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Suarez: Female inmate found dead in her cell on Nov. 8
A female inmate from Union County, who was lodged in the Hudson County Jail in South…
St. Paul’s Ave., off Wittpenn Bridge in Jersey City, will be closed this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will conduct a railroad crossing rehabilitation project requiring the closure…
Route 7 ramp to Newark Avenue and 1&9 opening — finally — Saturday, Oct. 15
Motorists, rejoice, again! The Route 7 eastbound ramp to Newark Avenue and Routes 1&9 Truck in…
Quintana, Town of Kearny, tie pink ribbons for greater cancer awareness
As she does every year, Emma Quintana, through her breast cancer support group, Mujeres Valientes, or,…
Kearny-Harrison rivalry resumes on Thursday night in Hudson semifinals
As the weather starts to cool and the tournament play begins, it’s only appropriate that one…
Hudson Sheriff: Woman wanted to work for us, but instead, we had to arrest her on 11 outstanding warrants
She wanted to become a security guard with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Instead, she wound…
Dean at St. Benedict’s Prep arrested for attempting to lure minor, not a student, to Harrison for sex: HCPO
A dean at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark has been arrested and charged with attempted…
HCCC program allows inmates in Hudson County Jail to get college degrees
Joseph Wise is a 48-year-old, lifelong Jersey City resident who is now in his third semester…
Soccer statue unveiling set for Oct. 8 in Harrison
The Town of Harrison official unveils and dedicates the new Harrison Soccer Sculpture Monument Saturday, Oct.…
Kearny man charged with manslaughter following death of Corey McFadden: Suarez
Additional charges have been filed against a 32-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of…
Several locals arrested in HCSO warrant sweep, Schillari says
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 people during a warrant sweep across the county Saturday,…
PREP TURNS 150
When St. Peter’s Prep’s doors were first opened, the world was a lot different than it…
One lane in each direction on Newark-JC Turnpike to be closed through Nov. 15, NJDOT says
Well, this stinks, especially if you commute from Harrison and Kearny to Jersey City and…
Second arrest made in Kearny homicide, HCPO says
A second arrest has been made in the Sept. 20 Kearny homicide that took the life…
Route 7 eastbound lane and ramp from Fish House Road northbound to be closed and detoured Saturday
The Fish House Road northbound ramp to Route 7 eastbound and the right lane on Route…
HCPO: Arrest made in connection with Tuesday Kearny homicide
A 39-year-old Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the Tuesday, Sept. 20, Belgrove Drive…
Victim of Kearny homicide identified by HCPO
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has identified the man found dead this morning near Veteran’s…
A SAFER HARRISON
The Harrison Parking Center, where hundreds of residents, commuters and visitors garage their vehicles, is now…
HCPO: Off-duty Jersey City cop injured at Kearny crash scene
An off-duty Jersey City police officer was one of three people injured late last week at…
Feds: Kearny man, a former NJ youth & family case worker, indicted on child porn, attempted sex trafficking of a minor charges
His job was once to protect children from irresponsible adults as a caseworker for the NJ…
Hudson & Bergen prosecutors hosting combined vigil for OD awareness in North Bergen
The Hudson and Bergen county prosecutors’ offices are hosting a combined Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Walk…
HCCC President named top regional community college chief executive
Hudson County Community College President Christopher M. Reber has been named the recipient of the 2022…
Coverage of crime not in our towns
Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…
TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…
GoFundMe set up for Hudson CO beaten by inmate
Nearly $25,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Hudson County corrections officer who…
Cicala appointed Hudson Trial Court Administrator, Jablonski says
Kimberly Cicala has been appointed trial court administrator in Hudson County
Bridge will be closed this weekend
Guess what local bridge is slated to be closed this weekend? We're only kidding — we know…
Hundreds of HCCC who once barely knew English now have 2-year college degrees
A few years ago, many of them barely knew a word of English. Now, they’re achieving…