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July's Top Ten Most-Clicked Stories
Here's a look at the biggest stories from the past month in Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township.
The summer is traditionally a slow time for news, but the past month has been packed with noteworthy events. Below are the 10 most-clicked stories from the past month.
10. Washington Township Cop Struck By SUV, Driver Flees Scene
PBA offering cash reward for information leading to arrest of the driver.9. Thunderstorm Causes Four Westwood Fires
A sudden heavy thunderstorm Monday afternoon caused three fires within minutes and blocks of each other and a fourth later that evening, according to Westwood Fire Chief Jaymee Hodges.8. Prescription Drugs Caused Sheriff Officer's Erratic Behavior, Attorney Says
A suspended Bergen County Sheriff Officer who allegedly tried to break into a Westwood home last week made his first appearance in court Wednesday.7. Buses Replacing Many Trains During Construction
Railroad crossings in downtown Westwood will be closed during different stages of the project.6. Court Trustee Pushes For Assemblyman Schroeder's Arrest
Donald V. Biase filed a motion Tuesday to have Assemblyman Robert Schroeder held in contempt of court and proposed the court have the Washington Township resident arrested by U.S. Marshals.5. Prosecutor's Office Investigating Westwood Crash
The drivers of both cars were reportedly hospitalized after an accident on the corner of Washington Avenue and Lafayette Avenue.4. Blunt Language For Murdered Girl's Memorial Makes Some Uneasy
Officials have questioned the use of the phrase "molested and murdered" on a monument to be built near the train station.3. Cat Burglar Strikes Washington Township Home
A burglar broke into an Andrea Lane home and stole money and jewelry while the residents were asleep inside early Friday morning, according to Washington Township Police Officer Heather Castronova.2. Hillsdale Man Charged in Crash That Flipped Car
Police arrested a 54-year-old Hillsdale man on charges he caused a car crash in Westwood Monday morning that seriously injured another driver, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said Monday.1. Westwood Woman Killed in Watercraft Accident
A 52-year-old Westwood woman was killed in a watercraft collision on Lake Tahoe, Nev. Wednesday.Dawn Finn and her 21-year-old daughter had rented personal watercraft and were riding them in the lake when they collided for unknown reasons, according to a report in the Tahoe Daily Tribune.
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