Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2025

Ronald Donato Travisano Ronald Donato Travisano died peacefully after a short illness on Jan. 21, 2025,…

Nutley school lockdown lifted: police

According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…

Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory lifted

Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory has been lifted. Lyndhurst OEM says the following measures are strongly encouraged: •…

Area news briefs

Annual Four Chaplains Mass upcoming St. Stephen’s Church hosts the annual Four Chaplains Mass — or,…

North Arlington breaks ground on 6 new townhomes

 A former commercial and industrial parcel in North Arlington is being rejuvenated as the site for…

Obituaries for Jan. 22, 2025

Alexander Forfar Alexander Forfar died at home Jan. 16, 2025. He was 77. Born in Kearny,…

DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote

Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…

Lyndhurst OEM issues boil-water advisory

Until further notice and out of an abundance of caution, there is be a boil water…

Giangeruso, commissioners honor Shinnick for dedication to Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance

Joseph Shinnick was recognized recently by Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Board of Commissioners for…

LPD: Man injured at Lyndhurst construction site

Earlier this morning, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a 56-year old man was struck in the head…

Obituaries for Jan. 15, 2025

Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS, of Nashville, died Dec. 23 aged…

LPD: Detective solves August shoplifting case

Patience paid off in this shoplifting case that dates back to the summer. According to Lyndhurst…

Route 7 closures expected all week, DOT says

Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continuing each…

BCPO: Belleville woman stole almost $70K from bank

A Belleville woman who managed a bank in Bergen County finds herself on the wrong end…

KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter

Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…

With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?

  Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…

Pronti: North Arlington remains quite strong entering 2025

North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti reflected on the positive and ongoing initiatives in the Borough…

LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH

Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…

Obituaries for Jan. 8, 2025

Catherine Grimm Catherine A. Grimm, 81, (nee Reilly),  died Monday, December 30, 2024, in Cooperman Barnabas…

Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council

Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…

2 new police motorcycles, paid for by archdiocese, ready for NA’s streets

The North Arlington Police Department recently took possession of two, brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, fully funded by…

North Arlington Knights hosting Italian dinner

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsors an Italian dinner night Tuesday, Jan. 21, at…

Guenther Family offer words of thanks for community’s support

Mayor Doyle:  As you are aware, there was a two-alarm fire on the morning of Friday,…

It’s time for our annual New Year wish list and predictions

How is it 2025? I can’t be the only one who has said this more than…

Maryann Triano dies aged 79

Maryann Triano Ms. Maryann Triano, 79, died peacefully on Dec. 24, 2024, at her home in…

HCPO: 2 men, 2 girls charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl in Harrison hotel room

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged four individuals after a 13-year-old girl…

Mammography in Motion mobile unit returns to Kearny in January

The Town of Kearny will again host Mammography the in Motion Mobile Unit Friday, Jan. 10,…

Police: 2 Shoprite shoplifters arrested and accordingly charged

Two township residents have been arrested and charged in connection with separate shoplifting incidents at the…

Recapping 2024 — the stories that made headlines in the last year

As we reach Christmas, here’s hoping for better days

It has been, to say the very least, a trying December, in this neck of the…