ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Festive celebrations, food and decor are hallmarks of the holiday season. But the most wonderful time of the year also can pose safety concerns for dogs, cats and other household pets. Consider the following tips for keeping pets safe, healthy and happy throughout the holiday season: Secure the Christmas tree. Cats […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To recognize National Influenza Vaccine Week, the West Orange Health Department will be offering flu vaccines from Monday, Dec. 5, through Friday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The flu clinics will be held at the West Orange Health Center at the John P. Renna Jr. House, in the rear […]
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey School Boards Association recently thanked Gov. Chris Christie and the state Legislature for enacting a bill that will expand local school district options in employing security personnel. The legislation, S86/A3629, which was signed into law by Christie, establishes “Class Three” special law enforcement officers to provide security in public […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Today, Dec. 2, at approximately 8:15 a.m., a student of Seth Boyden School reported that a male had attempted to take his backpack while he was walking to school on Jacoby Street, according to a release from the Maplewood Police Department. The police were contacted and responded. Officers arrested Jordan Jones, 22, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Midtown Direct Rep performers Ed Bolin and Allison Posner will help craft a Winter Wonderland Library Foundation event at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join your neighbors in the Maplewood Library Children’s Room for an afternoon of storytelling, singing and fun. Storytime […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Columbia High School Robotics Club will host the sixth annual Robo-CATastrophe robotics tournament at the school in Maplewood. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m., with welcoming remarks by Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca. Matches will last until 5 p.m., with a break for lunch. The Robo-CATastrophe is open […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti have announced that the body of a Montclair woman, who had previously been reported as missing, was found during the morning hours of Dec. 1. At approximately 11:30 a.m., law enforcement officers located the remains while searching in […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that, due to expected heavy rainfall and the possibility of hazardous weather conditions from now through the coming weekend, many streets are expected to be flooded and should be avoided. Because motorists could become stranded by driving through flooded streets and high water, people […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested two suspects, one wanted for a carjacking and the second for a robbery in two separate incidents. Newark residents Al-Fuquan Wright and Sandra Fernandes, who were wanted by Criminal Investigation detectives, were both arrested on the morning of Monday, Nov. 28, by members […]