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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Essex County Prosecutor's Office Hosts All-Girl Conference

More than 200 female high school students expected at Thursday workshop in recognition of Women's History Month.

More than 200 female high school students are expected to attend the “We Run the World!” youth conference on Thursday, March 14 in recognition of Women’s History Month, officials at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday. The goal of the one-day summit at the Essex County Police Academy in Cedar Grove and hosted by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, is to inspire and empower the students to reach their goals and learn about community resources, acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray said in a press release. The event will feature motivational speak and former Star-Ledger reporter Caryl Lucas, who will deliver the keynote address focusing on “Girls Rule the World!”: Seven Rules for a Healthy Self Esteem, …

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Update: Verona Woman Killed Tuesday Night

Verona Police Chief Douglas Huber says Marie Trusits was struck by a car while crossing Bloomfield Avenue at dusk.

  [UPDATED 4:30 p.m. Wednesday] A 54-year-old Verona woman killed Tuesday night while crossing Bloomfield Avenue in Verona did not cross in a crosswalk, according to Verona Police Chief Douglas Huber. Marie Trusits was struck by the car at 8:45 p.m. near 370 Bloomfield Ave., Huber said, adding she crossed the street as "it was getting dark." The weather was clear at the time of the accident, he said. Trusits was transported to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead. No charges have been filed in the incident and the investigation is continuing. This is a breaking news story. Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

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Jon

4:39 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012

Maybe pedestrians should use crosswalks instead of trying to jaywalk the very busy Bloomfield ave....The carelessness is also with the pedestrians in some cases.   more ›

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