Demarest
OBITUARY: James ‘Jimmy Zeke’ Zilkowski of Demarest
James “Jimmy Zeke” Zilkowski passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, after complications from a recent illness. To all who knew him, Jimmy was a kind and generous man […]
Northern Valley Press
Cresskill
OBITUARY: Eleanor Mae Orange of Cresskill
Eleanor Mae Orange (nee Ullrich), 103, died peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019, in the home she shared, alternately, with her parents, her husband and her children on Cresskill Avenue. Eleanor is predeceased […]
Englewood
Teens Drop in at Bergen Family Center
ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—This summer, the Bergen Family Center’s Summer Drop-In Teen Program is a great way for Englewood youth to have fun and stay safe. Participants are Englewood students entering grades […]
Englewood
EXTRAORDINARY ENGLEWOOD: Joanne English Rollieson
ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Joanne English Rollieson is currently the head of English Realty Associates, one of the first black-owned real estate offices in Bergen County. English Rollieson attended Rutgers University before getting […]
Alpine
Sea Glass hunt to Explore Hidden Treasures on the Hudson River Shore
ALPINE, N.J.—The historic Kearney House in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey will sponsor a “Sea Glass Hunt!” on Saturday morning, July 27. The riverfront adventure will be held […]
Englewood Cliffs
Englewood Cliffs Police Academy Imparts Life Lessons
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—For two dozen young Englewood Cliffs residents, the week of June 24 was unforgettable. They were immersed in the Englewood Cliffs Police Department’s Junior Police Academy (JPA), a […]
Englewood
Friends Gather for Tribute to Van Alstyne Johnson
ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—On June 21, a memorial service was held for one of Englewood’s most revered citizens, Joan Van Alstyne Johnson, who passed away on March 30 at age 92. Johnson […]
Hillsdale
Saul Family Gets Blue Star Banner
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The parents of Robert C. Saul, with other proud family members on hand, were presented a Blue Star Banner and a Certificate of Honor July 9 in […]
Demarest
Library director retires after 47 years
by Ana Sandoval DEMAREST, N.J.—Edna Ortega, the long-time director of the Demarest Free Public Library, officially retired on Monday, July 1. She served the community for 47 years. Ortega started […]
Back in Time
BACK IN TIME: Horse Stolen from Englewood was Found in Closter
NORTHERN VALLEY AREA, N.J.—In 2019 it’s common to see police reports about stolen cars. Go back 110 years, however, and it was horse thievery that had Northern Valley residents worried. […]