NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit, with support from Amtrak, has completed an early action construction contract that included five major construction elements for the Portal North Bridge Replacement Program, according to a Feb. 22 press release from NJ Transit. This contract broke ground in October 2017 and these construction elements were completed in early February […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2019 inductees. The ceremony will take place on May 3, 2019 at the Glen Ridge Country Club. The members of this class along with their year of graduation are: Bill Murphy, Class of 1964 Liam Carr, Class of […]
NEWARK, NJ — A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier admitted Feb. 21 that she accepted cash bribes in return for removing envelopes containing credit cards from the mail and providing these stolen credit cards to the individual who gave her the cash bribes, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Kyanne Costley, 24, of Newark, pleaded […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced Feb. 21 that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigation a fatal hit and run that resulted in the death of Jesus Acevedo, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – Former Irvington High School coaches Kurt Fenchel and Rob Oseija were both elected for enshrinement into the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, announced by IHS Athetic Director Dr. John Taylor. They join Marvin Hawkins as the only Irvington inductees. Oseija served as the IHS boys soccer coach from 1980-83. […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Kick off the Achieve Foundation’s month-long Nights of 100 Dinners communitywide fundraiser with a Mardi Gras party on Friday, March 1, from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This event includes yummy food, live music by Big Mamou, alcoholic beverages and dancing. This […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel residents, staff and volunteers showcased their vocal and dancing talent on “Frank Sinatra Day” at the facility. The production, expertly organized by resident Sandye Garrison, a former Hollywood producer and casting agent, took place Feb. 14. Photos Courtesy of Renee Glick
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As of Feb. 18, the New Jersey State Police Firearms Investigation Unit has activated the Firearms Application and Registration System statewide, according to a press release from West Orange Township. The activation of FARS will allow firearms applications to be created and submitted online. To access the portal, visit www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars. The […]