Woman rescued after leaping into river
KEARNY — What started as relatively minor traffic accident in South Kearny Saturday morning ended with…
Stewart’s matriarch dies
The matriarch of Stewart’s Scottish Market has died. Phyllis L. Stewart, who with her late husband…
Kearny Ave. fire displaces 17
KEARNY – A Thanksgiving-eve fire on Kearny Ave. displaced 17 people from their apartments, but all escaped…
A message for World AIDS Day
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Every year when it approaches, I forget to write about it. But…
Obituaries for 30 Nov. 2016
Anne Zawadzki Anne Zawadzki (nee Tymonko), of Kearny, died at her daughter Nancy’s home Nov. 24.…
Queen of Peace wrestling: Making big plans already
Are exciting times ahead for the Queen of Peace wrestling team? If you need an answer,…
Several local grid standouts earn All-NJIC honors
“To the victors go the spoils.” That phrase is associated with United States Senator from New…
You gotta BELIEVE in yourself: LeGrand
KEARNY – Kearny youngsters got a lesson they’ll likely never forget last Friday, Nov. 18, when Eric…
Remembering Pearl Harbor as 75th anniversary nears
LYNDHURST – The crew of the USS Arizona battleship was due to depart Pearl Harbor on…
Making learning fun & rewarding
EAST NEWARK – Unrepentant cynics would call it a bribe. But for progressive educators like Patrick…
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…