Obituaries for April 13, 2022

Robert Burton, Regina D. Harris, Maria Villa & John J. Hodson

AOTW: Queiroz shift to outside pays off for Blue Tide

Before the start of the season Harrison junior Guilherme Queiroz approached head volleyball coach Nick Landy…

UNICO offering scholarships for graduating seniors who live in Kearny

Kearny UNICO, the Italian-American service organization, seeks applications for its 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. Applicants must…

1 dead, 2 others wounded in triple shooting in Bloomfield: ECPO

A man is dead and two others were seriously wounded after a triple-shooting in Bloomfield Sunday,…

Suicide-prevention training set for May 9 in Kearny

The Hudson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the group NJSOSVETS,…

Sights from Harrison Little League field ribbon cutting

After years of work, officials cut a ribbon for Harrison Little League field, which will be…

Pinwheels planted in Lyndhurst for child-abuse awareness

With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Woman’s Club of Lyndhurst has planted a…

Students of the Month for March named at Kearny’s Garfield School

The following are March Students of the Month at Kearny’s Garfield School. Kindergarten: Rosalie Landro, Joy…

March Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces March Students of the Month. Xavier Quiles,…

Honor students announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students have attained Principal’s honors…

Sitcov speaks of how he’s guided homeless youth on Applause Radio Show

Applause Radio Show (ARS) is known for its entertainment value while bringing our listeners the celebrity…

KPD: Man takes stolen Bentley on Walmart lot joyride, police can’t pursue it after it rams cruiser

On April 5 at 3:11 p.m., Officer Mat Lopez was dispatched to a report from Nassau…

Recognize anyone in these photos? If so, they’re yours for the taking

These photos from the 1950s were donated to but are no longer needed at the Kearny…

Cardinal Tobin preps for busy, in-person Holy Week

Nearly 1.3 million Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Newark will participate in sacred liturgies remembering the…

NA eighth-grader wins Knights’ state spelling bee

There are good spellers — and then there’s Veronica Lopes. The Queen of Peace Knights of…

For many serving overseas, life just got a little sweeter

Let’s be real for a moment — is there an American who doesn’t like one type…

KHS’s Almeida named Certified AD by national organization

Kearny High School Athletic Director Vincent Almeida he been named a Certified Athletic Director...

Belleville Historical Society produces stirring video tribute to township men killed in Vietnam

March 29 was Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and as part of that, the Belleville Historical Society…

COMMENTARY: Bravo, Nutley PD, for saving woman, 75, from $40K scam

For the last few months, I’ve been hooked on watching Youtube videos of people who toy…

OpEd Rogers: Term limits absolutely needed

There is enough historical evidence that America’s Founding Fathers strongly believed in a limited period one…

Cops in Crosswalks: Pedestrian decoy enforcement to take place in Lyndhurst

This type of enforcement is taking place statewide…

Two incumbents, two newcomers running for Kearny council

The Kearny Democratic Party recently announced a full slate for the Town Council seats that will…

Belleville Historical Society completes grave restoration on DeJessa’s anniversary — unknowingly

March 26, however, is a date the Belleville Historical Society will always remember.

Ferreira says he’ll run independently, not as a Dem, in November election for Councilman

Ferreira: I have decided that this time around, in the spirit of unity and to demonstrate…

School board wants middle school annex

The Belleville Board of Education hopes to partner with the township to acquire a former private…

KPD: Attorney general’s directive allows wanted man armed with gun & hollow-point bullets to escape in stolen vehicle … police catch him despite this hindrance

Editor’s note: The following entry really, actually happened.

Relic of Patron Saint of Ukraine on display in Bloomfield church’s rectory

Those wishing to pray for peace may visit the relic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…

Kearny Councilwoman recognized for her pandemic outreach, care for others

A Kearny Councilwoman was recognized for her diligent work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic...

Schuyler School names March Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal proudly announces the school’s March Students of the Month..

In newly created position, Lyndhurst hires assistant CFO

The Township of Lyndhurst has a new administrator ...