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8+ hour, 3+ min ago (560+ words) A house in East Orange that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Orange area between Nov. 17 and Nov. 30. During the past two weeks, a total of 12 residential real estate sales were registered in the area, with an average price of $464,840, or $220 per square foot. The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of November 17 to the week of Nov. 30 even if the property may have been sold earlier. The single-family house at 13 Melmore in East Orange has new owners. The price was $225,000. The house was built in 1940 and has a living area of 1,004 square feet. The price per square foot was $224. The deal was finalized on Oct. 30. A single-family house at 71 Leslie Street in East Orange, has been sold. The price…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago (751+ words) A bus that will offer an overnight refuge for homeless residents of western Orange County could hit the roads by April now that nonprofit Matthew's Hope has secured funding and one location where it can park " although more are needed. County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved $787,560 for a one-year contract " and up to four one-year renewals " with the organization to purchase and operate the sleeper bus. Commissioners also authorized an advance payment of $190,000 to fund buying and equipping it. "I believe that we'll be wheels on the ground by the end of the first quarter of next year," said Scott Billue, founder and CEO of the" homeless outreach nonprofit with locations in Winter Garden and Cocoa. "I've already been through all this (and) I've got so many things lined up." Billue said he expects to receive the initial funds from…...

18+ hour, 47+ min ago (210+ words) Olentangy Orange football player Treyton Schroeder was selected as the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Boys Athlete of the Week'for Nov. 24-30. Schroeder had two interceptions, six solo tackles and three catches for 59 yards in a 28-0 state semifinal win over Lakewood St. Edward. How to nominate Athletes of Week: Here's how to nominate OSU Wexner Medical Center high school Athletes of Week in 2024-25 Schroeder received 93.5% of the vote and was followed by Watterson football player Ben Uhlenhake, who received 5.4%. Uhlenhake recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown and finished with eight tackles in a 41-9 state semifinal win over Tipp City Tippecanoe. The Athlete of the Week voting'recognizes athletes across all sports. Nominations are'due Monday mornings for competitions that took place the previous week.'The boys poll is live until 4 p.m. Fridays. The girls poll is live until 4 p.m. Saturdays. Once athletes'win during…...

23+ hour, 54+ min ago (241+ words) The Orange County and Santa Ana Mountains area is the focus of an air quality alert reported at 12:51 p.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until Sunday Dec. 7, at midnight. The NWS San Diego CA says to be ready for, "The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device." When an air quality alert is in effect, following the NWS guidance is pivotal. Here are some simple tips from the NWS for safeguarding your well-being: Be mindful of activities that exacerbate pollution, such as driving cars, operating gas-powered lawnmowers, or using other motorized vehicles. Limit their use during air quality alerts. Refrain from kindling fires with debris or…...

1+ day, 24+ min ago (377+ words) PEPPER PIKE, Ohio " Orange Inclusive Preschool students gobbled up a special holiday meal at the school's annual Friendsgiving luncheon recently. The lunch consisted of chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese bites, sweet potato fries, colorful veggies and more. It was tastefully prepared and orchestrated by "chefs" Christine Goudy, OIP principal, and Kaylee Carroll, OIP administrative assistant, according to a news release from the Orange City School District. OIP teachers and staff even taught the future Thanksgiving meal hosts how to "churn" their own butter from heavy whipping cream. The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched through Moreland Hills Elementary School this year, thanks to the first-graders and their teachers. After reading the book, "Balloons Over Broadway: The Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade," by Melissa Sweet a few years ago, teacher Carlynn Ondercin thought it would be a fun way…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (57+ words) The FOX 35 Care Force is helping to collect toys for families in need at the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive. "I think I speak for all of us when I say 'what the actual f**k'!" ... The FOX 35 Care Force is helping to collect toys for families in need at the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (87+ words) It's early signing day and we're going to introduce you to the new members of the 2026 Syracuse Orange. How'd he get here?:Committed to the Orange over offers from Virginia Tech, South Carolina and Louisville. 2025 stats:Recorded over 1,000 yards receiving but it appears he'll start on the defensive side of the ball first. Interesting nugget o'interest:Was the 2025 Virginia State Indoor Track Champion in the 55m dash and long jump. Let's get a look at ya:...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (591+ words) MetLife Stadium will host eight games at next summer's men's soccer World Cup. Francois Nel / Getty Images Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are among the most coveted tickets in sports. Buying them, therefore, is both confusing and costly in any host city. New York " er, East Rutherford, New Jersey " is no exception. Aside from a very small amount of $60 tickets offered in the upper deck of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, prices in November ranged from $215 (for some upper-deck tickets in the group stage) to $7,875 (for lower- and second-level tickets to the coveted final). And that's if you win the opportunity to buy via an official ticket lottery. Otherwise, your best bets are the resale market or a "last-minute" sales phase for tickets leftover after multiple lottery phases have ended. The following is a guide to getting tickets…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (120+ words) A bus was involved in an apparent crash at the corner of Heron Drive and High Hill Road in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Friday morning. It's not clear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash. A bus was involved in an apparent crash at the corner of Heron Drive and High Hill Road in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Friday morning. It's not clear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash. A bus was involved in an apparent crash at the corner of Heron Drive and High Hill Road in Logan Township, New Jersey, on Friday morning. It's not clear if there were any injuries as a result of the crash....

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (555+ words) Today on "The Judi & EJ Show," we dove into a vital cultural crisis: the Gen Z stare. Have you been a victim of this trend where an entire generation responds to chaos, nonsense, or general human buffoonery with" absolutely nothing? No expression. No reaction. Just a blank, deadpan face that somehow screams, "I'm silently judging you so loudly it's echoing." In my completely unofficial and absolutely made-up survey, here are the top New Jersey locations where you're most likely to be hit with the infamous Gen Z stare: Jersey Shore Boardwalks (Seaside, Belmar, Point Pleasant)Eat a funnel cake too enthusiastically and a pack of teens will materialize like seagulls and just" stare. American Dream MallEspecially in the selfie zones and by the giant indoor wave pool. Gen Z is everywhere, quietly judging your outfit choices. Montclair (literally all of…...