Obituaries for July 20, 2022

Jacqueline Dunphy-Howell Jackie Dunphy-Howell died July 12, 2022. She was 65. She lived most of her…

Clerk in Harrison’s construction office arrested on theft charges: Suarez

She's been a Harrison employee since 2015.

Belleville Historical Society celebrates National Ice Cream Day

   

Man magnetic fishing in Passaic River pulls out unexploded military shell: Nutley PD

What could have ended as a horrific tragedy instead concluded safely Saturday afternoon along the Passaic…

Grant, if awarded, would allow for significant tree replenishment in Kearny

About a week ago, The Observer’s Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo was taking a walk with her dog,…

Anne Dowie, mother of retired Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, dies aged 96

Longtime Kearny resident spent the last 21 years of her life in Jupiter, Florida.

Wittpenn will be closed this weekend

This work was originally scheduled for last weekend, but was rescheduled due to weather.

Schuyler School’s 4th quarter honors announced

Valerie Iacono, Schuyler School principal, announces the school’s fourth marking period honors. Grade 6 Principal’s Honors…

Cicala appointed Hudson Trial Court Administrator, Jablonski says

Kimberly Cicala has been appointed trial court administrator in Hudson County

Belleville farmers market returns July 16

Just like a Jersey tomato in July, the monthly farmers market is continuing to grow in…

4th MP honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, Principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor roll and…

Belleville man convicted of 2021 robbery: ECPO

Defendant has 17 prior convictions; ECPO will seek harsher sentence

KPD, Fabula make huge burglary-related arrests: Chief

A four-month investigation by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has led to the arrest of…

COMMENTARY — Parents: Are you really noticing what your kids are saying & doing?

The murderer, apparently, told his dad he couldn’t understand how people could fire upon innocent citizens,…

Obituaries for July 13, 2022

Matthew Westlake Duffy Matthew Westlake Duffy of Kearny, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at Saint Barnabas…

Sarlo wants stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers

Sen. Paul Sarlo is introducing legislation that would toughen legal penalties for selling the highly-potent drug. 

NA Knights hosting fundraising BBQ July 24

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a benefit dine-in or take-out BBQ for the…

Nutley commissioners honor softball champions

The Nutley Board of Commissioners welcomed the Nutley High School varsity and seventh- and eighth-grade softball…

6 advantages of driving an electric vehicle

Electric vehicles (EVs) are praised for being eco-friendly. However, they have more going for them than…

Kearny’s FMBA, PBA & CS-11 make significant food donation to town pantry

UPDATED — July 9, 2022, with additional details and comment from KBPA President Mina Ekladious. Members…

Nutley Mayor Joe Scarpelli debuts podcast

Watch it here. The mayor is interviewed by Tom Greco, a lifelong Nutley resident and the…

Township dedicates ‘Area of Hope’ in Nutley’s Memorial Park I

Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci unveiled Nutley’s Area of Hope last week in a ceremony at the…

WHATCo Disney sing-along set for July 16

West Hudson Arts and Theater Company returns with its second annual “We Love Disney” Family Sing-Along…

Melham begins term 2 as Belleville mayor after being sworn in by former governor

There was a lot of pomp and circumstance in the air in Belleville last week.

Franklin School in Kearny names May Students of the Month

The following are May Students of the Month at Kearny’s Franklin School. Olivia Pacheco, Liam Sousa…

Nutley NJIT alum heading back to school at Northwestern

A Nutley man who just got his bachelor’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology…

Elks donate to vets Wheelchair Olympics

Members of the North Central District Elks Veterans Committee raised $7,800 for veterans to attend the…

EDITORIAL — John Garofalo’s lead is one all people, especially teens, could learn from

This world could really use a few more people like John Garofalo. And if you read…

Elmo attends … a meeting of the Belleville Mayor & Council?

Clown visited two meetings before this one, too. What the?

BLOOD RUNS OUT — Superintendent spends final day in office June 30

On June 30, 2022, Patricia “Patte” Blood spent her last day as Kearny Superintendent of Schools,…