Category: News
KPD: Dispute over iPads leads to burglary & robbery charges for duo
On May 3 at 2:24 p.m., Officers Ryan Stickno, Mat Lopez, Pedro Pina and Sgt. Pat…
Man who kept police at bay for 21 hours identified by Lyndhurst PD
The Thomas Avenue man who reportedly kept Lyndhurst police at bay for 21 hours over the…
Honor students recognized at Kearny’s Washington School
Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students have achieved academic honors…
Schuyler School names April Students of the Month
The following are Schuyler School’s Students of the Month for April. Luisa Abarca, Ian Alava, Cody…
Knights hosting pasta dinner later this month
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Knights’ 2022 Special Needs Drive.
Nutley & Bloomfield first responders will be feted by Essex 200 Club
Several local first responders will be honored.
DEVELOPING — Police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst
There is substantial police activity on Thomas Avenue in Lyndhurst, where part of the street is…
Council vote ratifies Belleville Planning Board appointmens
In a move officials say was made at the request of Planning Board attorney Rose Tubito,…
Carselda, a sophomore, matures on the diamond quicker than anyone could have imagined
Robert Carselda may only be a sophomore, but the North Arlington shortstop/relief pitcher has already acquired…
Kearny UNICO sponsoring casino bus trip
Kearny UNICO sponsors a trip to the Resorts World Catskills Casino in Monticello, New York, Sunday,…
Zhe’s latest Belleville art project brings stunning light to plight of Ukraine
To draw attention to the invasion and occupation that has been raging since Feb. 24, Zhe…
Nutley Public Library joins statewide telehealth program
The Nutley Public Library says it is playing a role in leveling the playing field through NJ…
Wittpenn will be closed most of this weekend
Beginning at 4 a.m., Saturday, April 30 until 11 p.m. Sunday, May 1, NJDOT’s contractors are…
KPD: Where’d that pallet of pot come from?
Officer Ekladious learned from a freight forwarding company they had received a trailer containing a pallet…
Brand new playground at Oval has been shut since winter and Santos is not happy about it
Public infrastructure travails, firefighter hirings and the 2022 municipal budget shared the spotlight at the April…
DEVELOPING — Blood found on cars in NA parking garage on Ridge near Pike
Check back for updates to this developing story.
New properties on the horizon for ‘St. Anthony’s District’ in East Newark
East Newark, the tiniest municipality in Hudson County, has another distinction: the borough’s been tagged as…
Nutley PD says they’re seeing uptick in gel blaster ‘gunshots’ at motorists
The Township of Nutley is experiencing a “shooting” problem, but it’s hardly what you might think…
For team Melham, it’s about record & staying positive
Mayor Michael Melham, who spearheaded mostly all of what’s gone on, is asking Belleville residents for…
Long-serving Steve Rovell looks to take mayor’s seat
Now in his fifth term as a Belleville lawmaker, Steve Rovell is seeking to topple incumbent…
EDITORIAL — With elections upcoming, the truth continues to matter
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen, online, a lot “crazed” rhetoric.
Lyndhurst baseball team off to 4-1 start in NJIC Liberty Division play
With road victories at Secaucus and Leonia, Lyndhurst is second in the Liberty Division at 4-1.
For Nutley softball team, after tremendous 2021, a state championship is the clear next step
By all accounts, last year’s 22-5 record with trips to the Essex County and North 2,…
AOTW — Lyndhurst senior Mizeski switches from first base to catcher, goes 7-for-11 at plate last week
Mizeski’s scorching hot performance at the plate and rapidly improving defense behind it makes her the…
ECPO: Man charged with killing his girlfriend in Belleville
Johnny Rivera, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with killing his own girlfriend, the ECPO says.
After years of dreaming and planning, it’s Lights On at Nutley Oval
After many years of planning, it’s finally a reality — the Nutley Oval is now rigged…
Vendors sought for Belleville’s inaugural farmers market
All vendors are required to submit a completed packet by June 3. Participation fees are $25…