e-Newspaper for Aug. 5, 2020

Belleville man charged in connection with pill-making operation involving fentanyl, BCPO says

A Belleville man was among a slew of Jersey residents arrested and charged in connection with…

Lyndhurst woman 1 of 2 charged in $1M embezzlement scheme, U.S. Attorney says

A Lyndhurst woman was one of two New Jersey residents who were charged for their participation…

OUT YOU GO?

Sometimes, the smaller the location, the greater the problems become. Such is the case in East…

The invisible crisis: Many of our neighbors are going without food

Last week’s edition of The Observer featured a story about Phil Stafford, the creator and director…

Stafford receives truckload of food donations for 25 groups

Phil Stafford has run NJ Food & Clothing Rescue for many years. If you’re a regular…

JABLONSKI COMPLETES PROJECT TO RESTORE VET GRAVES

A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of Eli Jablonski and his Eagle Scout…

Fish House Road northbound closed this weekend as the Wittpenn Bridge project advances in Kearny

Fish House Road northbound in Kearny will be closed and detoured this weekend for water main…

MEET MS. METS

There are certain dates, in the life of a Mets fan, that ring out. They’re memorable…

Hurled an insult at a cop lately? Hope you never need their assistance …

I’ve had a few insults hurled at me as a journalist. Shockingly, it’s been rare in…

Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy

The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…

Kearny implementing immediate recycling changes

The Town of Kearny is making changes to its recycling program. Effective immediately, plastic bags that…

Kearny PD Detective Bureau seeks surveillance video

The Kearny Police Detective Bureau is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday, July 18, at around…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD

A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…