Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor

Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…

Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62

James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…

Thistle B2007 team wins second-consecutive NJ President’s Cup

This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …

The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…

Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says

A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…

Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11

Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…

New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny

Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…

Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD

Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…

Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…

GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden

To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…

Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner

Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…

Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School

Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…

DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge

Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…

Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…

AG’s office announces plans to allow for safe, unadulterated elections

Several key measures by the Department of Law and Public Safety will be in effect as…

Knights hosting BBQ for council’s birthday

To celebrate the 72nd birthday of serving God, country and church and the local community, the…

Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS

The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…

Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts

One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…

Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work

The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…

Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts

The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…

NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision

A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…

KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!

For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…

What if instead of kids being butchered in Uvalde, it was politicians? Would THAT even matter?

Close your eyes for me and do a little fantasy meditation for a moment. In the…

St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…

BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids

A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…

Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary

Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…

Belleville girl wins ages 6-10 fishing derby

 

MODERN-DAY MIRACLE? How one North Arlington woman was amazed by a group of six 20-somethings

Have you ever just had one of those days? Well, Janice Mathews, of North Arlington, was…

From Statford-Upon-Avon to Harrison — Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson stage this summer

WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…

NA Memorial Day Parade set for next week

North Arlington will hosts its Memorial Day Parade and celebration Monday, May 29, to honor U.S.…