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Obituaries for Sept. 6, 2023
George Kenneth Dittman George Kenneth Dittman, a lifelong Kearny resident, died Sept. 1, 2023. He was…
Get ready for Shakespeare in Harrison
Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company later this month. Performances of…
Delays possible beginning tomorrow on Washington Avenue in Nutley & Belleville
Nutley Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli would like to notify residents of an upcoming New Jersey Department…
Nutley police advisory — cops see uptick in car break-ins
The Nutley Police Department advises residents of a recent increase in thefts from motor vehicle. Public…
Celebrate North Arlington Festival set for later this month
The Borough of North Arlington will host its “Celebrate North Arlington” Festival, an annual community event…
OP-ED — Ferreira: Here’s how the parking situation in Kearny should be handled
To the Editor: Interim-Mayor Peter Santana and the Town Council held a parking meeting on Aug.…
Several Sept. 11 remembrances scheduled locally
These are the local Sept. 11, 2001, remembrances we’re aware of at this point. Essex…
KPD: Deli owner buys new cameras, quickly nabs alleged repeat shoplifter
Of late, a local deli has reported a repeated shoplifter in the store. So, the store…
KPD: Boy, 17, with a colorful past, nabbed on Kearny’s Ivy Street
A 17-year-old Jersey City boy, who apparently has a storied history of breaking the law, allegedly…
KPD: Serial shoplifter said she’d kill herself if she got arrested
On Aug. 27, Officers Sean King and Jordan Miranda were dispatched to the Target store on…
Obituaries for Aug. 30, 2023
John R. Hempel Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an…
Belleville Sons take home several prestigious awards at National Convention
If there’s any doubt about how the country feels about the Belleville chapter of the Sons…
For the Kearny PBA & FMBA, it’s been a busy and fruitful August
In August, many in the world of public safety spend time down the shore, out in…
Nutley Commissioner Evans offers great tips for taxpayers, not just for those from Nutley
The Township of Nutley wants residents to be aware of several discount property tax programs available…
Latest episode of ‘Inside Nutley’ now available
The August episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast featuring Nutley icon Anthony Iannarone, longtime president of…
St. Cecilia Church’s summer festival upcoming
St. Cecilia Parish in Kearny hosts its annual Summer Festival Sept. 17 from 1 to 8…
Lyndhurst mourns loss of former chief and current county fire marshal Bryan Hennig
The Township of Lyndhurst, the Lyndhurst Fire Department and the Bergen County Fire Marshal’s Office is…
The news you’ve been waiting for … that bridge is closed again this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend as testing of…
U.S. Att’y: NA man, 2 others plead guilty in computer-counterfeiting operation
A North Arlington resident is one of three New Jersey men who have admitted their…
LETTER — Harrison woman says ‘thanks’ to Fife and Bennett for guiding her through rough times
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in appreciation for Mayor James A. Fife and…
KPD: Woman driving erratically because she was in a hurry to get to the MVC to restore her suspended license instead gets arrested
On Aug. 23, Det. John Fabula and Det. Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk were moving about slowly in…
AUDIO — Kevin scams a scammer claiming to be from the SSA
Earlier today, Kevin got an email from a scammer and so he decided to call the…
3 of Kearny’s finest elevated to new ranks
Three Kearny police officers were promoted Aug. 15 — one from sergeant to lieutenant and two…
Police presence at Vermella on Bergen Avenue today caused by an EDP report: Police
If you saw police commotion today at around 2 p.m. at Vermella on Bergen Avenue in…
Fireworks planned for finale to Belleville’s Summer Concert Series
Belleville’s Summer Concert Series, presented by Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council, concludes with a…
Friends of NAPL hosting Patron Appreciation Week
The Friends of the North Arlington Public Library sponsor a Patron Appreciation Week from Sept. 25…
HCPO hosting candlelight vigil Thursday in West Hudson Park
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Month…