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ALERT — After a nearly 10-hour ‘standoff,’ Kearny man peacefully surrenders, is taken to hospital for treatment
Here’s an update to the barricaded individual situation that occurred yesterday on Forest Street in Kearny.…
KPD: Bayonne man may have forgotten he wasn’t in the UK
One Bayonne man apparently learned the hard way he wasn’t in England recently. According to Det.…
ALERT — More milling, paving coming next week in Kearny
Here’s an update to the upcoming PSE&G milling and paving schedule in Kearny. Milling Tuesday, Sept.…
Branch Library will forever be CJ’s: A few months after her death, it will bear her name forever, following moving dedication
In what could only be described as an extremely moving and emotional ceremony, the Kearny Branch…
Skyway will have 1 lane closed tonight, tomorrow
Beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23 until 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, the right lane…
ALERT — PSE&G will mill & pave several streets over the next week, starting Aug. 23
PSE&G will perform milling and paving through parts of Kearny over the next week. All instances…
TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP
Mount Kilimanjaro sits exactly 19,341 feet in the air in Tanzania, East Africa. In simpler terms,…
Man who was sinking in the Meadowlands one of two arrested for stealing a vehicle: LPD
Two people from Guttenberg — one who nearly sank into the Hackensack Meadows — were…
LETTER — LaClair: enough with the politics of vendetta and grievance
To the Editor: A few weeks ago, (five) members of our Town Council relayed an ugly…
Edith M. Ficeto, mother of Kearny Councilman Jerry Ficeto, dies aged 97
Edith M. Ficeto (nee Cannella) of Toms River died peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2024,…
COMMENTARY — Once again, that little council stunt last week backfires, just like always
Every January, a calendar of Kearny Town Council meetings gets published. And, as has been tradition…
Paz: Thank you for supporting KPSUE
To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of KNJ PS Uniform Exchange to express our…
Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?
To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…
Scott Millar continues Kearny soccer legacy, takes over as Kards head coach
Kearny soccer has been a part of Scott Millar’s life before he was even old enough…
KGC Cheer says Aloha, takes second place at Global Games in Hawaii
Jamie Guedes figured there was nothing to lose this past winter when she filled out the…
Veteran basketball coach Corsetto returns at Kearny Christian
Rich Corsetto will be 78 in November and has been coaching basketball for more than five…
Thistle baseball? Yes, it’s true
In Kearny and the surrounding area, the name “Thistle” elicits memories of soccer greatness dating back…
Kearny’s one and only August meeting canceled for lack of quorum
Kearny’s Town Council only meets once in the summer months, and was supposed to get together…
ALERT — Kearny’s National Night Out festivities changed to Aug. 13
Because of potential inclement weather tomorrow, the Kearny Police Department will celebrate National Night Out on…
Zach’s Garage donates 48 backpacks, countless school supplies to PBA, uniform exchange
While there are few things in life that are certain, one thing in Kearny is. And…
Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange has plenty to give away, but still needs donations, volunteers
Jenny Paz knew in 2022 she had to do something for the schoolchildren of Kearny. She…
KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA
Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to…
HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion
A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to…
ALERT — 1&9 North ramp to Wittpenn Bridge will close tonight into tomorrow AM
Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, July 26, until 5 a.m., Saturday, July 27, the Routes 1&9…
OPINION — Wife of Kearny firefighter says it’s time to make things right for Juan Barroso
I feel the need to write about the situation with Juan Barroso. It is important to…
National Night Out festivities in Kearny set
The Kearny Police Department hosts its annual National Night Out festivities Aug. 6, from 6 to…
Now at Michigan, Kearny’s Cardenas earns spot on USA Wrestling U23 World Team
Jacob Cardenas has had plenty of change this summer, most notably a new school and a…
Eckel: Canessa’s tirade & language was out of line and threatening
We are reaching out regarding a disturbing incident that occurred on July 16,2024 at the Regular…