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Ridgewood, NJ
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Happy Birthday To Ridgewood's Bill Geist
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Ridgewood's Bill Geist! Born May 10, 1945, in Champaign, Ill., Geist turns 72 years old Wednesday. The author and journalist began his career as a photographer with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star. After working at the Chicago Tribune's suburban subsidiary until 1980, he became a New York Times columnist. Geist left the New York Times to be a correspondent for CBS News in 1987, contributing to a variety of programs, including CBS Evening News and CBS Sunday Morning. A multiple-time best-selling author and Emmy Award winne…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Westwood Candy Shop Nearing 90 Years Scoops For Summer
WESTWOOD, N.J. — A Westwood candy shop nearing 90 years recently kicked off yet another ice cream season. Conrad's Confectionery on Westwood Avenue is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store was first owned by Fred Conrad, before being bought by grandfather Jimmy Pouletsos. His grandson J.J. Krachtus has preserved the old-fashioned ice cream parlor feel but has done his part to update it, now selling Conrad's candy online nationwide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CONRAD'S.
West Milford, NJ
Obituaries
Pompton Lakes Grandparents Lose Grandson, 15, Who Fell Off Skateboard
POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — A Pompton Lakes couple is mourning the loss of its 15-year-old grandson who died after falling off of his skateboard, multiple sources report. Thomas "Tommy" Bock of Hardyston died on Sunday. He was a freshman at Sussex Tech High School in Sparta, where he played football and also wrestled for Walkill Valley Regional High School in Hamburg. More than $38,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe for the family. Tommy is survived by his parents, Eric Bock of Hardyston and Diane Bock of Franklin; his younger sister Allison; his maternal grandmo…
Paterson, NJ
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Former Wayne Hills Quarterback Indicted On Rape Charges
WAYNE, N.J. — A North Carolina Grand Jury indicted former Wayne Hills High School star athlete Kevin Olsen on sexual assault and other charges, Yahoo Sports reports. In February, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte quarterback turned himself in after a woman accused him of raping her and threatened to kill himself, the article says. He was consequently suspended from the team and is set to face trial on counts of rape, forcible sex offense and assault on a female, according to Yahoo Sports. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Paramus, NJ
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Bergen Catholic Alum Represents Team USA In World University Games
ORADELL, N.J. — Bergen Catholic graduate Tristan Duran has been selected along with one other teammate from the University of Minnesota to represent the United States in the World University Games this summer. The games will be from Aug.19 through 30 in Taipei, Taiwan. Duran, 20, graduated from Bergen Catholic in 2014. He was born in Teaneck and also lived in Franklin Lakes. The junior received outstanding accomplishment award this season and was named All-American on parallel bars and high bar, tying for 8th on both at the NCAA Championship. He competed on pommel horse, parallel bars and…
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Trump Fires Allendale Native, FBI Director James Comey
ALLENDALE, N.J. — U.S. President Donald Trump fired Allendale native and FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The move came after he incorrectly reported the number of classified emails Huma Abedin had sent to her husband, Anthony Weiner, the New York Post reports. "Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from office," the White House said in a statement. "President Trump acted based on the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Report: Pascack Valley High Is Best School For Athletes In New Jersey
In its latest report, Niche.com ranked the best public high schools for athletes in New Jersey. The ratings are based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics and the number of sports offered at the school, the website says. Here are the Bergen and Passaic county schools that made the list. 1. Pascack Valley High School 3. River Dell Regional High School 4. Wayne Hills High School 13. Northern Highlands Regional 14. Ramapo High School 15. Wayne Valley 17. Passaic County Tech 18. Ridgewood High School 23. Westwood Jr./Sr. High 24. Northern Valle…
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack Firefighters Save 13 Ducklings From Storm Drain
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Firefighters saved 13 ducklings from a Hackensack Avenue storm drain on Tuesday, authorities said. A woman who spotted the mother duck in distress called for assistance, bringing the Hackensack police and fire departments to the scene, firefighters told Daily Voice. Members of Engine 5 2nd platoon assisted in removing the babies before reunited them with their mother, sources said.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Van Dyk's Ice Cream In Ridgewood Tops 'Sweetest' Dessert Spots In Bergen
Got a hankering for something sweet? Foursquare users say the following five are the best in Bergen County: 1. Van Dyk's Ice Cream, Ridgewood (9.2/10, 136 ratings). Users are saying the Ackerman Avenue shop has the best homemade ice cream in the area. Don't leave without trying the raspberry truffle ice cream. Coffee and rum raisin are listed as other favorites. 2. Archetypus Cafe, Edgewater (8.9/10, 202 ratings). This cavernous yet cozy cafe seems to be among the best spots for a hot date. The Forbidden Brownie Seduction seems to suggest that, too. 3. Glaze Donuts, New Milford (8.9/10, 8…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Glen Rock 'Girls On The Run' Team Sets Out To End Hunger
GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A group of girls from Coleman Elementary School in Glen Rock are holding a bake sale on Wednesday to raise money for a homeless shelter in Paterson. All funds will be donated to Eva's Village in Paterson as part of the Girls on the Run community service project. "The idea is to teach the girls that there are people struggling nearly three miles away," said Head Coach Erika Goldberg-Schwartz, who launched the Coleman site in 2015. "That's about the length of the 5k they’ll be running on Saturday." Last year, the team raised hundreds for the Glen Rock …
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