Sister Charged With Murder, Ukraine Aid + Arts School: This Week In Bergen

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — If you missed any major news stories this week, here are some of the top headlines from this past week in Bergen County.

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FL Woman Charged With Murder In Sister's Death: Prosecutor

A Florida woman faces murder charges in connection with the shooting death of her sister, the Bergen County Prosecutor said.

40-Foot LED Billboard Proposed On Route 17 In Ridgewood

A marketing company has proposed a 40-foot billboard on Route 17 in Ridgewood, and the village will hear the application Tuesday night.

'DWTS' Family Has Shipped 61+ Tons To Ukraine From Fort Lee

In two weeks, a charity started by the Chmerkovskiy family has sent more than 61 tons of supplies to Ukraine.

Hackensack Meridian Health Selling Most Long-Term Care Facilities

Complete Care will take over nursing and subacute care facilities in Ocean, Bergen, Hudson, Monmouth, Union and Middlesex counties.

2022 Golf Season Open At Bergen County Courses

Spring is here, and golf season is officially open at Bergen County's six public courses.

Public Arts School Proposed For Bergen County In Englewood

The group is "exploring the possibility" of transforming the Russell C. Major Liberty School into a new Liberty School for the Arts.

NJ Hiker Who Died Was From Bergen County: Officials

A hiker found dead in western Washington was a resident of Bergen County. Officials believe she was under the influence of mushrooms.

Bergen Rabbinical Council Will Cut Contracts With Accused Chef

Bergen County's Rabbinical Council will no longer supervise the Jewish food laws at restaurants owned by a chef accused of sexual assault.

Geese With Zip Ties Around Necks Saved In Bergen County

Officers representing the Hackensack Police Department and Bergen Animal Control helped four geese, who had zip ties around their necks.

Bergen County Man Arrested In Fatal Hotel Stabbing: Officials

A man from Bergen County was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in a Union County hotel officials said.