West Orange HS girls basketball standout Anaya Karriem picks NC A&T State Univ.

West Orange HS girls basketball standout Anaya Karriem picks NC A&T State Univ.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School rising senior girls basketball standout Anaya Karriem recently has made her college decision, committing to North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. This commitment caps an incredible recruitment process where Anaya received 10 Division I offers, reflecting her exceptional talent and hard work on the court. […]

Teens complete leadership program

Teens complete leadership program

By Nadine Etienne Special to the Herald Odo Achievement Center held a graduation on July 13 for the 10 participants in its Born to Lead program. Through a series of lessons and activities, the program empowered youth by providing training to help them understand their leadership style and foster growth. In addition to skill sessions […]

South Orange water utility sale will be on ballot

By Andy Milone Correspondent South Orange is moving forward with a referendum on the sale of its water system to New Jersey American Water for $19.7 million. The Village Council approved the ballot question for the upcoming general election in a 4-2 vote at a special virtual meeting Monday night. Councilman Bill Haskins and Councilwoman […]

Bronze bust honors parks director

Bronze bust honors parks director

A bronze bust of South Orange resident and long-time Essex County Parks Director Daniel K. Salvante was dedicated last week in the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park. The surprise presentation was made in recognition of Salvante being the parks director for 28 years, the longest tenure of anyone in Essex County history. […]

South Orange Jaguar Track Club enjoys outstanding season

South Orange Jaguar Track Club enjoys outstanding season

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Jaguar Track Club, a South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs competitive track program, recently wrapped an impressive 2024 outdoor season. The 28-year-old program has a storied reputation for developing elite athletes, many of whom go on to have successful high school, college and professional careers.  This year, the […]

East Orange Rec Co-Ed Basketball Camp is offered

East Orange Rec Co-Ed Basketball Camp is offered

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Pictured are campers at the annual East Orange Co-Ed Basketball Camp at the John L. Costley Middle School in East Orange. Sponsored by the East Orange Recreation Department, the camp began July 8 and continues until Aug. 16 for  children ages 7-14, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

Attorney general investigating fatal crash after police chase

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred during a police chase on July 23 and involved police from Bloomfield, Newark and East Orange. The multi-vehicle crash occurred following a police pursuit that began in Newark and ended in East Orange. The driver of one of the vehicles sustained fatal […]

Irvington man facing cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, gun charges

An Irvington man has been charged with distributing cocaine, possessing distribution quantities of fentanyl and heroin, trafficking multiple firearms, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced last week. Kyrell Domnie, who is also known as “Fly Ky,” and is 39, is charged with six counts of distributing, […]

Bloomfield Reds U10 boys soccer team battles nation’s top squad

Bloomfield Reds U10 boys soccer team battles nation’s top squad

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 2014 Bloomfield Reds boys soccer team may have pulled off one of the most remarkable soccer stories of the year, going from a low level travel team in the fall, with some players right out of the Bloomfield intown soccer program, to playing the No. 1 team in the nation in […]