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Melham delivers State of the Township address
We could try to break down Mayor Michael A. Melham’s State of the Township address. And…
Massive 12-alarm fire tears through several structures in Belleville
There’s a retired deputy fire chief who would often say “see you at the Big One.”…
Kearny-Belleville Elks food truck festival set for Saturday, April 25
Kearny-Belleville Elks No. 1050 hosts its third-annual food truck festival April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to…
Belleville boys volleyball starts 6-0, earns state ranking
Belleville volleyball coach John Spina knew he had a senior-heavy group with plenty of varsity experience……
Belleville’s Silver Lake area getting police substation
It was two years ago when Belleville Mayor Michael Melham announced plans to open a permanent…
Belleville baseball looks to build off last year’s strong finish
Belleville provided a glimpse of what it’s capable of in last year’s state tournament when it…
Nystrom sworn-in as ER of Kearny-Belleville Elks
Martin Nystom took his oath of office Sunday, March 22, as the new Exalted Ruler of…
50th Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival coming soon
Cherry Blossom season is here — and this year promises to be more exciting than ever…
Belleville HS senior awarded Coca Cola $20K scholarship
Whisper Tawdross, a senior at Belleville High School, has been recognized as one of the country’s outstanding high…
BCPO: Belleville man, 36, reportedly assaulted minor in North Arlington, is released from custody after arrest
A 36-year-old Belleville man has been arrested after it is alleged he engaged in explicit sexual…
Melham livid ECPO decides not to charge man who doxxed his home with image, making it appear to be an ICE facility
Bellville Mayor Michael A. Melham says the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is skirting its duty to…
Belleville’s new clerk thriving in new role
The Belleville township clerk’s office is a generally a bustling place, where a resident might need…
10 new police officers sworn in in Belleville
It’s been a long-standing tradition in the Belleville Police Department — new recruits get to handpick…
Belleville bowling wins Essex title, McFarlane takes individual crown
Days after winning a pair of Essex County bowling titles Rykel McFarlane described the events of…
Belleville wrestling gains experience, wins
Belleville wrestling coach Joe Pizzi is used to being greeted with an eager, yet inexperienced group…
Belleville native Minaya to play in National Title Game
Football has already taken Juan Minaya from Belleville to places few can ever dream of reaching.…
Police in Belleville to announce apprehension of Grinch
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham and officials around Essex County are prepping for a unique news conference…
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…
Belleville Historical Society sponsoring Wreaths Across America day
Wreaths Across America Day, when millions of wreaths will be set upon the graves of veterans nationwide,…
Roslyn Almodovar sets Belleville scoring record in final game
Roslyn Almodovar’s record chase came down to one final kick, a 35-plus yard free kick late…
UPDATE — Additional food distribution event added Saturday in Belleville
With ongoing need across the township, the Belleville Public Schools are planning the second distribution of…
Belleville girls volleyball wins Essex Invitational, enters states with 6 straight wins
It would have been easy for the Belleville girls volleyball team to write off 2025 as…
50 donate to Kearny-Belleville Elks blood drive
The First Presbyterian Church of Arlington and the Kearny-Belleville Elks hosted a blood drive Nov. 1,…
Belleville schools collecting food, will distribute it Nov. 5
With the federal food assistance program being delayed during the ongoing government shutdown, the Belleville Public…
Flag that flew over Ft. McHenry now in Observer’s Kearny office
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented The Observer with an American flag that was flown above…
Giangeruso, Melham and Pronti urge residents to apply for tax relief … before it’s too late
With the Oct. 31 deadline quickly approaching, the mayors of North Arlington, Belleville and Lyndhurst are…
BHS presents flag that flew over Fort McHenry to Belleville American Legion
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented Belleville American Legion Post 105 with an American flag which…
Belleville football makes history with Ivy White Division title
With a large senior class, a large part of which has started for three or four…
Athlete of the Week- Sean Sharpe saves the day for 3-0 Bucs
There’s a commonly used refrain when it comes to true stars that big-time players make big-time…