The mysteries of the universe

By Karen Zautyk Okay, I don’t know if this is fake news or not, but while…

Obituaries for 30 Aug. 2017

Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Giacobe Gerald “Jerry” D. Giacobe, of Marlboro, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at Temple…

High expectations as always for Kearny boys’ soccer

A year ago, the Kearny High School boys’ soccer team enjoyed a memorable season, winning the…

New NA grid coach Savage finally gets chance

When your high school football program is coming off a horrendous 1-9 season and you’re the…

Blue Tide rolling toward another shot at state glory

The Harrison High School boys’ soccer team was once again one of the most powerful teams…

This week’s AroundTown

Belleville Church BBQ The Second Baptist Church of Belleville, 108 Stephens St., marks its 89th church…

THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 … until cadets did research

This is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated…

Could a brewery be brewing in Harrison for first time since ‘40s?

HARRISON — Is the art of beer-making about to make a return to Harrison? Seems there…

Drive sober or you will get pulled over

KEARNY — Police agencies around New Jersey — including in Kearny — are gearing up for…

Is a Harrison Parking Authority forthcoming?

  HARRISON — Is there a Parking Authority in Harrison’s near future? Could be, town officials…

News in brief

Pechter’s Bakery going high tech HARRISON – A longtime Harrison business is automating but, reportedly, no…

Cuts to funding not stopping Nutley Family Services Bureau

NUTLEY — A funding scare notwithstanding, Nutley Family Services Bureau is still functioning, reports executive director…

KPD: With ‘friends’ like these: Jeepers!

KEARNY — At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, KPD Officer Philip Finch responded to the report of…

Bloomfield cop shoots suspect dead, ECPO investigating

BLOOMFIELD — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Bloomfield that left…

Tracing Kearny statue’s history …

With statues of U.S. historical figures representative of the Civil War prominently in the news these…