An untimely death and an arrest topped the stories on MyVeronaNJ as the year 2016 got off to a start. There was news in local and college sports, and big changes to real estate.
Every month, MyVeronaNJ.com looks at what our readers have been reading, and we let you know if you have to catch up on them. Here’s what you might have missed in January 2016:
- Kathleen Basil Flores, 49: A VHS grad with a young son passes away too soon.
- Verona Teen Arrested In Gas Station Burglary: With a clear surveillance tape in hand, it didn’t take long to crack the case.
- Ashley’s College Soccer Play Draws National Attention: A 2015 graduate of Verona High School is as much of a standout at UNC.
- Planning Board Hears Field Plan As Costs Rise: The installation of new turf fields at Verona High School continues to be drawn out by opponents.
- Verona United Soccer Players Accepted Into Olympic Development Program: Two members of the U12 team successfully try out for recognition in the sport they have played since second grade.
- Annin Lofts Developer Starts Demolition: Before the old factory can be revived, extra structures on the site must first be cleared.
- Big Changes Coming To Verona Recycling: We can recycle more curbside, but no more electronics in the trash.
- Save The Date: VHS 80s Reunion: There’s still a lot of school spirit in our older Hillbillies.
- New Business: Olive Hill Design: Two new neighbors with design backgrounds are creating a company to help more neighbors.
- A House With Baseball Magic?: The winningest coach in Rutgers baseball history puts his longtime Verona home on the market.
