Successful children’s author Rob Buyea, who wrote the popular “Mr. Terupt” series, visited Fairview Elementary School on Friday, April 26, and spoke to an assembly of fifth- and sixth-graders. A…
‘Mr. Terupt’ author visits Fairview Elementary
Candidates make their cases for office
IRVINGTON — A candidates night was held last week for those seeking election to the township council in the May 14 municipal election. There are four seats open – one…
WOAC presents ‘UNTITLED Small Works’ exhibit at local gallery
Big talent was showcased on a small scale. The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) recently held the opening reception for “UNTITLED Small Works” at the West Orange Arts Center Gallery…
Neighbors prep Freeman Gardens for beauty
The seventh annual Freeman Gardens “Rake and Bake,” a collective effort by neighbors to prepare the bucolic site for another season, was held Saturday, April 27, and it was startling…
Local artist releases song and video
“Trauma” is a melancholy song about fear, stemming from a dark childhood experience. It’s a true story about Carl Brister’s first-hand experience of sexual abuse as a child. “I processed…
Board of Ed adopts budget, 28 jobs cut
By Paul Brubaker Special to the News Record MAPLEWOOD — Board of Education members approved a $182 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year that eliminates fewer positions than was…
Sharks turn out for pool tourney
The Orange Housing Authority had an Eight-Ball tournament on the pool table in the lobby of their building at 340 Thomas Blvd. Walter McNeil, who is the executive director of…
Maker Madness takes over Columbia High School
Photos by Carlos Sanchez MAPLEWOOD — The Achieve Foundation held its annual Maker Madness event at Columbia High School on Saturday, April 27. The event featured LEGO master Corey Samuels…
West Orange gymnast competing in national championship
A West Orange resident will be among those competing in the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championship May 9-12 in Florida. Alana Walker, 17, a homeschooled student who has committed…
Seascapes on display at train station
An exhibit of watercolors by borough resident Barbara Messenger, at the Glen Ridge train station, is a lovely display of 16 seascapes in muted tones, some with swaths of untouched…
Final library renovations revealed at South Orange town meeting
The final plans for the new South Orange Public Library were unveiled last week at a Town Hall Meeting held at the original library site on Scotland Road. Architect Andrew…
Edison film studio open for tours
WEST ORANGE — A soft opening and ribbon cutting was held on April 20, celebrating the re-opening of Thomas Edison’s Black Maria. The Black Maria is a replica, constructed…
Nurse battling cancer finds strength in community support
Marti Carlos, a devoted nurse at the Job Haines Home in Bloomfield, was stricken with a serious cancer diagnosis in January 2023 that turned his life upside down. He was…
Earth Day celebrated at library
In the plaza of the Bloomfield Public Library on Saturday, April 20, the township celebrated Earth Day with about a dozen organizations represented. Not all were foremost ecologically inclined as…
Garden State shows off its art, artists
Garden State Arts Weekend spotlights New Jersey’s arts, bringing together artists and the spaces where they showcase. Artist Christine Romanell spearheaded the idea, modeling the weekend after New York’s Upstate…
West Orange HS softball team rolls by Newark Tech
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School softball team defeated Newark Tech, 14-2, Wednesday,…
Nutley HS boys volleyball team hitting the mark this season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball program is moving in the right direction.…
West Orange HS baseball team wins two straight games
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School baseball team defeated Cedar Grove and Caldwell…
Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team tops Delbarton in thrilling fashion
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team had a great week, going 2-0…
Columbia HS softball team seeks strong Essex County Tournament run
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School softball team hopes to make a strong run…
Columbia HS baseball team is No. 3 seed in Greater Newark Tournament
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball team is enjoying a great season. As…
Glen Ridge HS track teams holds intrasquad scrimmage at Hurrell Field
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School track and field teams participated in an…
East Orange Campus HS track teams impress at Penn Relays
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School track and field teams enjoyed great…
Bloomfield HS baseball team enjoys victories
BLOOMFIELD, NJ —The Bloomfield High School baseball team won two straight games, defeating Barringer and North…
Bloomfield HS softball team wins fourth straight game
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School softball team defeated Union City, 3-2, Thursday, May 2,…
Glen Ridge HS softball team enjoys wins
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School softball team defeated Belleville and Nutley in…
