NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person.William…
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Harrison police: Scammers posing as town workers in burglary try
On June 30, shortly before 5 p.m., police responded to an apparent attempted scam by people…
Brookdale Park fireworks, concert postponed to July 15
Because of the forecast of severe weather, the Essex County Fireworks Display and Concert with The Infernos and Joe…
UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely
NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…
‘Joshua’s Day’ is June 25 in North Arlington; proceeds from fundraiser will benefit 6-year-old’s medical costs
The North Arlington Woman’s Club is proclaiming Wednesday, June 25 to be “Joshua’s Day.” In March…
West Hudson pols endorse DeGise for County Exec more than a year before he’s up for re-election
HARRISON — Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise accepted the endorsements of Harrison Mayor James Fife, Kearny…
Block Watch, Helping Hands meeting in Belleville is Thursday night at 7 at Senior Center
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department and Mayor Ray Kimble invite the public to a “Block…
Nutley PD: Resident’s credit card used improperly on horse-gambling site
May 31 A Howard Place resident reported 16 fraudulent transactions with more than $4,000 in total…
Nutley PD: Resident finds tree branch on parked car
May 24 • At 4:44 p.m., police were called to High and Prospect Sts. where they…
Nutley PD: Camaro owner says ‘white substance’ splattered all over car
May 17 The owner of a Camaro called police at 1:45 p.m. to report that a…
ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak
NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…
The Observer is now on Google+, Instagram
The Observer is now on Google+. If you’re already a member, be sure to find us…
Harrison PD: Man’s Ford F-250 is stolen
May 10 A man told police he parked his 2006 Ford F-250, NJ registration, maroon with…
Nutley PD: Washington Ave. resident’s car gets shattered window
May 10 Police responded to a Washington Ave. location at 4:13 p.m. on a report of…