WE’VE GOT MAIL

‘HERE’S WHY I LEFT’ To the editor:  I have read your recent article on Al Gilson, Principal at…

9th graders advancing in NJ LEEP

BELLEVILLE – Six Belleville High School freshmen are taking a giant “leep” forward with their admission into the highly competitive…

NPD asks for help to solve thefts

Nutley PD is appealing to the public for help in solving two separate thefts in the township. The first,…

Charged with DUI, unsecured child

KEARNY – A 28-year-old Perth Amboy woman was arrested April 25 and charged with drunken driving on the Belleville Pike…

Women’s wellness fair at St. Michael’s M.C.

In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, St. Michael’s Medical Center will launch its new Spirit of Women program and…

Flags at half-staff for former official

NORTH ARLINGTON –  Mayor Joseph Bianchi ordered borough flags to be flown at half-staff and black bunting to be…

Kearny’s Muniz enters contest to win specialized van

Read the full story by Jim Hague to find out how you can help Muniz win…

Around Town: May 6, 2015 edition

Belleville  The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at its clubhouse,…

Jail guard pleads to taking bribes

NEWARK –  An Essex County corrections officer from Belleville has admitted accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband — including cell…

Smile Design Specialists offers free dental work

In an effort to help the community, Dr. Richard Ekstein of Smile Design Specialists will hold the 3rd Annual…

Locals Nisivoccia, Haas extend grid careers with All-Star appearances

Peter Haas was pretty sure his high school football career was over. After all, the Queen of Peace senior…

Nutley baseball team moving in right direction

The Nutley High School baseball team lost a lot of talent to graduation last June. “We lost a lot…

Kearny’s Rodriguez emerges as mound ace

Josue Rodriguez has been groomed for the role he currently has with the Kearny High School baseball team for the…

Belleville’s hidden gem: Me and Tommy’s Restaurant

BELLEVILLE –  Because of its remote location, people told Ernesto Sicari back in October 2011 that his new restaurant,…

Arrests for bomb threats, theft of services: LPD

One man was charged with calling in bomb threats to local supermarkets and another was grabbed for allegedly stiffing a cabbie in…