A group of concerned Belleville residents who have formed a coalition say Mayor Michael Melham has…
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EDITORIAL: Addicts may soon get much-needed help from HCPO
If before now there was any doubt that Hudson County Proesecutor Esther Suarez and state Attorney…
Obituaries for 5 Feb. 2020
Donald J. Plaugic Mr. Donald J. Plaugic of Kearny died Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, with his…
Big news for Lyndhurst’s rushing kings — Guerriero to NFL, Partyla to Rutgers
It’s safe to say that this one belongs in the old “Rippley’s Believe It Or Not.”…
Chalk up another Hudson County title for Kearny girls’ track
The incredible track and field season that the Kearny High School girls’ team is enjoying just…
Kearny’s Souza a quick learner in basketball and life
Nic Souza moved with his family to the United States from his native Brazil four years…
Ridge Road Bridge opening sometime today (Feb. 5), NJDOT says
The new Ridge Road Bridge over Rt. 3 in Lyndhurst & Rutherford will open to traffic…
Harrison man arrested by HCPO Cold Case Unit, charged with 2007 murder
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s Cold Case Unit has arrested a Harrison man believed to have…
Juniorettes taking West Hudson by storm
Last week, we brought you the story about how the Arlington Juniorettes were spearheading a project…
Priest with ties to Kearny, Lyndhurst, placed on leave
A Roman Catholic priest who once served at the parishes of St. Stephen’s, Kearny, and Sacred…
EDITORIAL: Please just put the phone down when you’re driving!
This week, The Observer brought you a story about a young girl who was hit by…
Kearny wrestlers muddle through some tough times
Tony Carratura Jr. really had high hopes and deep aspirations for his Kearny High School wrestling…
Belleville boys’ hoops on a tear
When veteran basketball coach Jim Catalano decided to return to his roots two years ago and…
Lyndhurst’s Berko proven to be a two-sport star
Jonathon Berko was asked the tough question right away. In the spring, Berko is a standout…
Mom, her son, 7, die in Park Ave. fire in Nutley
Immediately upon their arrival at 320 Park Ave., Nutley, on a cold, somewhat snowy Saturday, Jan.…
Stuyvesant Ave. fire claims life of family dog
A fast-moving fire destroyed the second- and third-floors of 123 Stuyvesant Ave., Kearny, on Tuesday, Jan.…
Obituaries for 22 Jan. 2020
Diana M. Hearn Diana Hearn died at University Hospital Jan. 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving…
Belleville wrestlers surviving super schedule
Before the 2019-2020 high school wrestling season began, Belleville High School head coach Joe Pizzi believed…
Harrison girls enjoying breakthrough season
The Harrison High School girls’ basketball team is enjoying its best season in six years. With…
Nutley’s Scheidel has 1,000 or so memories over her brilliant career
Nutley High School head girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow was all set to have an intense…
THE 4 CHAPLAINS: Army Chaplain will preside at annual Father Washington Mass Feb. 2 at St. Stephen’s
KEARNY — When the Parish Community of St. Stephen’s gets together Feb. 2 at noon for…
Kearny’s girls win Hudson County Relays title for first time ever
The Hudson County Track Coaches Association Relays championships were held last week at the Jersey City…
Lyndhurst wrestling: It’s more than just the Weaver family
The Lyndhurst/North Arlington co-operative wrestling team just suffered through a lost weekend, dropping four dual meets,…
Harrison’s Rodriguez: Senior leader for the Blue Tide
The sound of basketballs bouncing inside the Harrison Recreation Center before the early morning rush hour…
Video shows three white girls using racially insensitive language; Nutley PD says it’s ‘in poor taste,’ but not criminal in nature
A video recently posted on social media has a community scratching its proverbial head. The Nutley…
The top news stories of 2019
Click the headline above to read the Top stories of 2019 in The Observer.
Observer Sports 2019: Year of the Golden Bear — Lyndhurst state title run earns top spot in Top 10 Sports Stories
It’s safe to say that the final year of the decade was extremely memorable in local…
‘TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE! THE KEEGAN SAGA’S OVER!
Let’s call it the Christmas Miracle on Bergen Avenue (with thanks to Deborah Garcia for the…
EDITORIAL: Our long local nightmare is finally over!
Editor’s note: The following editorial did not appear in print, but will on Jan. 1, 2020.…
Obituaries for 25 December 2019
David Giangeruso David Giangeruso of Lyndhurst, the brother of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, died Wednesday, Dec.…