Jenny Paz knew in 2022 she had to do something for the schoolchildren of Kearny. She…
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Obituaries for July 31, 2024
John J. ‘Jack’ Burlick Jr. Known for his generous warmth and caring personality, John J. Burlick…
Nutley East Juniors win district, reach regional final
Michael Gajewski is of the belief that success leads to even more success. The Nutley East…
KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA
Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to…
LPD nabs man responsible for June shoplifting, credit card fraud
A Paterson man who was identified as a shoplifter in Lyndhurst was finally taken into custody…
OpEd — Miller: NJ Transit mustn’t close Kingsland Station
In the war on options, it’s time to fight back. Is it lovely that a new…
HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion
A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to…
ALERT — 1&9 North ramp to Wittpenn Bridge will close tonight into tomorrow AM
Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, July 26, until 5 a.m., Saturday, July 27, the Routes 1&9…
OPINION — Wife of Kearny firefighter says it’s time to make things right for Juan Barroso
I feel the need to write about the situation with Juan Barroso. It is important to…
Obituary for Pearl Yaszczemski: extraordinary mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
Pearl Yaszczemski joined her beloved husband Chet in Heaven on July 21, 2024, literally surrounded by…
National Night Out festivities in Kearny set
The Kearny Police Department hosts its annual National Night Out festivities Aug. 6, from 6 to…
Obituary — Richard E. Mangin at 89
Richard E. Mangin Richard E. Mangin of Kearny died July 11, 2024. He was 89. He…
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 takes third in the state
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 (13U) coach Albert Prodigalidad knows this age group often presents a…
BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets…
WHATCo performing Shakespeare soon, both locally and away
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is bringing the Bard to Kearny this summer. A…
At least 3 members of NJ’s Congressional delegation call for Menendez to resign following conviction
At least three members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation have called upon U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez…
State releases audit of automated license plate readers
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan announced…
OBITUARY — Carol O’Neill at 71
Carol O’Neill Carol A. O’Neill, (Skromyda), 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Riverview Medical Center,…
Heat wave continues today, Nutley mayor offers tips for all residents
Because of the extended heat wave today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a…
Police: Lyndhurst man arrested after allegedly grabbing 3 women’s bums
A man who was alleged to have grabbed three women by the buttocks has been arrested…
Grace United’s Vacation Bible School upcoming
Grace United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 6 to…
Hudson County opens cooling center for the unhoused in South Kearny
A cooling center in South Kearny will remain open through mid-September, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…
Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics
To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…
NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!
To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…
ALERT — Visiting Jersey City tonight or tomorrow? Expect Tonnelle Avenue closures
Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 11, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 12, Routes…
2 of 3 teens who stole Jeep arrested in Secaucus; 1 stole police car, joy rode through Kearny
Three teenagers who reportedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City drove it to Secaucus and then…
Belleville Historical Society, Perrone have busy 4th of July
(click on each image to see them enlarged) The Belleville Historical Society had a busy July…
Obituaries for July 10, 2024
Karen Greb Karen Greb died July 4, 2024. She was 67. She lived in Kearny and…
4th marking period honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s fourth marking period honor students: Presidential…
4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Garfield School
Donna Masters, principal of Kearny’s Garfield School, announces the following honor students and citizenship awardees: Grade…