School Improvements Planned, Little League Coach Admits Attacking Ump Top Local News

A 31-year-old city resident was killed in what officials believe was a targeted shooting. 

Superintendent Cami Anderson unveiled a plan to improve all Newark schools which she said is intended to ensure every public school student receives a high-quality education.

A former Little League coach admitted he attacked an umpire during a game two years ago. The umpire, who is also a Little League official, suffered a concussion and had teeth knocked out during the attack.

The city clerk’s office announced it will be accepting petitions June 20 for a special election to be held for a vacant seat on the nine-member Newark Municipal Council. Prospective candidates have until September to obtain the signatures.

A few companies have agreed to settle claims stemming from the pollution of the Passaic River decades ago. The state of New Jersey, a plaintiff in the case, still plans to seek damages from a firm connected to the former Diamond Shamrock plant on Lister Avenue.