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Lorraine Ash

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Lorraine Ash has been a reporter/editor in her native New Jersey since 1982, the year she earned her master’s degree in Public Communications from Fordham University. Her articles have gained global, national, state, and regional attention and awards and have appeared in a number of newspapers, including USA Today. She has worked for publications such as Family Circle Magazine, The Ridgewood News, and the Daily Record. Lorraine also has penned two memoirs and teaches memoir writing. Experience has taught her that everyone has a compelling story to tell. Have a story the community needs to hear? Email her. She’d love to hear from you.

Lorraine was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Lorraine Ash's Contributions

Business
School Of Rock Founder Opens Allendale Art School School Of Rock Founder Opens Allendale Art School
School Of Rock Founder Opens Allendale Art School ALLENDALE, N.J. — The new One River School of Art + Design in Allendale has fast become a sanctuary for kids and adults drawn to painting, photography and other arts. Located across the street from the Church of the Guardian Angel, it was opened in January by Matt Ross of Cresskill. The founding CEO of the School of Rock transformed music education: he created the largest network of music schools on the planet. Now he wants to do the same for art, one suburban neighborhood at a time. The Allendale school is the second in what is destined to be a large chain: the first One River School is …

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Lifestyle
Waldwick Mechanic: No Car Is Ever Done Waldwick Mechanic: No Car Is Ever Done
Waldwick Mechanic: No Car Is Ever Done WALDWICK, N.J. — Mechanic Chuck Wanamaker III of Mahwah has been out making a national splash again with some of the classics in his 100-car collection. He and his father, Chuck Wanamaker Jr., who own two shops in Waldwick, took to the road for the Keystone Big Show East in Washington, D.C. last week. The product placement event attracted 300 vendors and 8,000 shopowners from the U.S. and Canada. They all have one thing in common: they just love working on hot rods. The Wanamakers brought six cars to the show — a ’63 Impala, ’67 Camaro, ’68 Camaro, ’69 Camaro, ’67 Chevy Nova and ’55 Chevy…

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Neighbors
Be A Dear: Westwood Rallies To Help Beloved Photographer Be A Dear: Westwood Rallies To Help Beloved Photographer
Be A Dear: Westwood Rallies To Help Beloved Photographer WESTWOOD, N.J. — It’s been 20 years since Jean Deer, a beloved Westwood photographer, stopped taking pictures and stopped speaking. On May 31, 1997, a massive stroke cut short a creative life that had delighted everyone in the Pascack Valley. He lost the use of the right side of his body. Doctors are now treating the 76-year-old Deer for a hematoma on his thigh and an infection in his foot, according to a GoFundMe page set up for the family. During his hospital stay, he contracted MRSA. With his wife, Ellen, suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, his three daughters — Trine, Erika and Kr…

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Events
Montvale Promoter Throws Biggest Beatles Bash In World Montvale Promoter Throws Biggest Beatles Bash In World
Montvale Promoter Throws Biggest Beatles Bash In World MONTVALE, N.J. — Mark Lapidos of Montvale, creator of this weekend’s 43rd Annual Fest for Beatles Fans, first fell under the spell of The Beatles at age 15. “The first time I heard ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand,’ I was sitting there doing my homework,” he recalled. “As soon as I heard it, it grabbed me. I’ll never forget that moment. I get chills thinking about it now.” WABC’s Scott Muni announced the name of the new group from England. Then Lapidos watched The Ed Sullivan Show so he could see what John, Paul, George and Ringo looked like. His love affair with the music and The Beatles’ stor…

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Schools
Allendale High School Adopts Opioid Antidote Policy Allendale High School Adopts Opioid Antidote Policy
Allendale High School Adopts Opioid Antidote Policy ALLENDALE, N.J. — Starting in April, two staffers at Northern Highlands Regional High School will be able to administer a life-saving opioid antidote on school grounds, NorthJersey.com reports. Both the nurse and athletic director will be trained by the county to administer naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, the story says. The move is part of an opioid antidote policy passed by the district board of education Monday, according to NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.

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News
Justice Institute To Emerson: Drop Eminent Domain Justice Institute To Emerson: Drop Eminent Domain
Justice Institute To Emerson: Drop Eminent Domain EMERSON, N.J. — Stop Emerson Eminent Domain (SEED) – a group of small business owners and residents – have a powerful new ally in their fight to stop the use of eminent domain downtown: the Institute for Justice. The Virginia-based institute, a nonprofit public interest law firm, is the nation’s leading advocate against eminent domain abuse. In a letter dated Tuesday, it says a “cloud of condemnation looms heavy over the downtown district.” The institute is making three demands of Mayor Lou Lamatina and the Borough Council. “The Institute for Justice urges you to rescind your designation …

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Politics
New Milford Councilwoman: They Need A Mom In State Senate New Milford Councilwoman: They Need A Mom In State Senate
New Milford Councilwoman: They Need A Mom In State Senate NEW MILFORD, N.J. — New Milford Councilwoman Kelly Langschultz announced Wednesday she is running for Senate in New Jersey’s 38th legislative district, according to an announcement by the Senate Republican Majority. “I am running because I want to bring the common sense of a mother and successful small business owner from Bergen County to the Statehouse in Trenton,” said Kelly, a 36-year-old mother of four. She started her business — Precision Billing & Consulting Services — when she was 22 and created her first job when she was 25. Currently, Langschultz employs 25 to 40 people at a…

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Business
Firm Of Ridgewood Architect Who Fell To His Death Is Closing Firm Of Ridgewood Architect Who Fell To His Death Is Closing
Firm Of Ridgewood Architect Who Fell To His Death Is Closing RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Crowne Architectural Systems, the company of a Ridgewood architect who fell to his death off a Manhattan skyscraper last fall, is closing its doors, NJBIZ reports. Bruno Travalja, who was 52 and the father of three, fell 48 floors from the roof of the building after feeling dizzy. RELATED: Bruno Larry Travalja, 52, Of Ridgewood A federal WARN notice indicates Crowne, based in North Bergen, will stop operations because of a cash flow shortage. A total of 200 employees will be left without jobs, according to NJBIZ. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJBIZ STORY.

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News
Hillsdale, Washington Township: Plan To Reopen Transfer Station Stinks Hillsdale, Washington Township: Plan To Reopen Transfer Station Stinks
Hillsdale, Washington Township: Plan To Reopen Transfer Station Stinks HILLSDALE, N.J. — Hillsdale has responded loud and clear to Waste Management’s attempt to reopen its transfer station on Patterson Street: no, thanks. The borough has sent 1,000 signatures opposing a permit renewal to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), according to Mayor Doug Frank. Some residents signed an online petition. Others wrote letters. “If we have an opportunity to not have these trucks traverse Hillsdale streets every day and to get the smell of a transfer station out of town, we have to take that opportunity,” Frank said. “These are five-year permits.” Th…

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News
Early Finish Date Predicted For Waldwick Apartment Complex Early Finish Date Predicted For Waldwick Apartment Complex
Early Finish Date Predicted For Waldwick Apartment Complex WALDWICK, N.J. — Work on the 110-unit Waldwick Station apartment complex on Zazzetti Street is ahead of schedule, according to its project manager. “We expect to complete by Labor Day,” Michael Padin said Tuesday. The original finish date for the project, being built by Russo Development, was the end of the year, he added. The ground floor of the complex is all garage parking, Padin explained. Additionally, there will be street parking within the complex. The leasing office and one retail space will be on the south end of the project, nearest the New Jersey Transit platform. The projec…

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