Nutley police arrest man for killing his mother-in-law

Nutley police arrest man for killing his mother-in-law

NUTLEY, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo announced Dec. 15 that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Nutley Police Department are investigating the murder of Barbara Ann Bezzone, 84, of Nutley. On Tuesday, Dec. 14, at approximately 8:21 p.m., […]

Eleven people charged in fentanyl and crack-cocaine conspiracy

NEWARK, NJ — Eleven people have been charged for their respective roles in a fentanyl and crack-cocaine distribution organization that sold large quantities of controlled substances in the area of Brookdale Avenue and Abinger Place in Newark, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced Dec. 15. Leon Clark, aka “Dino,” 40; Abdul Price, aka “Ab” […]

Nutley HS girls basketball team boasts strong experience this season

Nutley HS girls basketball team boasts strong experience this season

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School girls basketball team, under 10th-year head coach Larry Mitschow, is looking forward to the season with a strong returning group. The Raiders will tip off the season on Dec. 17, at New Providence Here is the team roster: Mackenzie Albert, senior guard Alex Twomey, senior guardr Stephanie Luberto, […]

NJIT students design and build home to address Newark’s housing crisis

NJIT students design and build home to address Newark’s housing crisis

NEWARK, NJ — Fifteen undergraduate students in New Jersey Institute of Technology’s architecture program have designed and built a prototype home that may be part of the solution to Newark’s housing crisis, according to a Dec. 7 press release. The “tiny home” is approximately 8 feet by 12 feet and was designed to help address […]

Glen Ridge HS wrestling team features good depth

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School wrestling team, under head coach Kendall Southerland, features strong depth this season.  The Ridgers have 22 members on the roster, the most in a long time, according to Southerland. “Unfortunately, we lost senior captain James McCarren to a knee injury for the season,” said Southerland. “Going […]

UPDATED: Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling seasons to begin

UPDATED: Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling seasons to begin

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling teams will begin their seasons. The basketball team will tip off the season on Friday, Dec. 17, at Caldwell. The wrestling team will participate in the Beast of the East at the University of Delaware, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19. Here are their schedules: […]

East Orange Campus HS basketball teams tip off their season Dec. 17

East Orange Campus HS basketball teams tip off their season Dec. 17

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School boys and girls basketball teams will tip off their seasons Dec. 17. Below are their schedules. East Orange Campus boys basketball Dec. 17: West Side, home, 7 p.m. Dec. 21: Arts, home, 7 p.m. Dec. 23: Robbinsville, home, 7 p.m. Jan. 4: Payne Tech, away, […]

Orange HS boys and girls basketball teams tip off their seasons Dec. 17 seasons

Orange HS boys and girls basketball teams tip off their seasons Dec. 17 seasons

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange High School boys and girls basketball team will tip off their seasons Dec. 17. Below are their schedules: Orange boys basketball Dec. 17: Montclair, home, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21: West Side, away, 7 p.m. Dec. 27: Newark Lab, at Newark Collegiate Holiday Classic, 6 p.m. Dec. 28-29: Newark Collegiate Holiday […]

Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team looks to contend this season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team, under head coach Mike DelloRusso, will tip off the season on Friday, Dec. 17, at Bloomfield at 7 p.m. The Ridgers will visit Central in Newark on Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. The senior captains are Amayah Melbourne, Elettra Giantomenico and Taylor Goffe. […]

West Orange HS Winter Concert brightens holiday spirits

West Orange HS Winter Concert brightens holiday spirits

WEST ORANGE, NJ — After a two-year absence, the West Orange High School Winter Concert rang in the holiday spirit on Dec. 9. From traditional, classical, popular and hip-hop tunes, the vocal groups from the high school delighted concertgoers and evoked memories of past holidays. The evening included performances by the Tenor and Bass Choir, Treble Choir, […]