Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police…
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Lyndhurst PD: Duo had hollow-point bullets, gun and drugs on them and threw pizza box out car window with cops nearby
The moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car…
Arrest made in incident where Kearny officer was injured by fleeing shoplifter: KPD
Kearny police have closed a case where a police officer was injured by a fleeing thief…
Look familiar? Lyndhurst PD arrests Martinez for second time in 9 days
If the man named in this story’s name sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing…
Kearny HS hosts inaugural Career Fair
Alexandra Pereya may only be a sophomore at Kearny High School, but she already had the…
Obituaries for April 16, 2025
Judith Ann Albrecht Judith Ann Albrecht, cherished family member, friend and beacon of love and kindness,…
Roosevelt School announces third marking period honors
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
Harrison PBA issues statement about town’s desire to create civilian police director
Editor’s note: The Town of Harrison has introduced an ordinance that would create the position of…
KPD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to…
ALERT — Pulaski skyway will be fully closed this weekend
Beginning at noon, Saturday, April 12 until 4 a.m. Sunday, April 13, the Pulaski Skyway will…
Guy, O’Dea call on state to implement diversion program in Hudson
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2) released the following statements calling…
ALERT — Kearny PD closes case on string of stolen catalytic converters
A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny…
Obituaries for April 9, 2025
William J. Gaydos Jr. William J. Gaydos Jr. died at home on March 25, 2025. He…
Auditions for WHATCo’s ‘The Tempest’ upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company announces open auditions for its Shakespeare production — “The…
Lyndhurst PD: Man who fell asleep in parked car had meth on him
Never fall asleep in a vehicle if you’ve got drugs on you. On Wednesday, April 2,…
In very quick time, Kearny police apprehend suspect they say robbed man of jewelry
If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…
Upcoming events
Several Belleville events upcoming Special events are popping up all across Belleville this spring. The public…
KHS hosting first-ever Food Wars
The heat is on as Kearny High School presents its first Culinary Arts Food Wars Competition…
Grilo hosts Nature Day
The Borough of East Newark hosted what it is calling an incredible Nature Day recently and…
Registration for Kearny yard sale open
Registration is open for Kearny residents who plan to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide…
Several promoted to new ranks at Kearny PD
Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at…
Kearny experimenting with permit parking on several Second Ward blocks
An ordinance that will, for at least six months, establish permit parking on several Second Ward…
Obituaries for April 2, 2025
Shawndi Renaux Shawndi Renaux, an 18½ year resident of North Arlington, died Feb. 17, 2025. She…
Ho promoted to captain at Kearny Fire Department
Jeremy Ho was promoted captain of the Kearny Fire Department at the March 25 meeting of…
LPD: License plate readers help police nab suspected car thief
We’ve often reminded resident and readers alike — cameras are everywhere in Lyndhurst, at very entranceway…
WMS student places third in county poster contest
Harrison’s Washington Middle School eighth-grader Jaimy Jimenez placed third in the middle school division in the…
Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…
Retired Nutley police lieutenant and Commissioner Steve Rogers making huge impact with AUSN
Readers of The Observer are very familiar with the name Lieutenant Commander Steven L. Rogers. He…
Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ exposes concept of ‘Incel’ bullying
It’s not often a TV show leads me to writing a column, but after seeing the…
Obituaries for March 26, 2025
Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao died March 23, 2025. She was 76. Visiting was at…