Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli announced today the charging of three additional individuals in connection with…
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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.…
Belleville, State police looking for missing 12-year-old boy
The Belleville Police Department and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit are seeking the…
KHS’ Project Graduation Committee has lots planned, seeks volunteers for fundraisers
Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is already working on fundraising for next year’s drug- and…
Nutley police warn of scammers posing as utility workers
Township residents are cautioned that two suspects are posing as utility company employees asking to look…
UPDATE: Fire director says woman dies in Harrison fire
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Fire struck again in Harrison this week, this time…
Three Lyndhurst men arrested, charged with theft-related offenses over alleged mortgage scheme, Bergen County Prosecutor says
Three Lyndhurst residents have been arrested on theft by deception charges, Bergen County Prosecutor John L.…
BREAKING: North Arlington police say missing 16-year-old boy has returned home safely
The North Arlington Police Department says 16-year-old Anthony Coto has returned home safely. He’d gone missing Friday night.…
DEVELOPING STORY: Kearny Board of Education vice-president John Leadbeater arrested on mortgage-fraud charges
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, with comments from Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos.…
BREAKING: Jury finds Nutley’s Bergrin guilty on 23 charges
Report By The Observer Staff NEWARK — A former prominent Nutley attorney has been found…
BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison
HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…
Fire forces residents from Warren Street homes in Harrison
By Ron Leir Observer correspondent HARRISON — Residents from five attached buildings on Warren Street in…
BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison
We’re gathering the details of a major fire on Warren Street in Harrison this evening. In…
BREAKING: Pennsylvania man arrested, charged with murdering Alishia Colon
A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested and is being held on $10 million cash-only bail…
BREAKING: 16-year-old Kearny girl shot, killed on Belgrove Drive Thursday night
KEARNY — A 16-year-old Kearny High School student was shot in the head and died…
The cbp: LLC Theatrical Troupe joins together for Sandy Relief
The “cbp:LLC” theatrical troupe, in place of its postponed Jukebox Jubilee musical revue (temporarily suspended due…
Parks and Recreation Department Sets Up “Stuff-A-Bus” Collection of Relief Items For Hurricane Sandy Victims
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation and Commissioner Tucci in cooperation with the entire Board of…
BREAKING NEWS from Nutley Blotter
A Nutley teenage girl had a close call with a prowler on the afternoon of Monday,…
CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER AND AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HOST CRUCIAL BLOOD DRIVE
According to the American Red Cross and the Community Blood Council of New Jersey blood supplies…
Nutley Police Blotter
April 26 A man described as 5-feet-eight tried to steal a 1994 Honda parked on Newark…
BREAKING NEWS: Deadline extended for flood insurance claims
New Jersey policyholders who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Irene damage (Aug. 27 through…
BREAKING NEWS: FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER WITH FEMA FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
New Jersey residents whose homes and properties sustained damage in Hurricane Irene have until Nov. 30…
BREAKING NEWS: Traffic signal retiming scheduled for Nov. 23
Public Safety Commissioner Robert Giangeruso has addressed Lyndhurst safety concerns due to operational issues caused by…
BREAKING NEWS: FEMA, SBA ANNOUNCE HOURS FOR THE TWO WEEKS BEFORE NOV. 30 DEADLINES
Seven centers remain open to provide federal assistance in the final two weeks leading to Nov.…
BREAKING NEWS: Only two weeks left to register with FEMA for disaster assistance
New Jersey residents whose homes and properties sustained damage in Hurricane Irene have only two weeks…