Nutley hosting blood drive in August

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health has partnered with Vitalant Blood Services of New…

Nutley American Little League wins 7-8 District title, is on the verge of more

When play began for just the second Little League State Tournament for players ages 7-8, Nutley…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews

For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…

After nearly 80 years of waiting, Nutley World War II hero’s remains are coming home next week

A fallen Nutley resident who was a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and whose remains took decades…

Lyndhurst Girls Basketball Summer League returns with heavy local flavor

Opportunities for local girls basketball players aren’t as plentiful as they are for their male counterparts.…

1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police

One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…

Two locals conferred degrees by Centenary University

Two local graduates have been awarded a degree by Centenary University in Hackettstown. Laura Lehman, of…

Local trio makes history with first NJ Girls Flag Football North-South All-Star Game

Harrison’s Fatma Mohamed and Rasha Abdeljalil as well as Marcella Blancato of Nutley have been trend-setters…

Nutley PD says it’s seeing catalytic converter theft uptick

The Nutley Police Department is advising residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police…

Nutley Commissioners, Board of Ed, enter shared-services agreement

The Nutley Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with…

Athlete of the Week — Nutley softball, shortstop Mariano are heating up at the right time

Gabriella Mariano may only be a sophomore, but is used to pressure at this point. First…

Annual blood drive to honor Anne Rotonda set for next month

The Township of Nutley will once again host a blood drive to honor the memory of…

Nutley EMS Night set for next week

The Nutley Fire Department and Commissioner Alfonse Petracco invite all township residents the department’s second-annual EMS…

Rock Hunger VI set for next month in Nutley

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live music festival —  Rock Hunger VI — returns to Old Canal…

Nutley Relay for Life set for later this week

The 17th annual Relay For Life of Nutley United in Hope to benefit American Cancer Society…

May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty

Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…

Despite tough schedule, Nutley softball remain up-beat heading into the playoffs

Due to a grueling Super Essex Conference – American Division schedule that features six games in…

Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…

Nutley baseball hopeful for a turnaround after a short break

It’s understandable if the last six-plus weeks for the Nutley baseball team has felt like a…

Undefeated Nutley boys volleyball team looks to make Essex County Tournament statement

Kevin Reilly anticipated a season of growth for the Nutley boys volleyball team in its second…

Arrest made in Easter robbery of Nutley Dunkin, including 1 from East Newark

The Nutley Police Department has made an arrest in the Easter-morning robbery of the Washington Avenue…

Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success

It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…

With less time to get ready, spring sports teams begin practice

As Nutley softball coach Luann Zullo prepares for another season, there’s perhaps a greater sense of…

Nutley prepping for Easter festivities

Events are only open to Nutley residents ...

Missing for 78+ years, Nutley Navyman’s remains accounted for and will be returned home

He was just 24 when he was killed in action.

Nutley UNICO hosts special ‘Italian Jeopardy!’

In keeping with Nutley UNICO’s goal to uphold time-honored traditions and celebrate Italian heritage, the organization’s…

After historic event at Nutley, local girls wrestlers look to stand out at Regionals

The popularity and participation of girls wrestling has grown significantly in recent years. On Jan. 30,…

Nutley investigating petroleum dump into Third River

Nutley HAZMAT and Department of Public Works (DPW) employees are investigating the illegal dumping of a…