Law enforcement from East Newark and elsewhere will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol…
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Lyndhurst PD make several drug arrests
A Newark man who was police say was driving erratically was found to be in possession…
HCCC President named top regional community college chief executive
Hudson County Community College President Christopher M. Reber has been named the recipient of the 2022…
State police says it arrested 2 local men in major drug-mill takedown
Two local men and a third from Hoboken are in custody after the NJ State Police…
Belleville residents urged to continue to boil water following water-main break
Out of an abundance of caution, township residents are being urged to boil their water before…
Bryan Granelli, long-time Kearny Board of Education trustee, dies aged 54
Back in 2015, when the Board of Education was faced with a vacancy among its own,…
Obituaries for Aug. 10, 2022
Doris Mae Gruska Doris Mae Gruska (nee Heinz), 99, of Kearny died Aug. 5, 2022. Born…
Kearny Rangers 16U win 2022 USABL title
The Kearny Rangers 16U squad won the USABL Northeast Division defeating the New Milford Knights by…
Boil-water advisory in effect in Belleville following major water main break, mayor says
A major water main break is ongoing at Branch Brook Park on the Belleville – Newark…
Thistle baseball? No, you’re not misreading that
When anyone from Kearny or West Hudson for that matter hears the word “thistle,” two things…
Kearny in mourning over loss of long-time Board of Education trustee
The Town of Kearny is mourning the unexpected and sudden death of one of its most…
Nutley VFW, other posts, taking part in major essay contests for middle and high schoolers
The Nutley VFW — along with posts throughout the country — sponsor two essay contests that…
Lane and shoulder closures upcoming on Rt. 21
Get ready for some traffic nightmares on Route 21. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has…
WHATCo’s Rock of Ages set for Aug. 20
The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s outdoor summer schedule continues with a “Rock of Ages”…
Coverage of crime not in our towns
Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…
Sights from the Kearny Junior Police Academy
The Kearny Junior Police Academy is underway this week at Lincoln School and Sgt. Adriano Marques…
ECPO: Irvington man shot dead in Newark
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark police are investigating the shooting death of an Irvington…
ECPO: Man, 34, shot dead on Newark’s South 20th Street
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a…
COMMENTARY — Sickeningly, because of bail reform, punk who pummeled New York City cop was released six hours after his heinous act
If you have not yet seen the video, perhaps you ought not. It’s that bad. But…
Obituaries for Aug. 3, 2022
Barbara Mary Kingeter Barbara Mary Kingeter, (Blazas), 90, died peacefully in her sleep at home on…
BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says
A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…
Concert set for tonight in Nutley postponed
The Summer Concert featuring The Rick Martin Orchestra originally scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. has…
Nutley VFW hosting Movie Night Aug. 4
Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts its first-ever movie night Thursday, Aug. 4, with a feature presentation…
With the rise in mercury comes a rise in scams, PSE&G says
The rise in mercury carries with it a rise in scammers scamming the scammable.
TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…
PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents
With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…
Kearny PD will observe National Night Out Aug. 2
The Kearny Police Department will join law-enforcement agencies around the country in celebration of National Night…
Woman’s Club of Arlington awards 9 scholarships
The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) has a long history of recognizing outstanding Kearny High School…