They came from all over. The message, brutality against the black community, which led to the…
Month: June 2020
EDITORIAL — In solidarity with the police who serve our local communities
This is a tough time for law enforcement. Just a few weeks ago, people throughout the…
Obituaries for June 10, 2020
Russell Murray Russell Murray died May 7, 2020. He was 87. Born in Jersey City, he…
Former Observer AOYs Higgins, McKenna reflect on lost college seasons
A year ago, for the first time in the nearly 20-year history of awarding the top…
Former Observer Athlete of the Year Pezzolla reflects on year at Monmouth
It was shaping up to be the best year of Giulia Pezzolla’s young life. Honored last…
Passaic County man, wanted for alleged attempted homicide, taken into custody by Lyndhurst PD: Auteri
A Passaic County man wanted by authorities in Smyth County, Virginia, for an alleged attempted homicide…
Off-duty firefighter, also a police lieutenant, saves woman, cat, from blaze
The quick thinking of an off-duty volunteer Lyndhurst firefighter, who also happens to be a police…
Free COVID testing available for Belleville residents June 8
BELLEVILLE — Township residents may get free COVID-19 testing Monday, June 8, at Belleville High School,…
KHS plans for safe in-car graduation
For the high school Class of 2020 around the county, absolutely nothing was ordinary. And that…
EDITORIAL: Putting the cart before the horse with street sweeping
Several communities in The Observer’s readership area have made the irrational decision to restart the enforcement…
Obituaries for 3 June 2020
John Trovato John Trovato, 71, of North Arlington died May 7, 2020. Funeral services were private…