Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. He was 45. A…
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Two Kearny detectives awarded their gold shields
Kearny Police Officers Christopher Montes and Estefania Castaneda successfully completed the department’s detective probationary program and…
HCPO names victim, suspect in Saturday homicide on Kearny Avenue
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Kearny Police Department have named the victim…
Suspect who reportedly killed man with bow & arrow arrested in Kearny after setting fire, long standoff
A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting a bow & arrow into a man’s back…
6 charged, 5 arrested in connection to September Wawa stabbing: Kearny PD
The Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has charged six individuals in connection with a stabbing that…
Kearny PD: Woman stole ribeyes at ShopRite, cut her mouth, then spit blood at detective
A South Jersey woman finds herself behind bars after she is alleged to have attempted to…
Six HCPO investigators awarded for their investigative prowess
Six members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have been recognized for exceptional performance in 2025…
Schuyler School names November Students of the Month
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s November Students of the Month:…
Washington School in Kearny announces first-quarter honors
John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces that the following students have achieved Academic…
Expect Skyway stoppages Dec. 4 & 5
Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 until 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, the Pulaski Skyway…
Doyle, DeCastro, Esteves, Rodrigues & Macfie among many to deliver holiday meals
While Thanksgiving Eve is a day made famous by last-minute cooking, spending time with friends and…
Roosevelt School in Kearny names honor students
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
Kearny Generals football enjoys historic seasons
As the head coach of the Kearny Generals Pee-Wee (8-9 year olds) and Junior (fifth and…
Paisley Academy U12 set for USL Youth Finals in Tampa
While the members of Paisley Academy’s 2014 (U12) girls soccer team are still in the early…
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,…
Kearny’s tree lighting & festival coming soon
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…
Kearny PD Honor Guard on hand for Tunnel to Towers mobile museum arrival
The Kearny Police Honor Guard was on hand for the arrival of the Tunnel to Towers…
Town of Kearny honors its veterans
The Town of Kearny hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 11th…
Kearny PBA, Target team up again to help children in need at Christmas
For the second consecutive year, the Kearny Policemen’s Benevolent Association has been selected by Target Corporation…
Doyle, Kearny Dems cruise to lopsided victory over Ferreira, GOP slate
Democratic Mayor Carol Jean Doyle cruised to an easy victory over three-time mayoral candidate Republican Sydney…
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,…
Guy, Hudson’s mayors, take steps to what DC won’t: they’re keeping Americans from going hungry
As the White House and Congress fail to recognize the dreadful impact SNAP cuts will have…
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson completes 125th prestigious NJSP Crime Scene Investigator Class
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson has completed the New Jersey State Police’s 125th Crime Scene Investigator…
OBITUARY — Maureen Garden at 59
With great sorrow, Caela and Ryan Garden announce the passing of their strong, kind and caring…
Elections set in North Arlington & Kearny next week
Voters will chose a mayor and four members of the Kearny Town Council as well as…
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…
Obituaries for Oct. 29, 2025
Florence Nixon Florence Nixon (nee McLaughlin) died Oct. 22, 2025. She was 94. Born in Newark…
Kearny Tennis’s Bravo and Petrillo win Hudson County Doubles title
Kearny head tennis coach Michael Silpoch was looking at potential lineups before the start of the…
Meghan Doyle: If you know my mother, you know she has our town’s best interests at heart
Editor’s note: Because of space constraints, The Observer has not been able to run its Opinion…
License plate reader leads Kearny PD to fugitive in stolen car wanted in 3 states
A license plate reader that led police to a stolen car yielded a much bigger catch…