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Closures for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 & 27 (ongoing list)
Here’s an ongoing list of local closures as of 5:39 p.m., Jan. 26. We’ll update this…
Nutley Library closing today at 1 p.m.
The Nutley Public Library will close early Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at 1 p.m., due to…
State offices closing at 1 p.m. today, will be closed tomorrow
State offices will close today at 1 p.m., and will be closed tomorrow, after Gov. Christie…
Delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed Tuesday; no trash pickup in NA Tuesday
Because of the pending storm, delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed tomorrow, Jan. 27.…
Angelo Feorenzo, father of former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo, dies at 75
Above: Tina Feorenzo, Angelo J. Feorenzo and former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo. Angelo James Feorenzo, 75,…
Nutley police, Essex prosecutor, investigating apparent murder-suicide
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced today that…
Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?
On Jan. 7 at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man, approximately 5’10” with short…
NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth
North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…
Clerks tied up, shots fired at Belleville Radio Shack armed robbery Sunday morning
BELLEVILLE — The following report was issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday (Dec.…
Have you seen this alleged Nutley burglar?
NUTLEY — Police say they are investigating a diversion burglary that allegedly occurred on Fischer Ave.…
Take precautions if you’re expecting a delivery, HPD says
HARRISON – The Christmas Grinch has been busy in Harrison this season. Police said that during…
Nutley PD: Beware of Yuletide scammers
NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…
Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville
The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice
NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…
This week’s e-Edition, classifieds are now posted
This week’s e-Edition and classifieds are now posted. We apologize for the delay.
(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run
NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
Route 21 crash claims two lives Monday night
Above: The approximate location of last night’s deadly crash. BELLEVILLE — A multi-vehicle crash on Route…
23-year-old Nutley man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
A 23-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and endangering the welfare…
NAPD: Don’t fall for phone scams
North Arlington residents have reported to police that they’ve received phone calls, mail and email from people…
UPDATE: 21-year-old Nutley man charged with breaking into elderly woman’s apartment
Above: Stephen Nemec A 21-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with burglary after police…
Lyndhurst hosting Columbus Day event
The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a Columbus Day celebration Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to…
Animal, family event is Oct. 4 at Library Park, Harrison
There will be a pet and family event on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to…
Tonight’s Nutley HS football game moved to Msgr. Owens Field
Due to weather conditions this week and the need to preserve the final stages of construction…
One dead in Lyndhurst shooting
The state Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team is investigating a fatal shooting of the driver of…
Nutley police arrest suspicious man who had warrants
During the past week, the Nutley Police Department responded to 120 calls for service, including 14…
Kearny man collared in Lyndhurst home invasion
LYNDHURST – A suspect in a home invasion incident in Lyndhurst has been placed under arrest,…
Eyesore will soon be gone
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – At the top of the Oval, there’s a small square…