West Orange service organizations hold annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon, raise money
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, UNICO and Rotary Club showed their appreciation for their successes of the past year by donating $267 and hundreds of pounds of food to the Holy Trinity Food Pantry during their annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Mayfair Farms on Nov. 23. The money […]
EAST HANOVER, NJ — More than 100 high school students with disabilities visited Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation for a day of career exploration on Oct. 19, National Disability Mentoring Day, according to a December press release from Novartis. Students from 11 schools, including West Orange High School, participated. This annual event at the company’s East Hanover […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The American Hospital Association recently unveiled a report outlining a menu of options for communities, hospitals and policymakers to ensure that vulnerable rural and urban communities have access to essential health care services. Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and CEO of RWJBarnabas Health, a member of the AHA Task Force for Ensuring […]
Mault’s commitment inspires family and friends in kind
WEST ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The West Orange resident who embarked on a 5,000-mile trans-Atlantic voyage aboard a 105-year-old tall ship to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association has returned home after 45 days at sea. Michael Mault, a former Maplewood police lieutenant, said he is thrilled to be with his family […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange African Heritage Organization will host a special holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at SuzyQues BBQ & Bar, 34 South Valley Road in West Orange. There will be a DJ and food. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate and brighten the season for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To recognize National Influenza Vaccine Week, the West Orange Health Department will be offering flu vaccines from Monday, Dec. 5, through Friday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The flu clinics will be held at the West Orange Health Center at the John P. Renna Jr. House, in the rear […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti have announced that the body of a Montclair woman, who had previously been reported as missing, was found during the morning hours of Dec. 1. At approximately 11:30 a.m., law enforcement officers located the remains while searching in […]
Political science expert says Hoatson has odds against him
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A West Orange native has thrown his hat into the ring for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race roughly a year before the 2017 election. Robert Hoatson, a former priest who now runs the Road to Recovery nonprofit organization, which assists sexual abuse victims, announced his intention to run in the Democratic primary […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council recognized the 85th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Church at its Nov. 22 meeting.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Carmine Ruta was joined by his family at his promotion to fire captain at the Nov. 22 Township Council meeting. Additionally, Fire Chief Peter Smeraldo presented flowers to Ruta’s wife, Marybeth Ruta; it is a tradition to recognize the spouse of a firefighter at the firefighter’s promotion ceremony. Photos by Sean Quinn