No one wants to think about their death or the death of a loved one any sooner than necessary.…
Month: October 2015
Mammograms available for those eligible
East Newark Mayor Joseph R. Smith and the Borough Council have approved a resolution recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness…
around town
Belleville All military units, local first responders, police, civic organizations, classic cars clubs, motorcycle clubs and bands are invited to…
Kearny Bank hosts business program
In an informal talk to business leaders at Kearny Bank headquarters in Fairfield. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Bracken touted two…
Kearny boys’ and girls’ soccer teams move on to Hudson County finals
There’s a good reason why Kearny has the impressive moniker of “Soccertown, USA.” Soccer has been the predominant sport for…
Kearny’s Ruela heads Rutgers-Newark women’s soccer
Although she’s still just 25 years old and not that far removed from her playing days at Kearny High School, Ariana…
Nutley’s Steck emerges as Maroon Raiders’ leader
Although she’s only a junior, Zoe Steck has inherited a lot of the leadership responsibilities on the Nutley High School…
Moving from law to real estate with Coccia
Dominick Gratale, who has spent the last decade and a half practicing law, primarily in New York City, has joined…
Obituaries
Sean Bratton Sean Bratton, 40, died on Aug. 1. The Archaeological Society of New Jersey (ASNJ) is deeply saddened…
A bridge too old gets new life
KEARNY/NORTH ARLINGTON – Two infrastructure projects are moving forward in the West Hudson/South Bergen meadowlands area, one involving motorists using Rt.…
Inferno on the Turnpike
KEARNY – A tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed on the N.J. Turnpike in Kearny last week,…
Fatal shooting still mystery
BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Department’s Homicide/Major Crimes Unit and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal shooting in the…
Fall term: sweeping changes
BELLEVILLE – New classrooms, updated academic policies and courses, revamped security and staff appointments were all part of the Belleville public…
Getting out the word on the web
Every Thursday at 3 p.m. sharp, a news team will be reporting to the media center at the East…
KPD: From a beer to a drug bust
A man drinking a can of Budweiser on the street led last week to the arrest and subsequent incarceration of…
Don’t text yourself into a traffic stat
You’ve heard of distracted driving. How about distracted walking? We had our first encounter with the latter a couple of weeks…
Mets’ season has been a wonderful ride
The last post-season baseball game I got to see in person was Monday night, Oct. 27, 1986. Before that, it…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
‘COOKIE FACTORY MEMORIES’ To the editor: This is in response to Ron Leir’s Oct. 7 story: “‘Cookie Factory’…
It’s Chief Hearn from now on
NORTH ARLINGTON – A veteran of the North Arlington Police Department, John Hearn was sworn in Friday as the department’s…
Campos still unfit for trial, court rules
JERSEY CITY – A court has, once again, concluded that Carlos Campos, charged with the slaughter of three family members…
‘Old Time Radio’ classics presented by W.H.A.T.
W.H.A.T. (West Hudson Arts & Theater Co.) kicks off its fifth season with the second annual “A Tribute to…
Meadowlands Museum hosts Scarecrow Day
RUTHERFORD – On Oct. 17, from noon to 3 p.m., the Meadowlands Museum will host its annual Scarecrow Day…
around town
Belleville All military units, local first responders, police, civic organizations, classic cars clubs, motorcycle clubs and bands are invited to…
Coccia lauds Martens for work in Secaucus
Since joining Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Coccia Realty nearly a year ago, she’s consistently been one of…
Klepacki returns home as new rowing vessel named for him
KEARNY – The greatest rower in the history of the Kearny High School crew program returned home Saturday, as the…
NA girls’ soccer: Winning easier with superstar Seca
Before the 2015 girls’ high school soccer season kicked off last month, North Arlington head coach Dan Farinola found his team…
Lyndhurst’s Luna comes of age in a hurry
When the 2015 girls’ high school soccer season was about to begin, Lyndhurst head coach Kim Hykey didn’t know where she…
Obituaries
Jon W. Hester Jon W. (Ole Man) Hester, 75, of Broward County, Fla., and Habersham County, Ga., passed away…
Pooches at the ready for ‘Pawrade’
KEARNY – Get your favorite pooch into the Halloween spirit at the 2nd annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival,…
Video shows tanker truck that exploded yesterday trying to avoid mattress on NJ Turnpike
A stunning video taken by Kevin Hauer shows the tanker truck that exploded yesterday on the…