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…

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…

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,…

Historic church battered anew

BELLEVILLE – A landmark church in Belleville dating from the 19th century that was badly damaged by Hurricane…

Bucs bounce back with a vengeance

There was a time – not so long ago – that Belleville High School had one of the most…