Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…
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Third quarter honors named at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
May Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announced the May Students of the Month, who…
COMMENTARY — Hague, Azzarto and their own ‘Field of Dreams’
The “Field of Dreams.” It was 1989. I was a high school freshman when it came…
Harrison’s Vega shows he belongs in historic North-South appearance
Jayden Vega could have simply been content with simply making the Phil Simms NJ North-South All-Star…
Belleville football trio gets to end HS career at home in Robeson Classic
After a trying senior season in which they went just 1-9, all Belleville’s Melrich Almonte, Angelo…
Police: There was no stabbing in Lyndhurst & no danger to public
From the Lyndhurst Police Department: Reports of an assault by stabbing on the residential block of…
In Harrison, it’s not just OK — it’s fun to read in the summer
What better way is there to kick off a summer of reading fun than a festival-like…
Nutley PD says it’s seeing catalytic converter theft uptick
The Nutley Police Department is advising residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police…
Kearny PBA 21 awards 3 scholarships
Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded three scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…
Nutley Commissioners, Board of Ed, enter shared-services agreement
The Nutley Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with…
Kearny PD Det. Anthony Nunez likely saves otherwise-dying woman’s life on the Parkway
In the public safety realm, there are two kinds of first responders — White Clouds, who…
WHATCo announces 2024 lineup
A magical pop culture parody of wizards, witches and “mugs,” a nostalgic and heartwarming holiday comedy,…
KPD: Man who just hours earlier carjacked a Toyota at knifepoint RELEASED ON A SUMMONS! (bail reform hard at work, yet again)
On June 10 at 10:05 p.m., Officer Oliveira (who had an apparent busy week) was dispatched…
Bellville’s member is NJ SAL’s Son of the Year
The American Legion Post 105 Family — made up of the American Legion’s veterans, the Sons…
Numerous NA Knights celebrated with state awards
Numerous locals earned awards and recognitions, both individual and for the NA Council, for its efforts…
KPD: Wanted Newark criminal still at-large in June 13 Kearny shooting
A wanted Newark man has been charged in connection to a recent shooting incident in Kearny…
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Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says
A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…
Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11
Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…
New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny
Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…
Police arrest huffer who (and then he) got high off compressed air: KPD
On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…
Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD
Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…
JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
Harrison, Bloomfield advance to boys volleyball sectional finals
At a time when most teams are in the physical and mental grind of the state…