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Jay Waitkus

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Ringwood Library Opens Annual Writing Contest RINGWOOD, N.J. – The Ringwood Public Library is holding its 42nd annual prose and poetry contest. The competition, which attracts hundreds of submissions each year, is open to Ringwood elementary, high school and college students, along with students at Lakeland High School. Participants are requested to submit original prose and poetry with a theme of their choice for evaluation by the library’s panel of judges. An awards ceremony will be held in May. In addition, all winning entries will appear in a special booklet printed and distributed by the library. The last day for submissio…

01/23/2016

Police & Fire

Carmel Man Arrested By Sheriff's Deputy On Criminal Mischief Charge CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Carmel resident on a charge of criminal mischief. A deputy responded to a report of a family dispute at Hemlock Terrace in the Town of Carmel on Friday, Jan.15, at 12:49 p.m., officials report. The deputy determined that a man identified as Christopher M. Bruno, 28, had destroyed items of property in the residence during a dispute with his parents, according to police. Bruno’s father indicated that he wanted to press criminal charges against his son, police report. The deputy arrested Bruno and charged him with criminal mi…

01/22/2016

News

Norwalk Mayor Declares Snow Emergency NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling Has declared a snow emergency for Norwalk, effective at 8 p.m. tonight. Residents are being urged to limit travel as much as possible during the storm, and to make sure vehicles are free of snow and ice before driving. For additional information, click here.

01/22/2016

Police & Fire

As Storm Approaches, Wilton Police Advise Residents To Stay Off Roads WILTON, Conn. -- As southwestern Connecticut prepares for the upcoming winter storm, Wilton police are advising residents to stay off the roads to allow crews to clear them faster. Police are also advising residents to remember the dangers of exposure to the cold weather and with shoveling heavy snow. Local updates can be followed by checking Wilton Emergency Management on Facebook here. Police are asking those who need to report problems with utilities to call their providers directly, since local emergency services do not handle such matters unless imminent life-threatening issues exist…

01/22/2016

Events

Monroe Library Postpones Virtual Reality Workshop Due to Snowstorm MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, has postponed tomorrow’s workshop, “Technology in 3-D: A Hands-On Virtual Reality Workshop For Adults,” due to inclement weather conditions. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 203-452-2852 or click here.

01/22/2016

Events

Wayne Synagogue Holding Coat Drive WAYNE, N.J. – Temple Beth Tikvah is collecting new or gently used winter coats, scarves and gloves to give out to those in need. Any size coat from child to adult will be accepted. Coat donations can be placed in the boxes that are located outside Ellen Goldin's office in the religious school. The drive will last until Jan. 28.

01/22/2016

Lifestyle

Paterson's Fetty Wap To Begin First Solo Tour PATERSON, N.J. -- Rapper Fetty Wap from Paterson will start his first tour on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair. The tour continues through March, with stops in various cities across the United States. For more information, click here.

01/22/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Police Charge Bronx Man With Using Counterfeit Bill YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a man who is accused of using a counterfeit $100 bill. The arrest stems from a call to police from Ginny’s Wine and Liquors on June 7, 2015, according to officials. An officer was dispatched to the scene; an investigation revealed that an unidentified male had allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase merchandise before fleeing the scene, police report. After further investigation, the suspect was identified as Alfonzo R. Forney, a Bronx resident in his mid-30s, officials report. The suspect could not be located, and a warr…

01/21/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Police Charge Cortlandt Man With Driving With A Suspended License YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a resident of Cortlandt Manor on a charge of driving with a suspended license.An officer on patrol observed a green Toyota allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed on Strawberry Road on Saturday at 3:17 p.m., officials report. The vehicle was stopped, and the operator was identified as Russell R. Hernandez, 19, according to police. A computer check at the scene revealed that Hernandez’s New York state driver’s license was suspended, police report. Hernandez was arrested at the scene and transported to police headquarters; he was ch…

01/21/2016

Obituaries

Irene Small, 100, Valley Cottage Resident VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. -- Irene Small, a resident of Valley Cottage, died Saturday, January 16. She was 100. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence, and daughter, Yvonne Phillip. She is survived by her children, Jocelyn Suite, Isa Charles, Jean (Kelvin) Pantin and Charles (Ian) Small; her granddaughter, Heather Pantin-Pasciucco; her great grandson, Tristan Pasciucco; and many other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Assumma-Shankey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Paul Chur…

01/21/2016

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