On Friday, Feb. 3, Officer John Fabula was on patrol in the area of Afton and…
Year: 2012
Belleville Police Blotter
Feb. 8 At 3:12 p.m., officers noticed a suspicious person walking on and off the train…
A new holiday would be ‘Super’
Around this time every year, I always end up asking myself the same question, why can’t…
Try Tequila Rose for modern country approach
By Anthony J. Machcinski While country music can’t be listed as one of the…
Harrison Police Blotter
Feb. 7 A vehicle parked in a private lot was broken into and a GPS unit…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library Book Club will meet on Monday, March 12, from 6:45 to 7:50…
Kearny’s Gamero gets chance to play with Puerto Rican national soccer team
By Jim Hague When Cesar Markovic was hired last year as the new head soccer…
Lyndhurst bowling adds state title to ‘triple crown’
By Jim Hague One would never guess that the exploits of a track and field…
Kearny’s Bush poised for solid final wrestling go-round
By Jim Hague Dave Bush knows that it’s his final season of high school wrestling…
Harvesting your portfolio
By Randy Neumann Because of the turmoil in the markets these days, it’s a good…
The Perfect Balance
There is one blessing most us take for granted almost all the time and that is…
Obituaries
Teresita Hernandez Teresita Hernandez, of Harrison, died on Feb. 8. She was 76. Arrangements were by…
Lyndhurst Gas Station Robbery
Lyndhurst Police are looking for two men who robbed a local gas station of about $1,000.…
Nutley Police Blotter
Feb. 3 An argument between Kaien Jenkins, 32, of Newark, and his girlfriend was just the…
Harrison Police Blotter
1/30 Ricardo Powell, 24, of Perth Amboy, was arrested after he was reported to be trespassing…
Belleville Blotter
On February 2 at 4:33 p.m., units were dispatched to Pathmark at 115 Belmont Ave. on…
Video: Knock out bullying
By Jeff Bahr An anti-bullying Public Service Announcement (PSA) video produced by Nutley High School…
Grand jurors indict accused family killer
By Ron Leir Carlos P. Campos, accused of committing a triple homicide in Harrison last…
More cash to splash; ramping up camping
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – Unless the township Board of Commissioners have a change of…
A helping hand to ensure good health
By Ron Leir HARRISON — As part of a growing trend among government entities, Harrison has…
Kearny couple still firing Cupid’s arrows a half-century later
By Jeff Bahr Since Valentine’s Day is a grand celebration of love, we at The…
A man’s view: We do it ‘cause we love you!
Most of us know Valentine’s Day as the annual February 14 celebration of romantic love. That…
Feds helping pay for new fire pumper
By Anthony J. Machcinski Nutley The Nutley Fire Department will get a much-needed update now…
News briefs from the local area
EAST NEWARK A trouble-plagued bar in East Newark was ordered shut for six months by the…
FiKus brings new genre to Donegal
By Anthony J. Machcinski As music continues to constantly evolve as years go by, one…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library will present a seminar called “Teach Your Kids About Money” on Feb.…
Five Lyndhurst natives leading Paramus Catholic ice hockey team
By Jim Hague When you think of Lyndhurst and the vast amount of talented athletes…
Light at the end of the tunnel for NA girls’ basketball squad
By Jim Hague The high school girls’ basketball season wasn’t exactly going as planned for…