West Essex Tribune

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

A dead woman’s body was discovered in a wooded area adjacent to Walnut Street in Livingston by a Cedar Hill Country Club worker on Tuesday, Oct. 7, authorities said.
Livingston Police Chief Gary Marshuetz and Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced they are investigating the cause and manner of death, pending results of an autopsy. The identity of the deceased individual has not been confirmed, authorities said.
This investigation is active and ongoing, and additional information will be released when it becomes available, according to the Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding this case contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.

Photos courtesy of Lauren Peacock

10/07/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: The Feher Siders won the Southern Division Playoffs of the Recreation Department’s Men’s B Softball League. On the team were, kneeling, Jim Stecher, Frank Hanshaw, Thomas Cooney, and Carl DiVitantonio; and standing, Michael Entwistle, William Holey, Joseph Moleski, Joseph Seminaris, Joseph DeLuca, Keith Myron, Michael Seminaris and Matthew Lawrence. Also on the team was Pat Mulcahy.

10/07/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: Children in the Kindergarten Extended Enrichment Program (KEEP) at Harrison School got to examine a boa constrictor with Vincent Sharp of Turtle Back Zoo as part of a study of plants and animals.

10/07/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: The Landmark team took the playoff championship of the Recreation Department’s Women’s Softball League. Team members included, front, Cathy Cooney, Fran Weiss, Mitzi McLean, Helaine Hirschhorn, Sue Halter and Fran Mitter; and rear, Judi Cipolina, Linda Entwistle, Lori Entwistle, Karin Diveay, Roe Maulbeck and Mary Jo McHugh. Joanne Curry was also on the team.

10/07/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: Meghan Murphy and Todd Pavics pose with a life-size scarecrow and other seasonal decorations in Margery Giubardo’s first grade class at Hillside School.

10/07/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: Students preparing for the upcoming LHS Talent Show included Carl Dispoto, treasurer of the senior class; David Gerstein, president of the Student Council; Amy Ciatti; and Mike Zakkour, shown here with senior class advisor and vocal music instructor Jacqueline Washack.

09/30/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: Hurricane Gloria swept through town but caused much less damage in Livingston than had been anticipated. However, 4.25 inches of rain during the storm brought extensive flooding to the town’s streets and basements.

09/30/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: Lancer John Nittolo carried on a sweep as the Livingston High School football team snapped a two-year, 13-game winless streak with a 22-7 win over Parsippany.

09/30/2025

FORTY YEARS AGO: The students in Carol Scheskowsky’s kindergarten class at Hillside School tried out the new oven and cooking equipment donated by the PTA. Shown with their teacher are Jadyn Brittman, Cristin Cole, and Peter Homb.