The Lyndhurst man who authorities said shot off a flamethrower last year during a hostage standoff…
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St. Vincent Academy hosts ‘Ecology Earth Day Fair’
St. Vincent Academy hosted its Ecology Club’s Ecology Earth Day Fair Tuesday, May 16, on its…
Obituaries for May 17, 2023
Catherine Caprio Catherine Caprio (nee Watters), of Point Pleasant, 89, died peacefully at her home surrounded…
Kearny baseball makes surprising Hudson County Tournament run
After a trying regular season that included a 1-13 record in the HCIAL American Division, it…
Lyndhurst softball eyes a brighter future ahead with young roster
On first glance, it may be jarring to see Lyndhurst’s softball team with a record below…
Athlete of the Week- Harrison’s De La Cruz joins elite company with 1,000th assist
In the moments following his 1,000th career assist on May 9, Jose De La Cruz was…
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…
Cardinal will ordain 4 new priests, 2 with local connection
Four men — including two with local connections — will be ordained priests of the Archdioceses…
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…
Update to May 11 Argyle Place fire in Kearny
A fire in the early-morning hours of Thursday, May 11, caused serious damage to a home…
Melham, Belleville accept nearly $70K grant for continued Green initiatives
The Township of Belleville was awarded $68,947 in Clean Communities grants from the state Department of…
NAPL hosting talk on the Potato Famine
The North Arlington Public Library hosts a talk called “The Famine Irish: Living on the Street…
Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez, son of Michael and Josie Fernandez, heading to USNA
Kearny’s Mikael J. Fernandez, a graduate of High Tech High School in Secaucus, and the son…
West Hudson man, 60, arrested by HCPO and feds on cocaine-related charges, Suarez says
A Harrison man finds himself on the wrong side of the law after a joint Hudson…
For Pronti and NA, it’s all about smart redevelopment
When he sought re-election last year, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti consistently said redevelopment would…
KPD: Shoplifter also had drug paraphernalia on him
On April 28 at 3:38 p.m., Officers Alvaro Goncalves, Travis Witt and Sgt. Phil Finch responded…
IMAGES — Argyle Place fire this morning
An overnight fire seriously damaged a home at 224 Argyle Place in Kearny, Thursday, May 11,…
WHATCo presenting ‘The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play’
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co raises the curtain on its next production, “The Great…
SWATTING incident at Washington Middle School leads to lockdown of all Harrison schools: HPD
The heavy police presence around Harrison’s Washington Middle School May 10 — and other schools in…
Guess what bridge will be closed most of this weekend?
We know you know the answer — but just in case, it’s the Wittpenn — in…
Feds: Alleged dog slammer Perez was released without bail on stabbing-related charges and was arrested in 2021 on drug-distribution charges
Turns out we under-reported something last week. Indeed, that’s because while we did note that the…
Obituaries for May 10, 2023
Michael Doherty Michael Doherty , 69, of North Arlington died Saturday, May 6, 2023. He worked…
Even in defeat, Belleville boys volleyball proves they can compete
Members of the Belleville boys volleyball team were understandably frustrated by a week which the Buccaneers…
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…
AOTW — Versatile Colon keeps hitting no matter the position
Kearny shortstop Alex Colon always knew that there was a distinct possibility that at some point…
Belleville bike ride set for next month
One of Belleville’s more popular annual events is on the horizon — and it’s one parents…
Man from Kearny seen throwing dog to ground in video now charged with Newark stabbing, reports say
The Kearny man who was issued a summons for his involvement in throwing a defenseless dog…
Blood centers in dire need of donations, especially O-negative
Blood centers are in dire need of O-negative blood and are hoping folks will consider donating…
KPD: Arrested suspect asked for cuffs to be taken off because they were too tight, so cops obliged … then the bloke kicked officer in the genitals
On April 27 at 7:35 p.m., a concerned citizen called KPD reporting that a man was…