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April 11, 2026
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News about Park Ridge, N.J.

A look back in print: A column of brief items from the Westwood Chronicle, February 1916, offers a snapshot of daily life in the Pascack Valley more than a century ago. (Photo shown is a generic illustration.)
Back in Time

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

February 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY—In 1889, the first newspaper serving the Pascack Valley was founded in the form of the Park Ridge Local. Compiled by editors John C. Storms and James B.H. Storms, […]

Spring Series Speakers - Adriance
Community Voices

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide

February 15, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local […]

Tuned in: Pascack Press Back In Time columnist Kristin Beuscher appears as a guest on Montvale in Motion, discussing Pascack Valley history and upcoming programs at the Pascack Historical Society.
Back in Time

Right on time: Kristin Beuscher discusses lure, light of Pascack Valley history on Montvale TV

February 15, 2026 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY — “She’s got her fingers on the keyboard, and her heart firmly entwined with the history of the Pascack Valley. If you want to know how we got to […]

The Park Avenue railroad crossing in the 1910s. The road coming up from the bottom right corner is Broadway, then called Railroad Avenue, and it meets up with Park Avenue, which runs horizontally. At far left we see a portion of the Mittag & Volger typewriter ribbon factory. Behind where the men are standing is the Park Ridge train station. The three-story, Second Empire-style building across from Broadway was a hotel.
Back in Time

‘The hearse received a glancing blow from the locomotive…’

February 14, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—“A narrow escape from serious injury or perhaps from instant death occurred at the Park Avenue crossing of the railroad, Park Ridge, at about 6 o’clock Monday evening, when […]

Vradenberg, McGee, Schiavone, and Dispoto. Photos: Bergen County Prosecutor's office.
Hillsdale

Off-duty officers among those charged over Park Ridge assault, obstruction allegations

February 14, 2026 Pascack Press

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced arrests and charges against four individuals stemming from an aggravated assault investigation connected to an incident outside The Park Steakhouse. Charged are Nicholas K. […]

Members of the Lakeside Choraliers perform in 2025. The Park Ridge–based community choir is welcoming new singers and will hold an open house rehearsal Monday, Feb. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church.
Community Voices

New singers welcome: Lakeside Choraliers open house set Feb. 9

February 8, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE—Love to sing — and looking for a creative, joyful community? The Lakeside Choraliers are welcoming new voices for the upcoming spring season. The group will hold an open […]

Left: Mill Pond Park Ridge — Pascack Press "winter" illustration.
Back in Time

A century ago, Mill Pond ice was center stage

February 7, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—Generations of people who grew up in Park Ridge spent winter days skating on Mill Pond. A future Olympian once skated there, too. This week we go back a […]

VFW Post 6192 student and teacher honorees are joined by school representatives, local officials, and post leaders following the Jan. 13 education awards ceremony at the Washington Township Senior Center, recognizing winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests and the post’s 2025–26 Teachers of the Year. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

Speaking up on democracy: Local high schools, middle schools shine with winners of VFW’s audio-essay contests

February 7, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—VFW Post 6192 honored local winners of its annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests — along with three Teachers of the Year — during an education […]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Deer population surveys due soon — Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate data

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys soon and likely will discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator tells Pascack Press. Administrator Mike […]

Monsignor James C. Turro
Park Ridge

104 and still serving: Park Ridge’s Monsignor Turro feted at Our Lady of Mercy

February 6, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE—Monsignor James C. Turro, the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark, marked his 104th birthday with a week of celebrations surrounded by family, parishioners and well-wishers at Our Lady […]

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