Pompton Lakes News

A marathon bike race spanning 125 scenic miles between Bergen and Morris counties is scheduled for Aug.

For now, it's a rock quarry. By 2013, it could be a gold mine - or a pit of troubles, depending on who's doing the predicting.

Smiling Rhino Theatre, located at 247 Wanaque Avenue in Pompton Lakes, is pleased and proud to host its first annual TALENT SHOW! This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who has ever had the desire to perform! Any and all acts are encouraged, from singers, to dancers to comedy, to juggling, whatever!! There will be two separate events, one for ...

Out of the 120 letters the Wanaque School District dispatched to families about the summer school on March 19, it only received six responses.

A happy ending for 10 ducklings who accidentally waddled into a storm drain in northern New Jersey.

Friday's rain may have been Duck Weather, but not the best of times for 10, three-inch mallard chicks who accidently waddled into a storm drain on Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes.

Hopscotching back and forth across the Avenue for the sheer fun of it, inside these owner operated shops is an explosion of entertainment and........ sheer fun! Opening just a few months ago, "The Wonderfun Shop" at 210 Wanaque Ave.

Brittany believes it was at least partly because of her "star" status as a talented soccer player that she became angry and rebellious that, and because of the penchant for alcohol and drugs that is, as she puts it, "in the family." Those who know Brittany today, even during the greater part of her high school years, would be hard pressed to ...

Those familiar with the area know there are many streets and businesses with the name attached to it.

This was proven during the academic year after 11 seniors were selected to be among the Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars in the state.

After 30 years, the giant spring flea market hosted by the Chamber of Commerce remains a popular seasonal attraction.

The May 13 meeting was recorded. The following day, it was uplinked onto the borough's Web site, pomptonlakesgov.com, and made viewable in its entirety.

PEQUANNOCK -- Two sisters who live together at a Grove Street home were displaced after an accidental fire extensively damaged the house on Thursday afternoon, police said.

Zack Izzo pitched two-hit ball over six innings and Brad Hedden hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lift 11th-seeded Roxbury to an 8-0 victory over sixth-seeded Morris Hills in Section 1, Group III baseball Monday.

"Both dogs were running through the event. They were taking food from children," said Capt.

The Pompton Lakes and Riverdale police departments will hold this program together this summer.

Overall, the municipal budget increased roughly $136,577 from $11,735,194 to $11,871,772. Of this, the amount to be raised by taxes increased $322,960 from $7,973,975 to $8,296,935. During the meeting, Borough Administrator Vito Gadaleta said a taxpayer with an average assessed value of $148,000 will see an increase of $72.72 to support the 2009 ...

In November, the Pompton Lakes Diner reopened as Deea TMs Thai Cuisine & Diner. Gone were the full counter and booths, but diner menu staples remained until March, when the restaurant dropped the last vestiges of the diner and went full Thai.

This occurred 4:52 p.m. May 8 on Interstate 287 near mile marker 52.2 in Riverdale.

Celebrate New Jersey was established in 2005 to support the state's core curriculum standards and foster a connection to the rich and diverse state the students call home.