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11/14/2025

Forgive Harrison head coach Mike Rusek Jr. for feeling exhausted after the first week of the state tournament. That’s because Friday night’s North 2, Group 2 quarterfinal against Mendham was the type of game a coach won’t forget. It took 80 minutes of regulation, a pair of scoreless overtime periods and then penalty kicks before the Blue Tide ensured their season would continue on as it outlasted Mendham squad in PKs by a 4-3 margin. Next up for Harrison on Tuesday afternoon is another daunting challenge in Voorhees, the reigning Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament champions, who earned an impressive 3-0 victory over Lyndhurst in the quarterfinals....

Forgive Harrison head coach Mike Rusek Jr. for feeling exhausted after the first week of the state tournament. That’s because Friday night’s North 2, Group 2 quarterfinal against Mendham was…

11/14/2025

When Meya Ranges set her goals for Saturday’s NJSIAA Group 3 Championships at Holmdel Park, qualifying for the Meet of Champions was not one of them. “Meet of Champions was not on my mind at all,” said Ranges. “I knew I had a shot of getting a wild card spot, but since it was at Holmdel, I know nothing is guaranteed because Holmdel is such a difficult course. So honestly, going into groups, I had no real expectations other than beating my original time at Holmdel.” An afterthought a few days ago became reality as Ranges exceeded her high expectations by running a 19:50....

When Meya Ranges set her goals for Saturday’s NJSIAA Group 3 Championships at Holmdel Park, qualifying for the Meet of Champions was not one of them. “Meet of Champions was…

11/13/2025

With ongoing need across the township, the Belleville Public Schools are planning the second distribution of emergency food relief on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Center for Academic Success & Achievement (C.A.S.A.), 522 Cortlandt St. Donors are urged to drop off items beginning now. The school district coordinated its first food drive for distribution on Nov. 5. More than 200 families and 1,000 students were served, and the shelves are now empty. School officials estimated there are still 800 families and 1,200 students in need of ongoing support....

With ongoing need across the township, the Belleville Public Schools are planning the second distribution of emergency food relief on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Center…

11/12/2025

Veteran East Newark law enforcement officer Junior Fiori was promoted from sergeant to the rank of captain at a Nov. 12 meeting of the East Newark Mayor and Council. Seen with him are members of his immediate family. This is the first time in more than two decades East Newark has had a police captain. Cap tip, Jun.

Veteran East Newark law enforcement officer Junior Fiori was promoted from sergeant to the rank of captain at a Nov. 12 meeting of the East Newark Mayor and Council. Seen…

11/12/2025

The Town of Kearny hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 11th of November. Seen here are images from the solemn ceremony which was attended by scores of area veterans, residents and dignitaries.

The Town of Kearny hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 11th of November. Seen here are images from the solemn ceremony which was attended by…

11/12/2025

Kearny Library/Museum hosting ‘Weird NJ’ presentation The Kearny Main Library and Museum host a presentation on Weird NJ at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 19. Mark Moran, author and co-creator of Weird NJ magazine, will lead an exploration of mysterious side of New Jersey highlighting Jersey legends, folklore, ghost sightings and other stories. Kearny UNICO hosting movie night Kearny UNICO sponsors a movie night Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Kearny American Legion featuring the film: “The Feast of the Seven Fishes,” a story of love, family and food on Christmas Eve. ...

Kearny Library/Museum hosting ‘Weird NJ’ presentation The Kearny Main Library and Museum host a presentation on Weird NJ at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 19. Mark Moran, author and co-creator of Weird NJ magazine,…

11/11/2025

With ongoing need across the township, the Belleville Public Schools are planning the second distribution of emergency food relief on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Center for Academic Success & Achievement (C.A.S.A.), 522 Cortlandt St. Donors are urged to drop off items beginning now. The school district coordinated its first food drive for distribution on Nov. 5. More than 200 families and 1,000 students were served, and the shelves are now empty. School officials estimated there are still 800 families and 1,200 students in need of ongoing support. School officials are hoping for an overflow of generosity, as the distribution hours of operation on Friday will be 5-7 p.m., or until supplies last....

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

Moments after Harrison had lost in the Hudson County Tournament final, Mike Rusek walked onto the grass pitch at Sports Illustrated Stadium to talk to his players. And as Rusek individually met with one disappointed player after another, he repeated the same message as they walked off the field, that the focus was now on November and the state tournament. “I’m already saying it to kids while shaking their hands. We only got to be undefeated in November. That’s our slogan for the next month. Just undefeated in November,” Rusek said on Tuesday night following Harrison’s 2-0 loss to St....

Moments after Harrison had lost in the Hudson County Tournament final, Mike Rusek walked onto the grass pitch at Sports Illustrated Stadium to talk to his players. And as Rusek…