Obituaries for Nov. 29, 2023

Sharon A. Baguchinsky Sharon A. Baguchinsky (nee Conlon) died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family…

Nutley-Columbia-Bloomfield ice hockey set to make strides this year

As Nutley-Bloomfield-Columbia hockey coach Dave Macri looks around the ice this preseason, the difference a year…

Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey looks to make a name for itself

Little went right for the Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey team a year ago as injuries and inexperience…

Local bowlers set to hit the lanes as season is underway

The high school boys and girls bowling seasons got underway on Monday, Nov. 27. And while…

Santa thanks all in North Arlington who donated food and watched him ride around

Santa and the North Arlington Fire Department would like to thank the children and residents of…

RAKES Nutley helps 75+ senior citizens get leaves cleared

The 15th annual Nutley DPW RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) program, with over…

Kearny Democratic chairwoman to resign tonight; replacement expected to be in place also

The chairwoman of the Kearny Democrats, who oversaw a fractured party and mayoral election in 2023…

Kearny American Legion Post 99 hosting Grinch-themed Christmas event

American Legion Post 99 of Kearny hosts a Grinch-themed Christmas event for kids Sunday, Dec. 10,…

Was there anything, really, to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? Well …

Every year around Thanksgiving, without fail, inevitably, I pause and think about the year gone by…

MODERN DAY SLAVERY — why you may soon see human trafficking signs conspicuously posted publicly in New Jersey

It was just a couple of months ago when The Observer’s Lisa Feorenzo was at a…

Obituaries for the week of Nov. 22

Joseph Miceli Joseph Miceli, 53, died suddenly at home in Kearny on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.…

Local stars Martinez, Stern sign to play Division I softball

For the last two seasons Naya Martinez and Gianna Stern have shared an infield together at…

Sibello continues goalie legacy at Lyndhurst, signs D1 scholarship at LIU

Mackenzie Sibello knew about the recent tradition of quality goalkeepers to come from the town of…

Local teams begin practices to mark the start of winter sports season

Last Monday marked the first official day of tryouts for the winter sports seasons. And as…

‘Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years.’ Paulie Johnsen and his vision of changing the culture has revived St. Mary’s football

Bring it back to the old in a new way. That is the Vision of St.…