Simba is a therapy cat who helps ease angst and is a calming spirit for the Back on Track mentoring agency. He was adopted from Father John’s Animal House nine years ago and is one of thousands of adoptions the shelter has facilitated. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Father John’s Animal House to add spay/neuter on site A shy orange and white kitten sat at the back of a lower cage at Father John’s Animal House. He and his brother had been found... Local News 03 May 2022 | 02:31
Joseph Charles Crecca, Jr. Joseph Charles Crecca, Jr., 75 years old, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. Born... Obituaries 31 Jan 2020 | 03:30
Police cordon off the scene of the crime. ( PHOTO: CHARLES KIM) Former Newark Police Lt. indicted in fatal shooting of wife Former Newark Police Lt. John Formisano, 49, of Jefferson, was indicted Dec. 30, 2019 on charges related to the fatal shooting... Police & Fire 08 Jan 2020 | 11:44
Accused Newark Police Lt. Formisano makes first court appearance By Nicole M. Wells More than a month after allegedly fatally shooting his estranged wife and seriously injuring her male guest,... Police & Fire 04 Sep 2019 | 11:06
Officials: Man charged with drug, weapons offenses had white supremacist materials By Nicole M. Wells A Lafayette Township man has been charged with possessing an arsenal of weapons and ammunition, along with... Police & Fire 22 Aug 2019 | 01:25
Gottheimer calls on state to enforce water testing laws U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is calling for the state of New Jersey to enforce laws on the books requiring annual lead... Local News 20 Aug 2019 | 02:32
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer receives the “Excellence in Leadership Award” from the North Jersey Jewish Business Alliance ( PHOTO PROVIDED) Gottheimer receives leadership award U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer has been honored by the North Jersey Jewish Business Alliance with the “Excellence in Leadership... Local News 19 Aug 2019 | 02:51
