County presents senior citizens with Legacies Writing Contest awards

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Essex County Division of Senior Services recognized the writing talents of eight Essex County residents during the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Legacies Writing Contest Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, May 23. The Legacies Writing Contest encourages Essex senior citizens to write essays about the people and events that have influenced […]

Professor honored for achievements and contributions to nursing

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University professor Phyllis Shanley Hansell, of Montclair, recently received the prestigious R. Louise McManus Medal. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Columbia University Nursing Education Alumni Association and was awarded to Hansell for her many scholarly achievements and many distinguished contributions that have advanced the nursing […]

‘Aging Well: Ideas to Embrace’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — No one is ever too young or too old to consider fresh ideas so whether you are in your 40s or 90s, this program on Thursday, June 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is for you. E. Betty Levin, a 92-year-old therapist, lecturer, author and clinical philosopher, will lead a workshop on […]

NJAW names new senior director of North Operations

VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water has announced that William “Andy” Lewis has been named senior director of operations for the company’s North region. In this role, Lewis will be responsible for overseeing the company’s water and wastewater systems serving 32 municipalities in Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Warren counties. “Andy’s strong […]

Bright futures ahead for SHU MLK scholars

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University welcomed its baccalaureate class as the newest group of alumni on May 21, including eight scholars from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Program. “We create an environment where students can deliver quality programming on campus, as well as design programs for elementary and middle school populations […]

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages to host transportation summit

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, SOMA Two Towns for All Ages will host a transportation summit with speakers and vendors focused on transportation options for older residents. Come and hear about the important role transportation plays in […]

Nutley Female Athlete of the Month

Brianna Cruz – NHS softball team, Sophomore When did you first start playing softball? I first started playing in first grade and I loved the sport. You play third base — the hot corner. What are the challenges at that position? One of the challenges I have at third is getting those fast line drives down the line. It […]

Students sparkle at West Orange High School senior prom

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The beautiful diversity that is West Orange was on display at the West Orange High School senior prom held at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany on May 24 as the annual countdown to graduation on June 21 officially began. Most of the testing has been completed, college decisions have been made, […]

SOMAS honors Kopecky and Lester at annual meeting

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School presented The Gus & Thelma Sickles Lifelong Learners Award to South Orange Public Library Director Melissa Kopecky and Maplewood Memorial Library Director Sarah Lester at its annual meeting on May 21 in recognition of their dedication to lifelong learning. Kopecky has been the director of the South […]