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4+ hour, 35+ min ago (656+ words) Seven public schools in Orange County could be shuttered at the end of this academic year as the school district grapples with a sharp drop in student enrollment. The schools are: Union Park Middle School and Bonneville, Chickasaw, Eccleston, Meadow Woods, McCoy and Orlo Vista elementary schools, a school board member and the district's teachers union confirmed Tuesday. Each school currently enrolls only about half the students they have room for, with Union Park, the most empty one on the list, enrolling about 560 students on a campus meant for more than 1,400. The Orange County School Board is to meet Tuesday to discuss the seven campuses, the "impacts of declining enrollment" and "space optimization strategy." If the schools are closed, they would shut at the end of the current school year with their students assigned to new schools for the 2026-27 school…...

12+ hour, 9+ min ago (25+ words) If your orange wood cabinets are making your kitchen feel outdated, instead of reaching for the sander and paint, here's a hardware tip to try....

14+ hour, 36+ min ago (425+ words) The New Jersey Devils are looking for pieces to complement their current Stanley Cup ambitions. They have had limited playoff success over the past few years, and perhaps one of these current ... Report: Kyle Schwarber returning to Phillies for $150M The New Jersey Devils are looking for pieces to complement their current Stanley Cup ambitions. They have had limited playoff success over the past few years, and perhaps one of these current collegiate players could make the difference when they reach the professional level. Cole Brown: Forward, University of Notre Dame. 2023 6th Round, 164th Overall. Cole Brown is an interesting player to watch. He has a blend of vision, size, and skill that makes him deceptive to opponents. Brown took a big step in his development in 2024-25 with the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs, earning 70 points (33 goals +37 assists) up from 39 the year prior. Despite Notre…...

15+ hour, 32+ min ago (343+ words) New Study Reveals Progress in Hospital Maternity Care Access in New Jersey, with Opportunities for Continued Improvement The availability of maternity care services varies considerably throughout New Jersey hospitals with those having the fewest services are more likely to serve Hispanic patients, while those with the most services serve a larger proportion of White patients, according to Rutgers Health researchers. These are among the key findings of a Rutgers School of Public Health report titled, "Assessing the Availability of Maternity Care Services at NJ Hospitals: Access to Midwives, Doulas and Lactation Consultants," which evaluates efforts of the statewide initiative'Nurture NJ to expand access to critical maternity care services provided by midwives, doulas and lactation consultants. The analysis focused on hospitals" reports regarding the availability of certified nurse-midwives or certified midwives for attending births, whether patients could bring their own doulas,…...

17+ hour, 41+ min ago (655+ words) Girls Soccer: Hawthorne vs Cresskill, Sep 16, 2025. Player of the Year: Ava Gonzalez-Eusevi Gonzalez-Eusevi was one of the most prolific goal scorers in all of New Jersey. The Cresskill senior finished second in the state in goals with 44, just two behind Mother Seton's Ava Barber for the top mark. It has been quite an evolution for Gonzalez-Eusevi throughout her career. She only scored seven goals in her first two seasons before reaching 21 as a junior. In 15 of Cresskill's 21 games, Gonzalez-Eusevi recorded at least one goal. She started out the season with a bang with six goals in a 9-0 win over Secaucus. That was one of only nine six-goal performances in the state this season. Gonzalez-Eusevi recorded 10 games with a hat trick and five games with at least four goals. Her biggest goal of the season was the game-winner in the second…...

21+ hour, 52+ min ago (112+ words) The wealthy New Jersey commuter town of Montclair is moving forward with staff and program cuts at its public schools as part of the system's efforts to address a nearly $20 million budget gap. The wealthy New Jersey commuter town of Montclair is moving forward with staff and program cuts at its public schools as part of the system's efforts to address a nearly $20 million budget gap. Principals across the Montclair Public Schools district sent messages via email and a parent portal on Friday outlining the plan, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The changes will be in effect when students return from their winter break on Jan. 5....

22+ hour, 35+ min ago (232+ words) Brian Fennessy, who has led the Orange County Fire Authority for the last eight years, told staff he's accepted a role with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Orange County fire chief retiring to lead new federal agency Why it matters: The Trump administration announced the U.S. Wildland Fire Service in September to modernize wildfire management nationwide. It will be a joint effort between the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture. The context: The service's areas of focus will include strengthening response efforts among local, state and federal agencies, modernizing aviation and coordinating systems and improving technology that can help agencies respond to fires and protect personnel. In his retirement letter, Fennessy said the USWFS "represents a historic opportunity to strengthen interagency coordination, modernize capabilities, and elevate the profession of wildland firefighting." The…...

1+ day, 45+ min ago (636+ words) Analysis: New research shows regular orange juice consumption can influence the activity of thousands of genes inside our immune cells By David C. Gaze, University of Westminster Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than quenching thirst. A recent study has shown that regular orange juice consumption can influence the activity of thousands of genes inside our immune cells. Many of these genes help control blood pressure, calm inflammation and manage the way the body processes sugar, all of which play an important role in long-term heart health. From Advocate Health Care, cardiologist, Dr. Dory Jarzabkowski on the health benefits of oranges Natural compounds in oranges, particularly hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid known for its…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (67+ words) Here are the Orange County high school football stat leaders after the championship games of the CIF SoCal Regional. Here are the Orange County high school football stat leaders after the championship games in the CIF State Southern California Regional. The leaderboards are based on season stats published on MaxPreps.com. To be included, teams must have stats updated on MaxPreps each Monday by 2 p.m....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (303+ words) Just last week on the show, Judi and I were talking about Yankee Candle. The whole debate was real tree vs. artificial tree. One of the big perks of a real tree is that classic Christmas tree smell. I said if you go the artificial route but still want the scent, just grab a Yankee Candle. Our listeners jumped in with their favorites: Balsam & Cedar, Silver Sage & Pine, and Tree Farm Festival. But then this morning I learned that Newell Brands'Yankee Candle's parent company'announced a new restructuring plan last week, and naturally people started asking: Are the Yankee Candle stores in New Jersey about to disappear? Short answer: probably not. A few U.S. stores will close, but it doesn't look like a mass shutdown is coming. Still, New Jersey shoppers understandably want to keep an eye on things. Here's what we…...