Nutley Girls Bowling wins sixth straight Essex team title
The names taking the lanes may change from year to year. But it was a familiar…
Nutley girls basketball making strides despite injury, inexperience
It would have been easy for the Nutley girls basketball team to chalk this season up…
Lyndhurst’s Chaname shines in leading role
Following the graduation of the top four scorers from last season, including career points leader Anthony…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
Skyway will be closed most of this weekend
From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…
At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain
It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…
Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?
The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…
Nutley’s DellaVolpe overcomes tragedy, wins OW at Essex Wrestling Championships
Every time Louis DellaVolpe takes the mat his thoughts turn to his late father, Marc. Marc…
Nutley’s Timonera and Gavilanes, Belleville’s Luna win gold at Essex Girls Wrestling Tournament
Nutley’s Izzy Timonera and Izabella Luna of Belleville made history a year ago when they were…
Harrison’s Shu wins two county titles, rewrites record book
Scarlett Shu may only be a freshman, but that hasn’t stopped her from not just rewriting…
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,…
Kearny boys basketball aims for division title, state playoff berth
Despite his team’s lack of height, Kearny boys basketball coach Marc McCaffrey envisioned a group that…
Harrison girls basketball shakes off adversity, aims for state playoff berth
For months, Harrison girls basketball coach Jennifer Caliendo has seen the hard work and improvements her…
AOTW: Castellano shoots Harrison to best start in five years
Angel Castellano has been an outside shooting threat from basically the moment he first started playing…
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…
Lyndhurst’s Asya Akar scores 1,000th career point
Asya Akar admitted to being a little anxious on Friday night. The balloons and banner were…
Belleville girls look to get back in form after long time off
Belleville head girls basketball Chris Cantarella knows that going two-plus weeks without games like the Buccaneers…
AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39
Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…
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…