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Paterson Brothers Finish Strong At Jiu Jitsu World Championship Paterson Brothers Finish Strong At Jiu Jitsu World Championship
Paterson Brothers Finish Strong At Jiu Jitsu World Championship PATERSON, N.J. — Two Paterson brothers excelled in a youth jiu jitsu tournament in California as they both reached the finals. Jason Dixon, 8, won the gold medal of the world championship match in February for the 8-year-old division. Jalen Mitchell, 9, lost a close match in the finals for the 9-year-old division and won a silver medal. Their parents Naji Mitchell and Tracia McDonald said the Paterson brothers both worked hard to make it so far. "Tracia and I are very proud of their accomplishment and look forward to their continued success," Naji Mitchell told Daily Voice, "…

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Police & Fire
Passaic Sheriff: Ridgefield Park Driver In Drug Buy Tried Hitting Officer Passaic Sheriff: Ridgefield Park Driver In Drug Buy Tried Hitting Officer
Passaic Sheriff: Ridgefield Park Driver In Drug Buy Tried Hitting Officer PATERSON, N.J. — A Ridgefield Park man repeatedly tried to escape from Passaic County sheriff's officers and nearly hit one officer with his car after investigators found him buying heroin in Paterson, authorities said. Seung Sohn, 25, fled when detectives saw him buy drugs near 10th Avenue and East 28th Street on Monday, Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. Sohn led officers on a short vehicle pursuit, nearly hitting an officer as he drove off, and refused to leave his car before officers removed him from it, Berdnik said. Sohn was treated at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Cente…

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Schools
Allendale A Capella Singers Reach TV Competition Finals Allendale A Capella Singers Reach TV Competition Finals
Allendale A Capella Singers Reach TV Competition Finals ALLENDALE, N.J. — The Northern Highlands Regional High School a cappella group, the Highlands Voices, will appear on the TV show "Pitch Slapped" finals Tuesday night. The show airs at 10 p.m. on Lifetime channel and re-airs at 2:04 a.m.  Highlands Voices will compete for the final prize to be crowned the best a cappella group. The Northern Highlands squad won the International Championship of High School A Cappella competition in 2014 after topping Stay Tuned the year before.

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Weather
West Milford Schools Announce Early Dismissal West Milford Schools Announce Early Dismissal
West Milford Schools Announce Early Dismissal WEST MILFORD, N.J. — Potential wet weather caused an early dismissal for West Milford schools Tuesday. Class lets out at the high school at 12:19 p.m., at Highlander Academy and Macopin School at 12:29 p.m., for Grades K-6 in the elementary schools at 1:20 p.m., and a.m. preschool at 10:25 a.m. Afternoon preschool and after-school activities were cancelled.  Wet snow and rain were in the forecast for the area Tuesday.

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Police & Fire
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Prospect Park School Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Prospect Park School
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Prospect Park School PROSPECT PARK, N.J. — A gas leak forced an evacuation at Al-Hikmah Elementary School on North 8th Street in Prospect Park Tuesday morning, police said. The building was reopened around 11 a.m. when authorities said it was safe.  Students and staff were moved to the municipal building while the fire department and PSE&G investigated, police said. Al-Hikmah is a private school run by the Islamic Foundation of New Jersey.

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Police & Fire
Inmate Commits Apparent Suicide In Passaic County Jail Cell Inmate Commits Apparent Suicide In Passaic County Jail Cell
Inmate Commits Apparent Suicide In Passaic County Jail Cell PATERSON, N.J. — An inmate was found dead Tuesday morning from an apparent suicide in a Passaic County Jail cell, authorities said. The inmate was pronounced dead at 5:35 a.m. at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after being found alone and unresponsive in his cell, Passaic County Sheriff's Office spokesman William J. Maer said. Passaic County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division continued to examine the incident, Maer said. The inmate was in jail on weapons possession, theft and burglary charges, the spokesman said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the inmate's f…

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Business
Oakland Owner Opens Pet Supplies Plus Business Oakland Owner Opens Pet Supplies Plus Business
Oakland Owner Opens Pet Supplies Plus Business OAKLAND, N.J. — Brian Kresge of Wayne continued a lifetime of animal care by opening Pet Supplies Plus in Oakland. The Ramapo Valley Road stored opened its doors in mid-February and Kresge planned a grand opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. March 3 with Mayor Linda Schwager. "It's very exciting to be able to finally put out the sign and have our neighbors come in and see us," Kresge told Daily Voice. Kresge worked in the pet industry for years and runs the store now with his wife Susan. The couple have a rescued shelter dog at home. The store carries products for cats and dogs, plu…

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Neighbors
Pompton Lakes Shelter Patches Together Home For Cats Pompton Lakes Shelter Patches Together Home For Cats
Pompton Lakes Shelter Patches Together Home For Cats POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — Between 50 to 100 cats a year find new homes thanks to the efforts of volunteers at PATCH shelter in Pompton Lakes. PATCH, short for Pet Adoption Thru Caring Hands, opened around 20 years ago and works with only volunteers at its Lakeside Avenue location. "Most of the volunteers are really dedicated and go out of their way to do extra things," said Teri Mates, adoption coordinator. "We donate more than simply time." The no-kill shelter has 32 cats, Mates said. They are selective in who they let adopt cats, she said. "I always look for persona…

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Business
Elmwood Park Couple Flourishes At Florist Shop Elmwood Park Couple Flourishes At Florist Shop
Elmwood Park Couple Flourishes At Florist Shop ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Jessica and Adrian Brazier of Elmwood Park thought of running a flower shop once they retired, but instead started early as their career owning Gloria's Florist on Market Street. The couple bought the store in 1989 as the latest owners in its nearly 60-year history. "This is not an old man's business," Jessica Brazier said. "It's very physically demanding." The store specializes in quick turnarounds so that flowers stay fresh and they can be prepared for anything. "Maybe you forgot somebody's birthday," she said. "Everybody wants [f…

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West Milford Mom Turns Home Into Animal Rescue Zone West Milford Mom Turns Home Into Animal Rescue Zone
West Milford Mom Turns Home Into Animal Rescue Zone WEST MILFORD, N.J. — Sandy Roberto's West Milford property is home to her husband and two daughters, plus eight dogs, some horses, goats, pigs, peacocks and more. Roberto, owner of Must Love Dogs in Wayne, lives on a farm in West Milford with the many animals she's rescued over the years. In total Roberto estimated she has around 30 animals with her. "It's chaotic heaven," she told Daily Voice. "I love it. I just love being able to go outside, let the goats run around and the pigs. For me it's perfect. It's a dream come true." It takes plenty of work to manage all the …

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