August 2025 — Page 3 of 4 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Jim Clark competes in the bike and trail run segments of the 2024 USA Triathlon Off-Road National Championship at Hagg Lake, Oregon, for his third national title. Jim Clark photos.

Staying on purpose, for the win

August 8, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE—Local endurance athlete Jim Clark, 75, has once again proven that age is no barrier to excellence. On July 13, Clark claimed first place in his age group at the […]

A still from surveillance footage shows a 15-year-old e-bike rider moments before colliding with a car exiting a Montvale gas station on July 18. Montvale Police.

Teen in viral e-bike vs. car crash video recovering; debate flares over e-bike safety, speed, and responsibility

August 6, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—A crash involving a fast-moving e-bike and a car exiting a gas station on Chestnut Ridge Road has reignited community debate over the rules, risks, and responsibilities of sharing the […]

Former Don Bosco wrestling coach dies in Woodcliff Lake crash

August 4, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Frank J. Fea, 24, of Middletown, N.Y., was killed in a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon, Aug. 1, at the intersection of Pascack Road and West Hill Road, according […]

Two original paintings by Hillsdale teen artist Priya Bavalia, on display at the Hillsdale Free Public Library in August. The works reflect her range—from serene landscapes to bold, abstract portraiture—and are part of her exhibition to raise awareness and funds for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

Teen artist uses her work to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension

August 4, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—Throughout August, the Hillsdale Free Public Library is exhibiting acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Priya Bavalia, a local teen artist whose work spans geometric designs, serene landscapes, and expressive portraits—all centered on […]

Undefeated Champs — Emerson 1–2 capped a perfect summer travel season in the Kinderkamack Softball League with a 13–4 win over River Edge in the championship, finishing 12-0-1 overall. The Cavos’ success was fueled by clutch hitting, solid defense, and a true team effort all season long.

Emerson 1–2 undefeated summer champs

August 4, 2025 Staff

EMERSON 1-2 completed an undefeated summer travel season in the Kinderkamack Softball League, defeating River Edge 13–4 in the championship. This win capped a remarkable season by the Cavos, who […]

For the win! Coaches’ row (top): Mike Carcich (head coach), Jenn Palko (asst. coach), Jon Gray (asst. coach), Angelo DeSalvo (asst. coach). Players standing: Alexa Palko, Alexia Perez, Juliette Rose Connolly, Jackie Giella, Miranda Gray, Katie Tucker, Gabi Aguilar. Players kneeling: Hailey Carcich, Taylor Zeller, Lila Manning, Olivia Kim, Lucia DeSalvo, Kylie Mulhern, Lily Polvere. Not pictured: player Anaya Modi and assistant coach Tom Mulhern. Courtesy photo

Emerson 12U Softball: undefeated KSL champs

August 4, 2025 Staff

EMERSON—The Emerson 12U softball team capped an outstanding summer with a commanding 7–0 victory over Montvale in the Kinderkamack Softball League (KSL) championship, completing an undefeated league season and cementing […]

Montvale 14U celebrates their 5–3 victory over Cresskill to win the Kinderkamack Softball League Summer Championship on July 24— the team’s third summer championship together, and their first with championship rings. Front to back, left to right: Riley Butler, Jaelyn Pawlyk, Nina Tuli, Gabby Marino, Penny Ramm, Madison Higgins, Addy Zoelle, Marin Faller, Leah Cigercioglu, and Lynn Ryan. Christine Higgins photo.

Montvale 14U does it again: takes home KSL title rings; tops Cresskill, 5–3, to claim third summer title together

August 4, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—The Montvale 14U girls softball team capped off a remarkable season with a 5–3 win over Cresskill on July 24 to claim the Kinderkamack Softball League Summer Championship—their third summer […]

Harrington Park hosts National Night Out Aug. 5

August 4, 2025 Staff

HARRINGTON PARK—The borough will welcome families, neighbors, and law enforcement for National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoelscher Field (formerly Highland Field), across from 150 Tappan Road. Hosted by […]

Earthquake focus and epicenter. USGS diagram.

Feel it? Earthquake near Hasbrouck Heights thumps Pascack Valley Saturday night

August 2, 2025 John Snyder

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.—A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of Bergen County on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10:18 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was pinpointed just northeast […]

Beloved Westwood Regional High School physics teacher Mr. Henry Chen leads a lesson at the whiteboard. Chen, known for his dedication to students and creative classroom traditions, is seeking a living kidney donor and community support following his diagnosis with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Courtesy photo.

Community rallies as physics teacher seeks living kidney donor, related support

August 2, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Henry Chen, a dedicated and beloved physics teacher at Westwood Regional High School for more than a decade, is facing a critical health battle—and his students, past and present, are […]