Authorities identify second fatality in bus crash

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. […]

PSE&G to upgrade aging cast iron gas facilities in West Orange

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 […]

Bus driver and one passenger killed in crash

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

   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 […]

Green Hill travels the world without leaving home

Green Hill travels the world without leaving home

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 […]

Jamaican flag raising at Town Hall

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.

WO resident charged with armed robbery of Chatham jewelers

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 […]