Major upgrade coming to Brick Church

Major upgrade coming to Brick Church

By Andy Milone Correspondent EAST ORANGE – Mayor Ted Green recalled that during his first few days in office in 2018 he had a group of residents approach him about the “train station.” Brick Church Station, an aging landmark dating back decades, has been on the minds of officials and locals for years. On May […]

Bloomfeld Softball Camp to take place this summer

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 12th annual Bloomfield Softball Camp will take place at Clarks Pond South, located at 111 Dewey St., for girls in grades 2-8 (ages 6-14). The camp will take place July 8-11 (rain date July 12) and July 15-18 (rain date July 19) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The […]

Irvington boxer Valencia will make his pro debut on June 8 at Bally’s in Atlantic City

Irvington boxer Valencia will make his pro debut on June 8 at Bally’s in Atlantic City

IRVINGTON, NJ — Amateur boxing standout Jean Pierre Valencia will make his professional debut on Saturday, June 8, when he faces Patrick Bernard Harris in a four-round junior middleweight bout at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.  The 24-year-old Irvington resident won numerous championships in the 165-pound division as an amateur, including a bronze […]

South Orange Maplewood School District announces new superintendent

South Orange Maplewood School District announces new superintendent

By Paul Brubaker Special to Essex News Daily   MAPLEWOOD – At a special meeting Tuesday night, Board of Education members approved a veteran of educational leadership as the next South Orange and Maplewood School District (SOMSD) Superintendent of Schools. Jason Bing comes to the District as the former Superintendent of the Dutchess County Board […]

Irvington man shot on Maplewood street

MAPLEWOOD — Detectives are investigating the shooting of an Irvington man on Jacoby Street. On Friday, May 31, at 11:30 p.m., police responded to Jacoby Street near Brown Street on a report of shots fired. Responding officers located a 24-year-old man laying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. Officers and South Essex […]

Memorial Day commemoration

Memorial Day commemoration

Photos by Steve Ellmore The township had a Memorial Day Parade and celebration in front of town hall on Monday, May 27. The celebration included scouts, cheerleaders, dancers, and other performances. Civic Square was closed for the event, which lasted about two hours. The theme was ‘Remember their Sacrifice.’