurst Contractor Busts Blue-Collar Stereotype: Have No Shame
Unschooled Lyndhurst Contractor Busts Blue-Collar Stereotype: Have No Shame Zachary Dettmore of Lyndhurst has always carried a certain amount of shame around being a blue-collar worker. Although his mom has a doctorate and his dad has a master's degree, the 29-year-old never even attended elementary school. He was unschooled. At home, Dettmore followed a curriculum related to childhood learning that he says allowed him to pursue an avenue of education that he was passionate about. Construction. Two decades after firmly deciding he was going to be a contractor, Dettmore has a thriving business with two employees, two vehicles on the road, a house and money in the …
Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29 Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29 Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29
Champion Lyndhurst Grappler Frank W. Schrimp III Dies, 29 Lyndhurst native Frank William Schrimp III of Lyndhurst died on May 18. He was 29 years old. Schrimp of Towaco was known for his quick wit, humor and looks. He was a loyal friend to many and always held his mother’s words, “I dance to the beat of my own drum” close to his heart.  Frank was a black belt in Aikido & Jujitsu and was a champion grappler.  More than $4,000 had been raised for him on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday afternoon. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the  Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home in Lyndhurst. Interment to follow Holy Cross Cemetery in North A…
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband
Thousands Raised For Lyndhurst Family Unexpectedly Mourning Dad, Husband Vitorino Cirne of Lyndhurst worked hard to make sure his wife and three daughters were comfortable. He died suddenly earlier this month, leaving his loved ones to cope with sorrow and uncertainty.  Family friends are determined, however, to help his wife Maria and children stay on track with their futures and education. More than $12,000 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon on a GoFundMe for the family. His daughters attend Northwestern University, Colgate University and his youngest is graduating eighth grade next month.  All three are honor students, hardworking athletes, and tale…
Bergen County Fashion Guru: The Trends You Need This Summer Bergen County Fashion Guru: The Trends You Need This Summer Bergen County Fashion Guru: The Trends You Need This Summer
Bergen County Fashion Guru: The Trends You Need This Summer Summer time and the living’s easy -- well at least your wardrobe should be.  Founder and Editor-in-Chief of "Heather Zwain’s The Bergen County Bible" Heather Zwain is filling us in on what to wear when the weather gets hot. With every season comes a set of trends that can help navigate what to wear. Summer is the perfect time to embrace color -- from pastels to bold hues. And if colored clothing isn’t your thing, have no fear, swipe a bright shade of pink, coral or red, across your lips, neon lacquer on your nails, and add some bold accessories, especially oversized earrings.  Pl…
Evan Gallucio Of Glen Rock, 33, 'Brought Sunshine Wherever He Went' Evan Gallucio Of Glen Rock, 33, 'Brought Sunshine Wherever He Went' Evan Gallucio Of Glen Rock, 33, 'Brought Sunshine Wherever He Went'
Evan Gallucio Of Glen Rock, 33, 'Brought Sunshine Wherever He Went' Evan R. Gallucio of Glen Rock died suddenly May 19. He was 33 years old. Evan, born in Ridgewood, was a lifelong resident of Glen Rock working as an electrician working for Ampak in Staten Island. Evan brought sunshine and joy wherever he went. His smile would light up an entire room. His best friend was his dad. Evan treasured the weekends they would go to Atlantic City to watch the state tournament for wrestling, a sport Evan loved. Evan had a special place in his big heart for his nephews and niece. Nothing was more important to him than being a good uncle. He would play with them…
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