ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A new plaque has been added to Essex County Branch Brook Park, located in Newark and Belleville. The plaque speaks of the history of the cherry blossom trees in the park. Located in front of the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, the plaque shares the story of cherry blossoms in Essex County, […]
Essex County, NJ — The eastbound lanes of South Orange Avenue between Cherry Lane/Brookside Drive and Wyoming Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Wednesday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 11, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily so the roadway can be milled and paved. The westbound lanes will remain open. This is […]
Forrest A. Brower, 84, of Skillman passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Stonebridge at Montgomery. Born in Woodmere, NY he was a resident of Skillman for 15 years. He received his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and his Masters in Hospital Administration from Columbia University. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in […]
Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Richard Morris, Seton Hall Prep director of communications WEST ORANGE – On Oct. 15, a gathering of 250 alumni, family and friends celebrated the induction of 10 new members to the Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame. At the 31st annual event, The Prep honored alumni whose […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Scholarship Foundation Principal’s Scholarship “Harvest Moon” fundraiser, held at the Loft at the Wilshire Grand Hotel on Nov. 20, provided an enjoyable evening for attendees and a record $5,600 for the fund. More than 100 guests enjoyed an evening of dancing provided by Liberty Middle School music teacher […]
Ann L. Clementi (nee Pizzanelli), 90, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2015 at the Job Haines Home in Bloomfield. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the funeral service at the O’Boyle Funeral Home 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Friday. Entombment Glendale Cemetery. Please express condolences at www.oboylefuneralhome.com Born in Reynoldsville, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Evening Membership Department of the Maplewood Woman’s Club presented Emma Justice, executive director of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Essex County, with a check for $500 to aid in the network’s purchase of a new van. The IHN provides 20 to 25 homeless families each year with shelter and meals through a […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Friday night recreation will be held by Glen Ridge Parks and Recreation. The program will be at Ridgewood Avenue School upper gym, with drop-off in the parking lot behind the school. The night features 90 minutes of gym games for kids, supervised by a qualified staff. All registrations for the free […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Anthony D. Gonnella and Peyton R. Smith, both of West Orange, have earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts: the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting and is earned by less than 2.5 percent of all boys involved in Scouting. […]
OBITUARIES: • BELL – Betty Ann Williams, formerly of West Orange; Nov. 21. Mother. • BRANCH – B. Lawrence, of West Orange, formerly of South Orange; Nov. 21. • CASSIDY – James Anthony Jr., of West Orange; Nov. 22. Truck driver. • GIORDANO – Gene J., of West Orange; Nov. 22. Night foreman, grandfather. • […]