Doc Convicted, Disgraced Priest and 'Tanning' Mom Top Local News

Nutley Doc Found Guilty of Supplying Oxycodone Ring

A Nutley doctor was found guilty Wednesday of writing illegal prescriptions that put an estimated 70,000 oxycodone pills on the street for resale. Michael Durante, 59, of Montclair, whose internal medicine practice was located in Nutley, faces up to 20 years in prison and $4 million in fines, after a federal jury in New Jersey convicted him of 16 of 17 counts brought against him.

Priest Arrested After Allegedly Interacting with Minors

Michael Fugee was arrested and charged Monday with multiple counts of contempt of a court order after allegedly violating a 2007 agreement with prosecutors to discontinue work with children following accusations of sexual misconduct.

Nutley Police Chase Down Driver of Stolen Car

Nutley police pursued the driver of a stolen car into Newark where they arrested him after a foot chase through the city, authorities said. 

'Tanning Mom' Video Drops

Patricia Krentcil, infamously known as Tanning Mom, is the star of what TMZ has termed "Quite Possibly the worst video ever recorded." Krentcil recorded her debut rap single, which opens with the tantalizing salvo "It's tan mom, b----," at a New York recording studio in late April.  

Local Residents Appointed Volunteer CASA Child Advocates

Stacey Lukowiak of Nutley and Farrah Rochester of Belleville were recently sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Essex County CASA, NJ after successfully completing a 33 hour training course.

Montclair Shop Specializes in High-End Consignment

One Savvy Design, a boutique consignment shop, opened in Montclair last May. In that time, owner and Belleville resident Arlene Carrini has grown the selection from two racks to multiple rooms featuring gently worn designer women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.

Nutley Middle Schooler Wins Statewide Art Award

Carrie Zhang, a student at Nutley's John H. Walker Middle School, was awarded first place in the middle school category of the New Jersey Department of Human Services' Annual Teen Media Contest.