VELEZ MAKES HISTORY IN BELLEVILLE

Belleville’s voters made electoral history Tuesday, May 12, by electing the township’s youngest-ever mayor at 24…

Obituaries for May 20, 2026

Marianne Siwek Mulligan Marianne Siwek Mulligan, R.N., 72, of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Harrison and…

Bunt to remember — clutch hit gives Kearny softball its first HCT title in 10 years

Kate Schwerzler was waiting for the green light to drop down a bunt. “I’m very confident…

Golds from Hackett, Iacono highlight local standouts at NJSIAA Sectionals

Keira Hackett’s freshman year isn’t even over yet, but that hasn’t stopped her from having the…

Nutley baseball falls to Seton Hall Prep, Harrison native Drennan in GNT final

When Nutley baseball coach Eric Puzio brought his team together for a talk after the Maroon…

Kearny boys volleyball falls in Hudson County final

Shortly after Kearny’s three-set loss to Hoboken in the final of the Hudson County Tournament on…

The Observer’s & Kearny’s Jim Hague, 15 others, will join Hudson Sports Hall of Fame in October

Late Observer sports reporter and Kearny man James F. “Jim” Hague is one of 16 who…

The Observer’s late sports reporter Jim Hague 1 of 16 entering Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame

Late Observer Sports Reporter Jim Hague is one of 16 who will be inducted into the…