Blood-Spitter Indicted, Ridgewood Schools Release Calendar This Week

It’s been a busy week in Ridgewood and Glen Rock. Check out some of the top stories of the week below, and if you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site next week, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Man Indicted After Allegedly Spitting Blood on Glen Rock Cops, Report Says

Man was arrested in the borough in December, report says.

Ridgewood Cops Report 5th Car Break-In of the Month

This one occurred while the car was parked in the Hudson Street lot last week, police said.

Ridgewood Schools' 2014-15 Calendar Allows for Two Snow Days

Calendar includes a 10-day Winter Recess and five-day Spring Recess.

No Injuries Reported in Ridgewood Barn Fire

Cottage Place barn was fully engulfed by flames Saturday night, report says.

Famed Hacker from Glen Rock Wins $150K for Exploiting Google Chrome

The tech company ran a hacking competition to expose weaknesses in its OS, report says.

Ridgewood to Pay $25K DEP Fine for Improper Graydon Water Dumping

According to a report, the village was cited last year for pumping water from the pool into the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, report says.

Dump Truck Rolls Over, Spills Dirt and Debris on Route 17

Accident in Ridgewood caused major traffic back-ups Friday morning, report said.

Ridgewood Named Top-10 Town for Family-Raising Renters

National ranking was based on crime rates, schools, rental inventory and more.