The Hudson Regional Health Commission, in conjunction with the Rutgers School of Social Work, is hosting a free workshop, “When Disaster Threatens…
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Obituaries
Andrew R. Lynch Andrew R. Lynch, a lifelong Kearny resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.…
Inspiring medalist
BELLEVILLE – Remember those photos of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps with seven medals around his neck? Well, the young man from Belleville…
Patriots honored by VFW
Kearny’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1302 held its annual awards night Friday, paying tribute to…
They can see clearly now
EAST NEWARK – Many youngsters in East Newark Public School experienced an eye-popping lesson recently. Twenty-one pupils learned that they…
Serving up culinary arts
HARRISON – Starting in September, with a big helping hand from the state and local partners, Harrison High School will…
More promotions for Kearny’s Bravest
KEARNY – It may have seemed like déjà vu. Just a few weeks ago, four Kearny firefighters…
KPD: Arrest warrants multiple charges
Sharp-eyed vice detectives patrolling on Schuyler Ave. at 10:30 p.m. last Wednesday, April 29, noticed a passenger in a passing…
2 nabbed in multiple ATM thefts
KEARNY – On Jan. 24, at about 4:45 a.m., thieves hit Buy Rite Liquors on Harrison Ave. in Kearny,…
Thoughts & Views: Baltimore & memories of unrest in Newark
How will future U.S. history textbooks explain the recent rioting in West Baltimore, I wonder. Can we even expect…
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…
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…
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…
After ATM ‘skimming’, bank to restore losses
NORTH ARLINGTON – Is my money safe anywhere? That’s what customers of one regional savings institution are undoubtedly thinking…
Obituaries
Otto Arias Otto Arias died April 27 at University Medical Center in Newark. He was 80. Born in…
Historic church battered anew
BELLEVILLE – A landmark church in Belleville dating from the 19th century that was badly damaged by Hurricane…
Guard hit; Town mulls safety steps
HARRISON – Fatima Sahli was staffing her crossing guard post at Davis and Harrison Aves. when she saw her…
‘Don’t change insurer,’ teachers say
KEARNY – Lincoln Middle School teacher April Amenta is dreading a possible switch in her health care coverage because she…
Optimists, Ficeto to be feted at Salvation Army dinner
The Salvation Army of Greater Kearny will honor Gerald Ficeto, president of the West Hudson Arts & Theatre Co. (W.H.A.T.), and…
HHS students practice chemistry at PVSC
NEWARK – Twenty-two Harrison High School juniors from Amanda Wagner’s chemistry class participated in a unique field trip last Thursday. They…
3 nabbed in drug bust
KEARNY — A Harrison woman was remanded to the Hudson County Jail on $10,000 bail following her arrest in Kearny…
‘Fortified drug bazaar’ raided: cops
BELLEVILLE — Essex County sheriff’s detectives, executing a search warrant at a Joralemon St. residence last week, had a bit…
Body recovered from river; no ID
KEARNY – The body of an unidentified male was found floating in the Hackensack River in South Kearny last…