Seton Hall Prep Hall of Fame holds induction

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 […]

Fundraiser for WOSF Principal’s Scholarship raises serious bank

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

   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, […]

Woman’s Club supports IHN

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 […]

GR Friday Night Rec begins

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 […]

Troop 2’s Gonnella and Smith achieve Eagle Scout status

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. […]

West Orange week of December 3rd

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. • […]

Maplewood & South Orange week of December 3rd

OBITUARIES: • BRANCH – B. Lawrence, of West Orange, formerly of South Orange; Nov. 21. • GIORDANO – Robert, of Maplewood; Sept. 22. Special ed teacher in Irvington. • LAWSON – Eloise G., formerly of Maplewood; Nov. 11. Librarian, mother. • PICCIUTO – Jean, of Maplewood, formerly of Bloomfield; Nov. 19. • ROTHSCHILD – William […]

Eagle Scout project provides families with holiday meals

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Because of the hard work of a Boy Scout with Troop 5 in Maplewood, 75 families were able to have a Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the trimmings. As part of his Eagle Scout community service project, 17-year-old Tajeer Robinson conducted a food drive and an online fundraising campaign to purchase […]

EO police and fire officers given top honors at awards banquet

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Inc. awarded the bravery and service of two members of East Orange Police Department during their annual Valor Award Banquet in Atlantic City on Saturday, Nov. 21. East Orange Police Department Detective Damon Johnson and Sgt. Michael Williams Jr. were celebrated for their dedication […]