This Is Rutherford

Submitted by Laura Rizzo Rutherford is about to shine a little brighter this holiday season. Stars Theatre Company, new member of the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce and the town’s newest performing arts organization, is stepping onto the local stage with heart, ambition, and a musical that already has residents talking. Their debut production, It’s a Wonderful Life: A New Musical, is officially auditioning performers and in a modern twist, submissions are being accepted entirely by video...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Crowbar (Chris Ford) Rutherford resident, Chris Ford, has been a wrestler for thirty-five years, physical therapist for twenty-eight years, and owner of a local physical therapy business for fourteen years. His high school athletic injuries peaked his interest in his full-time career and enabled him to continue wrestling while also helping fellow wrestlers and athletes. He recently found out about a special honor he will receive to celebrate his wrestling career. This...

By Jennifer Ersalesi Photo credits: Charlotte Ersalesi The Rutherford Police Department held its Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th. Many residents and their families enjoyed free entertainment, including bouncy houses, rock climbing walls, food trucks, and music. Many community organizations set up tables with giveaways and resources, including Mission Kids Success, Alfred M. Fiume Foundation, American Legion, Scouts and Cub Scouts, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Meadowlands, Women's...