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Lengthy Kearny PD investigation leads to take down of massive cargo-theft network: Chief
A 1 ½-year investigation, commenced by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau under lead Det. John…
Newark man, using borrowed car on suspended license, surrenders over hit-and-run case: KPD
The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last week as the driver…
Progress being made with HIV & AIDS, but it won’t be enough until both are fully eradicated
A few days ago, Dec. 1 to be precise, it was World AIDS Day. The first…
Obituaries for Dec. 5, 2018
John Bouquet John Bouquet of Harrison died Nov. 24, 2018, after a short illness. He was…
DEVELOPING NEWS: Newark man charged in Nov. 30 hit-and-run in Kearny: KPD
The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last night as the driver…
Social-media threat to NAHS ended quickly by NAPD, superintendent says
UPDATED Dec. 3 at 6:50 p.m., with a statement from NAPD Chief Scott Hedenberg. A threat…
EDITORIAL: In praise & thanksgiving to Cardinal Joseph Tobin for his fearless approach to handling abuse crisis
When Joseph Cardinal Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, first arrived from Indianapolis to replace embattled retired…
EDITORIAL: It’s time for New Jersey to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time
Just a few days ago, when it turned 2 a.m., clocks, mostly, automatically turned back to…
Pronti, GOP sweep in N.A.; Eckel cruises in Kearny
Councilman Dan Pronti is North Arlington’s Mayor-Elect. The sitting Republican councilman beat sitting Democrat Councilman Mark…
Don’t complain if you don’t vote
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, exercise your Constitutional right to vote It has always been the policy…
Robert Osborn: A man’s journey to Hurricane Florence
Kearny Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Osborn is easily one the most popular guys to ever…
Branwell’s still spinning after achieving dream of being on ‘Wheel’
If you’ve lived in Kearny — or know someone who does — over the 20 years…
Joseph Bianchi, the mayor of North Arlington, dead at 77
North Arlington Mayor Joseph Bianchi, who spent the last four years as the leader of this…
EDITORIAL: Please follow the advice of police — keep your car doors locked at all times
It seems like it happens multiple times a week in multiple municipalities in The Observer’s coverage…