Downey, who vocally fought for Keegan closure, dies aged 63

During the Keegan Landfill ordeal in 2019, there were certain givens when the New Jersey Sports…

THUMPING WINS!

Kearny Town Council candidates aligned with Mayor Alberto G. Santos won seats on the governing body;…

Obituaries for Nov. 16, 2022

Lee Johnstone Lee Johnstone, 61, died peacefully in Port Richey, Florida, on Oct. 30, 2022. Originally…

Harrison’s tournament run ends with PK loss to Ramsey

The sadness of Harrison’s soccer players was painted on their faces as they left the Harrison…

Barber steps down as NAHS boys’ soccer coach

For Kevin Barber, this isn’t a retirement from coaching. In fact, the veteran North Arlington coach…

Kearny pauses for Veterans Day remembrance; Machado is town’s Veteran of the Year

The Town of Kearny paused today at 11 a.m. to honor its veterans in a moving…

KPD: With 1-year-old baby nearby, trio fights with knife over a Cash App card

On Nov. 2 at 4:57 p.m., Officer Andre Fernandes responded with other officers to 425 Elm…

Grassroots coalition to host forum on Kearny-based NJ Transit gas plant proposal

STOP THE NJ TRANSIT POWER PLANT IN KEARNY Mayor Alberto Santos, public health experts, and members…

Fallen officers remembered at Archdiocesan Blue Mass

The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…

Belleville has 2 Veterans Day events planned

  Belleville, the first municipality in Essex County and the seventh statewide to be officially designated…

Nutley PD hosts Coffee With a Cop Nov. 14

The Nutley Police Department hosts “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, Nov. 14. Nutley police officers and…

Suarez: Female inmate found dead in her cell on Nov. 8

A female inmate from Union County, who was lodged in the Hudson County Jail in South…

What is going on in East Newark? 4 admins in 2 years?

Ron Leir has a story in this week’s edition of The Observer that explains how Fred…

CHAMPS! Harrison wins sectional title with 1-0 win over Voorhees

The images of visiting teams taking celebratory championship pictures with the “Blue Tide” sign in the…

Kone takes over has Harrison’s goalkeeper, is Athlete of the Week

A few days before the start of the state tournament, Harrison coach Mike Rusek told his…