LPD: Man with drug residue, knife shouldn’t have fallen asleep outside his storage unit — it led to his arrest

A man who fell asleep outside the Lyndhurst storage unit he rents is likely having serious…

Obituaries for Dec. 17, 2025

Muriel Elsmore Muriel Elsmore (née Rainey), 87, a lifelong resident of Kearny who recently moved to…

Young Nutley ice hockey looks to be competitive in NJIIHL

At full strength, Nutley ice hockey head coach David Macri sees a team with the talent…

North Arlington Boys Basketball looks to raise the bar again

Last season, North Arlington posted its first winning season in nine years when it went 13-12.…

Lyndhurst Girls Basketball takes aim at division title

Every day, the players on the Lyndhurst girls basketball team are told about the goal for…

North Arlington gets festive for Christmas tree season

North Arlington  volunteers ushered in the holiday season by decorating a community Christmas tree for Bergen…

Kearny PD: Woman stole ribeyes at ShopRite, cut her mouth, then spit blood at detective

A South Jersey woman finds herself behind bars after she is alleged to have attempted to…

Six HCPO investigators awarded for their investigative prowess

Six members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have been recognized for exceptional performance in 2025…

Melham announces run for third term — in true Melham style

Michael Melham never does things basically. Such was the case when, as widely expected, the Belleville…

North Arlington bowler Burbach sets school record with 718 series

Jacklyn Burbach tried to avoid being distracted by the scoreboard. But what the monitor over her…

Schuyler School names November Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s November Students of the Month:…

Washington School in Kearny announces first-quarter honors

John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces that the following students have achieved Academic…

Two Newark men arrested following ShopRite shoplift: Lyndhurst PD

Two Newark men have been arrested following a shoplifting incident at the Lyndhurst ShopRite, Capt. Paul…

Expect Skyway stoppages Dec. 4 & 5

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 until 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, the Pulaski Skyway…

Nutley teen dancer wins prestigious award

One Nutley dancer is certainly making a name for herself at a very young age. Naomi…

A special greeting from Santa

Hello children: Well, it is almost that time of year when I come to visit you…

Doyle, DeCastro, Esteves, Rodrigues & Macfie among many to deliver holiday meals

While Thanksgiving Eve is a day made famous by last-minute cooking, spending time with friends and…

Obituary: Kelsey Anne Graham

Kelsey Anne Graham Kelsey Anne Graham of River Edge died peacefully at home Wednesday, Nov. 26,…

The standard remains high for Lyndhurst bowling

Lyndhurst boys bowling coach Mark Offitto doesn’t need any reminders of the expectations that surround the…

Local girls soccer stars sign to continue careers in college

Keala Cicchino knew she was going to continue her soccer career at Monmouth University for more…

Local soccer standouts play in senior all-star games

Scott Millar knows that for almost every high school soccer player, their final memory is destined…

Scores of volunteers spend Thanksgiving weekend helping to keep Nutley clean

While Thanksgiving can often be a time of extra eating, spending time with family, catching up…

Roosevelt School in Kearny names honor students

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

TRAFFIC ALERT — Schuyler Ave. between Pike & Park Ave. closed Dec. 3 to Dec. 5 from 8a to 4p

Schuyler Avenue will be shut down from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 3 to 5,…

Haggerty: Lyndhurst PD makes significant arrest on ‘Blackout Wednesday’

The Lyndhurst Police Department’s participation in Goal Zero on Thanksgiving Eve paid major dividends with not…

Obituaries for Nov. 26, 2025

Maria Meola Maria Meola (Gambale), 79, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Clara Maass Medical Center,…

Kearny Generals football enjoys historic seasons

As the head coach of the Kearny Generals Pee-Wee (8-9 year olds) and Junior (fifth and…

North Arlington girls bowling set to defend section title

This past February, the North Arlington girls bowling team made history when it won its first…

Paisley Academy U12 set for USL Youth Finals in Tampa

While the members of Paisley Academy’s 2014 (U12) girls soccer team are still in the early…

Nutley’s holiday celebration upcoming

Nutley’s Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration is set for Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, from…