By Ron Leir KEARNY – The temporary portable classrooms at Kearny High School are,…
Year: 2012
Nutley ‘tanning mom’ headed for grand jury
By Jeff Bahr The case against Nutley’s infamous “tan mom” Patricia Krentcil was referred…
There’s more to this tractor-trailer at Clara Maass than meets the eye
By Jeff Bahr High-tech minimally invasive surgical procedures require high-tech training that is ever-evolving. Receiving…
Bump in the road for guidance counselor
By Ron Leir KEARNY – ‘Bumping” is a process that occurs when a public employee…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to ban supersized sugary sodas has resurrected the age-old debate…
Will Housing Authority ever get a new boss?
By Ron Leir HARRISON – For nearly two years the Harrison Housing Authority has been without…
Returning writer wows kids at alma mater
By Anthony J. Machcinski After a 26-year hiatus, Anna Prokos returned to her…
JohnClaude still open for business
By Anthony J. Machcinski Despite “For Lease” signs on its front windows, JohnClaude Exclusive Catering is…
Going for a ‘spin’ will get easier
It’ll be easier for customers to tote laundry to and from a Belleville laundromat now that…
Around Town
Kearny • The Kearny School district will present a townwide jazz concert on Wednesday, June 13,…
Nutley native Gomez drafted by Marlins
Former DBP and Vanderbilt infielder gets call in sixth round By Jim Hague As the…
Kearny boys’ volleyball enjoys solid season
By Jim Hague When the high school boys’ volleyball season began three months ago, Kearny…
QP’s Momnohin living up to the meaning of his name
By Jim Hague Kevin Momnohin has an Irish-sounding name (his last name is pronounced like…
Obituaries
John A. Holle Sr. John A. Holle Sr., of Bloomfield, died tragically on June 7 from…
Optimize your employee benefits plan
By Randy Neuman In this time of corporate downsizing and restructuring, many people find themselves…
News from the Belleville Police blotter
June 7 Officers responded to 313 Union Ave. at 4:50 p.m. on a stolen vehicle report.…
Nutley Police happenings
June 6 At 7:15 p.m. police stopped a vehicle with an expired registration on Franklin Ave.…
DAWN OF A NEW ERA
By Anthony J. Machcinski A beautiful spring day greeted a small crowd who witnessed the…
Not easy being green
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst may like to call itself “Bear Country” but, unlike…
Industrial accident ends in fatali ty
By Anthony J. Machcinski An unfortunate accident at a production company in Kearny had a…
One Tank Trips: Stress relief at quaint and quiet Ocean Grove, N.J.
By Jeff Bahr The real Jersey shore If you mention the Jersey shore to almost…
Panasonic plans ‘R&D’ facility in Harrison
By Ron Leir HARRISON – It turns out that Newark won’t be reaping all the…
Time for Obama/Romney to tango a la politico
If you’re like the vast majority of middle-class Americans, you have seen your pay stagnate or…
Trees to please & kudos to library sta ff
As we soon end spring and head towards the summer — and hopefully better weather —…
Working hard to improve playtime activities
By Ron Leir Now that the warm weather has arrived, communities in the region are…
Next up for W.H.A.T. is ‘Nunsense’
By Anthony J. Machcinski The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) will conclude its…
Another season to remember for the Lyndhurst track team
By Jim Hague Before the 2012 outdoor track season began, there were a lot of…
Soccer devotee imparts love of sport to youths
By Jim Hague Steve Montanino is a lifelong Kearny resident, a product of the town…
QP’s Negroni already masters the hurdles; heads to Meet of Champs
By Jim Hague After playing soccer in the fall, Queen of Peace freshman Natalie Negroni…
More thoughts on rethinking risk
By Randy Neumann A few weeks ago, I wrote a column, “The necessity of strategy,”…