EAST NEWARK – Unrepentant cynics would call it a bribe. But for progressive educators like Patrick…
Year: 2016
Sign of hope for billboards’ arrival
KEARNY – In Oct. 2012, Kearny hired a firm to begin preparations to develop and market several vacant…
News in brief …
KEARNY – Motorists who use a busy, pothole-strewn roadway in the South Kearny area should be experiencing smoother driving soon.…
Kearny tree-lighting festival is Dec. 1
KEARNY – It’s time to kick off the holiday season by celebrating at the annual Kearny…
From the Nutley PD …
NUTLEY – A suspicious package on Franklin Ave., Nov. 17, led an alert resident to call…
Don’t sprinkle human ashes, Holy Father says
The Vatican and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark have issued guidelines on the proper care of cremated ashes. According to…
‘A Christmas Story’ coming to West Hudson for the holidays
Just in time for the holiday season, W.H.A.T. brings the exuberant comedy “A Christmas Story” to…
Coccia into holiday spirit with coat & toy drives
If you’ve been to any stores lately, you’ve no doubt noticed it – the holiday season is well underway.…
Devil has not been pining away
By Karen Zautyk Regular readers of this column are aware that the Jersey Devil is a…
Obituaries for 23 Nov. 2016
Ruth M. Borgess Ruth M. Borgess, of Kearny and Lavallette, died Nov. 12. She was 90. Visiting…
Lyndhurst soccer trio earns All-Academic honors at Felician
The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, of which Felician University is a member, selects a team of…
Harrison, Kearny reflect on solid soccer seasons
The local high school soccer season came to an end last Tuesday, a few days too…
Kearny’s Fernandes makes change to benefit team
He was all set to become the premier goal scorer for one of the best…
He gave his arm for us; now give him your vote
Kearny municipal leaders are urging residents to get the vote. No, not for the presidential contest…
Passing grade for school referendum
LYNDHURST – Municipal and school officials really did their homework on this one. And this time,…
Will 2 wheeler deal roll?
KEARNY – Mayor Alberto Santos urged his fellow municipal lawmakers to put the pedal to the…
Let the buyer (and seller) beware
KEARNY – Three days after they were stolen, four tires and rims taken from a 2004 BMW…
Pill doc sentenced to 5 1/2 years
KEARNY – A Kearny doctor arrested last year for illegally dispensing prescription painkillers — and for trying…
Is town still seeking deal with outside FD?
HARRISON – They thought they were on the same page with a new labor pact but…
KPD: Not exactly camouflaged
On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 4:40 p.m., Officers Mina Ekladious and T.J. Hernandez responded to a…
11th hour, 11th day, 11th month
NUTLEY – Last Friday morning — at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the…
New supermarket occupies old Pathmark
BELLEVILLE – There’s a new supermarket in town and it’s got the badge of approval from…
Go with the flow in the Donald’s first term
By Ron Leir It’s 2020, and the political and physical landscape of America as we know…
Obituaries for 16 Nov. 2016
Tina M. Floyd Tina M. Floyd (nee Graham) died Nov. 9. She was 44. Born in…
Both Kardinals & Blue Tide win respective NJSIAA sectional crowns
They are the two most prolific and storied high school soccer teams in New Jersey. Since…
Kearny girls’ tennis: Perfect service
The Kearny High School girls’ tennis team recently completed a highly successful season in which…
Kearny’s Fernandes makes change to benefit team
He was all set to become the premier goal scorer for one of the best teams…
Bright future forecast for old church
KEARNY – For 132 years Knox Presbyterian Church stood proudly as the emblem of a strong…
At your service, even under stress
HARRISON – Since it opened its doors to the public on Feb. 1, the Dr. Stanley…
Suspended cop tied to shoplifting?
BELLEVILLE – A veteran Belleville cop is under suspension pending completion of an investigation by an…