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Rebecca Abma

Assistant Managing Editor

rabma@dailyvoice.com

Rebecca Abma, Daily Voice’s assistant managing editor, has worked in community news in Northern NJ for more than 20 years and has written for local, regional and national magazines, newspapers and websites.

The Paramus native comes to the Daily Voice with a rich background in the workings of community government, education and lifestyles in Bergen and Passaic counties. She is the founder of hyperlocal news sites Midland Park Press and Northwest Bergen Press.

Abma joined the Daily Voice in August 2015 to launch the North Jersey sites. 

She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Rebecca Abma's Contributions

News
Fetty Wap Injured in Paterson Motorcycle Crash Fetty Wap Injured in Paterson Motorcycle Crash
Fetty Wap Injured in Paterson Motorcycle Crash PATERSON, N.J. — Fetty Wap was injured in a motorcycle accident in Paterson Saturday afternoon, TMZ reports. The injuries are not life-threatening.  The Paterson-bred rapper born Willie Maxwell II reportedly drove his motorcycle into a car while making a left turn from Park Avenue to East 30th Street around 12:40 p.m., northjersey.com reports. Both Wap and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. Wap is in stable condition with a possible leg fracture, DJ Akademiks reported on twitter. Wap recieved summonses for driving …

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Bear Warning Issued For Ramapo Mountains Bear Warning Issued For Ramapo Mountains
Bear Warning Issued For Ramapo Mountains MAHWAH, N.J. -- An increase in black bear activity in Ramapo Mountain State Forest has prompted a warning from the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife and State Park Service. Last weekend two hikers on the White Trail reported an encounter with a potentially aggressive black bear and a third hiker and his dog came within 15 feet of one. State Park Police and Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers set a culvert trap, but the bear’s whereabouts were unknown. The White Trail was closed until further notice. Officials said other portions of…

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NJDEP Warns Of Ongoing Drought, Asks Residents To Conserve Water NJDEP Warns Of Ongoing Drought, Asks Residents To Conserve Water
Njdep Warns Of Ongoing Drought, Asks Residents To Conserve Water BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Too little rain is depleting Northern New Jersey reservoirs, prompting an official drought watch from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The watch covers 12 counties, including Bergen and Passaic, and calls for voluntary conservation efforts to preserve existing supplies -- and prevent the need for mandatory restrictions. In particular, agency officials are concerned with significant declines at United Water’s Oradell reservoirs, which provides water to roughly 800,000 customers. When United Water is unable to meet the supply demands of its custo…

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Events
American Pride In Oakland Car Show Comes To Coppertree American Pride In Oakland Car Show Comes To Coppertree
American Pride In Oakland Car Show Comes To Coppertree OAKLAND, N.J. — The American Pride in Oakland Car Show is coming to Coppertree Shopping Plaza this Sunday, Sept. 27. The show supports New Jersey’s Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans, an organization that locates, identifies and inters the orphaned and abandoned cremains of American veterans through the joint efforts of Veteran Organizations throughout New Jersey. The event, sponsored by Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, the Auto Parks Source, Chopper Russo Group Re/Mazx. Coppertree Shopping Plaza, and Tire Tech, includes classic cars, music and family-friendly activitie…

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Sports
Sign Up For Saddle Brook Junior Wrestling Sign Up For Saddle Brook Junior Wrestling
Sign Up For Saddle Brook Junior Wrestling SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Registration for Saddle Brook Junior Wrestling will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 5 for all Saddle Brook children from kindergarten to 8th grade. Participants must turn 5 before the end of this year. No experience is necessary. Wrestlers will be matched based on age, experience, weight and skill level. The season runs from November to December. Practices are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and matches are Saturday and/or Sunday morning. Registration is held in person at the Saddle Brook Recreation House on Market Street from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on both dates…

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Lifestyle
Rock Out, Support New Hope Ministries At Live At The Firehouse Rock Out, Support New Hope Ministries At Live At The Firehouse
Rock Out, Support New Hope Ministries At Live At The Firehouse NORTH HALEDON, N.J. — New Hope Community Ministries is hosting its annual Live at the Firehouse fundraiser tonight in North Haledon with artists Motion Parade, the Empty Frame, Mary Taylor, and Brightside. The BYOB, BYO snacks concert supports the faith-based, non-profit community develop corporation that is dedicated to working with more than 600 low-income residents of Haledon and Prospect Park. Tickets for the event cost $10 at the door at the North Haledon Fire Company #2, 568 High Mountain Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Non-perishable food donations are appreciated. CLICK HERE for mo…

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Police & Fire
Paramus Police Mourn Loss Of Dispatcher Benson, Retired PO Lepera Paramus Police Mourn Loss Of Dispatcher Benson, Retired PO Lepera
Paramus Police Mourn Loss Of Dispatcher Benson, Retired PO Lepera PARAMUS, N.J. — The Paramus Police Department suffered two losses this week with the unexpected deaths of longtime Communications Coordinator Sean Benson, Sr., and Retired Police Officer Albert "Skip" Lepera. Benson, 50, has worked in the department since 1982, served as Office of Emergency Management Communications Specialist and was an active member and former department chief of the Paramus Fire Department. “Sean was an integral part of the Department and will be extremely missed,” the department said on its Facebook page. Benson leaves behind a wife and 3 children. Arrangeme…

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Schools
Immaculate Conception Holds Open House Sept. 27 Immaculate Conception Holds Open House Sept. 27
Immaculate Conception Holds Open House Sept. 27 LODI, N.J. — Immaculate Conception High School is holding an open house on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 12 noon. The all-girls Catholic high school, located at 258 S. Main St. in Lodi, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The school prides itself in providing a challenging college-preparatory education in a Catholic Christian Franciscan environment.  Students are required to participated in a Service Program, accruing at least 100 hours of service over four years. CLICK HERE for more info or call 973-773-2665 to pre-register. 

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Schools
Saddle Brook Schools Chief Resigns Saddle Brook Schools Chief Resigns
Saddle Brook Schools Chief Resigns SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Saddle Brook Schools Supt. Dr. Richard Katz has resigned his post to take the top spot in the East Windsor School District. "After careful consideration, I have formally submitted my resignation," Katz, who was two years into a five-year contract, wrote in a letter to the district. "The last two school years have been among the most professionally rewarding of my career," he added. "The district has seen many changes and advancements during this time, and I believe we should all be proud of what we accomplished together. "The quality of s…

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Schools
Enrollment In Wallington Schools Expected To Increase Enrollment In Wallington Schools Expected To Increase
Enrollment In Wallington Schools Expected To Increase WALLINGTON, N.J. — Enrollment in the Wallington school district is expected to increase by roughly 120 students in the next five years, according to a demographic study by the district, northjersey.com reports. According to the report, the demographic study is part of the district's state-mandated, long-range facilities plan, which is due this year. Wallington's birthrate has decreased by 20 percent, the report says.However, the school population has increased by 12 percent — due in part to the closure of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus School, officials said. CLICK HERE to read the full story.…

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