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Area stars Covello, Meehan sign D1 soccer scholarships
Olivia Covello and Kieran Meehan both made their verbal commitments to play Division 1 soccer months…
Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit coming to Kearny thanks to Ava DeCastro Lawdanski
The first-ever Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit Breast Cancer Screenings event in Kearny is coming, and…
First-quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs
Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…
Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…
REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’
The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…
The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades
With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one…
HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry
Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year
Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…
Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals
The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…
Big things ahead for Kearny girls tennis
The preseason for the next high school girls tennis season might not start for another nine…
The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82
Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…
Jablonski accepts new judgeship in appellate division; new Hudson assignment judge appointed
Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski has a new role in the state’s appellate division and…
Esteves holds off strong showing from Santos in Kearny’s Third Ward Council race; NAGOP incumbents cruise
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos Nov. 5 in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council…
A WWII HERO UNCLE THEY NEVER MET
Ron Woods now lives in northern Virginia — NoVa — though he is originally from Kearny.…
Esteves wins special election in Kearny’s Third Ward; early results from North Arlington Council race
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos tonight in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council race,…
Kearny PD: Man drove erratically on ATV and thought he could get away with it … until he crashed
A man from Linden was driving around Kearny on an ATV Nov. 2. And while he…
Kearny, PCA (ACP) and We Are One NJ hosting citizenship clinic in town
The Town of Kearny, in partnership with We Are One New Jersey Hudson County Center, and…
Massive headache alert: Hoboken PATH station will be closed most of February, PA says
If for any reason you use the PATH system via the Hoboken station, you’re going to…
For families of special-needs people, Elks’ Camp Moore is a God-send
For those who do not have children — whether young or not so young — with…
HEARTBREAKING LOSSES
There may come a time when the Kearny boys and girls soccer teams will look more…
Oh the humanity! Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts Hindenburg presentation
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts a presentation about the Hindenburg Experience at 1 p.m., Tuesday,…
KEARNY CELEBRATES LATINO HERITAGE
Kearny First Ward Councilman George Zapata has always been proud of his Latino heritage — and…
Early voting in NJ begins Saturday, Oct. 26 and lasts through Nov. 3
Early voting in New Jersey begins Saturday, Oct. 26 and runs for nine days through Nov.…
Kearny boys & girls soccer teams lose in Hudson County finals
The Kearny High School soccer teams and their supporters came out in full force to Red…
COMMENT — Waging a ‘write-in’ candidacy after losing a primary the epitome of arrogance
You likely won’t know this since this was yet another little stunt being played out of…
HEROES HONORED
More than 200 veterans and non-veterans alike were on hand last week for the official unveiling…