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October 29, 2026
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Early voting continues through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 3

October 27, 2026 John Snyder

BERGEN COUNTY — Election officials are urging registered voters to plan ahead for the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting available through Sunday, Nov. 1, and deadlines approaching for […]

A portrait of Serenity Lynn rests beside the poem “Serenity’s Tree” at the foot of the magnolia planted in her memory at Brookside Park. The tree was dedicated Oct. 17 during Westwood’s first Autumn Arbor Fest. Photo by John Snyder.
Pascack Press

A tree for Serenity

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Anouska Lowndes, a magnolia growing in her back garden offers a particular kind of comfort: something beautiful to watch grow in memory of the infant she lost nine […]

PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school.
Community Voices

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—For Austin H. Miller, a tribute to veterans at Pascack Hills High School began with his own family’s military service and grew into a project connecting the school’s past […]

A PROMISE KEPT: Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger, in red tie, gathers with family and friends Sept. 26 outside Central Unitarian Church in Westwood to mark his 39th wedding anniversary with his late wife, Susan Ulich Jaeger. The Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol, center, officiated.
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A promise kept: love, loss, and 39 years of wedding vows

October 19, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The rain stopped just long enough. On Sept. 26, Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger gathered with family and friends outside Central Unitarian Church on Bergen Street to mark his 39th wedding […]

American Legion Post 162 Commander Tom Robinson, from left, presents a two-star Blue Star Service Flag to Shane Svorec, joined by husband Rich and daughter Lainey. The stars honor the Hillsdale couple’s two daughters serving in the U.S. military: Pfc. Destiny Svorec, left, an Army horizontal construction engineer, and AG3 Lainey Svorec, right, a Navy reservist and aerographer’s mate third class. The presentation was made at the post’s Oct. 3 meeting. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Two daughters in uniform, two blue stars for Hillsdale family

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—When Shane Svorec was handed a Blue Star Service Flag bearing two stars, she found herself staring at them and holding back tears. The two stars represent her daughters: […]

Jamik Ligon has taken his storytelling to the microphone. In January 2026, he launched the “Every Runner, Every Day” podcast, featuring conversations with runners about training, perseverance and the role running plays in their lives. Photo at right, by John Snyder at River Vale Day 2026.
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Runner on track with book release

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—After 36 marathons and more than 150 road races, Jamik Ligon has earned the right to call himself a runner. But he doesn’t think anyone needs to go […]

The “before” picture. Dozens of men age 55-plus have signed up for Westwood Recreation’s inaugural functional fitness program, which will meet weekly at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. It’s free for borough residents. John Snyder photo
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New men’s fitness class off to a strong start

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—What brings a roomful of men, ages 55 to 88, to the Westwood Community Center on a Friday afternoon for a new fitness class? For Alex, 72, of Westwood, […]

Michael Ullman
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Ullman resigns from Township Council, citing time demands; vacancy opens

October 15, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.— Council Vice President Michael Ullman resigned effective Oct. 13, saying he could no longer devote the time necessary to fulfill his responsibilities to residents. His departure leaves […]

Margaret Levy-Cook, left, with Lee Tremble, recipient of the Gold Heart Volunteer Award at Meals on Wheels North Jersey’s Oct. 1 fundraising gala. Tremble was honored for his many years of dedicated volunteer service to the organization and the homebound seniors it serves. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC.
Community Voices

Meals on Wheels NJ honors Lee Tremble, Christ Lutheran Church

October 14, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi had a problem, she knew the words Lee Tremble would have trouble resisting. “I need your help.” […]

Members of the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department, via Facebook. Retrieved Oct. 12, 2026
Montvale

Water pressure changes trigger 19 fire alarms across Montvale

October 13, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—Water pressure changes associated with work by Veolia on a water tank and pumps triggered fire alarms at 19 buildings across Montvale early Tuesday, Oct. 13, prompting a response […]

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