Lewd Library Charges, Youngster's Death Top Local News in April

Wyckoff Teen Accused of Masturbating at Ridgewood Library

A librarian walked in on a man masturbating in the children's section on the night of April 10 and quickly called authorities, police told Patch earlier this month. The suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Matthew Widner, was interviewed that night and released.

Oakland Eighth Grade Student Dies Suddenly

Michael Altana, a 14-year-old eighth grade student at Valley Middle School, died Sunday evening due to a brain aneurysm.

String of Car Thefts Raises Concerns in Franklin Lakes [Interactive Map]

Three cars stolen between Friday, April 12, and Monday, April 15, have prompted Franklin Lakes Police to renew calls for borough residents to protect their vehicles.

Wyckoff Native Sings National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day

Wyckoff native Constantine Maroulis sang the National Anthem to kick off the 2013 season for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium Monday afternoon.

Embattled Athletic Director Tim Pernetti is out at Rutgers. The news comes just days after video surfaced showing former men's basketball coach Mike Rice aggressively harassing basketball players at the Division I program.