JLOSH restocks the Orange School District nurses’ pantries

ORANGE, NJ — In collaboration with 28 Days Project and local dentists, Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills restocked the nurses’ pantries in the Orange School District with non-medical wellness essentials. According to JLOSH, many children in the area attend school lacking adequate clothing and other basic needs. The lack of access to […]

SO Elks support music at MMS

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange Elks presented a $1,000 check to Maplewood Middle School for ITS band and orchestra. The money was raised during First Fridays — live music at the lodge on the first Friday of each month. From left are Tarquin Learned, MMS HSA President Deborah Holt, Joe Donohue, […]

Olive guesses ‘this pumpkin’s weight’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library’s “Guess This Pumpkin’s Weight” contest was won by Olive Witte, 8. She estimated 20 pounds — exactly right! — by comparing the pumpkin’s size to her baby sister’s size and weight. Her dad, Thomas, came along to help deliver the pumpkin to its new home.

Water valve replacements in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will be replacing water main valves at the intersection of Elmwood and Boyden avenues. Work will commence Thursday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7 a.m. and will be finished by 7 p.m. In the event the work is not finished, work may continue on Friday, Nov. 3, starting at […]

OLS to celebrate Mass of Remembrance

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, 217 Prospect St. in South Orange, will be celebrating its Mass of Remembrance in memory of departed family members, friends and parishioners on Saturday, Nov. 4, at noon. Join the congregation as it comes together in prayer and fellowship. All are welcome. A Book of […]

Villagers 12U Red softball team wins Cranford Fall League Championship

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The 12U Red Fall Maplewood-South Orange softball Villagers (pictured above) are all smiles after winning the Cranford Fall Softball League 12U A Division Championship. The Villagers entered the playoffs as the number three seed and beat Chatham, 7-0, in the first round and Summit, 6-3, in the semifinals, which set up […]

Villagers 10U fall travel softball team wins Halloween Havoc tournament title

Photo courtesy of Javier Amador. Members of the 2017 Maplewood-South Orange 10U fall softball team gather for a group pose. Front row, kneeling from left: Lexi Kaplan, Emma Lerner, Grace Keller, Larkin Villatoro and Eva Sieger. Second row from left:  Dalylia Lyon, Arianna Baptiste, Claire Shupe, Brynn McCarthy, Sofia Amador and Marley Rosen. Third row […]