Schools Lockdown, Pedestrian Safety Push in Top Local Headlines

Saddle Brook Schools Locked Down Following Threat in Elmwood Park

All Saddle Brook public schools went into a brief lockdown Thursday morning after rumors surfaced of a possible school shooting at Elmwood Park's Memorial High School.

Police Launch Initiative to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents

Fair Lawn police will be upping pedestrian safety enforcement during the month of June.

Pedestrian Fractures Leg in Morlot Avenue Strike

A Fair Lawn woman suffered lower body injuries when she was struck by a car Monday night while crossing Morlot Avenue at 5th Street, police said.

River Road Panhandler Arrested on Drug Charges

A River Road panhandler who fled when confronted by police Thursday faces multiple drug charges, Lt. James Corcoran said.

Fair Lawn Opens Memorial Pool to Ridgewood Residents with Physical Disabilities

DEP officials say the handicap ramp at Graydon Pool in Ridgewood won't be ready for summer.

Newly-Formed Arts Council Eyes Community-Wide Art Challenge

The Fair Lawn Arts Council, the borough's newest committee, is hoping to fill public buildings and vacant business spaces with community-created art come fall.

High School Creates Scholarship in Lisa Sudol's Name

Lisa Sudol, whose daughters both played softball at Fair Lawn High School and who had been highly involved in Fair Lawn athletics, died in March after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Acting Lieutenant Prides Himself on People Skills

Twelve-year Fair Lawn police veteran Joseph Dawicki was bumped up to Acting Lieutenant on April 1.

Patterson Aims to Bring Pride Back to Police Department

Fair Lawn police officer and former accreditation manager Ron Patterson was promoted to Acting Captain on April 1.

Geometry Students Put Crunchy Creations to the Test [PHOTOS]

Fair Lawn High School geometry students competed in the school's annual Pasta Bridge Competition on Friday.

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