‘We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men’: Veterans Day presentation at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

‘We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men’: Veterans Day presentation at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

LITTLE FALLS, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 10, The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is hosting a special program in honor of veterans, including Seaman Second Class Lawrence Peter Berra. Author William Palmer will discuss his book, “We Called Ourselves Rocketboat Men: The Untold Stories of the Top-Secret LCS(S) Rocket Boat Missions of World […]

Caddy wins life changing scholarship

Caddy wins life changing scholarship

When Belleville resident Jhann Torres’ parents immigrated from Ecuador, they hoped for a brighter future for their children despite the challenges of not speaking English.  Throughout his life, Torres’ parents instilled in him the values of hard work and education, even though they were unsure how they could afford college.  Jhann took on the responsibility […]

Special beer created for New Jersey soccer legend

Special beer created for New Jersey soccer legend

BLOOMFIELD — Varitage, the soccer themed brew pub, has created a special beer for a joint promotion with former professional player and New Jersey soccer legend Giuseppi Rossi. “Giuseppi is a Jersey guy and was the perfect fit to help us build on what we started,” said Mark Costa, the co-founder/CEO/head brewer of Varitage Brew […]

Mayor lays out his vision for the future

Mayor lays out his vision for the future

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham gave an elaborate “State of the Township” address last month, with a multimedia presentation and a party-like atmosphere to highlight initiatives underway in town. The mayor took center stage at Nanina’s in the Park on a Monday night in front of a capacity-filled room of supporters to provide an hour-long update. […]

Belleville benefits from its Catholic school

Belleville benefits from its Catholic school

By the Rev. Ivan Sciberras Catholic Schools Week was observed around the country between Jan. 28 and Feb. 2. It is a week in which we reflect on the positive influences of Catholic education on the life of our families and our Township of Belleville.  Here at St. Peter’s – where we have been educating […]

Man found guilty of stabbing roomate who was in a wheelchair

Man found guilty of stabbing roomate who was in a wheelchair

A former Belleville resident is facing life in prison when he is sentenced in April for fatally stabbing his wheelchair using roommate. An Essex County jury convicted Edwin Andujar, 59, of murder for fatally stabbing Thomas Parent, 59, of Belleville, in the apartment the men shared, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens […]

Help protect those who serve and keep us safe

Help protect those who serve and keep us safe

NJ State Police Sgt. Stephen Napoli shed light on what it’s truly like to be at the scene of a roadside incident   By Sgt. Stephen Napoli, New Jersey State Police As a seasoned officer who has served 22 years with the New Jersey State Police, I’ve witnessed firsthand some perilous scenes that unfolded on […]

Mason honors Civil War soldier who gave all

Mason honors Civil War soldier who gave all

Everyday is Veterans’ Day for Michael Perrone, weather permitting. Perrone, the president of the Belleville Historical Society and a mason whose family owns Perrone Mason Contractors in Bloomfield, has for more than 20 years been painstakingly cleaning, throughout northern Jersey, the soiled gravestones and memorials of veterans killed in action. He does this because he […]

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