Ashenfelter Classic 8K draws 2,700 runners

Ashenfelter Classic 8K draws 2,700 runners

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Hometown favorite Pelle Nogueira finished second in the 24th annual Ashenfelter Classic 8K on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. The race was won by Jean Uminski, of North Brunswick, with a time of 24:09.07. Nogueira finished at 24:13.99. The first female finisher, in 21st place overall, was Roberta Groner, of Ledgewood, with […]

Local holiday gift suggestions

Local holiday gift suggestions

With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping can be fun—or stressful. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones might be a challenge but Essex County offers much when it comes to gifts that are unique, original, and thoughtful. And you’ll feel great supporting local businesses. The following are a few shopping ideas: Saturday, Nov. […]

Two win seats on Borough Council

Two win seats on Borough Council

Two residents were elected to the Glen Ridge Council. Neither was challenged; one is a long-serving member while the other is a new face. David Lefkovits will be serving, although not consecutively, his fifth term. He said over time, a person becomes a better representative of the people and learns to see the bigger picture […]

Women’s Club hosts trick or treat event

Women’s Club hosts trick or treat event

The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge had its first “Trick or Treats” on Sunday, Oct. 29. The event was geared for mothers, grandmothers and youngsters maybe not yet old enough to walk the neighborhood streets on Halloween night. A bouncy room was set up, there was face painting by a clown who doubled as a […]

Historic brook gets a good cleaning

Historic brook gets a good cleaning

Residents from Glen Ridge and surrounding towns removed debris from Toney’s Brook and the surrounding area on Saturday, Oct. 21. This was accomplished for the semi-annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps, a statewide environmental project with most activity along the Jersey Shore. According to the Beach Sweeps website, 70 communities joined this year. A call […]