Sheriff warns residents to keep their cars, identities secure

NEWARK, NJ — Sheriff Armando Fontoura issued a reminder on March 27 to local motorists that statistics reveal a car is broken into every 30 seconds somewhere across our nation. Fontoura added that Essex County is not exempt to that alarming statistic. “During this past weekend, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in car break-ins throughout […]

‘Appetizers and Head Shots’ networking event for business owners

NUTLEY, NJ — The MetroEast Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is hosting an “Appetizers and Head Shots” networking event from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at Mamma Vittoria, 160 Franklin Ave. in Nutley. This is the opportunity for business owners to get a professional “publicity portrait.” A […]

Two Essex County men arrested for robbing a club at gunpoint

NEWARK, NJ — Two Essex County men were indicted by a federal grand jury on March 24 for their alleged roles in a September 2015 armed robbery of a club in Passaic, according to a press release from acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick. Jimmy Cooper, aka “Flip,” 32, of Irvington, and Keontrae Lawrence, aka […]

County recognizes exceptional women for Women’s History Month

County recognizes exceptional women for Women’s History Month

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County hosted its annual Women’s History Month Program at the Hall of Records in Newark on Wednesday, March 22. During the ceremony, the 2017 Essex County Althea Gibson Leadership Award was presented to Margie Heller, administrative director of community health and outreach at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; Carmen Morales, […]

Maplewood firefighters extinguish blaze on Baker Street

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A significant fire was averted at 89 Baker St. on March 23 as a result of a quick response and detailed investigation by Maplewood firefighters. The Maplewood Fire Department responded at 4:52 p.m. for the reported possible building fire. Arriving fire personnel initially found nothing showing from the building, but upon further […]

Margaret L. Vanderberg

  Margaret L. Vanderberg (nee Mills), 88, of West Orange, passed away March 25, 2017. Loving wife of the late Irving “Ike” Vanderberg (1995). Adored mother of David Vanderberg and wife Suzanne, and the late Linda Reinhardt. Cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Margaret is survived by many nieces and nephews, especially […]

Meet the Mayors of Essex County

CALDWELL, NJ — The seventh annual Essex County Meet the Mayors Event will be Saturday, April 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Greenbrook Country Club, 100 West Greenbrook Road, Caldwell. The mayors from all 22 Essex County municipalities have been invited to attend. This year’s panel will include Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., […]

Orange HS baseball team seeks banner season with solid returning core

Orange HS baseball team seeks banner season with solid returning core

    ORANGE, NJ (updated Tuesday March 28, 9:18 a.m.) – The Orange High School baseball team, which returns a solid core from a 12-11 team in 2016, has its sights set on competing for a division championship in 2017. “Our returnees are talented players that had success last season,” says Wally Boyett, now in […]

Strawberry Festival returns for 79th year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Don’t miss Gregory Elementary School’s 79th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at the school, 301 Gregory Ave. in West Orange. The festival will include inflatable rides, games, crafts, live entertainment and face painting. Attendees will enjoy food, drinks and fresh strawberry desserts. Questions? Contact […]