‘The Wizard of Oz’ brings magic to Liberty Middle School

‘The Wizard of Oz’ brings magic to Liberty Middle School

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Magic happened at Liberty Middle School in the form of a colorful production of “The Wizard of Oz” from April 28 through 30. Directed by Lisette Villalobos with vocal coaching by Craig Sanphy, the ebullient show contained all the songs and lines everyone has come to love from the classic movie.  […]

Glen Ridge to flush fire hydrants throughout borough

Glen Ridge to flush fire hydrants throughout borough

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Water Bureau has announced that the spring flushing of fire hydrants throughout the borough will begin the week of May 9 and continue through June 7. The flushing crews will begin at 10 p.m. each night and work until 5 a.m. The water bureau, in conjunction with the […]

Mildred L. Doran

Mildred L. Doran devoted spouse, mother of six and grandmother of five died peacefully on May 6, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1926, in Newark NJ , the only daughter amongst three sons of the late John V. and Mary T. Sweeney. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and trained as a ballet dancer […]

West Orange creates street mural to slow down traffic

West Orange creates street mural to slow down traffic

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, April 30, the Traffic Safety Youth Advisory Board from West Orange High School, members of the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, WOHS urban arts and AP arts students, West Orange Township Council members, West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board members, “Art Alchemist” Elijah Minton and hundreds of West Orange residents of […]

Belleville HS baseball team battles hard in tough losses

Belleville HS baseball team battles hard in tough losses

BELLEVILLE, NJ —The Belleville High School baseball team got in just two games last week. The Bucs lost to Newark East Side, 9-7, in a Greater Newark Tournament preliminary round game on Wednesday, May 4, at home. Belleville came back from a 9-3 deficit, but came up short.  On Thursday, May 5, the team came […]

Area students to receive NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education honors

Area students to receive NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education honors

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Approximately 100 students and 17 arts leaders will receive the prestigious New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education on Thursday, May 26.  The Governor’s Award in Arts Education program was established in 1980, to celebrate artistic excellence and create visibility, awareness and appreciation for the impact that the arts have on […]

Glen Ridge HS grad finishes 78th in Boston Marathon

Glen Ridge HS grad finishes 78th in Boston Marathon

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On April 18, a former Glen Ridge High School student, Class of 2012, competed in the 126th running of the Boston Marathon, surprising himself with his athleticism and giving his hometown something to cheer about. In a field of more than 25,000 entrants, Jamie Hartop finished 78th, with a personal-best time […]