Computer classes at NCJW/Essex

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Registration is now open for April computer classes at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women. Intermediate Excel is scheduled to run on four consecutive Mondays and Wednesdays beginning April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, and intermediate Word is scheduled for four consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 10 […]

Town historian donates WWI book to museum

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Township historian Joseph Fagan recently donated a German Army WWI regimental history book to Jonathan Casey, director of archives at the National World War I Museum and Edward Jones Research Center in Kansas City, Mo. The book was published in 1920 in Stuttgart, Germany, following the war and came to West […]

SOMS students protest gun violence

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On March 14, South Orange Middle School students participated in the National School Walkout, marching around the building, then gathering for a student-organized program. The students spoke about gun violence and read the names of those who were killed on Feb. 14 at the Parkland, Fla., school shooting.

Glen Ridge fifth grade boys basketball team enjoys great season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge fifth grade boys basketball team enjoyed a great season. After winning the Fourth Grade B flight of the North Jersey Junior Basketball League last year, the team moved up to the A division this year. The team finished the league regular season with a record of 14-2 and […]

West Orange High School senior receives Unsung Hero Award

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior Desiree Rivera received the Essex County School Boards Association Unsung Hero/Heroine Student Recognition Award at a ceremony held at Liberty Middle School on March 15. The recognition is open to students in Essex County high schools who make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities but […]

South Orange water rate increases

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Effective April 1, the rate charged for water in South Orange increased by 2 percent from $5.92 per 100 cubic feet to $6.03 per 100 cubic feet. The rate increase reflects the basic cost of living increase of 2 percent and will help pay for the debt service associated with the […]