IRVINGTON, NJ — On Nov. 11, Irvington celebrated Veterans Day in a ceremony honoring all who have served in the U.S. military. Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, who is the keynote speaker for the ceremony every year, expressed his gratitude to those who serve in the United States’ armed forces. “I wanted to pay tribute to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School reopened its doors after taking a temporary timeout from in-person instruction due to COVID-19. The decision was made by Irvington Superintendent of Schools April Vauss to close the building Sept. 27 and reopen for in-person learning on Oct. 7. “We always want to be as safe as possible, and, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington community came together on a beautiful summer day for the town’s 19th annual Unity Day celebration at Irvington High School on Aug. 28. The event featured live music, DJs and a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, further raising the vaccination rate in Irvington. “Unity Day is an event that celebrates the diverse […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Another Irvington success story: 18-year-old Latrell Couchman, a 2021 graduate of Irvington High School, was honored by the IHS football team, friends and family during a July 7 college-signing ceremony, held in the weight room of the high school. The linebacker officially signed with the University of Maine, solidifying his collegiate football […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Setting itself apart from other classes, the Irvington High School graduating Class of 2021 has persevered through a tough school year that relied heavily on remote learning. Honoring the hardworking graduates for all they’ve achieved, Irvington High School held its 142nd commencement at Matthews Field at the Irvington Athletic Complex, where all […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — As another school year comes to a close, many are looking forward to the upcoming events celebrating Irvington High School graduates. With a heavy emphasis on the Hall of Fame Dinner, which will be held Oct. 7 at The Westwood in Garwood, the Irvington Varsity Club has done a great deal and […]
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Continuing a beloved tradition in local high school sports, for the ninth consecutive year the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center honored student athletes from member schools of the Super Essex Conference in a celebration of the qualities that made Yogi Berra a national treasure. Recipients of the 2021 Investors Bank […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Clerson Xavier and Jefferson Jean-Paul enrolled at Centenary University in Hackettstown, they couldn’t have envisioned the success they’d achieve in college. Four years later, they’ve each won international research awards, traveled to Florida to participate in a marine biology research project and now have paid internships with a Hackettstown doctor as […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Lately, Irvington High School has been the epicenter for many positive things happening within the township. Most recently, the high school was featured on prime-time TV. Given the huge building’s historic feel and look, the high school served as a filming location for the hit Fox television show “The Equalizer,” starring Queen […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The fall seasons are under way at Irvington High School. The Blue Knights football team played a home game against Bayonne on Oct. 2 and the boys soccer team played a home game against Roselle Park on Oct. 3. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens