By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — Following a lengthy and comprehensive investigation into a Kearny police officer’s shooting…
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Obituaries for 14 Feb. 2018
John A. Wiggins John A. Wiggins died Feb. 5, 2018. He was 58. Born and raised in Kearny,…
Thou shalt not steal
By Karen Zautyk Sometimes I wonder why my parents did not put me up for adoption.…
Obituaries for 24 Jan. 2018
Ruth Brown Funeral arrangements for Ruth Brown were handled by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home…
FOREVER A HERO
KEARNY — Last Saturday afternoon, exactly 77 years to the day — and to the hour —…
Obituaries for Jan. 17, 2018
Carmine J. Albanese Carmine J. Albanese, 83, of Kearny, died on Jan. 8. Visiting was at the Armitage…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Click to view Dr. King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech from 28 Aug. 1963 in…
Veteran blue inducted into Gang Green’s Fan Hall of Fame
KEARNY — A member of Kearny’s Finest is in select company in the world of pro…
Obituaries for 3 Jan. 2018
Augusto E. Cornejo Augusto E. Cornejo died Dec. 27. He was 95. Visiting was at the…
Obituary: Anne T. Richardson
Anne T. Richardson (nee Sheldrick), 74, of Watchung, died Dec. 29. Funeral is from the Armitage…
BREAKING: 3 arrested in Kearny home invasion
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office on Saturday announced the arrest of three men — one from…
Looking back at 2017
By Ron Leir & Kevin Canessa The calendar year 2017, like most years, saw its share…
Across America, wreaths honor veterans
By Karen Zautyk BELLEVILLE — At St. Peter’s Church Cemetery on William St. in Belleville, more…
Suddenly conservative: Kearny council nixes liquor ordinance
KEARNY — The Kearny governing body on Dec. 18 defeated a proposal (ordinance) to permit liquor…
A (belated) Christmas Story
By Karen Zautyk Sometimes I wonder why my parents did not put me up for adoption.…