Alfred “Foo” Fortunato, 88, of Wantage, formerly of Montclair, died on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Mr. Fortunato was a firefighter with the Montclair Fire Department for 39 years before retiring […]
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PHOTOS: Miss Black America Pageant
PHOTOS BY KATE ALBRIGHT On Saturday, June 15, the Miss Black America Pageant took place at Glenfield Middle School. The day included a children’s fashion show, and the pageant itself, […]
PHOTOS: Van Vleck hosts Cats in the Garden
Van Vleck House & Gardens hosted the 13th annual “Cats in the Garden.”
Obituary: John Maxwell
John Maxwell of Poway, Calif., formerly of Montclair, died on May 12. Mr. Maxwell graduated from Montclair High School in 1972. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1972 […]
Volunteer Spotlight: MHS senior Jessica Scheinbaum ‘Opts’ to help
By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI tripoldi@montclairlocal.news Jessica Scheinbaum, 17, volunteers her time with Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ. Scheinbaum is a senior at Montclair High School and chose CPAW NJ for […]
News in brief: The Montclair Foundation presents a grant to IHN
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) recently received a $8,000 grant from The Montclair Foundation at 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. This grant will help further IHN’s mission of helping homeless and […]
In brief: Senior vouchers distributed at farmers’ market
The Essex County Division of Senior Services will be distributing vouchers to eligible older residents. Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers will be distributed at the Montclair Farmers’ Market on […]
In brief: Free swim safety classes at the Y
The YMCA of Montclair will host Safety Around Water at the Park Street and Geyer Family Branch the week of June 24. For a $25 registration fee, children ages 6 […]
Copperhead caught by Montclair Animal Control Officers
Copperhead snake was caught by Montclair Animal Control Officers.
Montclair Local Pet of the Week: Tessie
Tessie will win your heart in an instant. She is an adventurous, active 7-month-old kitty. Born on the streets of East Orange she was taken in with her three sisters. […]
Obituary: Josephine Formoso LoIacono
Josephine Formoso LoIacono, 98, of Greenfield, Mass., formerly of Montclair, died on May 14, 2019 with her son at her side, at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds, Mass. […]
Obituary: John Wyatt Rudd
John Wyatt Rudd died on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home in Kissimmee, Fla. Mr. Rudd was born and raised in Montclair, in a community surrounded by his large […]
In brief: Montclair Baha’i faith community held Race Amity Day observance
The Montclair Baha’i faith community held Race Amity Day observation on Sunday, June 9. On June 3, the mayor and council issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in June […]
Gardening for Life: special care for summer plants
In his latest “Gardening for Life,” Jose German shares tips to keep summer plants happy and healthy. Mulch, water and feed, he says!