South Orange shows Irish pride
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Sorrows School of South Orange marches in West Orange’s 67th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 18.
West Orange HS senior Tyler Eatman receives football honor
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School senior Tyler Eatman was recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Essex Chapter, on March 6 at Mayfair Farms. Eatman received the recognition as a scholar-athlete along with his football performance and school leadership skills. “Tyler was four-year member of both the football […]
Irvington HS boys’ track and field team has high hopes this spring
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School boys’ track and field team has high expectations this spring based on the performances from this past winter season, said head coach Marvin Hawkins. Sophomore Dwight Henry has established himself as one of the top sprinters/hurdlers in the state. During the indoor season, he placed third in the […]
Danny Carter named NJAC Baseball Rookie of the Week
Note: This following article is from wpupioneeers.com BLOOMFIELD, NJ – For the second time this season, William Paterson University freshman outfielder Dan Carter, 2017 Bloomfield High School graduate, was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Baseball Rookie of the Week, the league office announced March 19. The winner of the same award on March 5, […]
Liberty Middle School walkout says ‘enough’
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School held a 17-minute walkout on March 14 in memory of the 17 students and teachers killed in the Parkland, Fla., shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14. Teachers and staff felt the walkout was powerful for those who participated. The student-led safety team that was […]
Murphy’s proposed budget puts aside more money for schools
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy’s first proposed budget increases state “formula” aid that goes directly to school districts by $283.6 million, the initial step toward fulfilling the state’s school-funding obligation, according to a March 15 press release from the NJ Department of Education. The budget also increases aid for expanded preschool, STEM programs and […]
Financial Readiness Scholarship fundraiser at WOHS
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Circle of Rainbow Sisters Seeking Spiritual and Wellness Connection is holding its annual fundraiser, “Women Who Rock the Kitchen,” on Sunday, March 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. Monies raised will go toward the organization’s Financial Readiness Academic Scholarship Award Program. The […]
NJAW encourages customers to help fix any leaks
VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are reaching out to promote Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 19 through 25. The national campaign, part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, helps to raise awareness about small leaks and other water that may be inadvertently wasted within homes. […]
Two teens arrested for armed robberies in Maplewood and S. Orange
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — An armed robbery occurred in the area of 51 Orchard Road in Maplewood at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, according to a press release from the Maplewood Police Department. A female victim was walking alone when she was grabbed from behind by a male, who had exited a silver vehicle. […]
WOSEPAC to hold egg hunt
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council will hold a special needs egg hunt on Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Degnan Park, 650 Pleasant Valley Way. The event will include face painting, a sensory craft table and other fun activities. Also, from 4 to 5 p.m., […]