Pompton Lakes News

A 67-year-old Haskell/Wanaque motorist was accused of careless and drunken driving after police observed that he was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt in the area of Ringwood Avenue early on the morning of Nov.

Municipal workers, disheartened by a three-year contract fight, have agreed to a six-year deal that gives them an average salary increase of 3 percent.

Supporters of a prominent Passaic County Muslim clergyman whose deportation case has been sent back to Immigration Court for a rehearing are planning fund-raisers, rallies and petitions to help the spiritual leader stay in the United States.

The Detective Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that occurred right before closing time Wednesday night at the Pompton Auto Care gas station at 289 Wanaque Ave.

" Election Night brought sweet victory to the Passaic County Regular Republican Organization , which worked to elect Republicans on the county level for the first time in five years.

Description: STYLE! CONVENIENCE! ELEGANT DESIGN! You Wona t Be Disappointed in This TWO LEVEL END UNIT Condo! Beautiful Lobby Entry with GREAT ROOM! Elevator Building! Security! Assigned Parking! WOW! What a Location! Walk to EVERYTHING! If You Miss the Convenience of City Living, but Like a Small Town Atmosphere-THIS IS THE UNIT FOR YOU! WELCOME ...

Republicans Michael Serra and Terri Reicher beat incumbent Democrats Lisa Riggiola and Ed Meakem for the two, three-year terms on the borough council Tuesday.

Police said they broke up an underage drinking party on Larchwood Avenue early Saturday morning after getting a call about someone who damaged a car in that neighborhood.

While southbound on Wanaque Avenue, Sgt. William Jernstedt reports that he saw a large fire in front of the R&M Hardware store coming from a plastic garbage can.

Police have charged two men they said are responsible for a rash of burglaries in the borough since May.

This time of year, haunted houses are all fun and games - but what do you do if your house is really haunted? You contact New Jersey Paranormal Research, the area's foremost experts on explaining the unexplained.

The Board of Education has received a positive report on last year's standardized tests.

POMPTON LAKES Amazing Grapes is living up to its name "amazing" by stocking up on quality wines that customers can afford even in this recession.

It was a day for rekindling old glory, but with an ultra-modern look. And the hopes for a revived and bustling downtown were as bright Monday as the sunshine that poured down on a crowd of elected officials ceremoniously breaking ground for a $2-million revitalization project.

October is a special month. Not only do I celebrate years of sobriety, but there are two other significant anniversaries.

The Detective Bureau is investigating a burglary reported the night of Oct. 13 on Barbara Drive, which cost the victim at least $500 in jewelry.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Julie and Adam Reiser, husband and wife team, have not only a solid marriage and partnership but a brood of six active boys ranging in age from 4 to 15 years.

Three teens were arrested and charged with robbing a Pompton Lakes man on Wednesday night in Jersey City.

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. announced that the House of Representatives voted to approve the final Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which includes $5 million for the purchase of approximately 30 homes in Wayne and Pompton Lakes located in the Passaic River basin.

Mark Charnet, founder of Wayne-based Diversified Financial Services Group and its franchise version, American Prosperity Group, doesn't give up easily.