Kearny’s Bill Dow elected state Elks’ president

William W. “Bill” Dow Jr. of Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge No. 1050 has won elected as the…

Retired Chief George King expected to be named Kearny business administrator March 11 at council meeting

Obituaries for March 12, 2025

Michael G. D’Isa Michael G. D’Isa died March 3, 2025. He was 65. Born in New…

Nutley’s Rivera ends wrestling career with 7th place finish

Carina Rivera’s wrestling career started with her seeing a sign on a classroom door as a…

Harrison boys volleyball begins new year with Sabia as head coach

Technically, this week marks the beginning of a new era for Harrison boys volleyball as Anthony…

Lyndhurst baseball team prepares for Florida spring training

The first day of practice for high school baseball and softball serves as a reminder that…

PCPO: Harrison & Passaic man among 23 arrested in major drug bust

A Harrison and a Lyndhurst man were among 23 arrested and charged with numerous drugs-related crimes…

Upcoming events

Scout Unit 305 hosting ‘80s tricky tray The Scouts of Unit 305, Kearny, host an ‘80s-themed…

WCA author’s tea upcoming

The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its 13th annual author event Sunday, April 6, 2025, at…

Schuyler School in Kearny names February Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, Principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, has announced the school’s February Students of the…

NAPD: Clifton man charged with inappropriately touching woman sexually

The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a…

ON YOUR MARKS … GO (to Montclair)

Kearny’s huge recent loss has become Montclair’s significant gain. In a unanimous vote, the Montclair Township…

Obituaries for March 5, 2025

Doris A. Satulla Doris A. Satulla of Kearny died Feb. 28, 2025. She was 89. At…

North Arlington girls bowling wins first sectional title

It was only a few years ago that the North Arlington girls bowling program was on…

Nutley wrestlers DellaVolpe, Rotbaum are AC bound

Due to their similar size and skill, Aidan Rotbaum and Louis DellaVolpe went head-to-head during every…

AOTW — Belleville’s Cook ends HS career with milestones

Connor Cook admits that this season was the most challenging of his high school career as…

Kearny’s Schuyler School announces second marking period honors

Schuyler School in Kearny has announced its second quarter honors. Principal’s Honors Grade 4 – Maria…

LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store

Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…

Kolbinger: Thank you, Rich Konopka, for years of dedicated service

To the Editor: Thank you, Richard Konopka, for your service to the Town of Kearny. Over…

Wiggins, Bocchino and Mara honored by state Assembly & Senate

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Harrison-East Newark youth cheer team returns, with several upcoming events

Competitive cheerleading in Harrison and East Newark has always been a proud tradition in the community,…

KHS’s ‘Mamma Mia’ kicks off with free performance & dinner for senior citizens March 11

The Kearny High School performing arts department’s spring play “Mamma Mia” kicks off with a special…

Giangeruso promotes 6 of Lyndhurst’s finest

Six of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted in a ceremony Feb. 27. Sgts. Francis O’Rourke, Steven Passamano…

Knights spelling bee winners announced

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus recently conducted its annual eighth-grade Spelling Bee. Ayaan Shrestha,…

NA’s Access for All offers programs for special-needs kids, families

Laughter and meaningful conversations filled Mickey’s Bar and Grill in Lyndhurst on Feb. 22 as North…

Law adjusting nighttime parking at Kearny Town Hall parking lot adopted by council

An ordinance that will change the hours the public may park in the lot behind Kearny…

KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him

It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…

McCann Stamato proposed bill would address long-term elder care

Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, D-Jersey City, who represents Kearny in the general Assembly, has introduced legislation…

US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring

Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…

Bus trip from the Henrietta Benstead upcoming

The Henrietta Benstead senior center hosts a casino is trip to Resorts Wednesday, March 19. The…