Irvington HS girls flag football team moves to 6-0 on season

Irvington HS girls flag football team moves to 6-0 on season

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls flag football team is having a great season this spring. The Blue Knights, under head coach Kyle Steele, had a 6-0 record through Friday, May 3. Photos by Joe Ungaro Irvington vs. East Orange Campus (April 17, at Irvington HS)  

Love+Unity Week schedule of events

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 […]

Board of Ed adopts budget, 28 jobs cut

Board of Ed adopts budget, 28 jobs cut

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 HS track teams holds intrasquad scrimmage at Hurrell Field

Glen Ridge HS track teams holds intrasquad scrimmage at Hurrell Field

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 HS softball team sparkles on the diamond

Nutley HS softball team sparkles on the diamond

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 HS boys lacrosse team enjoys best start in program history

Nutley HS boys lacrosse team enjoys best start in program history

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 […]

Maker Madness takes over Columbia High School

Maker Madness takes over Columbia High School

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 […]