Kearny Italian teacher indicted on child porn possession charges, US Attorney says

A federal grand jury indicted a Kearny school teacher, who is a Morris County resident, for…

HCCC, NJRC introduce phlebotomy program for folks involved with court cases

The next time someone draws your blood, it may just be the technician is someone who…

Roosevelt school announces first marking period honors

Editor’s note: This honor roll appeared in the Jan. 11 edition of The Observer, but the…

Nutley offers tips for dealing with snow emergencies

The Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Works is advising residents to prepare for winter by…

Schuyler School announces December Students of the Month

Schuyler School Principal Valerie Iacono has announced the school’s December Students of the Month. Santiago Almeida…

Commissioners recognize Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla for work with kids

Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla was recognized at the Dec. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, where…

Giangeruso swears-in seven new Class 1B special law-enforcement officers

The Lyndhurst Police Department has seven new Class 1B Special Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom…

Hudson commissioners reorganize, choose same leadership

Santos swears-in the newly re-elected

Fundraiser will benefit Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance, Girls’ Association

Several township organizations are joining forces to raise funds for the Lyndhurst Girls’ Association and Lyndhurst…

NA Knights host pasta dinner Jan. 31

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an eat-in/takeout pasta dinner Tuesday, Jan. 31 at…

Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31

The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…

Harrison’s Rachael Saifer appearing on ‘Wheel’ tonight

Rachael Safier, of Harrison, will be appear on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 7:30…

KEARNY’S VAN GOGH

Sometimes, the place you least expect to find beauty can turn into an experience whose memories…

EDITORIAL — Last week’s blotter must not tarnish all the good things at Kearny HS

Last week’s police blotter spoke of three juveniles who were arrested for crimes they committed on…

Obituaries for Jan. 11, 2023

Robert Allen ‘Bobby’ Hall    Robert Hall, 86, of Wilmington, Vermont, died peacefully in his home…

Fabula charges 2 more in Exxon ATM burglary

Two additional suspects in the brazen Nov. 29 smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at the Kearny…

Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, Jan. 7

The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed for testing of the lift…

5 years ago today … Maple Street fire in brutally cold & windy conditions

Some stories are impossible to forget, including this one from Jan. 5, 2018. The wind was…

Obituary — Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak

Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak of Morganville, formerly of Kearny, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 27,…

Clara’s first baby of 2023 will call Belleville home

Obituaries for Jan. 4, 2023

Kimberly A. Blakely Kimberly A. Blakely (nee Ireland) of Kearny died Dec. 22, 2022. She was…

Joe D takes sixth oath of office

LaClair: Maybe it’s more just about treating others with dignity and love?

To the Editor: My friend Damien Garofalo argues that slavery and genocide reflect people losing their…

EDITORIAL — It’s time to look ahead to what could happen in the New Year (predictions)

Happy New Year, everyone! It’s time, once again, to look ahead to the New Year with…

Kearny PD seeks public’s help locating suspected carjacker

Pleas to the public occur when all other means to identify a suspect are exhausted. There…

Such sweet sorrow saying ‘farewell’ to McCurrie and Cardoso

I first met Albino Cardoso around 1998 when I took a shot at running for office. We lived…

Obituaries for Dec. 28, 2022

Rocco ‘Rocky’ Cignarella Rocco “Rocky” Cignarella, 69, of North Arlington, died Dec. 18, 2022. The beloved…

WHATCo gets new home, some new leaders and a new season

The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHATCo) is ready to raise the curtain on a…

Lyndhurst PD: Chief, at right place at right time, revives unconscious man

Throughout his police career, Lyndhurst Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr. has earned many superlatives. And on…

VIDEO & PHOTOS — Tremendous flooding on Route 7 & Sellars Street in Kearny

A reader/viewer sent us these photos taken today, Dec. 23, 2022, in the area of Route…