Belleville man found guilty — again — for murdering wheelchair-bound friend in 2014: ECPO

A Belleville man who stood accused of stabbing his roommate to death nearly a decade ago…

Essex County sees major drop in homicides so far in 2023: Stephens

The homicide rate in Essex County year to date has dropped to its lowest number in…

Early voting underway, paper ballots may still be returned & more election information

Election Day is Nov. 7 and there are a few things for the electorate to remember.…

Several local schools fare well in NJDOT’s Safe Routes program

The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center…

Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO

A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…

Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy

Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…

1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure

All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…

NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision

A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…

Belleville girl wins ages 6-10 fishing derby

 

Belleville youngster wins gARTbage Contest

 

Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…

New program will help parishioners who are addicts get much-needed care

Addiction knows no boundaries and affects every walk of life. And now, parishioners of churches within…

Belleville girl wins Essex Fishing Derby

Sofia Guevara of Belleville caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category at the…

St. Vincent Academy hosts ‘Ecology Earth Day Fair’

St. Vincent Academy hosted its Ecology Club’s Ecology Earth Day Fair Tuesday, May 16, on its…

May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty

Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…