Joyce M. Okuniewicz Joyce M. Okuniewicz sadly died Oct. 20, 2024. She was 81. Raised in…
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HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Man who fell asleep at wheel at DeJessa bridge was on heroin, had 50+ wax folds of it: LPD
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his car was not just under the…
Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry
Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…
Lyndhurst Library hosting ‘guest’ collections of personal memorabilia — starting with Pez dispensers
The Lyndhurst Library recently began a program called “Community Collectibles,” where residents are able to temporarily…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Honoring Harrison’s Veteran of the Year
Harrison Firefighter Cristina Sanchez, right, is Harrison’s 2024 Veteran of the Year. With her last…
Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year
Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…
Santa’s annual note to the children of the world
T’was the month of December, but before Christmas Day. Santa was busy getting ready his sleigh.…
Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals
The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…
The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82
Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…
Jablonski accepts new judgeship in appellate division; new Hudson assignment judge appointed
Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski has a new role in the state’s appellate division and…
Esteves holds off strong showing from Santos in Kearny’s Third Ward Council race; NAGOP incumbents cruise
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos Nov. 5 in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council…
N.C. man to Lyndhurst PD: Oops! I didn’t know I couldn’t carry in the open in Jersey
A North Carolina man seemingly unaware it’s illegal to openly carry a weapon in New Jersey…
A WWII HERO UNCLE THEY NEVER MET
Ron Woods now lives in northern Virginia — NoVa — though he is originally from Kearny.…
Obituaries for Nov. 6, 2024
Patrick Robertson 1953 – 2024 Patrick Robertson, 71, formerly of North Arlington died in Long Beach,…
Esteves wins special election in Kearny’s Third Ward; early results from North Arlington Council race
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos tonight in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council race,…
Lyndhurst PD: Fourth time was the charm for catching a habitual counterfeiter
The first time, he got away with it. The second time, he got away with it.…
Kearny PD: Man drove erratically on ATV and thought he could get away with it … until he crashed
A man from Linden was driving around Kearny on an ATV Nov. 2. And while he…
Kearny, PCA (ACP) and We Are One NJ hosting citizenship clinic in town
The Town of Kearny, in partnership with We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center, and…
LPD: Man takes nap in car, only thing is … it was running at an intersection and he had drugs on him
One man’s nap recently led to a bunch of charges after police caught him behind the…
Massive headache alert: Hoboken PATH station will be closed most of February, PA says
If for any reason you use the PATH system via the Hoboken station, you’re going to…
For families of special-needs people, Elks’ Camp Moore is a God-send
For those who do not have children — whether young or not so young — with…
Obituaries for Oct. 30, 2024
Demetrios Korkovelos Demetrios (Jimmy) Korkovelos left us on Oct. 23, 2024, at the age of 89.…
Harrison U-11 soccer team beat Kearny in semis, lose in final
The Harrison Recreation/Harrison F.C. Travel Soccer U-11 team Deportivo were finalists in the State of New Jersey’s…
Oh the humanity! Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts Hindenburg presentation
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts a presentation about the Hindenburg Experience at 1 p.m., Tuesday,…
Lyndhurst PD: Newark man drove drunk, had cocaine on him
One Newark man should have stayed home last weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, around midnight.,…
North Arlington dedicates park in memory of former Mayor Leonard Kaiser
When Leonard Kaiser, the former mayor of North Arlington, died three years ago, it came out…
Lyndhurst PD: Township man charged with arson, failing to report fire
A Lyndhurst man was been arrested and charged with allegedly starting a fire in Lyndhurst last…
NA Grand Knight’s dinner set for next week
The North Arlington Knights of Columbus Council 3428 hosts its 62nd annual Grand Knight’s Dinner Friday,…