Eagle Court of Honor fetes three Scouts from Troop 305

Boy Scout Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny…

2 years late, KHS Class of 1970 finally has its 50th reunion

Sure, it was two years later than it was supposed to be — but what hasn’t…

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…

Animal blessing set for Oct. 2 at Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church

The Revs. Paul Gulya and Bernardo Cardona of Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church,…

Police called to same ‘foul-odored’ home 9 times between Sept. 11-14, resulting in woman being arrested twice

On Sept. 11 at 3:22 p.m., Officers Harold Azurdia and Sean Podolski and Sgt. Angelo Palagano…

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…

Chong & Ferreira both shine on the gridiron, are The Observer’s Co-Athletes of the Week

Whenever Adonis Chong or Gabe Ferreira is in need of a little motivation, all one has…

Victim of Kearny homicide identified by HCPO

  The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has identified the man found dead this morning near Veteran’s…

HCPO: Possible homicide at Belgrove Drive and Afton Street in Kearny

Update: A suspect is in custody and there is no danger to anyone in the area.…

KPD: No loose bowels this week, but someone did excrete from another orifice onto an officer

On Sept. 1 at 6:29 p.m., Officers Angel Martinez and Ruben Rivera and Sgt. Ben Wuelfing…

Top-ranked Kards look for solid year as Galka begins 17th year as coach

There are few, if any, more certain on the local sports scene than Kearny boys soccer…

Fish House Road closed this weekend

Fish House Road is scheduled to be closed in both directions near Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge this…

KPD: Shoplifting woman who crapped her own pants ordered to get fingerprinted — after she cleaned up

What a crappy situation to be in ...

New division will allow KHS football team to play easier schedule

Kearny has yet to play its first football game in its new division – the North…

KPD: It was his house, but the car he slept in wasn’t

On Aug 15 at 8:07 a.m., a citizen called police reporting a man exited a car…

Firefighting fun at Camp New Day

Lady Kards facing a rough 2022 schedule look for a solid season

After leaving the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League in order to play an independent schedule, the…

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…

Routes 1&9 Truck will be closed and detoured this weekend between Kearny and Newark

Beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 and continuing until 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, NJDOT’s…

KPD: Males (and woman) in masks couldn’t find mobile, but later found themselves in South Kearny

On Aug. 9 at 11:36 a.m., Officer Mat Lopez and several back-up officers (including yours truly)…

Lead line project will (rightfully) slow down paving of Kearny streets

Kearny’s annual road repaving program will likely be shelved this year as it takes a back…

New children’s park at Kearny Library will be named for mayor

Often times, when a building, street, park, etc., is named for someone, it’s done posthumously. But…

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…

Mullins’ volleyball camp & interest in the sport continue to grow

One summer, while hosting his annual basketball camp as the head boys’ coach at Kearny High…

KPD fears shoplifting suspect won’t show up to court, given she already has 96 traffic warrants

On July 31 at 7:11 p.m., Officer Paul Duran was dispatched to meet Det. Jordenson Jean…

Kearny FMBA & PBA team up to support uniform exchange

Kearny Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association 18 Treasurer Juan Barroso recently met a Kearny resident, Jennifer Franzese-Paz,…

Kearny Council Chambers get a bright & fresh overhaul

The municipal road show known as the Kearny Town Council has ended its month-and-a-half-long circuit and…

PCPO: Kearny man sexually abused, kidnapped mentally incapacitated woman

A Kearny man is in serious trouble as the Passaic County Prosecutor’s office says he reportedly…

LaClair: Is our country heading toward fascism?

To the Editor: Kudos to Andrew Miller on his letter on personal responsibility and the natural…