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Ann Blyth Dies: Hollywood Star's Career Soared After Oscar Nomination As Teen
One of Hollywood’s last links to the studio era has died.
Ann Blyth, the actress and singer best known for her Oscar-nominated turn in "Mildred Pierce," died Wednesday, June 24, according to Entertainment Weekly and People. She was 98.
Blyth died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, according to her obituary.
Her career spanned radio and Broadway, film musicals, noir, television, and concert stages, making her one of the more versatile performers of her generation.
Blyth became a star in the 1940s and remained one of the last surviving performers tied to Hollywood…
'Unthinkable': Fair Lawn Fire Co. Mourns 2 Deaths In One Week
A Fair Lawn fire company is mourning the loss of two members who died within one week of each other.
Michael M. Mullens, 57, died Sunday, June 21, and Berlando "B" Drake, died late Thursday, June 25, Fair Lawn Fire Co. 3 spokesman Douglas Sadowski said.
Sadowski, who has served with the department for 38 years alongside Mullens, said only about half a dozen active members have died during his time there.
"To have two pass away in one week is unthinkable," Sadowski said. "As a volunteer fire company, we are a family. It’s no different than having two family members die in the same week."
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Hackensack's White Manna Could Soon Have New Address, Bigger Home
One of Hackensack's most recognizable restaurants could soon be getting a new home.
An application to relocate White Manna from its longtime location at 350 River St. to 112-120 Hackensack Ave., was approved at the June 10 meeting, as first reported by JerseyDigs.
The application, submitted by Esther Realty, calls for relocating the historic diner to 112-120 Hackensack Ave. and constructing a roughly 1,950-square-foot, one-story restaurant featuring an expanded kitchen, takeout service area, ADA-accessible dining room and restroom, an additional restroom, and office space. Plans also includ…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In NJ: Police
A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City.
Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.
The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
