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Pompton Lakes Therapist Helps Others Live Free, Full Pompton Lakes Therapist Helps Others Live Free, Full
Pompton Lakes Therapist Helps Others Live Free, Full POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — Carol Rosen of Pompton Lakes originally saw herself as an artist before starting her own group therapy sessions. Rosen, a Fair Lawn native and graduate of the high school in 1970, went to art school in Philadelphia before deciding on therapy. She now spends her days helping people "live full and free," as her philosophy goes. "I feel so blessed to have had and still have an amazing career," she told Daily Voice. "One of the things I say to people is it's so congruent, my work and my life. I think that's an amazing thing to be able to do, to uti…

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Lodi Borough Manager Makes Info More Available Lodi Borough Manager Makes Info More Available
Lodi Borough Manager Makes Info More Available LODI, N.J. — A wealth of information will arrive at Lodi homes by Saturday as part of a new initiative from the borough. An informative packet will be sent out to help keep the community informed, Borough Manager Bruce Masopust said. "The town over the many years has got a lot of people moving in and out and we're not sure that the poeple really know what services are offered," Masopust told Daily Voice. The mailing will include information about recreation activities, the library, parking permits, garbage and recycling schedules, and more. It will be four pages, the manager sa…

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Police & Fire
Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Bank Robber Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Bank Robber
Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Bank Robber WAYNE, N.J. -- Police asked for the public's help finding a robber who they said took $7,000 to $8,000 from a bank on Route 23 in Wayne and fled in a vehicle Tuesday morning. The bandit entered the M & T Bank around 9:50 a.m. and said "this is a robbery" and said he would hurt the employees if they didn't give him cash, Capt. Laurence Martin said. He was described as 30 to 35 years old, around 6 feet tall, with a thin build and wearing a white button-down shirt, green military-style jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers. George Washington Middle School went into a shelter-in-…

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Glen Rock Officials Schedule Harristown Road Repaving Glen Rock Officials Schedule Harristown Road Repaving
Glen Rock Officials Schedule Harristown Road Repaving GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Harristown Road in Glen Rock will be repaved April 11 to 15. Drivers should plan an alternate route. The paving coincides with spring break for the public schools. For more information contact the borough of Glen Rock at 201-670-3956 or grinfo@glenrocknj.net.

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Saddle Brook Celebrates Women's History Month Saddle Brook Celebrates Women's History Month
Saddle Brook Celebrates Women's History Month SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — In honor of Women's History Month Saddle Brook officials recognized some of the women who make a difference in the community. Mayor Robert White honored Sister Jadwiga Zembra, Theresa Greco of Teri's Florist, Monica Maniscalco, JoAnn Brendel and the Saddle Brook Women's Club at a recent ceremony. Zembra is an administrator at St. Joseph's Senior Home in Woodbridge and director of religious education at St. Philip's the Apostle Church in Saddle Brook. "She puts her heart and soul into teaching and instilling values to our children," White said. "Her goal…

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Wyckoff Teen Packages Joy For Chronically Ill Kids Wyckoff Teen Packages Joy For Chronically Ill Kids
Wyckoff Teen Packages Joy For Chronically Ill Kids WYCKOFF, N.J. — Going through her worst moments brought out the best in Wyckoff's Cassidy DeMona in many ways. The 16-year-old Ramapo High School student launched Joy Packages non-profit organization to send care packages to children with chronic illnesses after dealing with her own diagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other illnesses. "I knew what being truly at your worst was like, and how alone warriors can feel," DeMona told Daily Voice. "I started Joy Packages ... as my way to give back. I want every chronic illness warrior to know that they are far fr…

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Totowa Martial Artist Claims International Crown Totowa Martial Artist Claims International Crown
Totowa Martial Artist Claims International Crown TOTOWA, N.J. — Totowa martial arts instructor Devhonte Johnson became a global champion after winning the Abu Dhabi International Pro Trial tournament. A select few, including Johnson of Unity Jiu Jitsu in Totowa, were flown by the Sheikh himself as part of an all-expense paid trip to Abu Dhabi for the competition. Johnson won a total of seven fights, three by submission and four by decision, to claim the title. He previously won multiple International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation championships in his career. He ranks No. 1 in his section by IBJJF. Johnson is the owner and head instruct…

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Public Vote Likely For Ridgewood Full-Day Kindergarten Public Vote Likely For Ridgewood Full-Day Kindergarten
Public Vote Likely For Ridgewood Full-Day Kindergarten RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Ridgewood school officials agreed on Monday to move forward with a plan to put full-day kindergarten to a public vote.  Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein recommended the Board of Education place a question in the November election whether or not to approve full-day kindergarten. "I think this is the right solution for Ridgewood," board member Jennie Smith Wilson said. "I think it gives us a chance to create an excellent kindergarten program." In the proposal from Fishbein, full-day kindergarten would start in September 2017 if approved. Th…

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Police & Fire
Police: Wayne Convict Ran Heroin Ring From Apartment Police: Wayne Convict Ran Heroin Ring From Apartment
Police: Wayne Convict Ran Heroin Ring From Apartment WAYNE, N.J. — A Wayne man convicted of gun possession was arrested after police said he ran a heroin operation out of his Lancaster Court apartment. Officers responding to complaints found 98 bags of heroin while taking Jahquese N. Saunders, 27, into custody, Capt. Laurence Martin said on Monday. Saunders was awaiting sentencing for illegal possession of a handgun in Paterson at the time, the captain said. Saunders was charged with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute heroin the drug and was released from police headquarters on a court summons.

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Hawthorne 106-Year-Old Still Going Strong Hawthorne 106-Year-Old Still Going Strong
Hawthorne 106-Year-Old Still Going Strong HAWTHORNE, N.J. — People always ask 106-year-old Susie Rothwell about her secret to a long life. "It's really no secret," Rothwell told Daily Voice. "I don't want to say that I'm lucky that I lived this long, because I'm not lucky. It's God's choice, not mine." An active lifestyle may have helped, though. Rothwell kept busy as a bus driver, nanny, and caring for her 10 children. Her family continued to grow over the decades to include 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. "All her life she's always been very busy," her da…

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