For more than four decades the Witt family has been heavily involved with the Kearny Little…
Month: July 2023
For local boys basketball teams, the new season begins with the Bloomfield High School Summer
The high school basketball season may not begin until December, but if you ask Bloomfield head…
Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…
Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles
Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…
Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…
Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month
The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…
North Arlington Little League wins District 5 title for first time since 1965
Despite its struggles the past two seasons, Javier Cruz knew that North Arlington Little League could…
American Legion baseball returns to Kearny
Once a staple of summer, American Legion Baseball has largely gone away in several parts of…
Always on the move, Lyndhurst’s Damian Weaver is The Jim Hague Observer Male Athlete of the Year for 2023
By electing to play football his junior and senior seasons, Damian Weaver gave up the opportunity…
Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…
Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home
Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…
KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives
A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…
Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny
Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…
Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…
Fire Prevention Week 2023 will focus on safer cooking habits
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100…
NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month
The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…
LETTER — Manley: No one is suited to be mayor more than Doyle
To the Editor: As a former employee of the town and the shop steward of the…
Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews
For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…
Kearny raises Peruvian Flag earlier this weekend
The Town of Kearny raised the Peruvian Flag on July 8 in anticipation of Peruvian Independence…
Harrison schools taking part in free federal summer lunch program
Harrison Public Schools are again participating in the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded endeavor…
1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure
All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…
After nearly 80 years of waiting, Nutley World War II hero’s remains are coming home next week
A fallen Nutley resident who was a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and whose remains took decades…
LETTER — Dolan: If you want something done, call Carol Jean Doyle
To the Editor: Having known Carol Jean Doyle for many years, I would like to let…
Franklin School in Kearny names 4th MP honor students
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, presents the school’s fourth marking period honor students: 2022-2023…
Two rising KHS seniors attend Girl’s Career Institute at Rutgers
The Woman’s Club of Arlington has a long history of sponsoring outstanding high school female juniors…
Sights of Kearny’s July 4 celebration, thanks to Barbara Goldberg
All photos were taken by Barbara B. Goldberg, whom we thank today, as always. Enjoy!
4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…