Emil Carl Neu was born on July 1, 1933 in Montclair, New Jersey. He was the first and only child of Emil and Elsa Neu who met on their way to the United States from Germany in 1929. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Boyle Neu and devoted father of David J. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The awards continue to roll in for students in the West Orange High School theater program following the virtual Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey competition on Feb. 22. Thirty-seven theater students from WOHS competed against students from across the state for awards in categories including dramatic and comedic monologues, […]
NEWARK, NJ — At the annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 14, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized Seton Hall University Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Patrick G. Lyons, of Montclair, as the 2022 Essex County Irishman of the Year and Essex County Deputy Parks and Recreation Director […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School alumnus Jamar Summers was recently drafted by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League, which has been resurrected after 37 years and will begin its season this spring. Summers, a 2013 OHS graduate who continued his career at the University of Connecticut, was the first cornerback selected […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Kristjan Sokoli is adding a chapter to his professional football career. The 2010 Bloomfield High School graduate was recently selected in the second round of the supplemental draft of the United States Football League, which has been resurrected after more than 30 years. Sokoli, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman, spent time in […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team, under head coach Eugene “Bam” Robinson, featured four players who have earned All–Super Essex Conference–American Division honors this season, selected by the coaches in the division. Jalen Robinson, a junior and the coach’s son, was named to the first team. Andrew Rowley, a senior, […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On March 21, Glen Ridge Police Chief Sean Quinn and the Public Safety Committee presented the members of day squad 1 with letters of commendation for their valiant efforts on Feb. 25. On that date at approximately 4:30 p.m., these officers responded to a resident’s 9-1-1 calls reporting that a suspect […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Five members of the Bloomfield High School boys basketball team, under head coach Mike Passero, earned All–Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division honors, selected by the coaches in the division, this season. Julian Paulino and Uma Kalu, both seniors, made the first team. Shayne Hinton, a junior, made the second team. Ramuel Gotrasse and […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys basketball team featured three players who earned All–Super Essex Conference–American Division honors. Senior forward Zaheem Crawford-Patterson made the second team, and junior guards Sean Agard and Kalifa Swaray each received honorable mention. The 6-foot-4 Crawford-Patterson, who will continue his football career at the University of Maine on […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange was alive with excitement on Friday night, March 18, thanks to a charity hockey game. The New Jersey Warriors disabled veterans hockey team squared off against a combined team of West Orange Fire and Police departments all-stars. Fans were treated to a thrilling […]