WEST ORANGE / CRANFORD, NJ — Leonard and Barbara Niro, of Cranford, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa Morgan Niro, to Sean Edward Hector, son of Edward and Betty Hector, of West Orange. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Georgian Court University and is employed by the Franklin Township Board of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Married West Orange teachers Jennifer and Erik Studnicky are embarking on the dream of a lifetime as they depart in July for a one-year teaching opportunity at the American School of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Jennifer Studnicky has worked in the West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On June 19, the Library Media Center at West Orange High School was filled with fashionable women of all ages dressed in shades of pink and green, celebrating not only the unveiling of the portrait of West Orange–born educator Anna Easter Brown, but the day itself. The West Orange School District […]
NEWARK, NJ — A suspected member of the Bloods street gang was arrested, and two semiautomatic handguns, as well as more than $11,000 in illegal narcotics and drug proceeds, were recovered during a June 22 drug investigation, according to a June 23 press release from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Armando Fontoura stated that […]
NEWARK, NJ — Shawn Alexander, 52, of Newark, was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison for possession of heroin with intent to distribute, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced June 24. Alexander previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty to count two of an indictment, charging him with possession […]
ORANGE, NJ — On June 17, Orange High School celebrated the students who took the STAMP language proficiency test in reading, writing, listening and speaking and earned their Seal of Biliteracy. Photos Courtesy of the Orange Public School District
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Beginning Friday, July 2, Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange will reopen some visitor facilities with limited occupancy and one-way visitor traffic flow at the Laboratory Complex and Glenmont Estate. These facilities will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park admission is charged […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — On June 17, the Belleville Fire Department promoted several department veterans and swore in six new firefighters. “To the new firefighters, we welcome you into this proud department and urge you to make the most of your training,” Fire Chief John Olivieri said. “And to the officers receiving promotions, we are confident […]
NUTLEY, NJ — On June 5, Nutley Family Service Bureau held its fourth Rock Hunger fundraiser. After a 2020 pause, the 2021 event was a rousing success, drawing more than 200 local residents to the Old Canal Inn outdoor area. It was one of the first major public events to be held in Nutley coming […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange and Maplewood officials gathered at the South Orange Elks Lodge on June 19 as the Elks raised the Pride flag. Additionally, Chris Dickson of Rent Party introduced Jared Jones, a member of the Columbia High School Class of 2021, who built a Little Food Pantry alongside the Rent Party […]