MFD dedicates two new ambulances

MFD dedicates two new ambulances

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department recently placed two new ambulances in service, which were blessed and dedicated on May 20 at a ceremony in front of Maplewood Fire Headquarters on Dunnell Road. The blessing was given by the fire department chaplain Father Jim Worth from St. Joseph’s Church in Maplewood. The dedication was […]

Woman and man arrested for robbery, aggravated assault

NEWARK, NJ — The Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested Sakeya N. Hayes, 32, and Alvin Wright, 27, both of Newark and both wanted in connection with a robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Saturday, May 20. At approximately 1:30 p.m., police responded to Palm Street near Tremont Avenue on a call of an assault. Two […]

Be prepared for whatever the future holds

LIVINGSTON, NJ — From passwords to living wills, from insurance policies to wills, from your financial concerns to lists of professional contacts, NCJW/Essex has the answers in this informative workshop. Join Eleonore K. Cohen on Tuesday, June 13, from 7:15 to 9 P.M. when she will help get your “financial ducks” in order so you […]

West Orange library seeks trustee candidates

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Public Library welcomes energetic, innovative and motivated community members to join its board of trustees. As part of a volunteer board, trustees are responsible for carrying out duties such as setting policies to govern library operations, approving an annual budget, working closely with the library director and advocating […]

Students join with area peers to make sweet music

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, May 13, South Orange Middle School orchestra director Bill Cook hosted the All-North Jersey Elementary Honors Orchestra Festival at the school. The event is sponsored by the North Jersey School Music Association and includes students in grades four through six from the surrounding area. Columbia High School orchestra director […]

Sheriff’s Department recognizes local heroes in blue

Sheriff’s Department recognizes local heroes in blue

NEWARK, NJ — During Police Week ceremonies at Veterans Courthouse on May 17, Sheriff Armando Fontoura, left, presented Excellent Police Duty Awards to members of his department’s Detective Bureau for the arrest of a major narcotics distributor and for the recovery of a fully automatic machine gun and a sawed-off shotgun.

County to host open house at zoo on June 3

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 15th annual Essex County Open House will be Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The carnival-like event combines games and activities to entertain and provide information to raise public awareness about the programs and services provided by […]