TRENTON, NJ — The Department of Environmental Protection is urging New Jersey residents to check trees on their property for signs of beech leaf disease and report their findings to the New Jersey Forest Service. Beech leaf disease was first detected in Bergen and Essex counties in summer 2020 and is now confirmed in 10 […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., center, congratulates the winners of the 2022 Essex County Golf Tournament. William Cannon, left, of Belleville, won the Amateur Division with a three-day score of 215. Tom McDonald, right, of West Caldwell, won the Super Seniors Division with a score of 227. Not pictured is […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The annual Belleville Food Truck Festival will have a new home this fall. Unlike previous years, the free, family-friendly event will be held at the Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Ave., on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 10 p.m. The Belleville Food Truck Festival will be serving up everything from empanadas […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School girls soccer team defeated Belleville, 3-1, on Sept. 19 at Father Glotzbach Field. It was the Lady Raiders’ first win of the season. Photos by Steve Ellmore.
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys soccer team hosted Caldwell on Sept. 22 at Irvington Park. The IHS Blue Knights lost a tough game, 2-1, to move to a 2-4 record on the season. Karl Boucher scored for the Blue Knights. Walter Tejada made nine saves for Irvington. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Township homeowners and tenants are urged to access an online portal to receive a property tax rebate through ANCHOR, a new state program that stands for “Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters.” Under the program, the state is planning to provide rebates for up to two million taxpayers in the […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The township of Nutley is set to honor Anthony J. Iannarone by dedicating the Nutley Public Library’s children’s room in his name. Iannarone has served as a library trustee for 50 years and is currently in his 36th year as library board president. The event will take place Sunday, Oct. 16, from […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Jake Myers, age 7, a member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105, received the Ten Ideals Award at a regular meeting of the squadron in September. Following a course of study, Jake became only the second young SAL in New Jersey to receive the award in 2022. Alternate National Executive […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Excitement was visible on the faces of students and teachers alike as they returned for the opening of the school year at St. Peter’s School in Belleville on Sept. 7. The only Catholic school in Belleville, St. Peter’s School provides pre-K3 to eighth-grade education to children from Belleville and nearby towns. Photos […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex Photo Club will hold its first meeting of the month on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom for members and the public. Photographer David H. Wells will present “Light Studies, Exploring the Light Atmosphere of a Place.” Wells has worked on assignments for Fortune, Life, National Geographic, Newsweek […]