Local Nursing Home Is 1 Of NJ's Worst, Comptroller Says: Around Wayne

WAYNE, NJ — Patch reviews this past week's top stories around Wayne.

Wayne Nursing Home Consistently 1 Of NJ's Worst: Comptroller

The comptroller's office called for restrictions on Medicaid payments to 15 poorly rated nursing homes, including one in Wayne.

No More Mask Mandate In Wayne Schools Come March 7

The district also saw 'dramatic decreases' in cases among students and staff over the past several weeks, according to officials.

Wayne Among Nation's Safest 'Small Cities And Towns,' Report Says

Wayne placed high in a new ranking of the nation's safest towns, but there's a catch.

Wayne's Go-To 'Treat Yourself' Meals: Patch Readers Respond

Patch asked Wayne readers, 'When you're feeling down or want to indulge, what restaurant do you run to?' Here's what they said.

Jets To Fund Wayne Valley's 1st Girls Flag Football Team

63 Wayne Valley girls attended the general-interest meeting. Officials expect the team to start this spring.

Scammers Are Posing As Law Enforcement Asking For Money: Wayne PD

Law-enforcement agencies won't call your home or business asking for donations, the Wayne Police Department said.

Passaic Co. Doctor Indicted For Drug Distribution

An orthopedic surgeon's legal woes grew with an indictment on 34 counts of illegally prescribing 34 controlled substances to his patients.

Missing Passaic Co. Man Last Seen A Week Ago, Police Seek Help

Felix DeJesus, of Haledon, was last seen Wednesday in Paterson, according to police.

Passaic Co. Man Tried Robbing 2 Mail Carriers: Feds

The man appeared to take out a gun and demanded mail keys from both U.S. Postal Service workers, according to authorities.

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