By Jennifer Ersalesi With so many new businesses opening in Rutherford and businesses that have stood the test of time, the Rutherford...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Jennifer Ersalesi Veterans gathered in front of the World War I monument, located in the center of...

Introduction by Jennifer Ersalesi By Rod Leith, Borough Historian Veterans Day is a National Holiday during which Americans honor the...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Across the country, Veterans Day is recognized on November 11th. Rutherford is a community that honors its local...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Joanne and Alyssa Fiume The Alfred Fiume Foundation, a 501 c3 organization, was created in 2016...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credit: Charles Binder As with most events and gatherings this year, Memorial Day services were held without...

Submitted by Rutherford Public Schools Being in healthcare is more of a calling than a career for Rutherford Public School Nurse Lynn...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credit: Matt Kuznia Matt Kuznia has become a familiar name on This is Rutherford as a local hero, a generous...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits (monument): John McParland Four years ago, longtime Rutherford resident, John McParland, noticed a...

Rutherford Local Heroes

Rutherford Local Heroes

Rutherford Local Heroes

By Jennifer Ersalesi and Rod Leith Photo credits: Gary Nichols Rudolph L. Nichols was born on August 29, 1930 (almost 90 years old). ...

Submitted by Rod Leith, Rutherford Borough Historian “On Wednesday the African offended, and on Saturday morning he was burned to ashes,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi and Kim Bogosian Photo credit: Kim Bogosian At 10:00 am, Monday, May 25th, Post Commanders of American Legion Post...

Submitted by the Borough of Rutherford (Photos courtesy of Bonnie and Mike Corcoran) Sunday was Rutherford's first Sunday Surprise Salute...

Information and Photos Submitted by John Giammetta By Jennifer Ersalesi On April 21st, a special Local Veteran and Hero from Rutherford...

By Jennifer Ersalesi During this time of uncertainty when it is difficult to make sure families have what they need, such as food, water,...

By Joan Tidona and Jennifer Ersalesi Vincent Mancuso was a Rutherford resident who served our country admirably. He was a 1958 graduate...

Written by Joan Tidona and Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credit: Jennifer Ersalesi Tullio Fuligni’s (1898-1984) service to our country is...