(November 27,1928 – October 4, 2022) Ann McLaughlin (Nancy) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Astoria, NY, Nancy grew up in Queens and attended PS 89 & Newtown High School graduating with perfect attendance and went on to St. John’s University to study business and accounting. She resided in […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Super Essex Conference held its annual Cheer For The Cure cheerleading showcase and competition on Thursday night, Oct. 6,at Bloomfield’s Foley Field. Seventeen of the conference’s cheering squads competed in an evening of enthusiasm and talent. Pictured in the gallery are Bloomfield High School cheerleaders performing. As a charity event, thousands […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Senior receiver Famah Toure scored his third touchdown of the game with 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter on a 9-yard run, and he scored on the ensuing two-point conversion on a run to lift the Irvington High School football team to a thrilling 22-21 win over Montclair on Saturday afternoon, […]
April 24, 1947- October 6, 2022) Victoria Mergner passed away at Mountainside Hospital on October 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. We share with a heavy heart that her physical presence is no more, though she will always be remembered as a loving, affectionate, and kind hearted person. Born in Newark, NJ, Victoria grew […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School girls volleyball program enjoyed success at tournaments on Saturday, Oct. 8. The JV team won the second annual Payne Tech JV tournament title. Columbia defeated Payne Tech in the final by scores of 25-22, 25-12. Junior outside hitter Caroline Schmidt was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced on Friday, Sept. 30, that a project to modernize Francis A. Byrne Golf Course in West Orange was underway. “Essex County Francis Byrne Golf Course is known for its historic features and beautiful vistas. The work we are doing will address long-standing issues […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood broke ground on its soon to be new and improved library on Oct. 1, kicking off an 18-month renovation at the main branch that will see a near complete overhaul of the building. Funded by the town, private donations and the state Library Construction Bond Act, the Maplewood Public Library will […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — William Indek, the former Glen Ridge High School cross-country and track coach, and guidance counselor, recently recalled how being a counselor informed his approach to coaching. Born in the Bronx, Indek, 75, grew up on Staten Island, attending Port Richmond High School, where he ran cross-country and track. He then attended […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School English teacher Christina Biddle and Edison Middle School English teacher Maheen Ahmad have been named Fulbright Scholars for 2022-23. According to the U.S. Department of State, “The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United […]
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — On Sept. 30, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region II administrator Alicka Ampry-Samuel announced 646 new housing choice vouchers totaling $8,328,385 awarded to public housing authorities in New Jersey. The announcement was made during Ampry-Samuel’s keynote address at the 2022 N.J. Governor’s Conference, held annually in Atlantic City. “Housing […]