Two teens finish in top spots at annual Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood 5K

Two teens finish in top spots at annual Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood 5K

About 300 people participated in the annual Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood 5K race on Friday, July 4. The race was won by 16-year-old Abraham Hoffmann, of Maplewood in a time of 17 minutes and 14 seconds. He was followed by James Murphy, 51, of Memphis, at 17 minutes, 16 seconds and another 16-year-old […]

Investigation continues into death of IHS student

Investigation continues into death of IHS student

Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a 16-year-old Irvington student, who was fatally shot in Newark. Ziyad Cook, a student athlete who played on the football team, was killed on June 26.  A 17-year-old male was wounded at the same time. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation into the case […]

Federal government seeks removal of political messages, art from roadways

Federal government seeks removal of political messages, art from roadways

United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a nationwide roadway safety initiative that among other things calls for the elimination of art and political messages on roadways. “Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork. Today I am calling on governors in every state to ensure that roadways, intersections, and crosswalks are […]

West Orange resident conceives poetry reading at the Boathouse

West Orange resident conceives poetry reading at the Boathouse

WEST ORANGE — Poet Frank L. Niccoletti, of West Orange, had a vision for the Boathouse in Verona Park. He thought it would be a great place to have a poetry reading. After getting the approval from Barbara Priest, membership chairperson of the board of directors of the Verona Park Conservancy, he gathered several noted […]

Students graduate from middle school

Students graduate from middle school

WEST ORANGE — It was time to move on for the 209 students, who graduated from Roosevelt Middle School on June 17, in a ceremony held at West Orange High School. Principal Lionel Hush welcomed students, parents, and family to the ceremony as the Roosevelt Roughriders band, under the direction of Roger Bryson, performed the […]