Pay still unsettled, Tucci settling into job

BELLEVILLE – He’s still waiting to find out important details … like how much he’ll be making and the…

Belleville man guilty in Newark assaults

BELLEVILLE –  A 21-year-old Belleville man faces up to 30 years in prison following his conviction last week for two…

Belleville struggling to keep head above water

The record may read just 3-8, but Belleville High School boys’ basketball coach Jim Stoeckel believes that the Buccaneers are a better…

Esposito quits as manager to prep for reval as assessor

BELLEVILLE –  An order by the Essex County Board of Taxation to Belleville to conduct a municipal-wide revaluation has triggered the…

Despite mishap, water still ‘safe to drink’: DEP

BELLEVILLE –  Belleville residents may have been wondering about a certain notice “about your drinking water” posted on the township website…

Ordered to revalue for 2018

BELLEVILLE – The last time it happened, it was 2007 and the current Belleville mayor, Ray Kimble, was in…

Fischer resigns as Belleville grid coach

It was the spring of 2014 when Joe Fischer proclaimed his happiness about returning once again as the head…

Belleville wrestling program moves forward with new coach Pizzi

The Belleville High School wrestling program is undergoing another transition period, with former assistant coach Joe Pizzi taking over for Junior Nardone, who…

Buccaneers look to improve after last year’s struggles

After enduring a tough 6-14 campaign where she graduated seven seniors, Belleville High School girls’ basketball coach Liz Ramirez is taking a…

A look back at 2015

As we do every year, here’s a look back at the top stories that made headlines…

Schools need 60M in repairs

BELLEVILLE –  The bill to fix Belleville’s public schools has come due … and it’s a whopper. In…

Will Silver Lake firehouse reopen? Stay tuned …

BELLEVILLE – Another disastrous fire in Belleville’s Silver Lake section has sparked cries for restoration of the Franklin St. firehouse which…

Chief to leave in ‘16

BELLEVILLE –  After more than four decades spent in uniform, Belleville’s highest-ranking cop will be turning in his badge next…

News in Brief

BELLEVILLE –  A Belleville man has been sentenced to two years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for…

Alleged Ridge Road gas station robber caught: NAPD

NORTH ARLINGTON –  Updated from original story that appeared in the 9 Dec. edition of The…