'Modern Family' Actress Rescues NJ Woman During Fainting Spell On Vacation 'Modern Family' Actress Rescues NJ Woman During Fainting Spell On Vacation
'Modern Family' Actress Rescues NJ Woman During Fainting Spell On Vacation Minnie John knew the voice talking to her sounded familiar. And when she opened her eyes, the face looked familiar, too. The New Jersey mom was hiking in Arches National Park on Aug. 2 and fainted. She couldn't quite figure out how she knew the woman standing over her, or what had happened John would soon come to learn that she was rescued by "Modern Family" actress Julia Bowen, and her sister Annie, a doctor. John, of Oradell, detailed the ordeal on Facebook, calling Bowen and her sister "heroes." It was around 7 p.m. Aug. 2, and John was feeling lightheaded and faint, so she sat on a ro…
Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake
Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake A drowned paddle boarder whose body was recovered from a Mahwah lake Tuesday has been identified as a 24-year-old local resident. Mario Morales had lost his grip and fell into Dators Pond at the foot of Stag Hill Road early Thursday evening, New Jersey Police Trooper Charles Marchan confirmed. His body was found in 15 feet of water shortly before 3 p.m.  Morales' older brother then paddled to shore shouting for someone to call 911, Mayor Jim Wysocki said. The first responder, Mahwah Police Officer Travis Canning, headed into the pond just west of the Ramapo River off Routes 202 and Route…
Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake
Authorities ID Body Of Drowned Paddle Boarder, 24, Recovered From Mahwah Lake A drowned paddle boarder whose body was recovered from a Mahwah lake Tuesday has been identified as a 24-year-old local resident. Mario Morales had lost his grip and fell into Dators Pond at the foot of Stag Hill Road early Thursday evening, New Jersey Police Trooper Charles Marchan confirmed. His body was found in 15 feet of water shortly before 3 p.m.  Morales' older brother then paddled to shore shouting for someone to call 911, Mayor Jim Wysocki said. The first responder, Mahwah Police Officer Travis Canning, headed into the pond just west of the Ramapo River off Routes 202 and Route…
Divers Search Mahwah Lake For Drowned Paddle Boarder Divers Search Mahwah Lake For Drowned Paddle Boarder
Divers Search Mahwah Lake For Drowned Paddle Boarder UPDATE: The body of a drowned paddle boarder was recovered from a Mahwah lake Tuesday afternoon, responders said. The body of the 24-year-old victim from Mountainside Avenue was found in 15 feet of water shortly before 3 p.m. He wasn't immediately identified by name. The boarder had lost his grip and fell into Dators Pond at the foot of Stag Hill Road early Thursday evening, responders said. His older brother then paddled to shore shouting for someone to call 911, Mayor Jim Wysocki said. The first responder, Mahwah Police Officer Travis Canning, headed into the pond just west of the Ramap…
HEROES: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters HEROES: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters
Heroes: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters Floodwaters had reached the bottom of their SUV's windshield when heroes from Norwood rescued a Demarest woman and her young son during Tuesday's downpour. It was one of several saves throughout the late-afternoon thunderstorms that rocked North Jersey. First, DPW Supt. Robert Tracy grabbed hold of the Mercedes to keep the swollen brook from sweeping it under a Walnut Street bridge, Police Chief Jeffrey Krapels said. Then Police Officer Daniel Sullivan and Detective Perry Duelfer got the mom and her 10-year-old boy out, assisted by Sgt. Sal Russino, the chief said. Both were fine, he sai…
Firefighters Douse Downtown Bergenfield Blaze Firefighters Douse Downtown Bergenfield Blaze
Firefighters Douse Downtown Bergenfield Blaze Firefighters extinguished a smoky Saturday afternoon blaze that damaged four stores in a downtown Bergenfield commercial strip. Five alarms were sounded after the fire broke out between two stores in a string of businesses on South Washington Avenue just south of Bedford Avenue around 1:45 p.m.  The call drew more than 100 firefighters to the scene. The blaze was contained and declared under control about an hour and 20 minutes later.  No injuries were reported. Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Bogota, Cresskill, Dumont, Englewood, Hackensack, Haworth, …
Search Ends When Passaic River 'Jumper' Shows Up Onshore Search Ends When Passaic River 'Jumper' Shows Up Onshore
