Inaugural CJ Waldron Memorial Foundation golf outing raises $36K

Inaugural CJ Waldron Memorial Foundation golf outing raises $36K

WEST ORANGE, NJ — CJ Waldron was 30 years old when he died on July 27, 2021, in a car accident. He, along with his sister, Paige, and brother, Jake, were graduates of the West Orange School District, and his mother, Kathie, is a special needs teacher at Kelly Elementary School. After graduating from West […]

Council commends West Orange Police Athletic League 14U travel team

Council commends West Orange Police Athletic League 14U travel team

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The members of the West Orange Township Council welcomed the players and coaches of the West Orange Police Athletic League 14U travel team to council chambers on Sept. 20. The council presented the players with certificates in recognition of the team winning the USABL Metro Division Summer League Championship.  The team […]

West Orange family to hold CJ Waldron Memorial Golf Outing

West Orange family to hold CJ Waldron Memorial Golf Outing

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The inaugural CJ Waldron Memorial Golf Outing will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, with a rain date of Sept. 30, at Rock Spring Golf Club, 90 Rock Spring Road in West Orange. Breakfast and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start and scramble format at 9 a.m., […]

West Orange Rec presents awards to community members

West Orange Rec presents awards to community members

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual West Orange Recreation Department Awards luncheon was held April 9 at the Toby Katz Civic Center in West Orange to recognize achievements from the West Orange Recreation girls lacrosse team, the West Orange Police Athletic League and the Mountain Top League. Pictured, from left, are honorees Pete Scalora, Kelly […]

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish pride and heritage

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off without a hitch on Sunday, March 13, along Main Street. Despite the snowstorm from the day before, marchers enjoyed a clear, sunny day. Leading this year’s parade were Mellen Dangler as grand marshal, and John A. DeMars Jr., Patrick F. […]

Annual Lefty Boland Charity Golf Outing returns to West Orange

Annual Lefty Boland Charity Golf Outing returns to West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — After last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19, the 38th annual Lefty Boland Charity Golf Outing is back on track. This year’s event will be held Monday, June 14, at the prestigious Essex County Country Club, on Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange.  Beginning this year, the annual Boland golf outing and […]

Elks donate $2K to West Orange PAL

Elks donate $2K to West Orange PAL

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Elks Lodge No. 1590 made a $2,000 donation to the West Orange Police Athletic League. Pictured, PAL President Joe DiPasquale accepts the check from James Cowen, an Elks member. The money is a direct donation the lodge received from the ENF Community Investments program. Funds will be used […]

WO Rec to honor local men on March 2

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Recreation Department will hold its Rec Achievement Award Luncheon on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the Katz Civic Center, 650 Pleasant Valley Way, with parking in the tennis court lot. Honorees at this event will be Mike Loreto of the Police Athletic League, Brad Palent of […]

WO Rotary awards $18K to nonprofits

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Rotary Club hosted residents and community organizations at Mayfair Farms for its annual Community Service Awards Luncheon on June 8, awarding $18,700 to 22 local and national nonprofit groups. The funds for the awards were raised during events held throughout the year, and go toward supporting organizations that […]