Snake, gecko and turtle pay a visit to the library

Snake, gecko and turtle pay a visit to the library

A leopard gecko, a ball python, and a box turtle were recent guests at the Maplewood Memorial Library. Courtesy of Turtle Back Zoo, animal ambassadors, educators Danielle Hoffman and Crystal Chapman and docent Christiane Noll introduced 30 attendees to the three different animals from the zoo. This program was part of the Summer Reading series. […]

Irvington man facing cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, gun charges

An Irvington man has been charged with distributing cocaine, possessing distribution quantities of fentanyl and heroin, trafficking multiple firearms, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced last week. Kyrell Domnie, who is also known as “Fly Ky,” and is 39, is charged with six counts of distributing, […]

Old home makes way for new homes

Old home makes way for new homes

ORANGE — It took about an hour for the 143-year-old building at 179 Central Place to come down. “It was built in 1881,” said Walter D. McNeil Jr., executive director of the Orange Housing Authority. “You can imagine, the building materials were not the best.” It was a two family home acquired by the Orange […]

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of local men and women from various police […]

Classic cars draw a crowd to Broad St.

Classic cars draw a crowd to Broad St.

The classic car display on Broad Street, a Wednesday night summertime staple, had about 30 cars lined up last week. As often the case, owners were more than happy to share information about their metallic pride and joys. Anthony Lopomo sat near his 2006 Cadillac DTS — DeVille Touring Sedan. The car debuted at the […]

Heat nor rain can stop Maplewoodstock

Heat nor rain can stop Maplewoodstock

MAPLEWOOD — Maplewoodstock, the annual music and art festival in Memorial Park, was held last weekend before a large and energetic crowd that dealt with oppressive heat, heavy rain and thunder but still seemed to have a good time. “Everything went terrifically well,” said Tarquin Learned, a long-time member of the committee that runs the […]