Ed Doyle, 70, of Saugerties, New York, (no relation to any of the local Doyles), in…
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Obituaries for June 1, 2022
Harold Faulk All who knew Harry can understand he wasn’t a simple man and had many…
A ‘meditation’ on the Uvalde, Texas, child slaughtering …
What if it wasn't children being murdered, but instead it was ...
Flag flies at half-staff as police presence continues at Harrison HS
The U.S. Flag continues to fly at half-staff at Harrison High School — in honor of…
KPD: Search for missing Belleville man called off after a body is pulled from River; ID of victim has not yet been made
A body was pulled today from the Passaic River, though it is not yet clear whether…
Kearny PD Bike Safety Day upcoming
Kearny’s Tour de Force Bike Team hosts a bike rodeo at Lincoln Middle School Saturday, June…
Thistle Storm headed to West Virginia for regional tournament, but they need your help to get there
The Kearny Thistle United Storm B2007 recently won the New Jersey Youth Soccer President’s State Cup…
Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass Monday, May 30, at Holy Cross Cemetery
Most Masses will be celebrated outdoors under large canopy tents, rain or shine
Police with rifles and tactical gear will be visible at Bergen County schools, houses of worship
Houses of worship and schools in Bergen County will be safer in the days ahead, thanks…
Lincoln Middle School students, Kearny DPW plant tree (belatedly) in honor of Arbor Day
Earlier today, students from Lincoln Middle School and the Kearny Department of Public Works planted a…
Soon-to-be Lyndhurst HS grad heads to West Point next month
Casey Cirne, a Lyndhurst High School senior, five days after graduation, will head to West Point.
Registration for Kearny Generals football open through July 1
Registration for Kearny Generals football is underway through July 1, from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.,…
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
From Monday, May 23, state, county and local police departments throughout Jersey will join law enforcement…
EDITORIAL — Locally, Scarpelli and Tucci set an example for nation to follow
Remember the days when the transition of power was a given and not a political wedge…
Feds charge NA man for role in one of nation’s largest-ever counterfeit networking scams
A North Arlington man was arrested Friday, May 20, on charges of participating in a multimillion-dollar…
The Observer proudly salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, who graduates West Point today
The Observer proudly congratulates and salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, a 2018 graduate of St. Peter’s…
2 local men to be ordained — one a priest, the other a deacon — in coming days
David Hinojosa is currently serving St. Peter's, Belleville, as a transitional deacon.
Little Red School House hosting music exhibit
The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, at 400 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, featuring its current exhibit “Lyndhurst High…
Disposal Road renamed for late Firefighter Silkowski
The Borough of North Arlington, last week, changed the name of Disposal Road to Silkowski Road…
What is a hospitalist?
Observer Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo’s step-mother wasn’t feeling well two weeks ago, so after a brief call…
KHS’s De Los Santos receiving prestigious Governor’s Award
De Los Santos has been singing for years in Kearny — often at the town’s Christmas…
Melham, DePeña & Graziano cruise to Belleville election victory
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham easily cruised to a second term, holding off challenger and current Councilman…
Are the days of ‘old school’ local politics finally done? Looks it
In the past, whenever an election was a week or so away, there was no telling…
Major winds, storms possible today after 1 p.m., and PSE&G says it’s prepared
PSE&G is prepared for the high winds, severe thunderstorms and hail and tornado threats forecast for…
Belleville Planning Board attorney abruptly resigns following Melham’s decisive victory last week
Resignation came just hours before May's scheduled meeting