MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The New Jersey State Teen Arts Touring Visual Arts Exhibit was on view through Jan. 26 at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority on West State Street in Trenton. The exhibit features 40 paintings, drawings and photographs selected from thousands created by teens across the state. Each of the 15 participating counties […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Following the execution of a search warrant for her basement apartment, a female suspect was arrested on drug charges in Irvington by Essex County sheriff’s detectives and Bloomfield police officers on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 8. Sheriff Armando Fontoura stated that, as a result of the search at 356 Union Ave., […]
NEWARK, NJ — A juvenile was arrested on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 11, for possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun. Newark police have removed 16 guns from city streets thus far this week. This arrest came after a citizen reported that a juvenile suspect had pointed a gun at him near the intersection […]
NEWARK, NJ — Rick King, 34, of Newark, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for killing Amit Patel, a Newark store clerk. Superior Court Judge Mark Ali sentenced King to life for the first-degree murder. He was also sentenced to a consecutive 40-year sentence for the robbery. In December 2017, an […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Get ready to howl with laughter as the popular children’s musical, “The Big Bad Wolf,” is presented in the Fellowship Hall at United Presbyterian Church, 20 Old Indian Road, West Orange. Performances of the one-act musical will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25, beginning at 3 p.m. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School seniors L’trell Bradley and CJ Wilson signed national letters of intent to continue their football careers. Bradley, a defensive back/wide receiver, is choosing to play next season at Susquehanna University and is declining scholarship offers from LIU Post and Pace. He was named to the New Jersey […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Rotary will hold its largest fundraiser of the year, “A Taste of the World,” on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mayfair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. The anticipated event brings together several premier area restaurants to offer a sampling menu of culinary […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — JFS MetroWest recently received a grant from Investors Foundation to support case management. Guided by the wisdom and values of its tradition of respect for all people, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey provides innovative, compassionate, and outstanding social services to enhance the independence and well-being of individuals and families […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — According to Mayor Vic DeLuca in a Feb. 10 email to the News-Record, two members of the Maplewood Police Department have applied for the position of police chief: acting Chief Jimmy DeVaul and Lt. Kevin Kisch. The Township Committee will interview each candidate on Saturday, March 3. On Monday, March 5, the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Feb. 10, Mayor Robert Parisi announced on the “West Orange 411” Facebook page that West Orange police had responded to Lawrence Avenue after a family noticed that someone had painted a swastika on a tree in front of their house. According to Parisi, the police department responded immediately to speak […]