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Obituaries

James Lynch, 85, Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — James W. Lynch, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died on Monday, Sept. 28. He was 85. Lynch was born in Brooklyn to James and Helen Henderson Lynch. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1950-53. After the war, he graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in accounting, working as a financial executive at Corning Glass Works in Corning and as president of Salton, Inc. in New Rochelle. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, James and his wife, Silje, William, John, Peggy Marchini and her husband, Steve, and Kathl…

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

Police & Fire

Weston Man Arrested In Trumbull Learns What Never To Say To Police Officer TRUMBULL, Conn. — Cameron Shea of Weston learned the hard way what not to say to a police officer, according to the Connecticut Post. After being pulled over by a state trooper, Shea told the officer nervously, "I hate cops," police said Shea was charged with marijuana possession and driving under the influence, reported the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the rest of the Connecticut Post article.

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

News

Fairfield Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Members of the Fairfield Fire Department banded together with Fairfield Animal Control on Sept. 30 to rescue a local dog who had gotten stuck at a home on Lyman Lane. An eight-year old cock-a-poo had gotten stuck under slabs of concrete and construction debris, and with the forecast calling for heavy rains, the officers had to work quickly, Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola. Within a half-hour of the original call, the dog was free and returned to its owner with the help of structural collapse rescue tools and traditional digging equipment.

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

Schools

Students Return To Class After North Rockland High School Bomb Scare THIELLS, N.J. — Students at North Rockland High School were briefly evacuated after a bomb scare Thursday, Oct. 1 turned out to be false. The school was evacuated around 9 a.m., and about a half-hour later, school principal Michael Gill sent out a message saying the threat was unsubstantiated. The all-clear was given at around 10 a.m., and students have since returned to class.

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

Neighbors

Marble Schoolhouse Hosts Eastchester Historical Society Annual Dinner EASTCHESTER, N.Y. — The Eastchester Historical Society had its annual dinner at the 180-year old Marble Schoolhouse Friday, Sept. 18. Virginia Hefti of Greenknolls in Eastchester was honored with the first-ever Eastchester Covenant Award for her genealogy work, inspired by her lineage which can be traced back to one of the town's founding families, the Fowlers. She is also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Westchester County Genealogical Society. On top of the presentation, 100 guests enjoyed a cocktail dinner joined by Rockland County resident Jack Sherry as Ben…

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

Events

Wartburg Celebrates 150 Years With Fall Festival In Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Wartburg in Mount Vernon launches its 150th anniversary celebration with its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, on the campus. The Fall Festival was once an annual tradition at the campus before being restarted last year. “The goal of this fun and informative festival is to highlight Wartburg’s strong sense of community and help raise awareness of the great programs and services available to those entrusted to our care,” David Gentner, Wartburg’s chief executive officer, said in a statement. Almost 500 guests are expected to attend the event, which will include craft …

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

Events

Lyndhurst Clean-Up Day Rescheduled Due To Rain LYNDHURST, N.J. — Help to beautify the township at Lyndhurst Parks Department's annual Clean-Up Day, which has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 17 from the previous date of Oct. 3. The event begins at Township Hall Park and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Equipment, bus transportation and lunch will be provided. To volunteer, call the Parks Department at (201) 804-2482. CLICK HERE for more info.

by Jim Barg

10/01/2015

News

Movie Filming In Westchester Searches For Extras PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — Production company Turbo Orange Films has put out a casting call for actors and extras alike for a film shooting in Peekskill during January and February. The casting session will take place at Beahive in Peekskill on consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17, from 12 to 6 p.m. 20 roles and extras are expected to be cast for the film. RSVPs are required. Those interested can email producer Colin Bemis at colindbemis@gmail.com. Beahive is located at 1008 Main Street in Peekskiil.

by Jim Barg

09/30/2015

News

Holy Child Rye Assists Habitat For Humanity In Pope Francis Build-a-Thon RYE, N.Y. — To celebrate the New York visit of Pope Francis, more than 80 teachers and staff from Holy Child in Rye showed up in Yonkers on Sunday to aid Habitat For Humanity in its Pope Francis Build-a-Thon. The organization was building a house in Yonkers in honor of Pope Francis' visit.

by Jim Barg

09/30/2015

Neighbors

Volunteers Sought For Pompton Lakes Clean Up POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — The Borough of Pompton Lakes will hold its 14th annual area clean-up event on Sunday at Hershfield Park from noon to 3 p.m. Plans are to clean up area rivers, brooks and floodplains. All are welcome, and anyone under 18 has to be accompanied by an adult. In case of severe weather, the makeup date will be Sunday, Oct. 11. For more information, contact Ed Merrill at environmental@pomptonlakesgov.com or call (973)-835-0143, ext. 227.

by Jim Barg

09/30/2015

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