'Bomb Doc' Indictment, Turf Field Troubles in Top Local Headlines

Borough Might Take Control of $2.7M Turf Project

Funds haven't materialized for private group Game On! Glen Rock, and now the borough is considering whether to purchase bonds to pay for the Lower Faber Field complex.

Alleged Ridgewood 'Bomb' Doc Had Been Institutionalized for Mental Disorder

Roberto Rivera, who was indicted Friday, was prohibited from possessing firearms after having been institutionalized for a mental disorder, Northjersey.com reports.

Valley Hospital Minds Its Own Beeswax

The Lucklow Pavillion in Paramus has installed two hives - and as many as 12,000 honeybees.

RHS Band Director Makes Quarterfinals for National Music Teacher Award

Jeff Haas, RHS band director since 1988, is in the running to win a music educator award from the Grammy Foundation.

Ridgewood Boys Repeat as Group 3 Lacrosse Champions

Goaltender Noah Pounds leads the way with 12 saves, bumping Ridgewood into the Tournament of Champions.

Taking Responsibility for Sidewalks Would Cost Village Huge Money

Hundreds of thousands of dollars – possibly millions – would be spent if the town decides to pick up the tab for sidewalks damaged by town trees.

Medha Kirtane Receives Distinguished Teacher Award From Princeton University

Ridgewood High School social studies teacher is a "perennial student favorite." She'll be honored at the university's commencement on June 4.

COAH Funds Still in Flux in Ridgewood

State could still seize nearly $200,000 in unspent affordable housing money, but court rulings have complicated the process.

Neighbors worried ground will still settle after de-watering and soil/rock excavation work, potentially damaging foundations.