Richard E. Mangin Richard E. Mangin of Kearny died July 11, 2024. He was 89. He…
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BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets…
WHATCo performing Shakespeare soon, both locally and away
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is bringing the Bard to Kearny this summer. A…
At least 3 members of NJ’s Congressional delegation call for Menendez to resign following conviction
At least three members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation have called upon U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez…
State releases audit of automated license plate readers
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan announced…
OBITUARY — Carol O’Neill at 71
Carol O’Neill Carol A. O’Neill, (Skromyda), 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Riverview Medical Center,…
Heat wave continues today, Nutley mayor offers tips for all residents
Because of the extended heat wave today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a…
Police: Lyndhurst man arrested after allegedly grabbing 3 women’s bums
A man who was alleged to have grabbed three women by the buttocks has been arrested…
Grace United’s Vacation Bible School upcoming
Grace United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 6 to…
Hudson County opens cooling center for the unhoused in South Kearny
A cooling center in South Kearny will remain open through mid-September, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…
Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics
To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…
NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!
To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…
4 West Hudson projects will be backed by major Open Space grants, including Kearny community center
West Hudson will greatly benefit from Hudson County Executive Craig Guy’s plan to disburse nearly $8.5…
ALERT — Visiting Jersey City tonight or tomorrow? Expect Tonnelle Avenue closures
Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 11, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 12, Routes…
2 of 3 teens who stole Jeep arrested in Secaucus; 1 stole police car, joy rode through Kearny
Three teenagers who reportedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City drove it to Secaucus and then…
Belleville Historical Society, Perrone have busy 4th of July
(click on each image to see them enlarged) The Belleville Historical Society had a busy July…
Obituaries for July 10, 2024
Karen Greb Karen Greb died July 4, 2024. She was 67. She lived in Kearny and…
4th marking period honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor students: Presidential…
4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Garfield School
Donna Masters, principal of Kearny’s Garfield School, announces the following honor students and citizenship awardees: Grade…
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Steven Aguirre’s family was born in Ecuador and moved the United States. At first, the family…
Obituaries for July 3, 2024
Josefa Lampon Josefa Lampon (nee Paris) died at home on June 24, 2024. She was 76.…
(VIDEO) Jimmy Kyratzis’s video of Rizzolo Road fire in Kearny
Thank you, Jimmy! Still image by Melanie Ryan.
Flag flown at Fort McHenry will soon soar over Belleville’s Dutch Reformed Church
A giant 8′ x 12′ American flag, which once flew above Fort McHenry, home of the…
North Arlington will mark 4th with reading of Declaration of Independence
The Borough of North Arlington will continue its tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence aloud…
Lyndhurst Police and Fire departments save woman in distress in Passaic River
At approximately 7:33 p.m., Thursday, June 27, police received a 911 call about woman in distress…
National Fire Protection Association offers summer safety tips for those around water, boats
With summer upon us and the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, the National Fire…
Belleville pays homage to 2 departing councilmen
Township officials and residents are expressing their gratitude to two elected leaders who choose not to…
4th marking period honors announced at Kearny’s Washington School
Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, has announced the following students have achieved academic…
Kearny man was Eager to sell fentanyl on dark web from Oregon, feds say
A Kearny man with a connection to Portland, Oregon, for unknown reasons, has been federally indicted…