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Week in Review: Sophomores Get Crash Course in Driving

A look back at the week's top stories.

On Tuesday, the rejected a resolution for flooding repairs in the borough. The borough council did vote in favor of appropriating a total of $50,000 to compensate for budget shortfalls. The council also heard from Paul Darmofalski about the

Also Tuesday, the began asking residents and hikers who park on Glenwild Avenue to hike in the Norvin Green State Forest to be cautious with their belongings as recently and items stolen.

In Kinnelon, sophomores at got to experience life in the fast lane by owned by Pennsylvania DUI Tuesday and Wednesday. Students were faced with various obstacles, weather patterns and unexpected objects coming toward them in the simulated driving course. The program was brought to the high school by and the

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The Ladies Auxiliary to the fire department this week. See a photo of the fire members receiving the donation

This week we to Kinnelon's newest police officer, Rickey Ferriola. Ferriola, a Bergenfield resident, said he is excited to become part of the Kinnelon community and hopes to have an impact on residents through community policing.

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The met Friday and spoke about the that is being formed to review the ordinance that would place penalties on underage drinkers found on private property. The ordinance was tabled last month. The committee is still seeking members. Read about

We were on the scene Friday where a 26-year-old male driving an SUV on Maple Lake Road in Butler. The neighbor across the street said he heard "a loud bang" and called police. No one was injured.

Those were this week's top stories. Stay tuned next week for more or if you have any questions or suggestions of what we cover, email me at


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