Search Ends When Passaic River 'Jumper' Shows Up Onshore It was a case of all’s well that ends well – except for the amount of resources that were needed – when a report that a man had jumped into the Passaic River proved unfounded Thursday. Passaic police said they found the city man whom responders initially thought had jumped from the Union Avenue Bridge in Rutherford. By that point, requests had gone out for rescue boats and dive teams from Oradell, East Rutherford and North Arlington to converge on the southwest corner of the bridge. An ambulance also was sent to the nearby boat ramp. Responders would never think not to bring every resourc…
Community Rallies Around Family Of Bergen Boy, 12, Seriously Injured In Sledding Accident Community Rallies Around Family Of Bergen Boy, 12, Seriously Injured In Sledding Accident
Community Rallies Around Family Of Bergen Boy, 12, Seriously Injured In Sledding Accident An overwhelming outpouring of love and support has lifted the hearts of a 12-year-old Oradell boy and his family as he continues his recovery from a serious sledding accident. Noah Ryback was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center after he was injured while sledding with friends in Van Saun Park in Paramus on Feb. 8. Following surgery, he was transferred to Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, where he’s “receiving all the treatment and rehabilitation that he needs,” Noah’s father posted in the “Team Noah” Facebook group. “He is eating, moving around, getting stronger…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings Bergen County Restaurant Openings
Bergen County Restaurant Openings A doughnut shop, sushi restaurant and burger joint are just some of the new dining options Bergen County will soon offer. Some of the eateries have already opened while others are still working on their launches. Scroll down for all the new places to try in Bergen County. B&S Restaurant, Westwood: The B is for bread and the S is for salad, but this restaurant specializes in more than just that. Satisfying and healthy dishes are made with wholesome ingredients. Choose from grilled chicken sandwiches, oatmeal and quinoa/veggie bowls and more. Opening next week at 48 Westwood Ave. Mochin…
TRAGEDY: Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus TRAGEDY: Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus
Tragedy: Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus UPDATE: An 11-year-old Oradell boy was critically injured when he struck a tree head first while sledding down a hill in Paramus. The boy was injured near the ice-skating rink at Van Saun Park Monday afternoon, authorities said. He was taken by Paramus Emergency Medical Services to Hackensack University Medical Center. "He's young, he's healthy," a parent who knows the family said, "so, God willing, he will come back from this." NOTE: No further information was available out of respect for the family's privacy. Previous information supplied by authorities indicated that the boy was consci…
Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus
Oradell Boy, 11, Critically Injured In Sledding Accident At Park In Paramus UPDATE: An 11-year-old Oradell boy was critically injured when he struck a tree head first while sledding down a hill in Paramus. The boy was injured near the ice-skating rink at Van Saun Park Monday afternoon, authorities said. He was taken by Paramus Emergency Medical Services to Hackensack University Medical Center. "He's young, he's healthy," a parent who knows the family said, "so, God willing, he will come back from this." NOTE: No further information was available out of respect for the family's privacy. Previous information supplied by authorities indicated that the boy was consci…
Oradell Police Officer Charged With Stealing Prescription Meds From Public Drop Box Oradell Police Officer Charged With Stealing Prescription Meds From Public Drop Box
Oradell Police Officer Charged With Stealing Prescription Meds From Public Drop Box An Oradell police officer stole prescription medications from a secure drop box designed for the public to safely dispose of drugs, authorities charged. Jeffrey Peters, 41, of Hawthorne “gained access on several occasions and removed prescription narcotics” from the locked drop box in the police department lobby, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Tuesday. Peters, who joined the department in 2016, was suspended with pay pending the outcome of the charges, the prosecutor said. He was released pending a Feb. 10 first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack on …