Hawthorne Top Stories
By ED BARMAKIAN
June 17, 2025
GUILHERAND-GRANCES, FRANCE – He loves to come home to New Jersey and tell stories about the people he met from around the world who share his passion for homemade sausage.For the third time in six years, Chatham resident Jean-Eudes Haeringer is in France for the week-long World Sausage Rabelais, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Mobile DMV is coming to Hawthorne on July 1. Make your life a little easier and travel across town to avoid some lines!
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Nobody washes out St. Anthony! According to Rev. Msgr. Raymond J. Kupke, Pastor of St. Anthony's, "The Feast is called a "feast" rather than a carnival or picnic or festival." The original was organized over 40 years ago. Again, if you have it, they will come! They came from babies ...
Congratulations to Willie Wilson, Theatrical Director and Educator at Theater Arts Group (TAG) in Hawthorne. Willie, a very talented professional himself, was nominated for a 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award, and won an Honorable Mention. Congratulations, Willie, and thank you for ...
ALLENDALE, N.J. – For Anna Winifred VanGelder, a native New Jerseyan who recently turned 102, the time is always right to try activities and learn something new. Known for her enthusiasm and joyful nature, the centenarian, who now resides at Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, can ...
Newarkers can come out to the ballgame on Saturday, as the best of the city’s high school baseball players take the field and showcase their skills. Thirty-six players from nine Newark high schools will play in Newark’s finest all-star showcase at Valisburg Park on Saturday to play seven innings ...
LOS ANGELES, CA – A former Montville resident's three-day appearance on "Jeopardy!" resulted in more than $20,000 in winnings.Nikhil Joshi, who grew up in the township, spent three days on the show, successfully answering questions about onions, mythology and basketball, but was dislodged on day ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield resident Pat Ralph was seen testing his puzzle-solving skills on “Wheel of Fortune” last week, where he scored the most points out of three contestants, earning him a spot in the bonus round and ultimately walking away with $60,500 in cash and prizes.Though the episode ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - WayneIndivisible, along with Hawthorne Resistance Alliance, is holding a protest rally at the Ethel Avenue overpass in Hawthorne that spans Route 208, according to a press release from WayneIndivisible.Date & Time: Saturday, June 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. (rain or shine)Parking will ...
PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), the organization announced this week during its national conference in Seattle, Washington.Bartlett will serve as the Region II District ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - They're fuzzy and hungry, looking for food all over north Jersey, including Paramus and Hackensack last weekend. Here are some tips to deal with black bears if you encounter one or see one at a distance. Police Chief Michael Antista said stay clear, don't try to get ...
WAYNE, N.J. — Quality care and services at Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center are being recognized at the national level. The Wayne skilled nursing center earned a Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living ...
WHARTON, NJ - Traffic through Roxbury should return to normal this weekend, thanks to an earlier-than-estimated completion of repairs to Route 80 cave-ins in Wharton that have forced detouring drivers to take Route 10 and Route 46 through the township.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Oscar Garcia’s chest heaved with each breath and his shirt was soaked with sweat, yet he pushed through his three-mile run on a 90-degree day with the same indomitable spirit and infectious enthusiasm that he meets with all the challenges he faces.For Garcia, whose eyes are coated ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As they have each Sunday since January 2024, the local Run for Their Lives group gathered in Tamaques Park Sunday for a peaceful walk to advocate for the hostages taken from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 who are being held in Gaza.More than 70 people of all ages participated Sunday’s event ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Board of Education released a statement on the evening of June 10 that addressed its Athletic Complex Survey and public comments about the timing and purpose. They have received 500 responses so far."Public Statement from the Hawthorne Board of Education: Hawthorne High School ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Nothing is official, but in an uncontested primary, the real numbers will matter in the next election: November 4.The unofficial results for the Mayor and Council seats were updated and released around 11 p.m. on June 10, with polls closing at 8 p.m. across the state.Early voting ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - School Superintendent Dr. Richard Spirito held court at his retirement dinner last week, seeing his name placed on a brass plate affixed to a plaque that has a list of superintendents back to the 1970s. Spirito's retirement is effective August 1, 2025. “I look forward to spending ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Did you vote yet for the Primary Election, scheduled for June 10? There's still a chance today!In-Person Early Voting is available at the Louis Bay 2nd Library, 345 Lafayette Avenue, for the 2025 Primary Election through this Sunday, June 8, until 6 p.m.
Last weekend was the NJSIAA State Group Championships for Track and Field, and on Wednesday the Meet of Champions was held in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Congratulations to HHS Junior Carter Solloway who placed 6th in the 400-Meter at the Meet of Champions. The HHS Girls 4 x 100 Relay Team set a ...
OAKLAND, NJ - Attendees at Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center’s spring “Get the Scoop” celebration enjoyed sweet treats and warm hospitality during an afternoon of ice cream and connection. The event also served as a proud moment for the Oakland team, honoring the center’s second ...
WAYNE, NJ - Families across Passaic County are invited to climb aboard, honk the horn, and experience the area’s largest Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, June 7. Hosted by Sheriff Thomas Adamo and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, the free community event will run from 12 to 4 p.m. at Passaic ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Hospital officials recently spoke to the Activities Club, cluing them in on how doctors and hospitals deal with ethical dilemmas.Pictured with Activities Club president, John McCabbe, are Dr. Richard Baum, Director of Urology at Valley Hospital, Paulina Moroz-Kuzmanovski RN, ...
NEWARK - Multilingualism in Newark schools is “skyrocketing,” as 448 students who are proficient in at least two languages recently earned the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy, a 75% increase over last year. The district’s Office of Bilingual, English as a Second Language and World Languages honored ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield resident John Mirrione has grown-man strength, and at 60 years old he’s as strong as ever. To prove he still has it, on Sunday, June 1, in front of the United Nations, he broke multiple world strength push-up records, as a tribute to International Children’s Day. By ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Twelve-year-old Samantha Zarski lost her battle with cancer on March 13. Sammie, as she was known by her family and friends, had a smile and an energy that could light up a room. On May 21, Zarski would have celebrated her 13th birthday. To remember and celebrate the young girl, who ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the Newark ...
ROXBURY, NJ – It took a grueling three-match battle against a decorated opponent, but former Roxbury High School state champion Luke Stanich, now at Lehigh University, has broken through onto the international wrestling scene. Stanich, on May 31, defeated two-time age-group world medalist Bo ...