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Routes 1&9 Truck northbound closed and detoured this weekend for bridge repairs in Kearny
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced Routes 1&9 Truck northbound will be closed and detoured…
McCurrie says she won’t seek new term in 2022
As breaking news stories go in Kearny, this is about as big as they come in…
Registration open for Kearny’s annual town-wide yard sale
Registration is open for Kearny residents who plan to participate in the Annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide…
Harrison PD participating in Udrive Utext Upay
Law enforcement officers from the area, including the Harrison Police Department, will be cracking down on…
KHS Project Graduation Committee getting quite colorful for community-wide fundraiser
Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is trying something new for its town-wide fundraiser this year…
WHATCo’s ‘Almost, Maine,’ will feature several well-known local couples
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) presents “Almost, Maine,” a play by John Cariani, Friday,…
Belleville cited as ‘Healthy Town to Watch’
Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives…
Nutley PD: Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly exposing genitals
A 58-year-old township man who served as a substitute teacher in the Nutley School District has…
2 arrested after trying to break into car, both released immediately thereafter: Lyndhurst PD
Two men who attempted to break into a high-end vehicle in Lyndhurst Wednesday, March 16, and…
Nutley Jaycees announce 2022 Distinguished Service Award winners
The Nutley Jaycees have announced its annual Distinguished Service Award winners for 2022 with honorees being…
When adults use social media to spread lies and call it ‘opinion’ …
It is sometimes stunning that there are adult human beings who do not know the difference…
Sights from the 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The West Hudson Irish Association’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was today, and despite the cold weather,…
Deceased body pulled from Passaic River
The body of a deceased man was pulled from the Passaic River in Kearny yesterday, Hudson…
Schaer-, Sarlo-sponsored bill signed into law, prohibits public entities from deals with Russia
Gov. Philip D. Murphy has signed bipartisan legislation into law to prohibit public entities from doing…
HCPO: Authorities arrest woman wanted for heinous Hudson child abuse
A woman the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said was wanted in connection to a heinous child-abuse…
Obituaries for March 9, 2022
Jon Cassill It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Cassill (66).…
EDITORIAL — Encouraging both chambers of Congress to get time bill passed
Come Sunday, we get to move our clocks ahead an hour at 2 a.m., forwarding immediately…
With help from the Paper Mill Playhouse, Harrison HS’s drama club will perform ‘The Apple Tree’
Performances April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, 401 Kingsland Ave.
(VIDEO) Robert Thornton, of Nick’s Towing, killed while on duty, remembered in emotional video of tow truck procession
Robert Thornton died this week, having given his life in service to Nick’s Towing, of Rutherford.…
Lyndhurst PD: Newark pair nabbed after alleged shoplifting
On Wednesday, March 2, shortly before 8 p.m., officers responded to Home Goods, 558 New York…
Kearny teacher arrested on child porn charges identified by US Attorney as Anselmo Girimonte, 51
A Morris County man who is a teacher in Kearny was charged today with distributing videos…
Belleville stands in solidarity with Ukraine with display
More than two dozen paintings have been hung near the entryway to Town Hall...
HCPO seeks whereabouts of woman charged with grave child abuse of her own daughter, 3
Anyone with information on Baker’s whereabouts is asked to contact the HCPO’s SVU at (201) 915-1234…