2 Centenarians, New Restaurant, Child Porn Arrest: This Week In Bergen

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — It's the weekend! If you missed any Bergen County headlines this past week, we've collected a few top stories.

The most-read stories this week included a World War II veteran laid to rest, a new BBQ joint, and four criminal cases involving children.

Bergen WWII Veteran, 100, Laid To Rest After Body Identified

Eugene Walker Dednam, who lived in Hackensack his whole life, died April 5 at the age of 100. He was buried Tuesday with military honors.

British Sex Offender Charged, Came To Bergen For Child Sex: Official

A registered offender from England came to Bergen County to have sex with girls under 13 and paid undercover agents $1, 200, officials said.

Man Assaulted Child, Causing Serious Injuries: Bergen Prosecutor

A Brooklyn man is in custody in Bergen County after assaulting a child and causing "serious bodily injury" to them, Prosecutor Musella said.

Remembering Bergen's Molly Pearson At First Memorial Blood Drive

Ho-Ho-Kus residents donated the gift of life, in memory of a young woman who died last year after being hit by a truck in New York City.

11 Bergen Seniors Named National Merit Scholars, Win $2,500

Eleven graduating seniors in Bergen County won a $2,500 college scholarship in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

No Proof Bergen Mom Killed Her Infant Son, Attorney Claims: Report

An attorney for a Bergen woman accused of causing her infant son's death said she was "at the wrong place at the wrong time," a report said.

More Than 7,000 Child Porn Files On Bergen Man's Computer: Prosecutor

Officials arrested a 19-year-old Oradell man after finding thousands of child pornography files on his computer, the Bergen prosecutor said.

Pond Where NJ Teen Died Was Maintained Properly, State Said: Reports

Inspectors found no problems or issues at Hardcastle Pond, where an 18-year-old died after going in to help some children, the report said.

Bergen County Woman Turns 100 Years Young

Rosa Monachello's celebration featured a mayoral proclamation, bagpipe music and festivities at her nursing home.

Texas, Korean BBQ Joint To Open In Ridgewood

A hotspot for barbecue and Korean cuisine will open its second location in Ridgewood.

Big Backyard, Beautiful Tile + Finished Basement In This Bergen Home

An eye-catching home in Bergen County was just listed on Redfin, and there's a lot to see inside as well as out.