SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Louie Anderson is being seen in a whole new light these days thanks to his Emmy-winning portrayal of Zach Galifianakis’ mother on the hit FX series “Baskets.” But playing a matriarch is actually nothing new to the legendary comedian. As he pointed out to the News-Record, he has been channeling his […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — At a special meeting Wednesday, May 31, the Bloomfield Township Council voted unanimously to appoint Jenny Mundell to complete the unexpired term of former 1st Ward Councilman Elias Chalet. The term expires Jan. 1, 2018. Mundell is the 1st Ward candidate on the Democratic slate for the primary elections that were held this […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Rev. William Rutherford Jr. of Greater New Point Baptist Church on Paine Avenue has a very simple leadership philosophy, which probably goes a long way toward explaining why he has always been so ready to open the doors of his church to those who needed somewhere to hold community-oriented events, such […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge High School coach, and health and physical education teacher Maria DiCondina will be retiring at the end of the school year. She had a stellar coaching career at Paramus Catholic High School and Glen Ridge High School where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach. She […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced June 7 that authorities had made an arrest in connection with that morning’s killing of Wesley Reason, 53, inside his Maplewood home on Broadview Avenue. The victim’s son, Alexander Taylor Reason, 19, has been charged with murder and […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ —The 14th annual Artists Studio Tour expanded to a full weekend this year, spanning June 3 and 4. This community-supported event provides visitors a unique look at the vibrant and dynamic art scene in the two towns. With more than 70 emerging, mid-career and established artists — 20 percent of […]
Officials pleased with concessions, angered by treatment
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Following Gov. Chris Christie’s May 23 announcement that the Morris & Essex Midtown Direct trains to Penn Station will be diverted to Hoboken for approximately eight weeks this summer while Penn Station is upgraded to repair tracks and switches, officials from the many towns affected called for a meeting with NJ […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced June 7 that the Maplewood Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a homicide. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on June 7, Wesley Reason, 53, of Maplewood sustained fatal injuries when he […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — In the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 6, as of 10:26 p.m., with 44 of the 48 polling places responding or 91.67 percent, East Orange City Council Chairman and 3rd Ward Councilman Ted Green became his party’s choice for mayor when he won by a commanding margin after receiving 89.32 percent […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Jr. Air Force ROTC celebrated several major successes at the annual Military Formal and Awards Ceremony, held June 1 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. More than 200 cadets, family members and friends were on hand to recognize outstanding cadets and graduating seniors, and […]