October's Most Read Stories on Ridgewood-Glen Rock Patch

10. From Gym Owner to Baker, Ridgewood Entrepreneur Dives into 'Bagel Culture'

The change in careers that led Ridgewood’s Jeff Jayson, formerly the owner of World Gym in Paramus, to open a new bagel shop in Glen Rock isn’t as unexpected as it may seem.

9. Ridgewood BOE Member Opens Glen Rock Children’s Bookstore

Down a bookstore since Books, Bytes and Beyond shifted its operations and closed its storefront earlier this year, a new shop catering to children’s reading needs has arrived on Rock Road to fill the void for Glen Rock readers.

8. Mémoire Opens Chestnut Street Doors

A new Ridgewood restaurant opened its doors for dinner Oct. 22, its owner promising a “SoHo feel” without the bank-breaking New York City prices.

7. Glen Rock Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Ponzi Scheme, Defrauding Elderly Widow

A Glen Rock man was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for a series of frauds that included a multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme and a scam that bilked an elderly, disabled widow of her life savings, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced Friday.

6. Shutdown Shutters Garrett's Glen Rock Office

Rep. Scott Garrett’s district office in Glen Rock closed at the beginning of the month due to the shutdown of the federal government.

5. Ridgewood Cheerleaders Attend TV Pep Rally with Regis Philbin [Video]

While the Ridgewood Maroons rolled out to an undefeated start this season, their cheerleaders took some time to rally support for a team that hasn’t been so hot on the gridiron.

4. How Did Ridgewood, Glen Rock Vote in the Senate Election? [Map]

Patch break-down by polling place of how Ridgewood and Glen Rock voted in the Oct. 16 special senate election.

3. Developer Proposes Route 17 Retail Strip

A developer is proposing the construction of a strip of retail space on a long-vacant property along Route 17 South in Ridgewood that will house as many as seven national food and retail outlets.

2. Ridgewood Country Club Battered by Tornado

Ridgewood Country Club reportedly sustained significant damage to its golf course due to a small tornado that hit the club Oct. 7.

1. Study Ranks Ridgewood No. 2 in NJ for Young Families

According to a recent study of "family-friendliness" in the state, Ridgewood ranks No. 2 among places for young families to settle down in New Jersey.