Clarification

IRVINGTON, NJ — A story, “Recall effort against the mayor continues,” which appeared on the front page of the Irvington Herald in the Aug. 24, 2017, issue, was misleading. The text stated that a group of residents is currently collecting signatures to place a recall vote on Mayor Tony Vauss on the ballot in the upcoming […]

Freeholders reaffirm commitment to Paris Climate Accord

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently passed a resolution asserting the county’s support of the Paris Climate Accord, from which President Donald Trump has decided to remove the United States. The resolution, which passed unanimously, asserts Essex County’s commitment to combating climate change. “The time to protect our communities […]

Five-K run, family walk benefit Clara Maass

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The inaugural RWJBarnabas Health “Running with the Devils 5K Run and Family Fun Walk,” in partnership with the New Jersey Devils, will take place Sunday, Sept. 24, at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo and South Mountain Reservoir. The charitable race and day of family fun will benefit RWJBarnabas Health’s Clara Maass Medical […]

WOHS alumnus makes mark as USMC Weapons Platoon commander

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School Class of 2011 alumnus Leonard “Matt” Dunovant is enjoying the challenge of serving his country as Weapons Platoon commander and Fire Support Team leader for Weapons Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 3D Marines. “My Marines range in age from 18 to 33 and prove to be both […]

WOSD names interim principal for Redwood School

WEST ORANGE, NJ — With the recent resignation of Bruce Arcurio, principal at Redwood Elementary School, Superintendent of Schools Jeff Rutzky has named Heather Carr as the interim principal. The text of the letter sent to Redwood parents is below. Carr will assume the post effective Aug. 30. Carr has previously served as interim principal […]

SHU, ECC sign academic agreement

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Welcoming strategic academic partnerships, the Stillman School of Business of Seton Hall University has announced the signing of an articulation agreement with the Division of Business of Essex County College. The agreement enables Essex County College students graduating with an associate in science degree in finance, who apply and meet admissions […]

Orange still at issue regarding elected vs. appointed BOE

ORANGE, NJ — Orange City Council may be going back to court against Mayor Dwayne Warren and the Orange Board of Education regarding whether the city should switch from a Type 1 public school district with a Board of Education appointed by the mayor to a Type 2 district, where voters directly elect who they […]

WO community gathers for candlelit vigil

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Approximately 80 West Orange residents marched down Main Street and held a candlelit vigil on Thursday, Aug. 17, to show their support for the victims of violence in Charlottesville, Va., as well as to stand up against the white supremacist rallies and terror attacks at the University of Virginia that occurred […]

Maplewood teen files suit against MPD

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following the events of July 5, 2016, in which Maplewood police officers are accused of using excessive force and attempting to herd rowdy teenagers into neighboring Irvington, one Maplewood teenager is fighting back and has filed a federal lawsuit against the Maplewood Police Department. Jason McDougall, 17, alleges that, during the July […]