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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

News

Bergen County Repaves Harristown Road in Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Harristown Road in Glen Rock will be repaved during the week of April 11. The repaving is scheduled to occur during the schools' spring break. Paving is expected to last through April 15. Motorists are advised to seek alternate forms of travel.

by Joe Jenkins

03/04/2016

Schools

Basketball Standout Prepares Old Tappan Students For Motivational Speech OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Former basketball standout and motivational speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez recently joined The Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan Heroes and Cool Kids Club to help them prepare a series of speeches they will give on bullying. Gonzalez founded 4-One, an organization dedicated to using basketball to share a message of hope and striving for excellence in inner-city public schools and juvenile jails. He was a former All-American basketball player at Montclair State University and turned down a professional contract to become a teacher and motivational speaker. …

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03/04/2016

Schools

Oakland Show Benefits District's Largest Scholarship OAKLAND, N.J. -- Parents, students and educators from Ramapo and Indian Hills high schools will take part in the 30th annual FLOW Follies starting on March 10 at the Indian Hills High School Auditorium. Since 1986, FLOW FOLLIES a parent and community led organization has become the largest scholarship fundraiser serving the Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff communities raising over $600,000 for scholarships. Tickets are available online and at the Box office 30 minutes before showtime. For more information contact Cathy Hommes at flowfolliestreasurer@gmail.com or 201-774-0432. Indian H…

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03/04/2016

News

Bloomingdale Drug Alliance Seeks Feedback BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Drug Alliance is seeking feedback from residents that will be used in applying for a grant. The survey is six questions and could help secure funds the alliance will use to better serve the community. Click here to participate in the anonymous survey. The deadline for submission is Thursday, March 10.

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03/04/2016

Schools

North Haledon Art Auction Benefits Schools NORTH HALEDON, NJ. -- The North Haledon Education Foundation will host an art auction fundraiser at the fire department on Friday, March 18.Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and include a door prize, buffet dinner, dessert and coffee, and beer and wine. Works of art in all media will be available. All major credit cards are accepted. For ticket information call: Ron Panicucci 973-238-9057 or Heather Davidson 201-988-9032. The North Haledon Fire Department is located at 568 High Mountain Rd.

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03/04/2016

News

Bergen County OEM Offers Training Course In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Bergen County will host a SKYWARN Spotter Training seminar on Wednesday, April 13 at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Academy.SKYWARN is a network of trained volunteers who keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. Training Classes are offered Free Of Charge, by the NWS and are open to all. Class will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to sign up. Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute is located at 281 Campgaw Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

03/04/2016

Events

Wanaque Scouts Hold Ziti Fundraiser WANAQUE, N.J. -- The Wanaque Boy Scout Troop 132 will be holding their Annual Ziti and Meatball Dinner on Saturday, March 5 at the Midvale United Methodist Church.Dinner is will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents can also pick up a meal starting at 4 p.m. Dinner is $10 per person for adults and children up to 11. Seniors and kids 10 and under are $7. Midvale United Methodist Church is located at 490 Ringwood Ave.

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03/04/2016

Events

Mahwah Empowerment Thru Motion Offers 'Girl Power' Program MAHWAH, N.J. -- Empowering Women Through Motion will host a 10-week "girl power" program in Mahwah beginning on Saturday, April 9. The program is designed for girls ages 8-12 and will empower women through physical and emotional fitness while providing a charitable opportunity to support women in need. The first meeting will be held in Darlington Park at 8 a.m. Meetings will continue weekly through Saturday, June 11. Cost for the program is $100. Click here to sign up.

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03/04/2016

News

Garfield School Receives Wi-Fi Grant GARFIELD, N.J. -- Bergen Arts and Science Charter School in Garfield will host a meeting on Monday, March 14 to teach parents how to get free wi-fi in their homes at the middle school campus.A representative who will explain how your family can obtain the a wi-fi internet device, what the procedures and other valuable information that will get your family started to take advantage of this opportunity. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Gym. The free wi-fi devices were awarded as part of a grant through Sprint's ConnectEd Program. Bergen ASCS Middle School is located at 200 MacArthu…

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03/04/2016

News

Elmwood Park Centennial Committee Needs Fair Vendors ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elmwood Park Centennial Fair Committee is seeking vendors for the fair that will be held on June 11 and June 12. Venders can be food, arts and craft or new merchandise. The Fair will be held at Borough Field. Contact Brenda via email at Fair@epnj100.org.

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03/04/2016

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