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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.

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Rutherford Education Foundation Is Having A Devils Game Fundraiser Rutherford Education Foundation Is Having A Devils Game Fundraiser
Rutherford Education Foundation Is Having A Devils Game Fundraiser RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Education Foundation will host a fundraiser at the New Jersey Devils hockey game on Friday, Feb. 26. Tickets to the event are $50 and include an on-screen welcome at the stadium, group seating and a gift.  The Devils will be facing off against the Tampa Bay Lighting. For more information call Rich Lugo at 973-309-3522. For tickets, make checks payable to: "Rutherford Education Foundation" and send to PO Box 246, Rutherford, N.J. 07070.

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Mahwah Student A Chosen Candidate For U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program Mahwah Student A Chosen Candidate For U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program
Mahwah Student A Chosen Candidate For U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Senior Alan Abboud has been selected as a candidate to represent New Jersey for application to the U.S. Presidential Scholars program.  Abboud was chosen, along with other New Jersey students, on the basis of his academic achievement and outstanding student accomplishments.  Students have the opportunity to become U.S. Presidential Scholars based on two paths of accomplishment. The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement. Additional students are selected based on their academic and artistic scholarship in the visual arts, the p…

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Neighbors
Wood-Ridge Scout Collecting Lunches For Homeless Wood-Ridge Scout Collecting Lunches For Homeless
Wood-Ridge Scout Collecting Lunches For Homeless WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- Wood-Ridge Eagle Scout candidate Matthew Cupo is collecting lunch kits for the hungry for his project. The donations will support the Bridges group, a non-profit that benefits the homeless. The kits help feed the hungry when hot meals aren't available.  Cupo said he hopes to collect 300 kits. Items he needs include tuna or chicken salad meals with crackers, fruit cup or apple sauce, pretzels or chips, granola or cereal bars, and bottles of water.  Collection boxes can be found at the civic center, 495 Highland Ave., and Cupo's house, 118 Lincoln Ave.

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News
Bloomingdale Awards Contract For Lake Work Bloomingdale Awards Contract For Lake Work
Bloomingdale Awards Contract For Lake Work BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Borough Council awarded the  Star Lake Road improvement project to Oak Ridge's Mike Fitzpatrick & Son Inc. recently, according to NorthJersey.com.  The borough received 13 bids for the project. Fitzpatrick& Son was the lowest bidder at $676,317 while the high bid was over $1.2 million, NorthJersey.com reported.  Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy said the RFP was necessary because of a $220,000 state grant that was attched to the project, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com story.

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Demarest Ambulance Corps Chooses Officers for 2016 Demarest Ambulance Corps Chooses Officers for 2016
Demarest Ambulance Corps Chooses Officers for 2016 DEMAREST, N.J. -- The Demarest Volunteer Ambulance Corps recently elected officers for the 2016 calendar year.  Selected were: Chief: Joseph P Fortunato III  First Assistant Chief and Training Officer: Roberta Hoag  Second Assitant Chief: Andrew Woods  President: Joanne Pianghi  Treasurer: Diane Marello  Secretary: Rob Schiraldi  Trustees: Joe Bonino John Daly Maria Selle

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Fair Lawn Cub Scouts Donate 130 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantry Fair Lawn Cub Scouts Donate 130 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantry
Fair Lawn Cub Scouts Donate 130 Pounds Of Food To Local Pantry FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Fair Lawn Cub Scout Pack 45 donated 130 pounds of food and 20 sock and toiletry gift bags to St. Anne's food pantry on Dec. 17. According to Cub Scout Committee Chair Jess Hanson, Pack 45 started collecting food back in October. The food drive was part of their community service project in order to be able to compete in the pinewood derby in January.  Cub Scout Pack 45 is made up of 46 boys between the ages of Kindergarten and fifth grade as well as 15 "sisters and seekers" (girls). 

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Sports
Teaneck College Alum Wins Big With National Bowling Team Teaneck College Alum Wins Big With National Bowling Team
Teaneck College Alum Wins Big With National Bowling Team TEANECK, N.J. -- Danielle McEwan, an alum of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, won the gold medal at the 2015 World Bowling Women's Championships in Abu Dhabi. McEwan received her bachelor's degree in Teaneck in 2013 and played for Fairleigh Dickinson's bowling team.  Team USA took advantage of Korea's early struggles to build a 40-pin lead after five frames and cruised to the win help from left-hander Shannon Pluhowsky (238), Shannon O'Keefe (214) and doubles gold medalists Kelly Kulick (214) and Danielle McEwan (202).

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Emerson High School Senior Athlete Signs Letter Of Intent Emerson High School Senior Athlete Signs Letter Of Intent
Emerson High School Senior Athlete Signs Letter Of Intent EMERSON, N.J. --  Jake Leara, a senior at Emerson High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to pitch Division 1 baseball at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md.  Leara attended the signing with guidance counselor Susan Borgognone; Superintendent Brian Gatens; Principal Brian Hutchinson; Athletic Director Konstantinos Paleoudis; Leara's mother and father, Sally and John; high school pitching coach Dan Quackenbush; high school head coach Chris Sommerhalter; and personal pitching coach Patrick Stanley, of Complete Game Training and Recruiting. 

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Ridgefield Knights of Columbus Seek Youngsters To Join Squires Ridgefield Knights of Columbus Seek Youngsters To Join Squires
Ridgefield Knights of Columbus Seek Youngsters To Join Squires RIDGEFIELD, N.J. -- The Ridgefield Knights of Columbus are searching for young men to become Squires. Columbian Squires is a fraternal youth organization dedicated to acts of charity for the church and community  through acts of service.  Applicants must be a Roman Catholic male, between the ages of 10 and 18. One should also display qualities of leadership and Christly devotion.  The Columbian Squires is a great way for young men to give back to one’s community through acts of community service and response to Christian morals.  Visit the Squire's website for more information on applying…

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Schools
Bergenfield Students Earns Bronze Metal In New Jersey Competition Bergenfield Students Earns Bronze Metal In New Jersey Competition
Bergenfield Students Earns Bronze Metal In New Jersey Competition BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Bergenfield Quiz Bowl Team placed third at the Northern New Jersey Academic Competition at Leonia High School on Dec. 12. In the 50 team field, the  bronze recognition marks the school's first trophy ever. The team, captained by Kay James and Dean Connors and advised by Mr. Baldwin, hopes to run a tournament on campus this school year.

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