Nutley High School Male Athlete of the Month

Krupesh Ray – senior varsity tennis player You play doubles. Do you like being at the net or in back? How come? “I like playing at the net because I can hit more winners there. I also like it so that I can help out my teammate, Yuvraj Raja, a lot by staying up there.” How did […]

Nutley High School Female Athlete of the Month

Jaela Small, track and field You run cross-country in the fall and you’re a jumper in the spring. Which do you like best? “I personally like running best because I get to compete against my opponents who push me to do better.” How did you get into track and field? “Years ago Nutley had a recreational town […]

Former mayor John Crecco has died at 96

Former mayor John Crecco has died at 96

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Former Bloomfield Mayor John Crecco died Saturday, April 1, at the Halcyon Hospice House, in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 96. Crecco, a Republican and former resident of Bloomfield and Verona, was first elected Bloomfield mayor in 1986; he served one term and was later re-elected for another term in 1992, then […]

Council and residents weigh their stand on immigration

Council and residents weigh their stand on immigration

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A petition signed by 501 residents to declare Glen Ridge a “sanctuary city” has prompted the borough council into writing a resolution to provide some protection for undocumented immigrants. Two members of the council say the resolution is now being prepared. In a telephone interview earlier this week, Councilman Peter Hughes said […]

Regional Telephone Infrastructure Repaired

The regional telephone infrastructure for the Northeast which impacted commercial phone lines with digital technology has been repaired. Worrall Media may now be contacted by calling 908-686-7700. Thank you for your patience during this outage.

‘Honorary Alumna Award’ of St. Peter’s to Nutley resident

‘Honorary Alumna Award’ of St. Peter’s to Nutley resident

NUTLEY, NJ — Longtime resident of Nutley and Nutley Hall of Fame inductee Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D., will be presented with the Honorary Alumna Award at the May 5 “Hearts & Minds: The Saint Peter’s University Scholarship Celebration.” The event will be held at the Mac Mahon Student Center at Saint Peter’s University, located in […]

Nutley Female Athlete of the Month

Nutley Female Athlete of the Month

Olivia DeFluri Nutley High senior At what age did you know you wanted to be a cheerleader? I knew I wanted to be a cheerleader when I was in third grade. I played many other sports for the recreational program in town but I enjoyed cheerleading the most. When I was in sixth grade I […]

IN MEMORIAM – ​J. Gunther Cohn

​J. Gunther Cohn March 6, 1911 – March 24, 2008 Dear Dad, You would be aghast that President Trump and his EPA Secretary of State plan to reduce regulations on climate control and auto emissions. You devoted your career to developing and inventing technology to clean the air and our environment. You are considered a […]

DiVincenzo outlines county progress in 2016

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented his 14th annual State of the County Address on Monday, Feb. 27, in the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. The multimedia presentation outlined county achievements and improvement projects completed in 2016, highlighted the services and programs offered by Essex County and […]

Cruelty to Animals trial starting this week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In papers filed March 1, Bloomfield Prosecutor John Cerza urges Municipal Judge John Paparazzo not to dismiss charges against former Animal Control Officer Vincent Ascolese, and let the case proceed to court. Ascolese’s trial is scheduled for today, Thursday, March 9, in Bloomfield Municipal Court, at 9 a.m. Ascolese has been charged by […]