Three Bloomfield police officers were suspended from duty last year, according to a report released last week by the state Attorney General’s Office. The suspensions were for actions that included not reporting behind overpaid, violating motor vehicle pursuit guidelines and harassment. The information was contained in an annual report released by the attorney general’s office […]
Irvington was one of 15 Essex County police departments reporting no major disciplinary actions taken against its police officers during 2023. “I’m happy to report that our officers are following department and state policies and directives,” said Tracy Bowers, director of public safety for the Township of Irvington. “And by posting this information publicly gives […]
IRVINGTON, NJ —The Irvington High School cheerleading squad traveled to Burlington Township High School on Saturday, Aug. 3, to participate in a cheerleading clinic to help the cheerleaders develop a gameday routine for this upcoming fall football season. Burlington Township Cheerleaders have won five national cheerleading championships at the National High School Cheerleading Championships in […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Three former Bloomfield Soccer Club players – Joel Ahn, Johnny Babula and Alejandro Berrio – won the US Youth Soccer National Championship recently while competing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Ahn, Babula and Berrio currently play for The Football Academy 2011 Black team, based out of […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Junior Jaguars youth football organization’s fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, has been postponed. A date has yet to be determined. The event, which will take place at Haire Park in East Orange, features fish fry, food, music and vendors. The organization is celebrating its 20th year. For more […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]