NEWARK, NJ — On Sept. 18, a law enforcement task force, comprised of Essex County sheriff’s detectives and detectives from the Newark, Bloomfield and Irvington police departments, executed a search warrant for a West Ward residence in the city and recovered nearly $30,000 in illegal narcotics and a powerful semi-automatic weapon. Sheriff Armando Fontoura said […]
SHORT HILLS, NJ — Despite clouds in the sky, the rain held back as a great time was had by all at the South Orange Golf Invitational at the East Orange Golf Course in Short Hills on Sept. 16. In support of JESPY House, a nonprofit organization that services adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, […]
TRENTON, NJ — NJ Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced Sept. 17 that the Department is delivering the opioid overdose antidote naloxone for free to participating shelters serving the homeless as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to get naloxone into as many hands as possible to help save lives. “Nearly 1,200 doses of the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex Vicinage is seeking volunteers for the Judiciary’s Guardianship Monitoring Program. The New Jersey Judiciary Guardianship Monitoring Program is a comprehensive statewide volunteer-based court program established to monitor guardians appointed to handle the affairs of incapacitated individuals. Volunteers are needed to help ensure that incapacitated adults under court-authorized guardianships are […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Seton Hall University will host a peace conference examining the implications of the messages of peace delivered by the last three leaders of the Catholic Church, beginning with Pope Francis. On Monday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m., the program begins with an opening address by […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, providing services and support programs for victims of domestic violence in Essex and Morris counties, is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. This 40-hour hands-on training program educates participants to assist domestic violence victims with emotional and administrative support as […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, a Reform synagogue in South Orange, invites area residents to enjoy family-friendly services for the High Holy Days, designed for young children with their parents or grandparents. These services, which are open to all, incorporate song with prayers and age-appropriate stories. Children must be accompanied by an adult. […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Regal Bank will host its 11th annual Dog Pawrade on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Regal Bank branch located at 570 West Mt. Pleasant Ave. in Livingston. Carrying on this fun tradition is an important part of Regal Bank’s role in supporting the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh in Essex County is hosting its third annual “Luck of the Pup” adoption fair on Sunday, Sept. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at the club, 648 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. The event will feature four rescue organizations, with their adoptable pets: Rosemarie’s Rescue […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As Suicide Prevention Week in the United States came to a close, students, staff and supporting organizations provided a platform to express emotions, positivity and how to get help at West Orange High School. This is the second year that the Student Council, the WOHS student assistance counselors, Grassroots Community Foundation […]