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Lyndhurst PD nab California man said to be responsible for fatal hit & run; ALPRs again pay dividends
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a man Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw says is…
Following Christmas fire in Lyndhurst, home declared uninhabitable
On Christmas Day, a 911 call reported an electrical fire in a residence on the 700…
County Exec says he’s running for 7th term
Joe D. is looking for his own personal Seventh Heaven. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo…
NAPD: Two out of town men arrested on burglary charges had ghost gun with them
The North Arlington Police Department’s collaboration with the Lyndhurst Police Department has resulted in an illegal…
Arrangements for Pablo Criollo, who was killed in bow & arrow ambush
Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. He was 45. A…
Obituaries for Dec. 31, 2025
Michael J. Conklin Michael J. Conklin died Dec. 27, 2025. He was 73. Born in Newark,…
Recapping the top 10 sports stories of 2025 …
TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES It was another memorable year in sports within The Observer area in…
Two Kearny detectives awarded their gold shields
Kearny Police Officers Christopher Montes and Estefania Castaneda successfully completed the department’s detective probationary program and…
Two cadets graduate academy, will soon patrol East Newark streets
Claudia Makarski and Kyle Labrincha, center, graduated the Hudson County Police Academy Tuesday, Dec. 23, and…
Obituaries for Dec. 24, 2025
Nicholas James Burke Nicholas James Burke, 89 of North Arlington, died peacefully with family by his…
Nutley girls basketball shows growth during 1-1 start
With four underclassmen and a junior in its starting lineup, Nutley’s girls basketball team has been…
HCPO names victim, suspect in Saturday homicide on Kearny Avenue
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Kearny Police Department have named the victim…
Suspect who reportedly killed man with bow & arrow arrested in Kearny after setting fire, long standoff
A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting a bow & arrow into a man’s back…
6 charged, 5 arrested in connection to September Wawa stabbing: Kearny PD
The Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has charged six individuals in connection with a stabbing that…
Cardinal Tobin’s statement on appointment of new New York archbishop
I am pleased to welcome Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York. Our…
Police in Belleville to announce apprehension of Grinch
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham and officials around Essex County are prepping for a unique news conference…
LPD: Man with drug residue, knife shouldn’t have fallen asleep outside his storage unit — it led to his arrest
A man who fell asleep outside the Lyndhurst storage unit he rents is likely having serious…
Obituaries for Dec. 17, 2025
Muriel Elsmore Muriel Elsmore (née Rainey), 87, a lifelong resident of Kearny who recently moved to…
Lyndhurst Girls Basketball takes aim at division title
Every day, the players on the Lyndhurst girls basketball team are told about the goal for…
North Arlington gets festive for Christmas tree season
North Arlington volunteers ushered in the holiday season by decorating a community Christmas tree for Bergen…
Kearny PD: Woman stole ribeyes at ShopRite, cut her mouth, then spit blood at detective
A South Jersey woman finds herself behind bars after she is alleged to have attempted to…
Six HCPO investigators awarded for their investigative prowess
Six members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have been recognized for exceptional performance in 2025…
Melham announces run for third term — in true Melham style
Michael Melham never does things basically. Such was the case when, as widely expected, the Belleville…
North Arlington bowler Burbach sets school record with 718 series
Jacklyn Burbach tried to avoid being distracted by the scoreboard. But what the monitor over her…
Schuyler School names November Students of the Month
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s November Students of the Month:…
Washington School in Kearny announces first-quarter honors
John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces that the following students have achieved Academic…
Two Newark men arrested following ShopRite shoplift: Lyndhurst PD
Two Newark men have been arrested following a shoplifting incident at the Lyndhurst ShopRite, Capt. Paul…
Expect Skyway stoppages Dec. 4 & 5
Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 until 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, the Pulaski Skyway…
Nutley teen dancer wins prestigious award
One Nutley dancer is certainly making a name for herself at a very young age. Naomi…