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Stolen Car Chase, Black Bears Spotted, Vet Returns Top Local News
Here are the stories that made headlines this past week in the Caldwells.
A handgun and crack cocaine were found in a stolen vehicle that led five police departments on a high-speed chase and crashed into a building on Eagle Rock Avenue early Monday morning, police said.
Returning Veteran Receives Warm Welcome from Caldwells Crowd
Clouds and rain did not dampen the mood on Deerfield Road on Thursday when a crowd of neighbors filled the street awaiting the return of a Caldwells war veteran from his long stay overseas.
Police: Black Bear Spotted in Fairfield
A black bear was spotted last weekend in nearby Fairfield, according to police.
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A bear was seen lumbering near Little Falls Road and Carlos Drive on Sunday, said Fairfield Police Department in a press release. Police believe the same bear was also seen on Saturday near Clinton Road.
North Caldwell Businessman Must Pay $350K for Defrauding Customers
A North Caldwell businessman who "fleeced consumers through his systemic pattern of fraud and lies" will pay more than $350,000 in penalties for violating the state's Consumer Fraud Act and Home Improvement Contractors Registration Act.
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The wait for Let’s YO! and Pudsters to open in West Caldwell is nearly over.
Transporting Explosives Gets North Caldwell Man 5 Months in Prison
A 20-year-old North Caldwell man was sentenced Wednesday to spend the next five months in prison for carrying chemical explosives across state lines without a license or permit.
5 Contend for 3 Seats in West Essex School Board Election
Five candidates will content for three seats on the West Essex Regional Board of Education this November.
Caldwell Man Found Dead in Pa. Hunting Area
A Caldwell man was found dead Tuesday in Pennsylvania state hunting grounds, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
5 Will Vie for 2 Seats in C-WC School Board Election
Two incumbents on the Caldwell-West Caldwell School Board will fight to retain their seats this November.
Stiefbold Steps in as Verona Volleyball Coach
Jeff Stiefbold is returning to his coaching roots.
The longtime James Caldwell High School girls volleyball coach, with a career record of 497-101, has accepted a position coaching Verona’s squad next year.
Local Ballot Set for November Elections
Voters in the Caldwells went to the polls on Tuesday for the Primary Election and decided whom they wanted to put on the ballot this November.
Redistricting Gives GOP Hope in Dem-Heavy District 27
Some say Republicans don't have a chance of winning a general election in Democrat-heavy District 27, but former Chatham Township member Laura Ali and East Hanover firefighter Angelo Tedesco have a different view.
West Essex High School Art Instructor Wins Teacher of the Year Award
Every year teachers and staff at West Essex Regional High School cast their votes for the school’s teacher of the year and the finally tally is in.
Open Houses In The Caldwells This Week
Looking for a new house in The Caldwells? Here's a list of open houses in the area.
Caldwell College Students Help Build Church in Central American Village
A mission trip to the Central American country of Belize in May turned out to be a life-changing event for 11 Caldwell College students.
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