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Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store
Don't Miss These Celebs Coming To Ridgewood Book Store From professional athletes and bestselling authors to actors, politicians and even psychics, a myriad of celebrity speakers have been scheduled for signings and discussions at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood this spring. One of the guests is Watchung native Laura Prepon, who got her start on "That 70's Show" and recently rose to fame on Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black." Scroll for complete schedule. Bill Ripken, Feb. 26: The former Major League infielder, brother of Cal Ripken Jr. and current MLB Network analyst will sign his new book, “State of Play.” Katherine Schwarzenegge…

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by Valerie Musson
Politics
Mahwah Mayor Apologizes Publicly For Passing Out Drunk, Pantless In Township Worker’s Bed Mahwah Mayor Apologizes Publicly For Passing Out Drunk, Pantless In Township Worker’s Bed
Mahwah Mayor Apologizes Publicly For Passing Out Drunk, Pantless In Township Worker’s Bed Speaking publicly for the first time since a drunken incident made national headlines, Mahwah Mayor John Roth expressed “remorse and sincere sorrow” Thursday night and promised nothing like that would ever happen again. “To my family, the event host, the township’s employees, town council and all the residents of Mahwah, I’m sorry. I let you down,” Roth said during a township council meeting at which a closed-door meeting was scheduled to discuss the possibility of a public reprimand. “This problem is being addressed by my family and I to ensure there is no reoccurrence,” Roth said, reading…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater
Livingston's Chelsea Handler To Perform At Wellmont Theater Author, comedian and television host Chelsea Handler is bringing "Life Will Be The Death of Me," her "sit-down" comedy show, to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair on June 28.  The tour is based on her latest book of the same name, which recounts her experiences trying to make changes in her life over the course of a year.  Handler, who grew up in Livingston, was formerly the host of "Chelsea Lately" on the E! entertainment network for seven years before moving to Netflix in 2016. Episodes on the Netflix show tackled topics ranging from  international cultures, to education, he…

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by Paul Milo
Politics
Retired Englewood Police Sergeant Cureton Leads Sheriff Race Retired Englewood Police Sergeant Cureton Leads Sheriff Race
Retired Englewood Police Sergeant Cureton Leads Sheriff Race Bergen County's new sheriff will be Anthony Cureton, who had garnered more than 52 percent of votes (123,744) as of 11 p.m. Tuesday. Cureton -- the Bergen County Democratic Committee's selection -- retired as a detective sergeant from the Englewood Police Department in 2014 and heads the Bergen County chapter of the NAACP.  Cureton leads the race for Bergen County Sheriff.Bergen County Clerk He will replace former Sheriff Michael Saudino, who resigned in disgrace on Sept. 21 following publication of secretly recorded racist and homophobic remarks that drew fire all the way up to the gov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Clinton Van Clips Concrete Beam In Jersey City Garage En Route To Menendez Fundraiser Clinton Van Clips Concrete Beam In Jersey City Garage En Route To Menendez Fundraiser
Clinton Van Clips Concrete Beam In Jersey City Garage En Route To Menendez Fundraiser Hillary Clinton was uninjured when her Secret Service van clipped a concrete support beam in a Jersey City parking garage on her way to a fundraiser Monday night for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, according to multiple reports. Clinton not only declined medical attention: She walked up the street to the Liberty Prime Steakhouse in Jersey City, where she was the featured speaker at a fundraiser for Menendez, his leadership political action committee, and the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Tickets reportedly went for $500 to $5,400. The driver pulled into the Montgomery Street parking garag…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
East Rutherford Councilman's Death Leaves Vacancy On Election Slate East Rutherford Councilman's Death Leaves Vacancy On Election Slate
East Rutherford Councilman's Death Leaves Vacancy On Election Slate East Rutherford Councilman George Perry, 67, died of natural Wednesday morning during a bid for re-election, Mayor James Cassella announced. The East Rutherford Republican County Committee will submit the names of three prospective nominees to fill his vacancy for the rest of his term, NorthJersey.com reports. Perry's death also leaves a vacancy ahead of the November election. Perry was remembered by Cassella as a "dedicated servant" with the recreation department and then the Council. Dozens of people left their condolences on social media, noting the longtime councilman was a &…

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by Cecilia Levine