WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eveny de Mendez began work as the new assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the West Orange School District on July 1, bringing with her more than 20 years of teaching and administrative experience. De Mendez replaced the recently retired Donna Rando, and is excited to begin work in the […]
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities have identified the second person who was killed in a crash involving two NJ transit busses in Newark on Friday, Aug. 19. The victim has been identified as Jesy Garcia, 49, of Newark. Garcia had been transported to University Hospital after the crash, where she was pronounced dead several hours later. […]
New durable plastic pipes will improve reliability and reduce possibility of methane leaks
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As previously reported, PSE&G will be working in West Orange to replace approximately 3 miles of older gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping to ensure a safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future. “These upgrades are part of PSE&G’s three-year program to replace up […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal bus crash that resulted in the death of a NJ Transit bus driver and one passenger. On Friday, Aug. 19, shortly after 6 a.m., a NJ Transit bus – the 59 line to Westfield – collided with the […]
Glenn Shepard, loving & devoted husband of Lynn Oderwald, bursting with pride father of Lindi Rae Shepard, golf nemesis and brother to Wayne Shepard and constant soul mate of his sister, Ellen Shepard, passed away Friday evening, August 19 th . Glenn was 60 years young, grew up in West Orange, NJ, previously […]
CALDWELL, NJ — Essex Photo Club will initiate its new season on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Joseph Thomas of Verona presenting a workshop titled “Self-Assignments: A Challenge to Creativity.” The club meets at the Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy St. in Caldwell. Thomas, a member of the club, a judge […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and New Jersey Attorney Gen. Christopher Porrino dedicated a statue to the search and rescue dogs who played a vital role in recovery efforts following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The statue, which now stands at the Essex County Eagle Rock Sept. 11 Memorial in […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Each August, Green Hill residents spend a week traveling the world with daily events full of music, performances, art and food. Last week, residents explored Key West, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with specialty food and drink, dancers, a wild animal show and a summertime sing along. Photos Courtesy of Amy […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange will host a Jamaican flag raising on the steps of Town Hall, 66 Main St. in West Orange, today, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. The event will feature food, dignitaries, dancing and a celebration of Jamaican culture.
CHATHAM, NJ — Raiys Grimes, 35, of West Orange was taken into custody, after turning himself in to police on Friday, Aug. 12, for his alleged role in the July 28 armed robbery of Crescent Jewelers in Chatham. Morris County Superior Court Judge Ira Cohen set Grimes’ bail at $200,000; Grimes had already been serving […]