During the past week, the Nutley Police Department responded to 120 calls for service, including 14…
Category: Alerts
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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…
Kearny ‘Night Out’
Photos by Karen Zautyk On Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Kearny Police Department sponsored its annual National Night…
Sarlo, Sweeney to meet with Giangeruso, press to discuss DeJessa Bridge traffic issues
State Sens. Paul Sarlo and Stephen Sweeney will be meeting with Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso and…
Duprees concert in NA cancelled tonight
North Arlington’s Concert featuring the Duprees that was scheduled for tonight at Riverside County Park, has…
NAPD seeks man who allegedly passed 4 fake $100s
The North Arlington Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving use of counterfeit $100 bills…
W.H.A.T. presents ‘The Addams Family’ July 30-Aug. 2, including preview tonight at Angry Coffee Bean
KEARNY — Teen Drama, a theater company for teens celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer, in…
Ridge Road closed 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today from Pike to Jauncey Ave.
Ridge Road will be closed today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Belleville Turnpike…
Nutley police looking for missing 57-year-old man
NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing “at risk” person.William…
UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely
NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…
‘Joshua’s Day’ is June 25 in North Arlington; proceeds from fundraiser will benefit 6-year-old’s medical costs
The North Arlington Woman’s Club is proclaiming Wednesday, June 25 to be “Joshua’s Day.” In March…
Block Watch, Helping Hands meeting in Belleville is Thursday night at 7 at Senior Center
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department and Mayor Ray Kimble invite the public to a “Block…
ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak
NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…
Video shows overturned ambulance in Lyndhurst
Many thanks to Steven Greco for allowing us to use his video. We’re grateful.
BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…
Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies
HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…
The Observer: 127 years of news coverage
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent For over 127 years, The Observer has been the leading resource for…
Former Observer correspondent Jeff Bahr dies in motorcycle crash
Former Observer correspondent Jeff Bahr, 56, died April 10 as a result of a motorcycle crash…
Nutley girl missing since March 17; have you seen her?
A 16-year-old Nutley girl was reported missing on March 17, and Nutley police are still investigating…
Nutley police need help finding missing girl, 17
Nutley Police are investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Judith Hicswa. She was last seen Monday, Feb.…
UPDATE: Missing Nutley teen found safely
A teenage girl from Nutley who was reported missing since Feb. 11 is back home, Nutley…
Remembering Ray McDonough: A reflection from former Observer Editor Kevin Canessa Jr.
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Former Observer Editor I first met Raymond J. McDonough in January 1992.…
Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough dead at 65 (updated at 2 p.m. Thursday)
HARRISON — Longtime Harrison Mayor Raymond McDonough, 65, collapsed at Town Hall and died of an…
BCPO arrests 3 more in connection to bar melee
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli announced today the charging of three additional individuals in connection with…
The Observer now available for mobiles, tablets powered by Android
If you own an Android-powered mobile phone or tablet, we’ve got good news for you —…
Hydrants will be tested Jan. 13 in North Arlington
The Passaic Valley Water Commission and borough fire department volunteers will be testing fire hydrants in…
Red Bulls’ GM to address Harrison business network Nov. 20
HARRISON — Special guest Jerome de Bontin, general manager of the Red Bulls, will address the…
Election results will be posted on our Facebook page tonight around 9
There are numerous local elections today — and we’ll be posting results on our Facebook page.…