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🌱 Patch AM: Bones Found In Brook In Ridgewood Draw Police Response

And on the Ridgewood Patch calendar - 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo

Tuesday October 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Ridgewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bones in Ridgewood brook spark police probe, animal remains found
  • Reserve your spot for Ridgewood's hospice awareness performance on Nov. 1
  • How Ridgewood DWI stops really work after "just two drinks"

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bones Found In Brook In Ridgewood Draw Police Response (patch.com) — Ridgewood police responded after a resident spotted bones in Ho-Ho-Kus Brook under the Linwood Avenue Bridge, prompting concern over what they might be. After consulting the county medical examiner and a state police anthropologist, officials determined the bones were from a deer, easing fears while highlighting how seriously local authorities treat unusual findings.
   

• Valley Hospice holding second theatrical performance to promote End-of-Life Care awareness (roi-nj.com) — Ridgewood residents are invited to a free Valley Hospice theatrical program on Nov. 1 at West Side Presbyterian Church, exploring what hospice care really offers beyond the final days. Through storytelling and education, it aims to help families, caregivers, and professionals better understand symptom management, emotional support, and advance care planning, with advance registration required online or by phone.
   

• You Only Had Two Drinks. Here Is What Actually Happens at a DWI Stop (eyeonannapolis.net) — If you ever face a DWI stop in or around Ridgewood, this explainer breaks down how "two drinks" can legally amount to much more and what actually happens from roadside tests to station procedures. It also highlights how Ridgewood DWI lawyers scrutinize observation periods and breath-test maintenance records, helping residents better understand their rights and risks before they drive.
   

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  • Fire And Explosion Rock Wyckoff Home: FD (patch.com)
  • Railing Collapse Injures 1 At Don Bosco/Bergen Catholic High School Football Game: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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