Lovers Sentenced, Student Named Presidential Scholar Candidate This Week

It’s been a busy week in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes. Here’s a look at the top Patch stories of the week. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site next week, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Lovers Sentenced to Prison in Savage Beating of Woman’s Ex

The couple's two accomplices in the beating of a Ridgewood man were also charged in connection with the crime, authorities said.

Ramapo Student Named US Presidential Scholars Program Candidate

The federal government identifies top students from across the country to apply for the honor each year.

Franklin Lakes Proposes $39 Tax Increase in 2014 Budget

The introduced municipal budget calls for a 1.95% tax increase.

'Team Up to Tidy Up Day' Coming to Wyckoff

Annual town-wide clean-up event is looking for volunteers.

Shred Fest Coming to Wyckoff

Event is happening in conjunction with 'Team Up to Tidy Up.'

'War on Drugs' Moves to New Jersey Suburbs

According to a new report, law enforcement officials are starting to look to suburban dealers as the gateway to local heroin, prescription drug use.