Undefeated Nutley boys volleyball team looks to make Essex County Tournament statement

Kevin Reilly anticipated a season of growth for the Nutley boys volleyball team in its second…

Kearny baseball hopes comeback win is the start of a turnaround

When Jayden Diaz got the final out of Saturday’s game against Newark East Side, he and…

Athlete of the Week — North Arlington’s Rhi’Anna Gomez puts slump behind her with power surge

It might have only been 11 plate appearances and parts of four games, but for North…

Young Belleville baseball team extends winning streak to seven

A year ago, Belleville had a veteran, senior-heavy squad, resulting in a large group of talented…

A bright future awaits North Arlington softball after big first win

In the standings it might only count as one win, but to  first year North Arlington…

Athlete of the Week — The hits keep coming for Belleville’s Ayden Carrero

At 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds, Ayden Carrero knows that power hitting is not currently a part…

Anthony J. Azzarto, S.J. — Sept. 15, 1938 – April 15, 2023

We laughed with him. Man did we ever laugh with him. We cried with him, whether…

NA Knights hosting breakfast for priestly vocations

The Knights of Columbus sponsor a dine-in/eat-out vocations breakfast Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m., at…

KPD: Shoplifting duo stole $6K+ in beauty products from Ulta

On March 29 at 6:44 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean and Officer Cort Montanino responded to Ulta…

Arts & rec center coming soon to Kearny

The town of Kearny is acquiring the old First Lutheran Church property, 61-71 Oakwood Ave., to…

Belleville softball enjoys 2-0 start as confidence builds

Chris Cantarella didn’t have to worry too much about rebuilding the confidence of the Belleville softball…

The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team

If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…

BEST IN BLUE — Ryan Stickno is Kearny’s Cop of the Year

Ryan Stickno’s work as a police officer has certainly stood out over the time since he…

Kearny softball enters the season with added confidence, enthusiasm

With six returning starters, the Kearny softball team looks similar on paper. But over the winter…

Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success

It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…

With less time to get ready, spring sports teams begin practice

As Nutley softball coach Luann Zullo prepares for another season, there’s perhaps a greater sense of…

Lyndhurst’s Kayla Carrino signs to run at Seton Hall, completing unique recruiting journey

Despite being a four-year starter on Lyndhurst’s girls soccer, Kayla Carrino admits she’s “been dying to…

Kearny native Jimmy Mullen gets a chance to look back on legendary HS wrestling career

For Jimmy Mullen, the reality of the end of his high school career hit the moment…

After 29 years, Harrison’s Athletic Hall of Fame is back with star-studded class

  If you didn’t know that Harrison High School had an Athletics Hall of Fame, don’t…

McKeon bids farewell to the bench … but he’s hardly going away

He’s banged the gavel for the last time. After 30+  years on the bench over two…

Sim-swap investigation leads to charges against 3, Kearny PD says

Multiple arrests have been made in a SIM-swap investigation in which suspects fraudulently gained access to…

Melham wants a ‘Great Lawn’ upgrade while some want smart meters that accept coins

No matter what, Belleville wants the “Great Lawn,” an open space of greenery at the intersection…

HCCC scholars program recognized nationally

Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars program was recognized with the 2023 National Bellwether Award late…

Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman takes fifth in Long Jump at State MOC

Julia Tozduman turned some heads after impressive Meet of Champions performances as a sophomore. But as…

After historic season, Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Krzykalski has big goals in mind

Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Ava Krzykalski didn’t feel like a “true wrestler” her freshman year when she first…

Brilliant thinking of 3 Kearny cops leads to arrest of alleged murderer

Imagine this. It’s dark. It’s late at night. You’re a cop. And there appears to be…

Local wrestlers Weaver, McNeil, Rocco and McCulloch are Atlantic City bound

As an eighth seeded at 138 pounds in Region 3, few people envisioned Kearny senior Joey…

After best tournament run in 20 years, NA girls’ basketball eyes brighter future

North Arlington head coach Brendan Queenan remembers the question when it came from one of his…

Cardinal Tobin imposes ashes at 2 Masses as Lent begins

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, distributed ashes to a several hundred Catholics during…

After historic county run, Kearny girls’ basketball turns to state tournament

Kearny’s girls basketball team made history last week when it made its first ever Hudson County…