KPD: It’s deja vu all over again

If the guy in the photo looks familiar, that’s because his mugshot adorned the Kearny police blotter in our Dec.…

Suspect didn’t have a prayer of escaping

KEARNY –  When Kearny police, having travelled to Newark on the hunt, apprehended a suspect in two town muggings, he…

Gone with the winds

As Christmas approached, all talk appeared to be about the weather. How warm it was. How sunny. How lovely. (Though to…

‘Fake cop’ behind bars after pulling over real cop: NJSP

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  HOLMDEL –  When a Nutley man pretended to be a cop by…

2 men critical after accident

HARRISON –  Two men standing in the street were badly hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on…

around town

Belleville  The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse,…

Nutley could actually be better after dream season

Maryland-bound Watson leads Maroon Raiders A year ago, the Nutley High School girls’ basketball team enjoyed a miraculous dream…

Belleville wrestling program moves forward with new coach Pizzi

The Belleville High School wrestling program is undergoing another transition period, with former assistant coach Joe Pizzi taking over for Junior Nardone, who…

Buccaneers look to improve after last year’s struggles

After enduring a tough 6-14 campaign where she graduated seven seniors, Belleville High School girls’ basketball coach Liz Ramirez is taking a…

Obituaries

Alexander L. Davies Sr.  Alexander L. Davies Sr. died at home on Jan. 2. He was 65.…

Calling all ‘Citizen Journalists:’ We want your work

Are you a news hound? Do you take great photos? Are you on the scene of…

Welcome to the all-new TheObserver.com

Welcome to the all-new www.TheObserver.com. Please bear with us as we are in the midst of…