By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford High School Senior Brandon Fedarick has been bowling with the Rutherford High School Bowling team for the last few years. This past year Brandon has been acknowledged for many accomplishments, including breaking the Bergen County Bowling Series record last weekend. This is Rutherford interviewed Brandon to learn more about his high school bowling career up to this point. TIR: How long have you been bowling? Brandon Fedarick: I have been b

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford is home to many talented musicians. Four of those musicians came together as young high school students to form the band, Foul Play . For the last few years, they have performed at many different venues, including local favorites, PorchFest and the Williams Center. This is Rutherford interviewed the band to find out more about the band as a whole and each of the musicians. Vinny Denunzio, Carlos Echeverry, Julian Statile, and Tyler Carroll.

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford High School Senior, Thomas Barnes, is an avid bowler and a member of the. Rutherford High School Bowling team. His team has been doing very well this year and he has played a very important role in their success. This is Rutherford interviewed Thomas to learn more about his love of bowling and his achievements. Thomas Barnes TIR: When did you join the RHS Bowling Team? Thomas Barnes: I joined the Bowling Team last season as a Junior.  TIR:

By Jennifer Ersalesi Bergen Academies Senior and Rutherford resident, Michael Hernandez, has been focused on achieving many goals, including engineering projects and admission into MIT. He has also been working on becoming an Eagle Scout. This is Rutherford interviewed Michael to learn about his Eagle Scout project and his love of engineering and robotics. TIR: For the last three and a half years, you have been a student at Bergen Academies studying Engineering Design.  Te

By Jennifer Ersalesi For twelve years, Rutherford resident and senior at Rutherford High School, Braedon McQuade, has been a Scout. Over this past year, Braedon planned and organized his Eagle Scout project. This is Rutherford interviewed Braedon about this project and how he was able to get the community involved. TIR: How long have you been a Scout? Braedon McQuade: I will be finishing up my 12th year of scouting. I started as a Tiger in Cub Scouts way back in 1st grade

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Hament Patel Since 2019, Scouting BSA has welcomed girls to its troops. Troop 166G in Rutherford has been very active and thriving since then, and this fall, they announced their first female Eagle Scout at their Court of Honor. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be achieved in scouting and requires many hours of hard work, including earning twenty-one merit badges. This is Rutherford interviewed Ambur to learn more about being a S

By Jennifer Ersalesi Tricia (Michael's wife) and Michael Blanchard Rutherford teacher, Michael Blanchard, has inspired many as a teacher,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Robin Reenstra presenting Dora Rodriguez with the Mayor's Proclamation Rutherfordian Dora Rodriguez was recognized...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credit: Mike Rizzo Rutherfordian Mike Rizzo is quite the Renaissance man. Not only is he a published author,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi From an early start in New York City, Christina Cates learned quickly that she loved being part of the exciting and...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Mr. Jack Hurley has been a teacher or an administrator for over four decades in the Rutherford school district. For...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Young local actress, Milaina Risoli, will perform in Bergen Performing Arts Center's "The Wizard of Oz" during the...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Rutherford High School graduate and proud Rutherfordian, Matt Ackermann, possesses many talents as a professional...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Each year, the Rutherford Public Library Foundation, a non-profit 501c3, holds a Gala to help expand the services of...

By Jennifer Ersalesi In an effort to help inform the community about the current Mayor and Council candidates, This is Rutherford asked...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Although he only moved to town seven years ago, Jason Del Rey is proud to call Rutherford his home. Jason is a...

By Jennifer Ersalesi A long-time Rutherford resident, a Rutherford High School alum with an incredible athletic record, and an active...

By Jennifer Ersalesi About four years ago, This is Rutherford interviewed Emmy-award winning nonfiction producer, director, and writer,...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Not only an extremely successful businesswoman, Michelle Smith is also a mother to her two young children and an...

By Tracy Leigh For almost 80 years, Goffin's 64 Park, located in Rutherford, New Jersey, has a rich history dating back to 1947. The...