WHATCo murder-mystery auditions upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for its annual dinner theater fundraiser,…
NJDOT implementing travel restrictions for Jan. 6
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction…
Murphy swears Guy in as Hudson Exec
Craig Guy was sworn into office as Hudson County’s fifth ever County Executive Thursday, Jan. 4,…
North Arlington, Pronti beefing up police presence following spike in car thefts, larcenies
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti is addressing an ongoing concern over a recent trend of…
Wittpenn Bridge closed most of this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn…
Nutley expanding neighborhood watch program
In an effort to address the increase in criminal activities in town, Nutley Police Commissioner Alphonse…
Kearny hosts free screenings at Health Department
The Town of Kearny, in conjunction with RWJBarnabas Health/Clara Maass Medical Center, host free blood pressure,…
KPD: Speedster blew past officers on Kearny Avenue into oncoming traffic, then crawled into back seat upon being pulled over
Move over, Bubba Wallace — y’all got some company in Kearny. On Dec. 31 at 3:44…
NA Knights hosting Italian dinner night
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an Italian dinner night Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30…
Newark Imam shot this morning, is in critical condition: ECPO
A Newark Imam was shot this morning and is in critical condition in a Newark Hospital,…
Obituaries for Jan. 3, 2024
Panagioula Golematis Vlachos Panagioula Golematis Vlachos, 88, died peacefully on Dec. 30, 2023, with her loving…
Nutley’s Toranzo continues comeback with Sam Cali wrestling title
Nutley’s Brandon Toranzo knew that the Sam Cali Battle for the Belt Tournament provided an opportunity…
Kearny boys, North Arlington girls repeat as holiday tournament champions
The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams as…
Benkert’s offensive outburst sparks Nutley-Bloomfield-Columbia hockey
Alex Benkert has never been afraid to be creative on the ice in an effort to…