The election to fill the seat in Congress held by the late U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. will be held on Sept. 18. Gov. Phil Murphy has set the process to replace the congressman, who died on April 24; nominating petitions for candidates seeking a party nomination shall be filed by 4 p.m. on […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team moved to a 10-7-1 record after going 1-3 last week. The Bucs lost at Montclair Kimberley Academy, 9-0, Monday, April 29. The next day, the Bucs dropped a heartbreaker at Newark Academy by a score of 9-8. Belleville battled back on Wednesday, April 30, at Newark […]
The Love+Unity Week begins on Monday, May 13. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Chalk The Walk will take place at West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main St. Hosted by Councilwoman Tammy Williams, the community is invited to create sidewalk chalk drawings with messages of Love +Unity while enjoying music and a special performance by […]
By Paul Brubaker Special to the News Record MAPLEWOOD — Board of Education members approved a $182 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year that eliminates fewer positions than was initially projected while providing funding for improved technology, security, and access and equity efforts. The revised spending plan, adopted by the Board with a 5-4 […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School track and field teams participated in an intrasquad scrimmage, plus a couple of practice relays against Immaculate Conception HS of Montclair, at Hurrell Field on Wednesday, April 24. The Ridgers will gear up for the Essex County Relay Championships on Friday, May 3, at Livingston.
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School softball program has a rich tradition of success under head coach Luann Zullo. This season, the Raiders are enjoying another solid season, with a 9-3 overall record through Monday, April 22. Nutley also was in first place in the Super Essex Conference–Liberty Division with a 5-0 mark. The […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys lacrosse team is enjoying its best-ever start in a season. The Raiders, under head coach Mike Salvatelli, began the seaton 4-0. Nutley later defeated Clifton High School 14-1, April 17, in the inaugural “Greco Cup” at Montclair State University. The game was played to honor the life […]
Photos by Carlos Sanchez MAPLEWOOD — The Achieve Foundation held its annual Maker Madness event at Columbia High School on Saturday, April 27. The event featured LEGO master Corey Samuels and 28 stations that included a beekeeper, robots and water powered rockets. More than 1,200 children and family members attended the event. Helping out were […]
A West Orange resident will be among those competing in the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championship May 9-12 in Florida. Alana Walker, 17, a homeschooled student who has committed to Stanford University and their women’s gymnastics team, competes with the Boonton-based North Stars Gymnastics Academy. Walker was one of 12 from the academy to […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team was red-hot entering the week of Sunday, April 28. The Bucs brought a four-game winning streak into the week to improve to 9-4-1 overall on the season. On Monday, April 22, the Bucs defeated Newark Tech, 3-1, at home. Senior James Monroig pitched six innings, allowing […]