State police says it arrested 2 local men in major drug-mill takedown

Two local men and a third from Hoboken are in custody after the NJ State Police…

New ‘Inside Nutley’ podcast released featuring Commissioner Mauro Tucci

Belleville residents urged to continue to boil water following water-main break

Out of an abundance of caution, township residents are being urged to boil their water before…

Rose: How I spent my summer — killing lantern flies

To the Editor: On July 17, I wrote a letter expressing concern about the numerous amount of…

Bryan Granelli, long-time Kearny Board of Education trustee, dies aged 54

Back in 2015, when the Board of Education was faced with a vacancy among its own,…

Obituaries for Aug. 10, 2022

Doris Mae Gruska Doris Mae Gruska (nee Heinz), 99, of Kearny died Aug. 5, 2022. Born…

Mackenzie Albert shines in 4 years at Nutley HS, is The Observer’s 2022 Athlete of the Year

If you heard the sound of a foot striking a soccer ball in Owens or Glotzbach…

Nutley in search of new baseball coach as Harbison steps down after 18 years

After more than two decades of coaching multiple sports at Nutley High School, Bob Harbison decided…

Matos earns gold in Taiwan

Cristian Matos returns to Belleville with a gold medal around his neck. Playing for Team USA,…

Kearny Rangers 16U win 2022 USABL title

The Kearny Rangers 16U squad won the USABL Northeast Division defeating the New Milford Knights by…

Boil-water advisory in effect in Belleville following major water main break, mayor says

A major water main break is ongoing at Branch Brook Park on the Belleville – Newark…

Thistle baseball? No, you’re not misreading that

When anyone from Kearny or West Hudson for that matter hears the word “thistle,” two things…

Harrison swears-in 5 firefighters, 4 captains

Five rookies were sworn in as new firefighters and four veteran fire officers were made permanent…

Kearny in mourning over loss of long-time Board of Education trustee

The Town of Kearny is mourning the unexpected and sudden death of one of its most…

Nutley VFW, other posts, taking part in major essay contests for middle and high schoolers

The Nutley VFW — along with posts throughout the country — sponsor two essay contests that…